Running Back Future

I read that Alridge was a Shanahan guy..if this is true, isn't it intresting that he was just signed to a futures contract recently. I believe that we stick with Portis if he gets his stuff together and in addition we keep Alridge as a kick returner/slasher RB...and I'm cool with that providing Portis shows up and Alridge protects the ball.

Why isn't there a lineman future thread?


Both JC and CP will be back.
Shanny knows CP really well and he is just lighting a fire under him.

the o-line should be priority number one,i would keep Betts and Q, and draft ryan mathhews if hes available later. Shanahan does have a proven track record of no-name RB's rushing for 1500 yds and about 12 tds

Why isn't there a lineman future thread?


Both JC and CP will be back.
Shanny knows CP really well and he is just lighting a fire under him.

Because as much as people moan and groan about how vinny operated, linemen aren't sexy for fans to talk about either, now throw out a sharp styling running back or speedster WR, and armchair gm's are all over them

I wouldn't consider drafting a running back until the 4th round or later. Of the free agents available, I'd say Jerious Norwood, but now we have to look at what might fit best for Shanahan's system. Big, bruising running backs don't appear to be his favorites.

Portis, Betts, Mason. Gone.

Keep Rock and Ganther, draft a RB. Find a FA.

Portis, Betts, Mason and Rock.

Portis, Betts, and Rock are all too old. Time to move on. Don't know why you want to keep Rock. We get the same or better production out of Thomas at KR and better production out of Ganther at RB.

Shanahan is high on Alridge. Maybe he will figure out a better way to use him or open holes for him and keep him from fumbling, but I'm guessing we will have Ganther and Alridge plus someone brought in from the college ranks. Either drafted or UFA. Unless DS goes hog wild for a lot of FA's who will be available.

Let Betts, Rock and Portis walk. Keep Ganther, Mason and Aldridge for camp. I'd sign Norwood and draft a RB in the 4th. W/ Norwood he has had injury issues, but if he can stay healthy I think he has Pro Bowl potential.