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Originally Posted by Dirtbag359
Just to play devils advocate as I want to see either a QB/T or T/OL draft but you draft Best because you have visions of a young Clinton Portis. At the same time though he could easily end up being a flash in the pan like Julius Jones, Kevin Jones, and gasp Tatum Bell.
Personally the idea of drafting a RB this high at this point in time makes me nervous. Maybe if we were more established and were truly one or two pieces away from a Super Bowl, especially since RB's learn quickly in spite of their short shelf life.
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Just to play Keanu Reeves, Best isnt the same mold as a Clinton Portis, a Julius Jones, or a Kevin Jones. They are bigger stronger backs who can carry more of the workload. All have been the Main guy at some point in their respected careers. But Best is in the mold of a darren sproles, a leon washington, and an anthony alridge. A change of pace back. Speed that will catch you off guard. So again. No need to use a 2nd round pick on a change of pace back. If Portis goes down to injury, you trust best to take the bulk of the carries? With his past injury history, id say he wouldnt hold up long. If we're keeping portis, you take a 5-7th round pick or Undrafted rookie on a bigger back and use alridge in change of pace situations. Shanahan is the one who suggested him to the redskins. Said Alridge was the fastest player he'd ever seen on the field with a football in his hand. And Shanahan used him well for the 1 season wit Broncos. Hail.