I think too many of you are caught up in this idea that just because so and so is a running back, he's not worth the number two pick. You are taking the title of a position and completely ignoring all the other aspects so and so brings to the table. In this case, so and so is Ronnie Brown. Somehow, just because he's a running back, he's not worth that pick. However, name me another player in this draft that can affect the game in as many ways as Ronnie Brown can. How many players in this draft can make an impact in the running game and in the passing game to the extent that Ronnie Brown impacts those aspects?
NONE. There are good runners in this draft, and some may be better pure runners. There isn't a runner that can impact the passing game as a receiver and a blocker the way Ronnie Brown can, and there isn't enough separation between him and the other top two backs in terms of running skills to make a difference in that aspect.
We are talking about a 6'0", 233 lbs running back that is probably a better receiver than any of the receivers in the draft. He can affect the game in much the same way Ahman Green does in Green Bay.
