Cadillac Williams and Ronnie Brown: Good Fit for Saban

[KB21]

One of the things that Nick Saban demands from his players is the willingness to sacrafice individual accomplishments for the good of the team. When it comes draft time, and a decision is made on whether or not to take a running back high, I believe Caddy and Ronnie will be very high on Nick's list.

First, he's familiar with them, having coached against them for four seasons now. Secondly, and most importantly IMO, is that both sacraficed possible chances at the Heisman Trophy for the good of the Auburn team. Either one of these backs could have rushed for 1,800 to 2,000 yards individually, but they shared the duties in the backfield without griping about it. Cadillac willingly returned punts as well as split time with Ronnie Brown. Ronnie Brown played fullback on many occasions for Caddy.

If Nick makes the decision to draft a runner, I see him going with one of these two over Cedric Benson. Benson is a heck of a talent, but I believe that his desire to win the Heisman rather than a national championship shows that he may not be willing to sacrafice his individual accomplisments if it means the team wins.

 

[Buddwalk]

see what you dont obviously understand is that cedric benson is the #1 back on the texas longhorns squad and theres no other running back there that has challenged him. Carnell Williams by the way was angry when he was told he wasnt going to recieve all the carries...ronnie brown is also actually better than carnell...carnell is a product of that great offensive line!

 

[KB21]

see what you dont obviously understand is that cedric benson is the #1 back on the texas longhorns squad and theres no other running back there that has challenged him. Carnell Williams by the way was angry when he was told he wasnt going to recieve all the carries...ronnie brown is also actually better than carnell...carnell is a product of that great offensive line!

If Carnell was angry, he simply would have declared for the draft last year. He stayed and willingly split carries with Ronnie Brown, sacraficing a chance to put up big numbers and win a Heisman.

Cedric Benson publicly stated that he'd rather win the Heisman than a national championship. It doesn't really matter that he didn't have another back to press him.

 

[TheAnswer385]

yes those two are the best 2 RBs in the draft. they are just cannons,they can just do it all. to be honest ronnie brown will probly be the better of the 2 but would be happy with either one

 

[CrazyCarl]

Does it really matter?? Obviously he is trying hard to win a Heisman which in turn is helping his team win a National Title..

Just because he said that doesnt mean anything, he is still playing hard and helping that team win.. I dont get why that means we should not draft him

 

[Nicky Napoleon]

In a WCO which is what we would more than likely be running if Saban is the coach, Ronnie Brown is an ideal back. He is going to be the best RB in this draft when it is all said and done. He has very good hands, is a big back, and can block if kept in the backfield on passing situations. The WCO is predicated on short passing, when your WR's arent open your safety valve is the RB. Brown is a perfect fit for this type of system, which is why that most mock drafts right now have the Eagles taking him at 32. I like Carnell, but his size is an issue. Im not sure he can take the beating of a 16 game NFL schedule.

 

[Wakey]

I saw Caddy in the SEC Championship game here in Atlanta.. He really seemed to enjoy the turf. Very Sander'ish I can say with a straight face.

Outside of that lets wait & see who our coach is :)

 

[Nicky Napoleon]

Does it really matter?? Obviously he is trying hard to win a Heisman which in turn is helping his team win a National Title..

Just because he said that doesnt mean anything, he is still playing hard and helping that team win.. I dont get why that means we should not draft him

It goes towards selfishness, he is more concerned with personal honors rather than team success. It shows a bit of immaturity. Did he help them win, absolutely! But alot of people dont want to see a "Me First" player taken with our #1 pick. He has a ton of talent, I think he is the 2nd best RB in this draft.

 

[BlueFin]

see what you dont obviously understand is that cedric benson is the #1 back on the texas longhorns squad and theres no other running back there that has challenged him. Carnell Williams by the way was angry when he was told he wasnt going to recieve all the carries...ronnie brown is also actually better than carnell...carnell is a product of that great offensive line!

Cedric Benson is overrated IMO, I would take the Auburn runners and JJ Arrington over him from whom I've seen play.

 

[CrunchTime]

I would take either one but Ronnie Brown is more versatile.I am leery of Benson .He seems to be a bit of a flake like Ricky.

 

[sports24/7]

I am starting to lean towards Cadilac. Ronnie Brown might end up as the better pro, but Cadilac has such great vision and wiggle, and game speed I just really like him if we only trade down a couple of spots or even keep our pick. I think he would be a nice thunder and lightning combo with Gordon also. If not I really like DeAngelo Williams and Ciatrick Fason later on in the 1st.