At seven we take the best available runner. One of the "Big Three" will still be there...and if the draft falls right we could see two of them there for us. I'm still not convinced the Bears will go running back. They have Muhsin and not a whole lot more at reciever and Muhsin is over 30. Williams could go here
The Bears could still go runner if they pass on reciever but everything I've read says they are hot for Benson.
The Bucs could go running back BUT, if Mike Williams is there at #5 they could take a flyer on him.
Whatever happens I see Williams going at #4 or #5 and that would leave 2 of the running backs for us.
The only thing I am certain of is IF the Vikinngs trade happens we WILL draft a running back at #7. At worst we end up with Benson...and I'll take that EVERYDAY of the week (although I prefer the Auburn backs.)
At #18 I like a variety of players...and they are ALL defensive players.
Shawne Merriman, Tomas Davis, David Pollack, Erasmus James, Marcus Spears....I'm not saying they will all be there but a good combonation of them will be and I think we NEED to go that direction.
If the Surtain trade goes down I can't see Saban taking McPherson. Josh Bullocks or Luis Castillo should be the picks with the Surtain pick.
There are better Q.B. prospects (Greene, Walter) that can be had in the third round...don't burn a second on McPherson.