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Do we take a good look at runningback this Draft or should we wait till next year

I like Cobbs and I hope he has a long future with the dolphins but I would not be comfortable with him If Ronnie went down

I think I heard ricky say he wanted to play 2 more years last offseason

What do you guys think
 
I'd love for us to take A brown in the 3rd, but I realize this is unrealistic. We have too many other areas to address and he probably won't be there. I also wouldn't mind seeing Peerman in the 4th. This could be a more realistic possiblity. I'm sure we will draft a back somewhere in the draft.
 
i think a back in the 6th or 7th this year, or maybe next year.. i like what Cobbs brings to the table with his diversity and im not too sold on hilliard.
 
Herb Donaldson from Western Illinsois in the 7th round. This guy is going to be a steal for someone.
 
Gartrell Johnson RB(Colorado State) 5'11" 222lbs.

Good:
Had 285 yards rushing vs. Fresno St. in the New Mexico Bowl and was the game's MVP. He had nealy 400 yards combined rushing and receiving in the game. He had 191yds vs. UNLV, 130yds vs. SDSU, 127 vs. NMU, 135 vs. Wyoming in 2008. He's a one cut and go runner and that's the kind of RB the Trifecta is looking for. He's a strong runner between the tackles and has enough wiggle to make the defenders miss. He started his career at Michigan St., but the last 2 seasons at CSU he has 2,433(5.3 ypc), 44 catches for 398yds(9ypr) and 20TDs.

Bad:
Going into the combine he he was regarded as a top RB, but after he ran 4.75/40, his stock has fallen. At his ProDay, he improved his 40 time slightly with 2 runs of 4.68 and 4.67 respectively. That got me thinking there was something not right here. While his 40 time does throw up red flags, I think you have to look more closely at this kids 10 yard split. He ran his first 10yds. in 1.60 secs. Compare that with other runners from last years combine:
Here are some 10/20/40 splits from the 2008 combine:

HB Chris Johnson: 1.40/2.41/4.24
HB Darren McFadden: 1.51/2.53/4.33
HB Jonathan Stewart: 1.54/2.56/4.48
HB Matt Forte: 1.49/2.55/4.46
HB Ray Rice: 1.51/2.52/4.47
HB Steve Slaton: 1.60/2.63/4.49
HB Jamaal Charles: 1.53/2.56/4.38
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http://www.operationsports.com/forum...eration-4.html

While he is no Chris Johnson, he does compare favorablly with the other RBs listed. He is one of the RBs that, because of his burst through the hole, is able to just punish the other team after he gets his 12-15 carries. I remember when Emmit Smith was coming out of UF, they had the same concerns about him. Emmitt had vision, toughness and elusiveness to make up for the lack of speed. I am not saying Johnson is going to be the next Smith but he does possess the same traits as Emmitt.
 
Not unless Ricky converts to a fullback which he once was or a special team guy gets cut. With that being said no.

That was the dilemma last year. We had Jalen Parmele and tried to stash him on our PS only to be picked up by Baltimore.
 
I have no doubt that if Rashard Jenkins slides to the 4th they will draft him.
 
DKphin said:
Gartrell Johnson RB(Colorado State) 5'11" 222lbs.

Good:
Had 285 yards rushing vs. Fresno St. in the New Mexico Bowl and was the game's MVP. He had nealy 400 yards combined rushing and receiving in the game. He had 191yds vs. UNLV, 130yds vs. SDSU, 127 vs. NMU, 135 vs. Wyoming in 2008. He's a one cut and go runner and that's the kind of RB the Trifecta is looking for. He's a strong runner between the tackles and has enough wiggle to make the defenders miss. He started his career at Michigan St., but the last 2 seasons at CSU he has 2,433(5.3 ypc), 44 catches for 398yds(9ypr) and 20TDs.
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I live in Colorado and have seen him play a lot as they show about half of CSU's football games here. I think this guy has a decent shot to have a good career in the NFL. He doesn't impress too many people with his size/speed but he seems to be a guy who just knows how to find an opening and then he picks up huge chunks of yards. Unlike Ronnie Brown who makes a lot of juke moves, Johnson is more of a north/south runner, which is something we can use. I think he is from the state of Florida, but has always been overlooked. If he is around in the 5th round he would be worth a shot.
 
I think maybe they do draft one this year if there is a diamond to be had in the later rounds of the draft. Ricky is getting older but at some point the Front office is going to have to decide about Ronnie Brown too since his contract will be up in a year or two.
 
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