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Which Bama offensive back gets selected first in 2007?

rizolltizide said:
As I said it was not a fair comparison. I hope you understand what I was getting at. And I don't think the Titans got a steal with him. I also, though, don't think as highly as most everyone does about Reggie Bush. He may ultimately prove me wrong but I believe his playing in the PAC 10 greatly skewed his numbers to the upside. He does seem to have the potential to be a great one though.
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You made it sound like, at least to me, that you were considering LenDale White as a fullback. As far as Reggie Bush is concerned, he didn't just put up monster numbers against Pac-10 opponents, he put up monster numbers against virtually everyone he played. His numbers may have been skewed playing in the Pac-10, but do you really think he wouldn't have put up numbers regardless of the conference he played in?
 
BEATtutorsee said:
His numbers may have been skewed playing in the Pac-10, but do you really think he wouldn't have put up numbers regardless of the conference he played in?
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I think he would have done it in any conference in America.

Don't let my extreme Saints-Bias get in the way of that ;)
 
I think LeRon McClain will be the first offensive player taken. Some seem to think that he's the best pro prospect on the entire team because of his size, strength and catching ability. I even heard there were scouts who thought he was our best prospect in 2005, including the seniors. If he stays healthy he can play FB in the NFL. I think Castille could play in the league as well, but he'd be more likely to play RB. Darby will be drafted if he stays healthy, and I think he could turn out to be a solid NFL back. I'd be surprised if he's a high pick, however - unless he rips off something like 1600 plus yards this season.
 
BEATtutorsee said:
You made it sound like, at least to me, that you were considering LenDale White as a fullback. As far as Reggie Bush is concerned, he didn't just put up monster numbers against Pac-10 opponents, he put up monster numbers against virtually everyone he played. His numbers may have been skewed playing in the Pac-10, but do you really think he wouldn't have put up numbers regardless of the conference he played in?
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No, I think he would have put up numbers anywhere. But I don't think they would have been as big if he was in the SEC or Big 12. It's just my opinion. I'm not knocking the dude. I would have loved to have had him in T-town.
 
It is a safe bet that there are three day one draftees in our backfield at this time. The key, as it was last year, will be offensive line play, which I will call improved if significant improvement is achieved at the LT position. Tim and Ken will be completely healthy from 2004 injuries to start the season, unlike last year. I'm not certain if Tim was ever completely healthy last fall.

LeRon was considering entering the draft this year, and is highly motivated. With JPW not being able to see downfield as well as Brodie yet, dump passes to the FB (and TE, yea!) could be a staple this season. I could easily see Pittsburgh pick up LeRon early in the draft after they miss the Bus this year.

I'll go out on a limb and say that Tim is the biggest surprise this fall if he regains his speed.
 
cbi1972 said:
Do you mean three in the same year?
If so, I wouldn't consider that bet safe.
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True, but if you throw the word potential in there, then it becomes a rather safe bet.
 
i have no doubt that all three (darby, castille, and mcclain) will be drafted next year. however, i only see one going on the first day and that's darby. not that the other two aren't exceptional at their position but the nfl just doesn't fb's within the first three rounds very often.
 
I agree with the poster above who said Casteel may be a running back in the NFL. I sometimes wish he had redshirted last year. He is an awesome runner when completely healthy.
 
cbi1972 said:
Do you mean three in the same year?
If so, I wouldn't consider that bet safe.
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I don't consider my statement to be outlandish at all. I don't perceive much debate about Ken, and LeRon with his blocking and pass catching ability (which moves him out of the pure FB category) has already gotten him NFL attention before last season. Sub 4.6 forty at 256 lbs.

The only caveat would be full recovery of Tim's knee, which I think has occurred. Did anyone notice him faster this spring? Tim is not an average football player by any stretch, but only those who closely follow Alabama football might know that due to his 2004 injury, which could have easily ended his career.

Scouting report on Tim from a few months ago:
* He is a player listed at running back but who is best suited for the fullback position
* He has a low to the ground running style, where he can use his lower body strength to convert on short yardage and gaol line conversions plays he has a nose for
* He excels and makes things happen inside the tackle box area, his prior running back instincts show when a hole becomes plugged and his nimble quick feet run to daylight
* He is a fullback with running back instincts, he posses good leg strength and toughness inside the interior area, and has more than your average burst once inside the hole
* He reminds me of current NFL fullback "Mack Strong" in body structure and physical toughness, with potential as a dynamic blocker and short yardage runner, because he presents more of a running threat from the fullback position than Mack Strong can
* He has a passion for the game that shows through in his play on the field, that makes you anxious to see more of him

I'm confident that these three gentlemen will be drafted within the first three rounds.
 
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