How badly do we want to keep Eric Wilson in 26?

[Knucklehead]

I too love drafting Irish,  but I dont care who the RB played for,  I dont want him in the first round.

Haven't you heard? It's cool again to draft RBs in the first round.

[JimmyinSD]

Haven't you heard? It's cool again to draft RBs in the first round.

not unless you already have a stack of talent at the other harder to fill positions... which we do not poses.  RB in 1 is a luxury pick IMO.

[Knucklehead]

not unless you already have a stack of talent at the other harder to fill positions... which we do not poses.  RB in 1 is a luxury pick IMO.

I don't disagree in most drafts but unlike last year, this year's draft doesn't project to have a lot of elite RB talent. If you also take into consideration that Mason will still be on the roster next season & that we're going to be looking at an RB more in line with Jones skillset, that narrows the field even further.

[MaroonBells]

I don't disagree in most drafts but unlike last year, this year's draft doesn't project to have a lot of elite RB talent. If you also take into consideration that Mason will still be on the roster next season & that we're going to be looking at an RB more in line with Jones skillset, that narrows the field even further.

Agree. I was much more excited about taking a running back from last year's class. This year things have changed. I wouldn't be upset with a Love pick, but I don't think he's quite on the level of Ashton Jeanty. I could change my mind though. There are backs like Coleman and Singleton on day two that might have better value. 

I would prefer ILB, CB or S. We have two good starters at CB in Murphy and Rodgers. It's CB3 and 4 where we're weak. We can probably get another year out of Eric Wilson at ILB, so that leaves a big, glaring hole at Safety IMO. The big kid from last year, Emmanwori is getting DROY buzz.

[purplefaithful]

Agree. I was much more excited about taking a running back from last year's class. This year things have changed. I wouldn't be upset with a Love pick, but I don't think he's quite on the level of Ashton Jeanty. I could change my mind though. There are backs like Coleman and Singleton on day two that might have better value. 

I would prefer ILB, CB or S. We have two good starters at CB in Murphy and Rodgers. It's CB3 and 4 where we're weak. We can probably get another year out of Eric Wilson at ILB, so that leaves a big, glaring hole at Safety IMO. The big kid from last year, Emmanwori is getting DROY buzz.

A poster child for why I am not a draftnik...I cant remember who was pimping him here last Spring?

Lol!

[MaroonBells]

A poster child for why I am not a draftnik...I cant remember who was pimping him here last Spring?

Lol!

Oh yes you can. :-) Now that it's almost draft season, let's see if we can draw out @JustInTime to take a bow.

[JimmyinSD]

I don't disagree in most drafts but unlike last year, this year's draft doesn't project to have a lot of elite RB talent. If you also take into consideration that Mason will still be on the roster next season & that we're going to be looking at an RB more in line with Jones skillset, that narrows the field even further.

these are just the household names,  likely some more free agents that will fill the roll.

Top Potential 2026 Running Back Free Agents:

Breece Hall (New York Jets): A dynamic, young back expected to be a top target.
Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks): Another high-performing young star available.
Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys): A powerful runner with great potential.
Travis Etienne Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars): A proven playmaker with significant upside.
Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams): A standout performer who could command big money.
Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs): A key part of a Super Bowl team, very productive.
Najee Harris (Houston Texans): A former first-rounder with injury history but high ceiling.
James Cook (Buffalo Bills): An explosive, versatile back in a great offense.
Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): A workhorse who could also hit the market.
Rico Dowdle (Carolina Panthers): A rising starter with potential.

[kmillard]

these are just the household names,  likely some more free agents that will fill the roll.

Top Potential 2026 Running Back Free Agents:

Breece Hall (New York Jets): A dynamic, young back expected to be a top target.
Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks): Another high-performing young star available.
Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys): A powerful runner with great potential.
Travis Etienne Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars): A proven playmaker with significant upside.
Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams): A standout performer who could command big money.
Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs): A key part of a Super Bowl team, very productive.
Najee Harris (Houston Texans): A former first-rounder with injury history but high ceiling.
James Cook (Buffalo Bills): An explosive, versatile back in a great offense.
Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): A workhorse who could also hit the market.
Rico Dowdle (Carolina Panthers): A rising starter with potential.

Kyren Williams signed a 3 year contract extension during the season with the Rams. Najee Harris is hurt again with the Chargers on a one year deal.  James Cook also signed a 4 year extension with the Bills.

[JimmyinSD]

Kyren Williams signed a 3 year contract extension during the season with the Rams. Najee Harris is hurt again with the Chargers on a one year deal.  James Cook also signed a 4 year extension with the Bills.

Well cross him off then....

[greediron]

these are just the household names,  likely some more free agents that will fill the roll.

Top Potential 2026 Running Back Free Agents:

Breece Hall (New York Jets): A dynamic, young back expected to be a top target.
Kenneth Walker III (Seattle Seahawks): Another high-performing young star available.
Javonte Williams (Dallas Cowboys): A powerful runner with great potential.
Travis Etienne Jr. (Jacksonville Jaguars): A proven playmaker with significant upside.
Kyren Williams (Los Angeles Rams): A standout performer who could command big money.
Isiah Pacheco (Kansas City Chiefs): A key part of a Super Bowl team, very productive.
Najee Harris (Houston Texans): A former first-rounder with injury history but high ceiling.
James Cook (Buffalo Bills): An explosive, versatile back in a great offense.
Rachaad White (Tampa Bay Buccaneers): A workhorse who could also hit the market.
Rico Dowdle (Carolina Panthers): A rising starter with potential.

Not sold on Dowdle.  He has been around and wasn't special elsewhere.  Not sure what changed, but it kind of points to the system, not the player.  Similar with Pacheco and Kyren Williams, are they just a product of the system?  Not sold on any back out of Seattle in recent years.  They all are "special" until they are not.