Should the Vikings take a RB at 7?-Part 1
Until a few weeks ago I might have said no. In the latest Ourlads Mock Draft, they have the Vikings taking Cedric Benson at number 7.
Why Not?
Micheal Bennett ran for nearly 1300 yards, with 350 yards passing in 2002, to go along with his world class speed.
Onterrio Smith hits the hole quickly, and is can drag defenders. He can cut, and accelarate quite well. Looked great at the end of the 2003 season.
Mewelde Moore-who is my favorite back on the Vikings. For his vision, touchness, pass-catching ability, quickness, and blocking ability. Moore had the three best games for any Viking back last year in games they went 3-0. He reminds me of Preist Holmes.
Moe Williams-Great back on third and short situations. Great as a passer catcher. He is their best pass-blocker. Very good on special teams. He seems to be able to get through creases in defenses.
Larry Ned-Ouch!
Why?
Micheal Bennett hasn't had a run over 30 yards in 2 years, and has under 1100 total yards for scrimmage the last two years combined while missing 13 games. He hasn't shown the elusivness or toughness he displayed since his injury last year, he also lacks great vision hitting the hole.
Smith is one puff away from a year-long suspension. He like Bennett will never be known for wearing opposing defenses down. He had 0-100 yard games this year. The last 3 games of the season he had 10 carries for 11 yards, ouch.
Mewelde Moore-seems to be in Mike Tice's doghouse, for how quick he heals from injury. He doesn't have great speed, or size as some would think to be an NFL feature back.
Moe Williams-will be 31 this season, and isn't going to improve skills wise. He is best suited as a backup at this stage in his career.
Conclusion: The Vikings have four runners that can contribute. I think Bennett is the most expendable at this stage in his career. Three of team have the ablity to be number 1 backs. Two of these backs (Moore and Bennett) have durablity concerns, and Smith has off the field concerns. The Vikings running game wasn't a problem in 2002 or 2003 with Jimmy Kleinsasser on the field, but they won't have Randy Moss leaving 6-7 guys in the book anymore either. The Vikings should only look at a running back if a clear-cut number option. By this I mean someone in the LT, Jamal Lewis, Deuce McAllister, or Shaun Alexander mode. Tommorrow, I will look at how the top three running backs fit into this mold.
Why Not?
Micheal Bennett ran for nearly 1300 yards, with 350 yards passing in 2002, to go along with his world class speed.
Onterrio Smith hits the hole quickly, and is can drag defenders. He can cut, and accelarate quite well. Looked great at the end of the 2003 season.
Mewelde Moore-who is my favorite back on the Vikings. For his vision, touchness, pass-catching ability, quickness, and blocking ability. Moore had the three best games for any Viking back last year in games they went 3-0. He reminds me of Preist Holmes.
Moe Williams-Great back on third and short situations. Great as a passer catcher. He is their best pass-blocker. Very good on special teams. He seems to be able to get through creases in defenses.
Larry Ned-Ouch!
Why?
Micheal Bennett hasn't had a run over 30 yards in 2 years, and has under 1100 total yards for scrimmage the last two years combined while missing 13 games. He hasn't shown the elusivness or toughness he displayed since his injury last year, he also lacks great vision hitting the hole.
Smith is one puff away from a year-long suspension. He like Bennett will never be known for wearing opposing defenses down. He had 0-100 yard games this year. The last 3 games of the season he had 10 carries for 11 yards, ouch.
Mewelde Moore-seems to be in Mike Tice's doghouse, for how quick he heals from injury. He doesn't have great speed, or size as some would think to be an NFL feature back.
Moe Williams-will be 31 this season, and isn't going to improve skills wise. He is best suited as a backup at this stage in his career.
Conclusion: The Vikings have four runners that can contribute. I think Bennett is the most expendable at this stage in his career. Three of team have the ablity to be number 1 backs. Two of these backs (Moore and Bennett) have durablity concerns, and Smith has off the field concerns. The Vikings running game wasn't a problem in 2002 or 2003 with Jimmy Kleinsasser on the field, but they won't have Randy Moss leaving 6-7 guys in the book anymore either. The Vikings should only look at a running back if a clear-cut number option. By this I mean someone in the LT, Jamal Lewis, Deuce McAllister, or Shaun Alexander mode. Tommorrow, I will look at how the top three running backs fit into this mold.
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