Seneschal2
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It doesn't do any good to address the RB position if the O-line isn't addressed.
There are too many questions for the O-line.
LT - Is it Vollmer or Light?
LG -Is Mankins back and a happy camper?
C - Koppen has been getting manhandled this year and has numerous mental mistakes
RG - Neal is just about toast.
RT - Is Kaczur healthy? Is this Vollmer's full time position? Has Maneri progressed enough to take it over and allow Vollmer to play the left side..
Denver proved for years that a good to great O-line trumps a great RB.
True, a solid O-line is necessary for a productive running and passing game. However, it's been proven that excellent O-lines aren't necessarily made up of first round draft picks. With that said, Mankins (32), Light (48), Vollmer (58), were all selected by the end of round two, while Koppen was a 5th rounder and Neal was undrafted. Of course BB could spend one of the firsts on the O-line, or he could wait until the Carolina pick to address the obvious need. I'm certainly curious if there's a roster player-in-waiting who will be ready to step in and start next season, as this will greatly impact the draft.
As far as the RB position is concerned -- I would classify it as a priority need -- and fill it with Ingram. However, as much as I believe he fits the BB mold at the position to a tee, I'd prefer to spend 1a on defense, hoping he slides within range of a tradeup from 1b, keeping in mind of the Graham tradeup from #32 to #21 (where Maroney was also selected). Yes, there are other RB options (there always are) -- but he's a special talent who's slower 4o time may dictate a slide.
I don't like to assign positional needs to specific draft slots due to the numerous scenarios one can create (see above), but there is a way to draft a defensive player, Ingram, and an offensive lineman with the first three picks.