Running backs move up as a group
The more I thought about it, the less I thought Darren McFadden's forty time helped him Sunday. 4.33 is flying and it certainly won't hurt him. But his primary competition, Reshard Mendenhall and Jonathan Stewart, had equally impressive days. Guys that big running sub 4.5 will push them into consideration for any team looking at a back in the top-20.
The overall depth of the running back class could also work against McFadden. I'm not saying his stock is sliding, just that teams have a lot of options this year at the position. And I don't think it's outrageous to suggest some teams would prefer the bigger backs because they may be more ready to play every down.
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I would say that it is clear that Bush's lack of production so far is causing some concerns for some with McFadden. And it should. Bush is a very good comparison. And Bush had dramaticly more hype on him. They're the same size, weight, and really have a similar overall style. The constant comparisons of McFadden to Peterson is just nonsense. Peterson is a different type of back and is much bigger and stronger. I'm not saying I don't think McFadden is going to be good or bad. But everyone seems to talk as if McFaden's a can't miss player which is dumb.
Posted by: Mark | February 25, 2008 10:36 PM