Jim Anderson is a complete moron

[Natikid873]

Originally Posted by eoxyod

Ellington or Franklin are going to be Bengals, and I'm 90% confident in that

I take it you aren't on board with Bernard?

[SunsetBengal]

Originally Posted by eoxyod

Ellington or Franklin are going to be Bengals, and I'm 90% confident in that

What makes you think that they may be looking at those particular RBs? If you don't mind me asking.

Personally, I think Franklin will have the better pro career.

[Bengalrocker]

Originally Posted by eoxyod

Ellington or Franklin are going to be Bengals, and I'm 90% confident in that

I am on the Franklin bandwagon. Would love him in stripes.

[Dmac18]

Gio all the way, the play's would be endless with that kid. He can do pretty much anything you ask him running and catching like WR.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by Trademark

sorry if this has already been posted.......

“If you have a guy that can’t do some of the things that he can do, and you really need a guy that can carry it a lot in this division, then you can’t do what you do on offense,” Anderson said, via the team’s website. “You’d like the (other back) to emulate him in some way. Maybe the guy is like the other guy, but brings a few different things to the table. But sometimes you can’t have your cake and eat it, too.”

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...s-green-ellis/

Yeah it was the ignorantly named thread "Jim Anderson is a moron".

[eoxyod]

Originally Posted by Natikid873

I take it you aren't on board with Bernard?

I'd be alright with him

Originally Posted by SunsetBengal

What makes you think that they may be looking at those particular RBs? If you don't mind me asking.

Personally, I think Franklin will have the better pro career.

Vision, flexibility in running, sneaky tough, and most importantly, both can play in pass pro.

[SunsetBengal]

Originally Posted by eoxyod

I'd be alright with him


Vision, flexibility in running, sneaky tough, and most importantly, both can play in pass pro.

Fair enough assessment. Like I said earlier, I see Franklin as having the better pro career.

[fozzie11]

I also really like Joseph Randle from OSU, i think with some polishing he can be similar to Lesean Mccoy.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by SunsetBengal

Fair enough assessment. Like I said earlier, I see Franklin as having the better pro career.

A scenario that is growing on me is to add Kenjon Barner with one of our 2nd RD selections and then in the 4th snatching Christine Michael if he is available

[Carolinabengalfanguy]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

A scenario that is growing on me is to add Kenjon Barner with one of our 2nd RD selections and then in the 4th snatching Christine Michael if he is available

Eh I wouldn't like that scenario, but a second is probably what it will take to get Barner in the end.

Eddie Lacy isn't quite the compliment to BJGE and more of a replacement that's better.

Giovani Bernard would compliment him nicely as I consider him the best all around RB in the draft he can do almost anything

Joseph Randle would be a good compliment and is one of the more consistent and durable options.

Barner/Gillislee add the most dynamic speed and catching out of this crop.

Andre Ellington wouldn't be too bad of a compliment and some people expect him to surprise at the combine.

I've loved Jonathan Franklin since early this season. Played great and can run and catch well I expect he'll be available in the middle rounds.

Me and OSUfan have liked Zac Stacy out of Vanderbilt for a while. I think he could be a hidden gem and I have wondered if he'll surprise at the combine.

[Shake n Blake]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

A scenario that is growing on me is to add Kenjon Barner with one of our 2nd RD selections and then in the 4th snatching Christine Michael if he is available

Christine Michael looks like the best RB in the draft from what I've seen. Dude has the size, speed, wiggle, vision etc.

Not sure why everyone has him going in the 3rd or 4th. I've heard he was injured at one point and clashed with coaches, but still.

He's the only RB that I've watched this year that made my jaw drop.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by Carolinabengalfanguy

Eh I wouldn't like that scenario, but a second is probably what it will take to get Barner in the end.

Eddie Lacy isn't quite the compliment to BJGE and more of a replacement that's better.

Giovani Bernard would compliment him nicely as I consider him the best all around RB in the draft he can do almost anything

Joseph Randle would be a good compliment and is one of the more consistent and durable options.

Barner/Gillislee add the most dynamic speed and catching out of this crop.

Andre Ellington wouldn't be too bad of a compliment and some people expect him to surprise at the combine.

I've loved Jonathan Franklin since early this season. Played great and can run and catch well I expect he'll be available in the middle rounds.

Me and OSUfan have liked Zac Stacy out of Vanderbilt for a while. I think he could be a hidden gem and I have wondered if he'll surprise at the combine.

I am telling you right now Michael is the darkhorse back of this draft.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by Shake n Blake

Christine Michael looks like the best RB in the draft from what I've seen. Dude has the size, speed, wiggle, vision etc.

Not sure why everyone has him going in the 3rd or 4th. I've heard he was injured at one point and clashed with coaches, but still.

He's the only RB that I've watched this year that made my jaw drop.

It must be the knee injury and the broken leg but he certainly has shown no ill effects from either.

[old man]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

I am telling you right now Michael is the darkhorse back of this draft.

God has spoken

[savagehenry54]

I rather think the Bengals are looking for a starter that Ellis can be a compliment/backup to.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by old man

God has spoken

Grumpy Old Man got his boxers in a bunch over a terrible statement. So sorry.

So tell me about the RBs in the draft class.

[old man]

Originally Posted by OSUfan

Grumpy Old Man got his boxers in a bunch over a terrible statement. So sorry.

So tell me about the RBs in the draft class.

Mine or yours,, wait it has to to be mine, your allways right.

[Go Cards]

Originally Posted by savagehenry54

I rather think the Bengals are looking for a starter that Ellis can be a compliment/backup to.

Agree with this.

We need "the Man" and not just a complimentary back.

[RoadHazard]

Originally Posted by savagehenry54

I rather think the Bengals are looking for a starter that Ellis can be a compliment/backup to.

I agree BJGE is not the answer at RB. We need a starter and stop with this idiotic RB by committee crap.

[OSUfan]

Originally Posted by old man

Mine or yours,, wait it has to to be mine, your allways right.

Nope not always right you are just consistently wrong.

So you jumped in so let's here about the running backs. Bring something to the table. Or would you rather just talk smack about how terrible most every player on the team is?

[savagehenry54]

Originally Posted by Go Cards

Agree with this.

We need "the Man" and not just a complimentary back.

Yes, that's what I think Ellis is, a solid complimentary guy, not a starter. 1000+ in a 16 game season really isn't anything special.

Originally Posted by RoadHazard

I agree BJGE is not the answer at RB. We need a starter and stop with this idiotic RB by committee crap.

RBBC is fine if you've got two good RBs, especially with different styles and you cause more problems for the defense by getting them both touches. However, our 2012 attempt at it with an average back known more for his nickname than his talent along with a guy who always gets hurt and of course got hurt again was just horrible.

I know this for sure, if we draft a talented guy, early in the regular season next year, they will rip off some huge games against the 7 man fronts they'll be seeing. Then look for the pass game to pick up from there as soon as DCs start bringing more men into the box.

[D's Nuts and Bolts]

Looks like Micheal is getting a lot of love this week. IMO I want to stay away from the injury guys, Benard, Latt, Micheal.

Last thing we need is another injured RB, however you never know what will happen.

Seems to be a bunch of different flavors at RB this year.
My prediction, BJGE is your opening day starter.

[yellowxdiscipline]

Bernard is the best back available IMO. Problem is that when Jim Anderson means a complement to BJGE, he is essentially saying I want to replace BJGE with another back who is just like BJGE. If somehow Jim Anderson had another Adrian Peterson dropped in his lap at 37 he wouldnt have a clue what to do with him. The man is stuck with his vision of the ideal back of the 1980's and 1990's. The game has passed him by.

[Joelist]

We need a back who is quicker than what we have, especially so they can get to the edge before the defense does. That would help right there by putting outside running plays back into the playbook as viable options.

[Pezmerga]

This thread hurt Jim Anderson's feelings.
He is now retiring.

http://www.bengals.com/news/article-...5-23be8662f330