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Originally Posted by Dtownsfinest

If he's really a franchise back though doesn't he go #1? #2 at the latest? Only reason Peterson went 6th is because everyone thought he'd be injury prone. You better believe he's #1 without the injuries in college. With Mcfadden there's too many questions. The Patriots didn't become a dynasty by gonig after the biggest names in free agency and the draft. They drafted well and signed solid veterans. Similiar to another dynasty that's in the NBA right now. It would be different if we had some scrub at running back but we have a Pro Bowler. Are we going to limit his carries so we can groom Mcfadden? There's a need at the half back spot but at most its a speed back that can back up Barber. Mcfadden fits that role but at the price he doesn't.

Dallas had Calvin Hill and Robert Newhouse, yet we traded up and took Tony Dorsett. That seemed to work.

Dallas traded up for Emmitt who had dropped. That seemed to work.

I don't know if DMac is really a franchise back or not. That is why Jerry hires scouts and talent evaluators. Also just because NE drafted Tom Brady in the 6th doesn't make them the team to watch for drafting either (He'd be the #1 pick of that draft if it happened today).

I am just saying that IF you truly believe that he is a franchise back, and not just another two year wonder, then you make the play while keeping Barber and have a dual threat in the backfield.

If Dallas doesn't believe he is a franchise back, then get a good backup that can be groomed in the 2nd or 3rd. You already have a proven player. Don't give up on a player you think will be a franchise player though -- when you have the chance.