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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pokerbrat2000" data-source="post: 709664" data-attributes="member: 7261">While I would be fine with using a 4th round pick on a RB, what does history say about the impact such pick would have in his first year?  As I stated, if Lacy isn't resigned, TT really needs to get busy in the Free Agent Market (along with a CB and OLB) looking for a backup to Monty.  It's easy to point out all of the successful RB's that have been picked 4th round or later by teams, but my guess is that the list of failed ones is a lot longer and not something I would want to risk as the only move at RB in the off season.I kind of view this the same as if Clay Matthews was a FA this year.  Our need at OLB is high, if Clay was available to resign at a reasonable price, I would tick that box off our needs list by resigning him and not hope to fill it with a high draft pick.  When you are picking late in every round, finding a guy who can step in and play immediately isn't realistic.While you can't build a whole team with players like Lacy, having a few vets around for depth at a low no risk price could pay dividends when injuries start piling up.</blockquote>

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