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Message: <blockquote data-quote="HardRightEdge" data-source="post: 722088">I've lost enthusiasm for a RB pick after Kareem Hunt went off the board at #86.  I question whether Mack's game translates 2 or 3 steps up in competition into something other than what you get already with Christine Michael.I like Perrine better but I'm not crazy about him.  True north/south runner with good vision but not much in the way of wiggle, second level burst, top end speed or receiving experience.  Then again, there have been some pretty good backs who did the job with just that...power and vision.  Kinda fits the one cut and go that zone blocking calls for.  Good production in the Big 12.  It ain't the SEC, but it ain't blowing by Towson and Eastern Carolina guys either.  This guy did 30 lifts at the Combine to Adams 22.  <img src="/styles/default/xenforo/smilies/confused.png"  class="smilie" loading="lazy" alt=":confused:" title="Confused    :confused:" data-shortname=":confused:" />In a running back by committee group, which is what this will be, he adds a power dimension the other guys on the roster lack.It would be kinda nice to have a RB who can get that tough yard on 3rd. and 1 (not Lacy's forte) or come in for a change of pace or when you're looking to do a ball control series.  Lacy wasn't a short yardage guy; he was finesse to the hole; bull at the second level.  Ripkowski has only shown effectiveness on the quick hitter from of the up back position.</blockquote>

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