Lucky Declared Top Two RB for 2009 NFL Draft

[father5]

A Fantasy Football web-site I go to FFToday gave a rundown about the 2009 NFL Draft RB class and listed Marlon Lucky as one of two elite prospects along with James Davis of Clemson. This site is one that does a lot of research for their articles and usually comes up with pretty reliable information. I thought it would be a good read for us here on the board.

 

 

 

 

 

http://fftoday.com/articles/idptony/09draft_rbs_v1.htm

[BIGREDIOWAN]

[RedNLeader]

well if all things go well this year he could be the top back in draft

[Cy the Cyclone]

"a FANTASY football web-site I go to...."

 

Thanks...I think I'll wait till the season starts before I get my hopes up...

[hack]

A Fantasy Football web-site I go to

 

... no, i believe the site is real enough...

[Hunter94]

as long as he doesn't hold back this season.....yeah, he may have a pretty good shot at being a high 2nd round pick.

[DJR313]

Phil Steele has him as the #5 back overall and a 3rd team All American. If he can produce this year and improve on what he has done, coming back will prove to be a very wise decision.

[I See Red People]

[Guy Chamberlin]

Lucky is an interesting role player, but not an every down running back. Not on this team and not in the pros. A second or third rounder and he should be proud of that.

[Hunter94]

a situational or spot player in the NFL, at best.

[huKSer]

A Fantasy Football web-site I go to FFToday gave a rundown about the 2009 NFL Draft RB class and listed Marlon Lucky as one of two elite prospects along with James Davis of Clemson. This site is one that does a lot of research for their articles and usually comes up with pretty reliable information. I thought it would be a good read for us here on the board.

 

 

 

 

 

http://fftoday.com/articles/idptony/09draft_rbs_v1.htm

But how many stars does Lucky have?

[father5]

Lucky has something going in his favor that a lot of people seem to be discounting and that is his prowess in the passing game. He is a tremendous receiver out of the backfield and that is something that NFL teams really covet. He is also terrific as a pass blocker. His skill set should make him a early round draft pick if he has a similar season as last year and he could climb very high with a breakout year.

[zoogs]

FFToday is a good site; doesn't mean they're right all the time, but it's at least some feel-good analysis for Lucky.

[Guy Chamberlin]

Lucky has something going in his favor that a lot of people seem to be discounting and that is his prowess in the passing game. He is a tremendous receiver out of the backfield and that is something that NFL teams really covet. He is also terrific as a pass blocker. His skill set should make him a early round draft pick if he has a similar season as last year and he could climb very high with a breakout year.

 

Not discounting it at all. Coaches love a good blocking & receiving back. But first order of business remains running and Lucky just doesn't hit the hole as a top flight back should, nor has he displayed the elusiveness of a special teams returner. He may work wonders splitting duty with a Castille or Helu, allowing for creative game plans, but the NFL doesn't always look kindly on hybrids.

[Overland Park Husker]

Lucky has something going in his favor that a lot of people seem to be discounting and that is his prowess in the passing game. He is a tremendous receiver out of the backfield and that is something that NFL teams really covet. He is also terrific as a pass blocker. His skill set should make him a early round draft pick if he has a similar season as last year and he could climb very high with a breakout year.

 

Not discounting it at all. Coaches love a good blocking & receiving back. But first order of business remains running and Lucky just doesn't hit the hole as a top flight back should, nor has he displayed the elusiveness of a special teams returner. He may work wonders splitting duty with a Castille or Helu, allowing for creative game plans, but the NFL doesn't always look kindly on hybrids.

Actually, a lot of NFL teams have been using a 2 back system with one big back and another who can stretch the field as a receiver. Lucky reminds me of Brian Westbrook type, one who may not be the best runner in the league, but does a lot of damage on screens and receiving out of the backfield.