A question of style: Evan, Roy or Tim?

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Originally Posted by VegasSkinsFan

This is where we disagree. In my opinion using a first round draft pick and then having close to 10 percent of your cap go to a running back is not a good business model for today's nfl.

Neither Forte, Rice nor Foster were 1st round backs.
As far as cap space goes it is what it is you're gonna have to pay about market value for elite talent.
That's just the way the league works.
Also, I don't think there is a set 'model' that teams follow.
Team cannot predict what a player will become they have to be able to adjust their evaluations against the player's actual performance.
E.g. the Texans didn't draft/sign Foster with the intent to pay him X amount dollars.
Foster's performance dictated his contract.

I would much rather have our situation of having multiple average or slightly above average backs that don't break the bank.

Its gonna be tough to hide talent.
If Helu and Royster turn out to be average to slighty above average backs; Allen is gonna have to pay them based on their production or let them walk, there's no way around that.
*our contract situation with our RBs is only sustainable if we find late round RBs that can be equally productive as Helu/Royster at least every other year

If helu turns out to be Barry sanders I would rather trade him than pay top dollar for the position

Wow, your statement is a prime example how people have completely bought into this whole 'devaluation' of the RB position.
If Helu turns out to be Barry Sanders and a GM trades him that GM better win at least 1 Superbowl with those picks.