Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

[BillsImpossible]

CJ Spiller can't block and Fred Jackson is approaching the expiration date for most NFL running backs. He'd like to play 3 or 4 more years, but as we all know all too well, age eventually catches up to us.

After 4 years in the NFL, CJ Spiller still has a hard time blocking and seeing open lanes. He likes to run outside, and has difficulty running between the tackles. 2014 is the last year of Spiller's contract.

The Bills can't afford to gamble and assume everything will be just fine and dandy with CJ and Fred.

They need to draft another running back in this year's draft.

5-11, 212 lbs

Rajion Neyland aka Raijun Neal - RB, Tennessee

http://espn.go.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/504322/rajion-nea

Great balance. Great feet. Great vision. Cool name.

Look where he runs big - in between the tackles.

He instantly recognizes holes and bursts through them. Love the high step.

He's projected to be selected anywhere from round 4 to round 6.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

The Bills led the league in runs up the middle - 71% (see the last chart of this reference):

http://www.footballoutsiders.com/stats/OL

[YardRat]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

I'm hoping for TJ Yeldon in '15.

[YardRat]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

Is it just me or does he look a lot like Thurman Thomas?

[JoeMama]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

RB is irrelevant in today's NFL.

They're a dime a dozen. You can find them anywhere in the draft.

All that matters is the HC/QB combo. That's it.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

RB is irrelevant in today's NFL.

They're a dime a dozen. You can find them anywhere in the draft.

All that matters is the HC/QB combo. That's it.

Hmm...didn't rookies Lacy and Bernard help their clubs into getting into the playoffs?

[JoeMama]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

Hmm...didn't rookies Lacy and Bernard help their clubs into getting into the playoffs?

Perennial playoff teams with 2nd round RBs.

Sounds like it proves my point.

We find them in later rounds, we don't need to burn a first on one. Focus on more important positions.

[YardRat]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

Perennial playoff teams with 2nd round RBs.

Sounds like it proves my point.

We find them in later rounds, we don't need to burn a first on one. Focus on more important positions.

From the OP...

He's projected to be selected anywhere from round 4 to round 6.

[Mr. Miyagi]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

LOL Stampy this thread is a joke.

[stuckincincy]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

Perennial playoff teams with 2nd round RBs.

Sounds like it proves my point.

We find them in later rounds, we don't need to burn a first on one. Focus on more important positions.

Er - you said dime a dozen. 2nd round picks are not dime a dozen. I didn't prove your point - you rationalized yours. No?

[IlluminatusUIUC]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

There's just something about halfbacks from Tennessee. I'd take one all day.

[alohabillsfan]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

Wait for the next pre draft event and I'm sure there will be another omg we have to draft x!

[ParanoidAndroid]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

I'm hoping for TJ Yeldon in '15.

He's going to lose carries to Derrick Henry. That guy is unreal.

[The Jokeman]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

Er - you said dime a dozen. 2nd round picks are not dime a dozen. I didn't prove your point - you rationalized yours. No?

All he was trying to say is that you don't have to spend a 1st Round pick on a RB and find success. Back to the original topic, Raijon Neal is a guy that could very well follow suit as he won't be a 1st Round pick but might have some success in the NFL. I'm not sure if I'd be in a rush (pun intended) to use a draft pick on a RB this year. Next year definitely as it be one year closer to Spiller's contract ending and another year added to Freddie's tires.

[feldspar]

Re: Bills Are Going To Draft A Running Back - Raijon Neal?

2014 is the last year of Spiller's contract.

Actually, this isn't true.

Spiller signed a six-year contract, and 2015 is the last year of his contract. We have him for 2 more years on this deal.

I'm not too worried about RBs.