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Originally Posted by FatDT
This is recency bias. Barkley will probably be great. But Edge was one of the best RBs of all time pre-ACL injury. I don't care about return ability. No NFL team is going to have Barkley return anything. Edge was a complete back. Vision, agility, wiggle, power, toughness, blocking, receiving, speed, instant quickness. If anything I'd say pre-ACL Edge is Barkley's ceiling. I see them as relatively similar in that Barkley is pretty complete. But I don't see him being as powerful a runner despite being heavier.
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Given all the expressions of love for Edge here, and since we're on the subject of the draft, how many people were happy when we drafted him at #4? Not many. That was considered a major draft shocker at the time. Ricky Williams was the popular choice that year. Polian basically gave everyone the finger who disagreed, correctly pointing out that Edge fit the Colts offense better than Williams.
Just a little reminder to not get too upset if our pick is someone unexpected. Have a little faith and see how things play out.