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ROTB Community Mock Draft: With the 31th Overall Pick, the Arizona Cardinals Select...(Part Deux)

Ok, so I knew we said we were going to let the poll go for 24 hours (and if you didn't get a chance to vote, you still can) but it looks like the majority has spoken and the Arizona Cardinals masses have selected...

Chris "Beanie" Wells (RB), Ohio State

6'1", 237

It's no small secret that the Arizona Cardinals couldn't move the ball on the ground at all in 2008 and we've beaten Chris_wells_mediumthe "we need a running back" horse to death. Here's what we had to say about Wells a couple of weeks ago as a 'potential draft pick:'

Positives: Wells is your ideal, large downhill runner. He has the perfect size (Upper body, arms, legs, shoulders), and speed to be dominant runner in the NFL. He has great vision and is able to burst through holes at ease. He runs through tackles with a force, and carries defenders with him. Once in the second level, he becomes even harder to bring down. He usually wins a challenge, and adds extra yardage after the first hit. Arm and leg tackles rarely bring him down. Most defenders have trouble with him because of his speed and elusiveness as well. Although he is a bull runner, he can hit the burners in the secondary, and makes more then one cut at a time. Wells is also a smart, patient player, who will adjust to new plays and formations. Wells has good leg drive, and has the best stiff arm in the draft. 

Negatives: Wells doesn't have home-run type speed, and may struggle against quicker defenses. He is fit to run between the tackles, and has problems when bouncing it to the outside. Has had fumbling problems and needs to work on his ball security to keep a job in the NFL. Doesn't have any character issues on or off field, but may need to be spoiled to stay happy. His work ethic has improved, but he may still miss some workouts. He has never had to be a leader at Ohio State, and some feel this may be a larger weakness then it appears. He rarely caught the ball in college( 15 catches in 3 years) and needs to polish his route running. Has a good initial pop in pass protection, but isn't NFL ready to block big defenders.

Overview: The knock on Wells is that he isn't your typical multipurpose back. He is a straight forward runner, and dominates defenses.  Most think if he were to become a genuine leader, he would be a franchise-type running back. If he can improve his overall game and fill multiple needs, he can eventually be one of the best running backs in the league.

Many thanks to everyone who voted and voiced their opinion. The Steelers and Blitzburgh are now on the clock with the Lions and Andrew602 on deck. If anyone needs to refresh their memory on the second round draft order, check here.

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Would love to have either Wells or Brown

I just watched the video that was attached, and I’m more impressed than I was by reading up on him.

If the coaches think Wells can be coached and tailored into a slightly more multipurpose back, then he is my number 1. But his low numbers for catches does worry me a little bit due to KW’s playing style. However, his stiff arm is powerful and I felt like I was looking at a young Brandon Jacobs.

If he’s on the board I’d take him. If not I think Brown would be a quality back to compliment TH.

by CardsFan08 on Apr 9, 2009 1:07 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I'm surprised that Donald Brown didn't put up more of a fight

Most of the talking head experts have him as the #2 back now and some are even talking about him as the #1. Still though, I wouldn’t be surprised if Whiz sees Wells as the kind of back for the future of the Cardinals (ala after KW). He’s always like the bigger backs and Wells is the kind of downhill runner who should fill well in a power running attack that I think Whiz and Grimm are anxiously awaiting to get back to.

by Bezekira on Apr 9, 2009 9:22 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Good way of putting it. I can understand that Wells may be exactly what Whiz/Grimm are looking for.

by CardsFan08 on Apr 9, 2009 12:10 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

A power running game (Pit style) needs a power runner. Always has. Deuce Staley, The Bus and you know, all the big blocks during that time frame. Fast Willie Parker was an aborition and was only thought of as a change of pace back who became a dominant force.

by hevchv on Apr 9, 2009 1:43 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

I would surely be happy if he fell this far.

Either way, the players that were left would help a lot and it makes me feel a lot better for the Cardinals picking at 31st even if this is only a mock draft.

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by Andrew602 on Apr 9, 2009 11:10 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

Not as confident

as I was before of him falling to us as a lot of experts now have him going to New Orleans. If that’s the case we’ll probably only have McCoy or Brown available at our pick.

by Pyromnc on Apr 9, 2009 11:14 AM MDT reply actions   0 recs

I've seen the same

A lot of what I was reading is that Moreno and Wells will be gone to the Eagles and Saints. We may have to trade up if Wells is the man they want.

I’m thinking that we’ll end up with Brown.

by CardsFan08 on Apr 9, 2009 12:09 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

ya i’m with ya’ll I would love to see Beanie be running the ball with Hightower but i got a feeling he ain’t gonna be there. By the way this site is freakin awesome you guys to a great job of keeping fans informed thanks, its hard to find a good resourceful website for the Cards, wish i lived in AZ may be a little easier, but went to the NFC Championship game and seriously represented the Cards fans from UT!

by Dan M on Apr 9, 2009 2:30 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Glad to have you aboard and a big WELCOME to RotB!!!!

And don’t forget. You’re the reason this site is so great. Stay involved and stay informed. Input and insite is always welcomed

by hevchv on Apr 9, 2009 2:35 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Welcome to ROTB Dan M

Stick around for a while. We can always use more members. If you go to the home page and click on new member information on the top right hand side, you’ll learn everything you need to know.

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by Andrew602 on Apr 9, 2009 3:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Where at in Utah?

I just moved to Salt Lake from New Mexico. Season Ticket Holder, but looking for a good place to catch the away games & meet some other Cardinals fans.

by AJ BirdWatcher on Apr 9, 2009 5:40 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Are we not all forgetting that the line must come first?

havent we always discussed that in order for a running game to be successful you must first have a good O-Line? We are good in pass protection (except for Brown) but need help on our run protection (namely Sendlein). Let take Mack in the first round. If Moreno, Wells, or Brown slip to the second round then I think we should move up and take them. If not take a back in the 3rd or 4th round for speed and re-coach Hightower to be a straight line runner and burst through the middle between a MAMMOTH O-Line.

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by sc464 on Apr 9, 2009 1:27 PM MDT reply actions   0 recs

No Mack for Cards

Whiz hasn’t showed any concern of replacing Sendlein

by Pyromnc on Apr 9, 2009 2:37 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

lol, I'm partial to Sendlein and I think for good reason too...

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by boogatt66 on Apr 9, 2009 4:53 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

+1

Sendlein is quality and just needs some muscle and experience. He can be coached into what Mack is. But then there is a statement. Mack is already ahead of the game.

by CardsFan08 on Apr 9, 2009 6:22 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yeah but a player already in the system has huge advantages over a rookie!

I always feel that a drafted player has to have freakish skills to enable him to vault over someone with less skills but being coached and understanding the teams philosophy. Sendlein has good skills but above thar he is VERY coachable this will translate into center not being a first round need.

by CardsIrish on Apr 11, 2009 6:07 PM MDT up reply actions   0 recs

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