Polian agrees with you and so do I for the most part. As a former OL I can be a little biased. I just want for one unit on our team to be dominant. We have a chance to get a difference maker at 7, so I'm back to WR or pass rusher.
I've been on record of wanting to trade Forte and draft another RB, but I don't there is one worthy of the 7 pick. I'll gladly take one in round 2 or 3.
My simple thought is that he is not a difference maker. There are 5 running backs in this year's draft that can run for more than Forte and they'll be cheaper and 9 years younger. Forte can help a lot of teams more than he can help us.
Lol, you know what's crazy about the NFL draft is the fact that we could have this draft and the odds are that it would not be a historically great one.
Following your trade:
15) Breshad Perriman - WR
39) Jake Fisher - OT
46) Tevin Coleman - RB
3rd) Hronis Grassu - C
4th) Kurtis Drummond - S
5th) Cam Thomas - CB
6th) Athletic small school sleeper
I trade Forte for a 4th and pick up another DB
He has no leverage, so I'm not concerned. He's a pro. He'll come in on time and in shape. I would still trade him for a pick and draft the type of back the new staff wants. I'd take any off the top 5 in this draft.
Since we invested highly on D via free agency, I'll go O. We need OL, youth and speed everywhere.
Amari Cooper WR
Jake Fisher OT
Tevin Coleman RB
Arie Kouandjio. sp? OG
Andy Gallik C
Jeff Heuerman TE
Antwan Goodley WR
Due to having the oldest secondary in NFL history the Cincinnati Bengals select the third Collins in a row. CB Jalen Collins from LSU. Not sure who's next...