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Classicalwit
I'm so glad the Rams didn't pick Helaire that I was doing back flips. Then, I saw his 40 time and I felt even better about it which I had not thought possible. For me it was close between Akers and Dobbins, very close. Dobbins is on the short side (5'-9"
but has good size 217 while Akers is taller (5'-11"
but not as big at 210. I also think Akers is the better receiver and overall athlete.
But the Ravens chose Dobbins and the Ravens NEVER, EVER trip.
We'll just have to see.
Helaire is as slow as molasses BTW and I believe he ran a 4.67 which is, well, terrible.
I was terrified that the Rams might take him, to the point where I was waking up in cold sweats.
Akers might be the better choice in the long run, but I would've taken Dobbins based on what I saw him do on the field. As far as height, I'm not as concerned about having a 5'9" vs. 5'11" RB. Barry Sanders, Emmitt Smith and Frank Gore were short and look what they did in their careers.
I just hope Akers is the bell cow we need. I'd prefer DH be the backup because I'm not sold on him yet.
What is best in life? To crush your enemies, see them driven before you and to hear the lamentations of their women.