Sean Payton Rookie Runningback Usage

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Reggie Bush - Taken 2nd Year 1, 8 starts, 155 for 565 & 6 Year 2, 10 starts, 157 for 581 & 4 Antonio Pittman - Taken 107th Year 1 - played for Rams as a rookie Mark Ingram - Taken 28th Year 1, 4 starts, 122 for 474 & 5 Year 2, 5 starts, 156 for 602 & 5 Marcus Murphy - Taken 230th Year 1, 0 starts, 1 for 0 & 0 Year 2, 0 starts, 0 for 0 & 0 Daniel Lasco - Taken 237th Year 1, 0 starts, 11 for 32 & 0 Year 2, 0 starts, 0 for 0 & 0 Alvin Kamara - Taken 67th Year 1, 3 starts, 120 for 728 & 8 Year 2, 13 starts, 194 for 883 & 14 Boston Scott - Taken 201st Year 1 - played for Eagles as a rookie Audric Estime - Taken 147th Year 1, 1 start, 76 for 310 & 2 Year 2, 1 start, 46 for 198 & 1 RJ Harvey - Taken 60th Year 1, 7 starts, 146 for 540 & 7 Jonah Coleman - Taken 108th Thoughts: - This feels like a small sample size so drawing conclusions by averaging these numbers (average rush attempts for day 2 picks vs day 3 picks) is likely a bad idea. - Payton is known for his passing attacks, so it’s no surprise that the fantasy value has been tied into players who brought pass catching chops to the table (Bush, Kamara, Ingram [later in his career], Harvey) - The last time he drafted a player in the 4th was Audric Estime and he worked as a short yard grinder. The last 4th rounder before that was Antonio Pittman, who lost his job to Pierre Thomas because Thomas was more versatile and was a special team’s contributor, which tends to be important for teams when considering depth players. Conclusion: - Sean Payton runs a committee, whether you went 2nd overall or later, they do not get workhorse type carries. However, their running backs have carried fantasy value, typically most in PPR leagues, because of his traditionally excellent passing attacks. - Regarding the rookie, I don't think it’s fair to comp Pittman one for one to Coleman just because they both got drafted at the same spot. Pittman was drafted years ago when running backs were valued differently than today, so just like how Tuten fell into the 4th but is now being tabbed as a starter, Coleman may have relatively more value than someone the Saints left on the cutting room floor years ago. - What will prove interesting is if Coleman can earn more 3rd down work as the season progresses. He is known for his pass blocking capabilities, and he can catch the football, even if he lacks the explosive element to his game, being reliable on 3rd down can make him indispensable to coaches. submitted by /u/MikeDFootball [link] [comments]