4.06 RB Adimchinobe Echamandu - Cleveland

Philadelphia Freedom · May 14th, 2004, 10:56 PM

Both the guys that I wanted at 4.01 are still here but I am going to go with the RB here. Kind of surprised to see him still on the board (I wonder if there is something that I am unaware of?)

From what I have read (only saw him on TV a couple of times) Echamandu is a physically gifted prospect who stepped up to the plate as a senior at Cal (1234 yards and 13 TD’s and 22 catches 185 yards). He is still a raw talent that needs work but he's a back who can be productive in a rotational system and might even be able to start in the future. Of course, he has a bunch of people ahead of him in Cleveland right now, but it's not like William Green and Lee Suggs are sure things.

Seems like a nice upside pick this late in the draft.

Ypsilanti Undead · May 14th, 2004, 11:37 PM

This was the guy I was struggling over whether to take at 3.17. His reported lack of elusiveness is what caused me to go another route. I was holding my breath to get him at 4.08, though! Drat!

Flaxwless · May 14th, 2004, 11:43 PM

would've snatched him up if i had another pick.

Royal Hawaiian Opihi · May 15th, 2004, 05:42 AM

He's one of the RBs still on my "short list" (and getting shorter!) for the 4.11 pick. I almost chose him with the 3.11 selection, but went with Farmer. Then when today's FBG's email came out, I knew he'd never make it to 4.11. If you've got a "longterm" place on your bench, Matt... he could be worth it. Congrats.

Philadelphia Freedom · May 15th, 2004, 02:50 PM

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Then when today's FBG's email came out, I knew he'd never make it to 4.11.

Echamandu was on my list for a while and I think that with time he could develop pretty nicely. I have been looking for the FBG e-mail you referenced but I can't find it. Can you tell me what it said?

Mutts · May 15th, 2004, 03:46 PM

A good pick this late in the draft. I passed on him because of his injury history, which is similar to that of Justin Fargas. Torn ACL in 2002, and then after coming back and putting up good numbers his senior year he fractured his fibula to end his 2003 season. No one really knows where his leg stands at this point, as he is still rehabilitating. Still a good prospect who could see the field in a few years.

Royal Hawaiian Opihi · May 15th, 2004, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Philadelphia Freedom

I have been looking for the FBG e-mail you referenced but I can't find it. Can you tell me what it said?

It was Thursday's "daily update"... and said something like how he's a rising athlete... with good skills... and with Cleveland's "confusing" backfield, has just as much a chance as anyone to work his way into the starting lineup, somehere down the road. It strongly encouraged those in dynasty leagues to consider stashing him away while he develops. (something like that)

May 14th, 2004, 10:56 PM	#1
Philadelphia Freedom Feeding Frenzy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Posts: 6,098	4.06 RB Adimchinobe Echamandu - Cleveland Both the guys that I wanted at 4.01 are still here but I am going to go with the RB here. Kind of surprised to see him still on the board (I wonder if there is something that I am unaware of?) From what I have read (only saw him on TV a couple of times) Echamandu is a physically gifted prospect who stepped up to the plate as a senior at Cal (1234 yards and 13 TD’s and 22 catches 185 yards). He is still a raw talent that needs work but he's a back who can be productive in a rotational system and might even be able to start in the future. Of course, he has a bunch of people ahead of him in Cleveland right now, but it's not like William Green and Lee Suggs are sure things. Seems like a nice upside pick this late in the draft.

May 14th, 2004, 11:37 PM	#2
Ypsilanti Undead Feeding Frenzy Join Date: May 2002 Location: Ypsilanti, MI Posts: 840	Re: 4.06 RB Adimchinobe Echamandu - Cleveland This was the guy I was struggling over whether to take at 3.17. His reported lack of elusiveness is what caused me to go another route. I was holding my breath to get him at 4.08, though! Drat!

May 14th, 2004, 11:43 PM	#3
Flaxwless Feeding Frenzy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bay Area, California Posts: 6,050	Re: 4.06 RB Adimchinobe Echamandu - Cleveland would've snatched him up if i had another pick. __________________ Bay Area Bloodsucking Insects - 1st EVER Feeding Frenzy Champion Bay Area Bloodsuckers 2008 SAC'D Champions - 2nd Worst to First in Year! 2011 SAC'D Champions - #5 seed, # 2 power rankings, #1 in the end!

May 15th, 2004, 05:42 AM	#4
Royal Hawaiian Opihi Feeding Frenzy Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Palmdale, CA Posts: 15,366	Re: 4.06 RB Adimchinobe Echamandu - Cleveland He's one of the RBs still on my "short list" (and getting shorter!) for the 4.11 pick. I almost chose him with the 3.11 selection, but went with Farmer. Then when today's FBG's email came out, I knew he'd never make it to 4.11. If you've got a "longterm" place on your bench, Matt... he could be worth it. Congrats.

May 15th, 2004, 03:46 PM	#6
Mutts General Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Bloomington, Indiana Posts: 3,026	Re: 4.06 RB Adimchinobe Echamandu - Cleveland A good pick this late in the draft. I passed on him because of his injury history, which is similar to that of Justin Fargas. Torn ACL in 2002, and then after coming back and putting up good numbers his senior year he fractured his fibula to end his 2003 season. No one really knows where his leg stands at this point, as he is still rehabilitating. Still a good prospect who could see the field in a few years.

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