Fantasy Football; Running Backs
RB; The premier position in fantasy football, in a good league the first two rounds should be dominated by the position. It’s also the best position to have depth at, since injuries and breakout years are so common.
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1. Shaun; He had a sick year; 28TDs and nearly 1900 on the ground. But he gets minimal receptions and lost the best guard in football. The Seahawks ran Alexander to Hutchinson/Walter Jones nearly every time. It's not nearly as dramatic as the other scenarios; LJ lost his starting hall of fame tackle and all pro fullback. LT lost his all pro QB. Shaun has an easy sched once again out west. I see no reason why 25+ isn't the goal. He is still a monster and his schedule is the easiest by far of the top 3. He is and should be regarded as the top pick.
Don't be afraid to take LJ #1, but Shaun is simply safer
2. Larry Johnson; LJ is a monster and was the clear #1 in my opinion untill he lost Richardson and Roaf. I wouldn’t even hesitate to draft him #2 overall. His numbers were absurd last season and that was in 11 starts. With Priest being asked to lower his cap number and the possibility that he’s even cut, LJ is the guaranteed starter in KC. He ranks above Alexander because of his ability to catch 50 passes, ahead of LT because of the loss of Brees. With the top three it’s hard to fuck up, but LJ could be the top dog of 'em all.
A steal no matter what
3. LT; It’s crazy that I’m putting LT #3, but With Rivers taking the helm in SD, LaDainian will see more in the box, but also get more touches and a ton of receptions. LT is the true double threat in the NFL, I rank him #3 overall but #1 is a matter of a few TDs.
4.Tiki; He never gets his due. His versatility leads to sick numbers. Only his TD production holds him back. If he adds three TDs on the ground this season, and produces relatively the same numbers, he will be a top 5 overall player. With Eli maturing and throwing less red zone picks, Tiki should dominate again.
His team is still a mess basically, but Shell loves to run so LJ2 will do well
5.Lamont Jordan; He is going to be slept on again this year. Passed over for the likes of Portis and Rudi, but his production will only improve. He has only one full year of wear and tear, and is the top reception threat at his position. He can easily repeat last year’s breakout totals, and should even improve upon his yardage and TDs.
The rest; there are a ton of running backs to consider as top tier players, in order are the top RBs outside of the top 5;
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• Steven Jackson; Now that Martz is actually gone, the Rams may actually give this beast the ball. He is among the hardest tackles to make in the league. He is big and strong, but still gets his pads down low. I see him as a top 10 player this year. Last year was billed as his breakout, but with a new coach in Linehan who is committed to the run, this is the year to target Jackson. Expect 1200 and 10TDs as a starting point. Draft him in as high as 4 if you are truly sold on his ability to stay healthy, just remember he has tendinitis in his achilles and the team signed TD vulture Stephen Davis last week.
Dude is a beast this year, 1400 and 12, worhty of a top 6-7 pick
• Ronnie Brown; I expect big numbers from Ronnie. He will be available as a #2 back but could put up #1 numbers. Brown has the great potential to be a top stud RB. No real competition on the roster, and an improved offense make him a top 6 type player. I'd draft him mid to late first round.
• Clinton Portis; He finally produced as a Redskin last year. His 1500 and 11Tds was a great sign of things to come. With a more potent passing game and the same run heavy Gibbs' offense, expect Clinton to atleast repeat those numbers. Just be wary of his consistency; in 9 of the 16 games last season. His shoulder puts into doubt his status for the opener, downgrading him out of the top 5.
• Rudi; He is a lot like Portis; a 90+ yard per game performer who scores in half of his games. Chris Perry threatens to bite into his touches, since he such a better receiver. You can still expect 1400 and 9-11 Tds, just remember that he should not be your lone #1 back.
• Edge; It's ridiculous that he is not in the top 5, but if you look at last years numbers he was just 10 points ahead of Jordan. With the move to the desert it's hard to imagine Edge putting up last year's numbers. He has 2600 touches in his career and will only see more hits working behind the weak Cardinal's line. I still see 10 total TDs, just not the same yardage or consistancy from his Colts days. Take a look at him late 2nd early 3rd, just don't expect the past production.
Willis could bounce back
McGahee; He was the Daunte of RB's last year, great expectations and shit production. He has too much talent to be forgotten. He still had 1200 yards, his 5Tds were anemic though and he needs to start hot to satisfy his owners. I would target him in the late 2nd into the 3rd. His knee injury in college still makes me vomit. I actually like how they plan to use Willis, I see a solid season and like his value in the mid second.
Westbrook; I expect great reception totals and probably 10 total TDs, as a value pick, he is probably more effective than Portis or Rudi. Injuries have ended two out of the last three seasons, a big back would actually increase his value, giving defenses more to consider. Expect 70 receptions and over 1300 total yards.
Caddy; He is extremely talented, but I'm not sold on his durability. With the amount of touches that Gruden wants his feature back to have, it's risky to place too much value on Williams. He is hyped and ranked as a top 15 player by many fantasy experts. Personally I'd rather have a Westbrook or Duece if I'm taking a risk on an injury prone player.
• Willie Parker; I see him being a good #2, with #1 potential. In that offense he's gonna catch a lot of balls too. There is not doubt that he is a talent. And with little mileage he should be fresh to take more carries than most expect out of his frame. 1400 and 7.
• Julius Jones/Marion Barber; He was a major dissapointment last season. With the emergence of Marion Barber and his legitimate injury problems, JJ is not a lock to be a stud this season. But with TO in place there will be one less guy in the box leaving JJ more room to cut back. He is a good player to target in the 4th round, only he’ll be taken in the 3rd. Barber will go in the 8th or 9th.
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Reggie Bush; he's a great talent that needs the touches to support where he'll be drafted in fantasy. He may not be worth a 3rd rounder, but he'll be fun when he's hot. 1200 total yards and 10 TDs is possible. Just not consistent.
• Ruben Droughns; to be a top 15 back and only have 2 Tds means your putting up great yardage/reception totals. With virtually no comp in the backfield, and a vastly improved roster, Ruben could be the steal of the draft. He could grab 8 TDs and become a top ten back. I would seriously consider him in the late 3rd into the 4th. He is a solid sleeper.
Gore is a great #3 and potentially solid #2
• Frank Gore; With Barlow’s dumb ass out of the way Gore is a feature back. His potential is nice but his injury history is real. As a #3 you can’t do worse. As a number 2 in a deep league he could be a value as well. He's rising into the 4th and 5th now.
• Dunn; a top selling jersey in the QB, Warrick is a great value back. He will be available in the mid rounds and has proven to be a solid #2 or great #3 back for your team. Only Tds lack in his stat profile, but he is still a worthy early 4th round pick.
• Corey Dillon/Maroney; A top 10 pick just last year, his injuries and mileage are a concern. A running back's body can only take so many carries (he's at 2500), Dillon is a warrior who sadly spent his best years in Cinci. He has his ring and his body is now starting to give. He is a great value pick in the 4th round. Just be aware of the Pats draft pick Maroney he’s a beast who will play early regardless.
• DeShaun Foster/DeAngelo Williams; french for The Shaun, Foster's potential is amazing. He has shown flashes of dominance followed by weeks of injury. Williams poses a real threat to his playing time no matter what.
• Kevin Jones; with a world of talent and a seemingly potent passing attack, KJ could finally be worth drafting. Much like McGahee he is a talent who will drop in drafts due to his poor season, just last season he was the trendy sleeper pick of the draft. He is worth a mid 4th round pick, I can't place more value in him than that.
• Dom Davis; DD is a question to start the season and his status for the PUP list is in doubt as well. It may be Morency and Lundy. I hope Mario Williams gets 17 sacks for everyones sake.
• Dom Rhodes/Addai; With Addai in tow its still Rhodes job in name. He was effective as a starter 4 years ago and knows the system. Addai is a great overall talent, look to the rookie to have the better numbers when its all over.
I like Bell this year too, Mike? Who the fuck is Mike?
• Mike/Tatum Bell; I avoid the committee back like it will scab my cock, they are a horrible burden to a fantasy owner. You have to wade through reports and side talk all season. Unless Tatum is somehow pronounced the lone #1, which is more than unlikely, don't put too much stock in him. I put him here on the list because of his potential behind that line. Mike and Tatum, which Bell? Neither
• Thomas Jones/Benson; Another mess committee situation. Jones if any in the 6th or so.
Duece McAllister; A horrid knee injury and he's now a middle of the pack RB. He was a top 5 pick last season. Draft him as your #3 with potential for #2 stuff.
• Ahman Green; Injuries and a shit defense hurt Green's value. Even when healthy last season his team was down too often to run. With a number of backs in competition; Gado and possibly Davenport, plus the draft, Green's job is not secure. Just two seasons removed from top 5 production, Green is now a third back at best.
• Chris Brown/LendaleTravis Henry; all of these guys could prove to be solid #2 backs, only problem is that they share the same backfield, Brown would be the better pick, but with his injury status, it makes sense to draft Henry in the final rounds. White is a stud but he needs less traffic on the chart to emerge as a relevant fantasy source.
Fragile Fred may have some value later in your draft
• Fred Taylor; he is injured for most or part of nearly every season, it seems time to draft a new back, but with Greg Jones out Taylor is now rising again in the drafts. As a 4th he’s a steal.
RB; The premier position in fantasy football, in a good league the first two rounds should be dominated by the position. It’s also the best position to have depth at, since injuries and breakout years are so common.
brittish boobs=american asses
1. Shaun; He had a sick year; 28TDs and nearly 1900 on the ground. But he gets minimal receptions and lost the best guard in football. The Seahawks ran Alexander to Hutchinson/Walter Jones nearly every time. It's not nearly as dramatic as the other scenarios; LJ lost his starting hall of fame tackle and all pro fullback. LT lost his all pro QB. Shaun has an easy sched once again out west. I see no reason why 25+ isn't the goal. He is still a monster and his schedule is the easiest by far of the top 3. He is and should be regarded as the top pick.
Don't be afraid to take LJ #1, but Shaun is simply safer
2. Larry Johnson; LJ is a monster and was the clear #1 in my opinion untill he lost Richardson and Roaf. I wouldn’t even hesitate to draft him #2 overall. His numbers were absurd last season and that was in 11 starts. With Priest being asked to lower his cap number and the possibility that he’s even cut, LJ is the guaranteed starter in KC. He ranks above Alexander because of his ability to catch 50 passes, ahead of LT because of the loss of Brees. With the top three it’s hard to fuck up, but LJ could be the top dog of 'em all.
A steal no matter what
3. LT; It’s crazy that I’m putting LT #3, but With Rivers taking the helm in SD, LaDainian will see more in the box, but also get more touches and a ton of receptions. LT is the true double threat in the NFL, I rank him #3 overall but #1 is a matter of a few TDs.
4.Tiki; He never gets his due. His versatility leads to sick numbers. Only his TD production holds him back. If he adds three TDs on the ground this season, and produces relatively the same numbers, he will be a top 5 overall player. With Eli maturing and throwing less red zone picks, Tiki should dominate again.
His team is still a mess basically, but Shell loves to run so LJ2 will do well
5.Lamont Jordan; He is going to be slept on again this year. Passed over for the likes of Portis and Rudi, but his production will only improve. He has only one full year of wear and tear, and is the top reception threat at his position. He can easily repeat last year’s breakout totals, and should even improve upon his yardage and TDs.
The rest; there are a ton of running backs to consider as top tier players, in order are the top RBs outside of the top 5;
I don't understand how they think segregated football is improving society
• Steven Jackson; Now that Martz is actually gone, the Rams may actually give this beast the ball. He is among the hardest tackles to make in the league. He is big and strong, but still gets his pads down low. I see him as a top 10 player this year. Last year was billed as his breakout, but with a new coach in Linehan who is committed to the run, this is the year to target Jackson. Expect 1200 and 10TDs as a starting point. Draft him in as high as 4 if you are truly sold on his ability to stay healthy, just remember he has tendinitis in his achilles and the team signed TD vulture Stephen Davis last week.
Dude is a beast this year, 1400 and 12, worhty of a top 6-7 pick
• Ronnie Brown; I expect big numbers from Ronnie. He will be available as a #2 back but could put up #1 numbers. Brown has the great potential to be a top stud RB. No real competition on the roster, and an improved offense make him a top 6 type player. I'd draft him mid to late first round.
• Clinton Portis; He finally produced as a Redskin last year. His 1500 and 11Tds was a great sign of things to come. With a more potent passing game and the same run heavy Gibbs' offense, expect Clinton to atleast repeat those numbers. Just be wary of his consistency; in 9 of the 16 games last season. His shoulder puts into doubt his status for the opener, downgrading him out of the top 5.
• Rudi; He is a lot like Portis; a 90+ yard per game performer who scores in half of his games. Chris Perry threatens to bite into his touches, since he such a better receiver. You can still expect 1400 and 9-11 Tds, just remember that he should not be your lone #1 back.
• Edge; It's ridiculous that he is not in the top 5, but if you look at last years numbers he was just 10 points ahead of Jordan. With the move to the desert it's hard to imagine Edge putting up last year's numbers. He has 2600 touches in his career and will only see more hits working behind the weak Cardinal's line. I still see 10 total TDs, just not the same yardage or consistancy from his Colts days. Take a look at him late 2nd early 3rd, just don't expect the past production.
Willis could bounce back
McGahee; He was the Daunte of RB's last year, great expectations and shit production. He has too much talent to be forgotten. He still had 1200 yards, his 5Tds were anemic though and he needs to start hot to satisfy his owners. I would target him in the late 2nd into the 3rd. His knee injury in college still makes me vomit. I actually like how they plan to use Willis, I see a solid season and like his value in the mid second.
Westbrook; I expect great reception totals and probably 10 total TDs, as a value pick, he is probably more effective than Portis or Rudi. Injuries have ended two out of the last three seasons, a big back would actually increase his value, giving defenses more to consider. Expect 70 receptions and over 1300 total yards.
Caddy; He is extremely talented, but I'm not sold on his durability. With the amount of touches that Gruden wants his feature back to have, it's risky to place too much value on Williams. He is hyped and ranked as a top 15 player by many fantasy experts. Personally I'd rather have a Westbrook or Duece if I'm taking a risk on an injury prone player.
• Willie Parker; I see him being a good #2, with #1 potential. In that offense he's gonna catch a lot of balls too. There is not doubt that he is a talent. And with little mileage he should be fresh to take more carries than most expect out of his frame. 1400 and 7.
• Julius Jones/Marion Barber; He was a major dissapointment last season. With the emergence of Marion Barber and his legitimate injury problems, JJ is not a lock to be a stud this season. But with TO in place there will be one less guy in the box leaving JJ more room to cut back. He is a good player to target in the 4th round, only he’ll be taken in the 3rd. Barber will go in the 8th or 9th.
This move gets you yards on any level
Reggie Bush; he's a great talent that needs the touches to support where he'll be drafted in fantasy. He may not be worth a 3rd rounder, but he'll be fun when he's hot. 1200 total yards and 10 TDs is possible. Just not consistent.
• Ruben Droughns; to be a top 15 back and only have 2 Tds means your putting up great yardage/reception totals. With virtually no comp in the backfield, and a vastly improved roster, Ruben could be the steal of the draft. He could grab 8 TDs and become a top ten back. I would seriously consider him in the late 3rd into the 4th. He is a solid sleeper.
Gore is a great #3 and potentially solid #2
• Frank Gore; With Barlow’s dumb ass out of the way Gore is a feature back. His potential is nice but his injury history is real. As a #3 you can’t do worse. As a number 2 in a deep league he could be a value as well. He's rising into the 4th and 5th now.
• Dunn; a top selling jersey in the QB, Warrick is a great value back. He will be available in the mid rounds and has proven to be a solid #2 or great #3 back for your team. Only Tds lack in his stat profile, but he is still a worthy early 4th round pick.
• Corey Dillon/Maroney; A top 10 pick just last year, his injuries and mileage are a concern. A running back's body can only take so many carries (he's at 2500), Dillon is a warrior who sadly spent his best years in Cinci. He has his ring and his body is now starting to give. He is a great value pick in the 4th round. Just be aware of the Pats draft pick Maroney he’s a beast who will play early regardless.
• DeShaun Foster/DeAngelo Williams; french for The Shaun, Foster's potential is amazing. He has shown flashes of dominance followed by weeks of injury. Williams poses a real threat to his playing time no matter what.
• Kevin Jones; with a world of talent and a seemingly potent passing attack, KJ could finally be worth drafting. Much like McGahee he is a talent who will drop in drafts due to his poor season, just last season he was the trendy sleeper pick of the draft. He is worth a mid 4th round pick, I can't place more value in him than that.
• Dom Davis; DD is a question to start the season and his status for the PUP list is in doubt as well. It may be Morency and Lundy. I hope Mario Williams gets 17 sacks for everyones sake.
• Dom Rhodes/Addai; With Addai in tow its still Rhodes job in name. He was effective as a starter 4 years ago and knows the system. Addai is a great overall talent, look to the rookie to have the better numbers when its all over.
I like Bell this year too, Mike? Who the fuck is Mike?
• Mike/Tatum Bell; I avoid the committee back like it will scab my cock, they are a horrible burden to a fantasy owner. You have to wade through reports and side talk all season. Unless Tatum is somehow pronounced the lone #1, which is more than unlikely, don't put too much stock in him. I put him here on the list because of his potential behind that line. Mike and Tatum, which Bell? Neither
• Thomas Jones/Benson; Another mess committee situation. Jones if any in the 6th or so.
Duece McAllister; A horrid knee injury and he's now a middle of the pack RB. He was a top 5 pick last season. Draft him as your #3 with potential for #2 stuff.
• Ahman Green; Injuries and a shit defense hurt Green's value. Even when healthy last season his team was down too often to run. With a number of backs in competition; Gado and possibly Davenport, plus the draft, Green's job is not secure. Just two seasons removed from top 5 production, Green is now a third back at best.
• Chris Brown/LendaleTravis Henry; all of these guys could prove to be solid #2 backs, only problem is that they share the same backfield, Brown would be the better pick, but with his injury status, it makes sense to draft Henry in the final rounds. White is a stud but he needs less traffic on the chart to emerge as a relevant fantasy source.
Fragile Fred may have some value later in your draft
• Fred Taylor; he is injured for most or part of nearly every season, it seems time to draft a new back, but with Greg Jones out Taylor is now rising again in the drafts. As a 4th he’s a steal.
