2007~~Top 15 RBs~~

[johnny p]

sorry, not good with quotes etc... but for the post (2nd maybe) that had LJ as #7 ....

You serious Clark???? He's SOLID #3 holdout or not. If I KNEW right now, that he'd miss the first game of the season, and I had the #3 pick, I'd STILL take him.

[Crippler]

1. LaDanian Tomlinson - Can't not pick him at #1.
2. Steven Jackson - Can't not pick him at #2.
3. Larry Johnson - Holdout worries but also trade possibilities. Monster talent. 'Cuff Bennett.
4. Frank Gore - Huge injury risk, but if he somehow stays healthy he will put up huge #s.
5. Joseph Addai - Lost Tarik Glenn, but Indy system produces great # for feature RBs.
6. Shaun Alexander - Foot doesnt bother me, I see him as a very safe pick.
7. Willie Parker - Knee issues, inconsistent, but offense may open up holes this year.
8. Brian Westbrook - Huge injury risk, huge McNabb risk, but explosive in Philly
9. Travis Henry - Not quite convinced of the talent, dont trust Shanny, but Den. RBs can shine.
10. Rudi Johnson - Reliable, but may be on the downturn and reduced value in PPR.
11. Laurence Maroney - Durability issues a big ? in NE. Can he handle a big load?
12. Reggie Bush - Running style and splitting carries makes him risky, valuable in PPR.
13. Ronnie Brown - Solid, low ceiling but a high floor. Limited upside and risk.
14. Willis McGahee - He's got talent, but will the declining Bal. O-line allow him to show it?
15. Cedric Benson - Durability unproven, Chicago system could make him great if healthy.

4-6 are really just 4a, 4b, and 4c. I would hate to have pick 4 this year because I rank all 3 of these RBs almost exactly the same.

I based these on our league setting of .5 PPR

Hopefully I didn't forget anybody?

*Edit: forgot Clinton Portis. I would put him at #15 in place of Benson because of durability concerns and Betts concerns.

[Syfo-Dyas]

I like this thread.
2 things I noticed:
Theres a lot of love for Reggie Bush while MJ Drew has non.
Im sure that Deuce is better then "fragile Fred", so MJD should be just as involved as he was last year or even more, and in leagues like mine his return yards and return TDs? are huge assets.

The other:

Meh. Larry Johnson will play.

So U can see the future.
U see dead people too?
U know its not really smart to state something like that.
BTW I have LJ at 6 but probably I wont draft him, cause if he decides to hold out then my season is over, before it started.
Lets hope that he will play, and wont screw up KC fan's and fantasy owner's season.

[PMoneyTKE]

I like this thread.
2 things I noticed:
Theres a lot of love for Reggie Bush while MJ Drew has non.
Im sure that Deuce is better then "fragile Fred", so MJD should be just as involved as he was last year or even more, and in leagues like mine his return yards and return TDs? are huge assets.

The other:

Meh. Larry Johnson will play.

So U can see the future.
U see dead people too?
U know its not really smart to state something like that.
BTW I have LJ at 6 but probably I wont draft him, cause if he decides to hold out then my season is over, before it started.
Lets hope that he will play, and wont screw up KC fan's and fantasy owner's season.

You really think there is a chance he won't play? Worst case scenario, and i mean worst, is they don't get a deal done in KC and they trade him somewhere else. They are not going to let their only offensive weapon sit on the bench the entire year... you're out of your mind if you think he will...

[Syfo-Dyas]

Who said an entire year? Thats not an option. You should know that.

And I think that you are out of your mind Mr I know everything better, if you wont consider his holdout as a possibility.
Even if its 1 percent chance, that he'll hold out.
You cant say for sure until he sais so.
Period.
End of debate.

[PMoneyTKE]

Who said an entire year? Thats not an option. You should know that.

And I think that you are out of your mind Mr I know everything better, if you wont consider his holdout as a possibility.
Even if its 1 percent chance, that he'll hold out.
You cant say for sure until he sais so.
Period.
End of debate.

He said Larry Johnson will play, and you said it's not smart to state something like that, that to me makes it sound like you are saying he won't play, like at all.

You honestly think the Chiefs are going to start the season without Larry Johnson???

[blubombers]

I'll take a stab at this. This is my top 48. Just thought I would trow a wrench into this debate over the top 15. Even at 15 my ratings look quite different than most. Criticize / Critique / Laugh at my rankings as you might. Just how I feel things shaking out by season's end.

Rank Runningbacks
1 Ladainian Tomlinson
2 Steven Jackson
3 Frank Gore
4 Shaun Alexander
5 Joseph Addai
6 Larry Johnson
7 Willie Parker
8 Brian Westbrook
9 Rudi Johnson
10 Reggie Bush
11 Willis McGahee
12 Ronnie Brown
13 Clinton Portis
14 Travis Henry
15 Laurence Maroney
16 Edgerrin James
17 Deuce McAllister
18 Maurice Jones-Drew
19 Adrian Peterson, MIN
20 Thomas Jones
21 DeAngelo Williams
22 Cedric Benson
23 Jamal Lewis
24 Brandon Jacobs
25 Carnell Williams
26 Marshawn Lynch
27 Marion Barber
28 Jerious Norwood
29 Ahman Green
30 Lamont Jordan
31 Julius Jones
32 Fred Taylor
33 Warrick Dunn
34 Chester Taylor
35 DeShaun Foster
36 Michael Turner
37 Ladell Betts
38 Kevin Jones
39 Tatum Bell
40 Lendale White
41 Adrian Peterson, CHI
42 Brandon Jackson
43 Chris Brown
44 Anthony Thomas
45 Michael Bush
46 Chris Henry, TEN
47 Leon Washington
48 Ron Dayne

[mystykoekaki]

I like this thread.
2 things I noticed:
Theres a lot of love for Reggie Bush while MJ Drew has non.
Im sure that Deuce is better then "fragile Fred", so MJD should be just as involved as he was last year or even more, and in leagues like mine his return yards and return TDs? are huge assets.

The other:

Meh. Larry Johnson will play.

So U can see the future.
U see dead people too?
U know its not really smart to state something like that.
BTW I have LJ at 6 but probably I wont draft him, cause if he decides to hold out then my season is over, before it started.
Lets hope that he will play, and wont screw up KC fan's and fantasy owner's season.

Dude, he is their marquee player, they need him and they know that.

[Syfo-Dyas]

I like this thread.
2 things I noticed:
Theres a lot of love for Reggie Bush while MJ Drew has non.
Im sure that Deuce is better then "fragile Fred", so MJD should be just as involved as he was last year or even more, and in leagues like mine his return yards and return TDs? are huge assets.

The other:

Meh. Larry Johnson will play.

So U can see the future.
U see dead people too?
U know its not really smart to state something like that.
BTW I have LJ at 6 but probably I wont draft him, cause if he decides to hold out then my season is over, before it started.
Lets hope that he will play, and wont screw up KC fan's and fantasy owner's season.

Dude, he is their marquee player, they need him and they know that.

So what dude? Everybody knows that. Doesnt change anything.
Explane why U say 100% that he will not hold out.
I dont think U can do that. Noone can. Nothing is certain until it happens. Period.

[Dhark]

I like this thread.
2 things I noticed:
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Dude, he is their marquee player, they need him and they know that.

Marquee or not, where is the incentive. They are sending a horrible message to give in to him. LJ has little ground to stand on and KC knows it. He is getting fined out the wazoooooooooooooo and is only hurting himself. Why should KC crumble? They have NO offense this year, even w/ LJ. They have little hope of any contention, so why should they pay him more? Defenses are going to stack on him like crazy this year, and the Chiefs O-line is falling apart. His value is dimenishing even if he does come back. They don't need LJ, they can have a horrible season w/ out him.