RB Situations Across The League

[thenewlibrahi2 0]

If you are like me, you have your draft coming up soon. I think most of us realize that the RB situation is very shaky this year, especially in the middle rounds. I figure I will post all the teams, the top 2-4 RBs (based on NFL.com depth charts), and we can go through and list info. on them. Just basic info will work (every down back, 3rd down back, injured, injury prone, rbbc, goal line back, etc.) Please don't base your ideas on one preseason game or a hunch, but pure proven facts (or as close as you can get). Let's see how this works, will help me a bunch next weekend. Help me out please! If I am wrong, correct me!

 

AFC:

 

Baltimore Ravens:

Jamal Lewis - injured, our for preseason - hip

Mike Anderson - 10-15 carries a game with JL not 100%

Musa Smith - very good preseason so far, could be in the mix???

 

Buffalo Bills:

Willis McGahee - unknown injury in week 2 preseason, nothing serious?

Lionel Gates -

 

Cincinnati Bengals:

Rudi Johnson - will get most carries

Kenny Watson -

Chris Perry - 3rd down back, receiving, may be on PUP list to start season???

 

Cleveland Browns:

Reuben Droughns - 80% of the carries

Jerome Harrison - 3rd down back

William Green - out by start of season???

Lee Suggs - 3rd string or on IR

 

Denver Broncos:

Mike Bell - 70% of carries, subject to Shanny changes (we all know what this means!)

Tatum Bell - 5-10 carries a game

Ron Dayne - injured, turf toe

 

Houston Texans:

Dominack Davis - injured, return date?

Antowain Smith - released soon???

Venrand Morency - will see 70% of carries in DD injury time

Wali Lundy - will see 30% of carries in DD injury time

 

Indianapolis Colts:

Dominic Rhodes - 80% of carries

James Mungro - limited duties, 3rd down

Kory Chapman -

Joseph Addai - 5-10 carries a game

 

Jacksonville Jaguars:

Fred Taylor - injury prone, healthy now

Greg Jones - carries if Fred Taylor goes down, maybe more even with Fred healthy???

LaBrandon Toefield - 10 carries a game

Alvin Pearman - quick slashing back with KR duties

 

Kansas City Chiefs:

Larry Johnson - every down back

Michael Bennett - 5-10 carries a game

Dee Brown - 5-10 carries a game

 

Miami Dolphins:

Ronnie Brown - every down back

Sammy Morris -

 

New England Patriots:

Corey Dillon - should get 70% of carries

Kevin Faulk - change of pace, 3rd down back

Laurence Maroney - 10 carries a game

 

New York Jets:

Kevan Barlow - now the #1 choice in a rbbc?

Cedrick Houston - rbbc?

Derrick Blaylock - rbbc?

 

Oakland Raiders:

LaMont Jordan - every down back

Justin Fargas -

 

Pittsburgh Steelers:

Willie Parker - 80% of the carries

Duce Staley - spell Parker, goal line duties

Verron Haynes - 5-10 carries or receptions a game???

 

San Diego Chargers:

LaDanian Tomlinson - every down back

Michael Turner -

 

Tennessee Titans:

Chris Brown - 70% ???

Travis Henry - 30% ???

Lendale White - injured still???

 

 

NFC:

 

Arizona Cardinals:

Edgerrin James - every down back

JJ Arrington - 5-10 carries a game

 

Atlanta Falcons:

Warrick Dunn - will get most carries, main man with Duckett gone

Justin Griffin - goal line work???

Jerious Norwood - more time with Duckett traded, but not much

 

Carolina Panthers:

DeShaun Foster - injury prone, will get most carries, looking great so far

DeAngelo Williams - spell Foster

 

Chicago Bears:

Cedric Benson - injury? other bad news lately??? moved to #2 spot

Thomas Jones - bumped to starter, likely 65% or more carries

Adrian Peterson - 10% of the carries

 

Dallas Cowboys:

Julius Jones - rbbc, 60% of the carries

Marion Barber III - rbbc, 40% of the carries

Tyson Thompson -

 

Detriot Lions:

Kevin Jones - most of the carries

Arlen Harris -

Shawn Bryson -

Artose Pinner -

??? Calhoun - could tget some carries in reg. season

 

Green Bay Packers:

Ahman Green - rbbc, will see limited carries, injury prone

Najeh Davenport - 25% of carries

Samkon Gado - 20% of carries

 

Minnesota Vikings:

Chester Taylor - most of the carries

Mewelde Moore - KR and spell Taylor

Ciatrick Fason -

 

New Orleans Saints:

Deuce McAllister - coming back from knee surgery, should be starter, 80% of carries

Reggie Bush - will get a decent # of carries this year, 20%, KR duties

 

New York Giants:

Tiki Barber - most of the carries

Derrick Ward -

James Sims -

Brandon Jacobs - goal line

 

Philadelphia Eagles:

Brian Westbrook - will see most of the carries and lots of receptions

Corell Buckhalter -

Ryan Moats -

Bruce Perry -

 

San Francisco 49ers:

Frank Gore - should see 90% of carries

Maurice Hicks - spell Gore

 

Seattle Seahawks:

Shaun Alexander - every down back

Maurice Morris - 3rd down back occassionally

 

St. Louis Rams:

Steven Jackson - every down back

Tony Fisher -

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Cadillac Williams - will get most carries

Michael Pittman - 3rd downs, passing plays

Mike Alstott - goal line???

 

Washington Redskins:

Clinton Portis - shoulder injury, out until start of regular season, injury could effect reg. season, Lighter workload maybe to keep him healthy performance?

T.J. Duckett - now in the mix to get carries a lot of work???

Ladell Betts - change of pace

Rock Cartwright - spell Portis occasionally

Mike Sellers - goal line carries, spell Portis occasionally

[Crackhead Bob 0]

It's hard to say what will happen with these guys without trying to be somewhat clairvoyant or giving you what I think will happen with these guys but here is how I see it going this year.

 

Baltimore Ravens:

Jamal Lewis - injured, our for preseason - hip

Mike Anderson - 10 to 15 carries a game with Jamal not at 100%

Musa Smith -

 

Buffalo Bills:

Willis McGahee - unknown injury in week 2 preseason, nothing serious? Still an every down back

Lionel Gates -

 

Cincinnati Bengals:

Rudi Johnson - will get most carries

Kenny Watson -

Chris Perry - 3rd down back, receiving

 

Cleveland Browns:

Reuben Droughns - 80% of the carries

William Green - 10%

Lee Suggs - 10%

 

Denver Broncos:

Mike Bell - 85% Could be the closest ShannyRat has ever come to have an every down back in years

Tatum Bell - 10 carries a game - maybe?

Ron Dayne - injured turf toe?

 

Houston Texans:

Dominack Davis - injured, return date?

Antowain Smith - Possibly Released by Regular season

Venrand Morency - Could see 70% in DD's absence

Wali Lundy - will get the other 30%

 

Indianapolis Colts:

Dominic Rhodes - Should see 80%

James Mungro - limited use on 3rd downs

Kory Chapman -

Joseph Addai - 5 - 10 carries a game

 

Jacksonville Jaguars:

Fred Taylor - injury prone, healthy now -

LaBrandon Toefield - 10 carries a game

Alvin Perman - Quick slashing runner that avoids the tackles well - KR - PR suties

 

Kansas City Chiefs:

Larry Johnson - every down back

Michael Bennett - 5 -10 carries

Dee Brown - 5 - 10 carries

 

Miami Dolphins:

Ronnie Brown - every down back

Sammy Morris -

 

New England Patriots:

Corey Dillon - I say about 70% of the carries

Kevin Faulk - change of pace back

Laurence Maroney -10-15 carries a game

 

New York Jets:

Cedrick Houston - RBBC?

Derrick Blaylock - RBBC?

 

Oakland Raiders:

LaMont Jordan - every down back

Justin Fargas -

 

Pittsburgh Steelers:

Willie Parker -80% of the carries

Duce Staley - Change of Pace & GL duties

Verron Haynes - 5 -10 carries a game

 

San Diego Chargers:

LaDanian Tomlinson - every down back

Michael Turner -

 

Tennessee Titans:

Chris Brown - 70%???

Travis Henry - 30%???

Lendale White - Injured still???

NFC:

 

Arizona Cardinals:

Edgerrin James - every down back

JJ Arrington - 5 - 10 carries a game

 

Atlanta Falcons:

Warrick Dunn - will get most carries

T.J. Duckett - goal line back

 

Carolina Panthers:

DeShaun Foster - I know he has been labeled IP, BUT is looking very good so far

DeAngelo Williams - Will see some time to spell Foster but not too impressive so far

 

Chicago Bears:

Cedric Benson - Injury?? I see a 70%

Thomas Jones - 30% split between these guys

Adrian Peterson -

 

Dallas Cowboys:

Julius Jones - 60%

Marion Barber III - 40% and could be exact opposite at some point this year

Tyson Thompson -

 

Detriot Lions:

Kevin Jones - Should see most of the carries

Arlen Harris -

Shawn Bryson -

Artose Pinner -

 

Green Bay Packers:

Ahman Green - should see limited carries to keep him healthy

Najeh Davenport - 15% of the carries

Samkon Gado - 20% of the carries

 

Minnesota Vikings:

Chester Taylor - Should see most of the carries

Mewelde Moore - KR and brought in to spell Taylor

Ciatrick Fason -

 

New Orleans Saints:

Deuce McAllister - coming back from knee surgery, should be starter 80% of the carries

Reggie Bush - will get a decent # of carries this year 20% and possible KR duties

 

New York Giants:

Tiki Barber - Most of the carries

Derrick Ward -

James Sims -

Brandon Jacobs - GL back

 

Philadelphia Eagles:

Brian Westbrook - Will see most of the carries and many of the receptions

Ryan Moats - uuuugh

Bruce Perry - who?

 

San Francisco 49ers:

Kevan Barlow - change of pace

Frank Gore - Should see 80% of the carries

 

Seattle Seahawks:

Shaun Alexander - every down back

Maurice Morris -

 

St. Louis Rams:

Steven Jackson - every down back

Tony Fisher -

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Cadillac Williams - Should see most of the carries

Michael Pittman - GL back - TD Vulture

 

Washington Redskins:

Clinton Portis - shoulder injury, out until start of regular season, injury could effect reg. season performance? Lighter worload maybe??? too keep him healthy

Ladell Betts - change of pace

Rock Cartwright - brought in to spell Portis here and there

[Ras66not99 0]

Greg Jones gets the load if Fragile Fred Goes down... may even get it if he's healthy

[Ruphus 0]

Dallas Cowboys:

Julius Jones -

Marion Barber III -

Tyson Thompson -

 

MB3 will most certainly spell / steal carries from JJ all season, how much is yet to be determined, but Parcells has made it evident that MB3 will get a fair share of work this season.

 

Tampa Bay Buccaneers:

Cadillac Williams -

Michael Pittman -

 

Caddy comes out on 3rd downs for Pittman. Pittman also comes in for most pass plays or plays that involve a screen.

Alstott comes in for short yardage / goalline opportunities.

 

Gruden can and will use all 3 backs dependant on the situation and to keep all 3 fresh. He has quite the history of using multiple backs, even though 1 will be the "centerpiece" just expect to lose a few TD's to Alstott and a few random screens/draws to Pittman.

[Turf CamelToe 1]

Chris Perry may start the season on PUP list

[JT 137]

 

AFC:

 

 

Houston Texans:

Dominack Davis - injured, return date?

Antowain Smith -

Venrand Morency -

Wali Lundy -

 

 

New England Patriots:

Corey Dillon - should get 90% of carries

Kevin Faulk -

Laurence Maroney -

 

I don't think Lundy's the #4 in Houston anymore. He's run effectively with the starters and clearly has picked up that offense. If DD can't go in week 1, my bet is he'll be the starter.

 

I don't see Dillon getting 90% of the carries in NE. Dillon is a 2 down back, with Faulk taking over on 3rd; also, Maroney will get significant opportunities. I look for the split to be 70% Dillon or less.

[Natural Lights 0]

Random RB Thoughts

 

Portis may now be had for a bargain. I am not convinced he is going to miss much time.

 

Jacobs getting more looks this year than last year. Should not matter too much if Giants are still productive.

 

Westbrook is still centerpiece and star of the PPR leagues.

 

I am nervous about Anyone wearing Silver and Black especially as a first round pick.

 

Mike Bell likely won the starting job on Saturday. But one fumble is the first two weeks, and he may be benched ala Quentin Griffin

 

Gotta think that someday Maurice Morris is going to get his shot. Alexander can not keep taking this abuse can he?

 

Agree that there are too many RBs in Tampa, stay away here.

 

McAllister may be a steal as a late RB in the 5th. Wan't the knock on Bush was that he would not be able to take the load as an everyday back? And speaking of Bush I would not consider him at all unless it is a PPR.

 

Dallas will be RBBC stay away from JJ

[saturate1 0]

Greg Jones will def be startring by the season

[onejayhawk 3]

Random RB Thoughts

 

Portis may now be had for a bargain. I am not convinced he is going to miss much time.

Agree

Jacobs getting more looks this year than last year. Should not matter too much if Giants are still productive.

I think a LOT more. GL of course, but more regular carries. Tiki's workload worries me.

Westbrook is still centerpiece and star of the PPR leagues.

Dont forget Jordan here

I am nervous about Anyone wearing Silver and Black especially as a first round pick.

See above

Mike Bell likely won the starting job on Saturday. But one fumble is the first two weeks, and he may be benched ala Quentin Griffin

Saint happening. It's beginning to look this guy was targetted as at least a fallback before the draft. We all know how Shanny likes to be the genius. Think he wont ride this guy if he can?

Gotta think that someday Maurice Morris is going to get his shot. Alexander can not keep taking this abuse can he?

Not til SA breaks, but see Tiki comment

Agree that there are too many RBs in Tampa, stay away here.

Offense on the upswing. CW is a late 1st early 2nd

McAllister may be a steal as a late RB in the 5th. Wan't the knock on Bush was that he would not be able to take the load as an everyday back? And speaking of Bush I would not consider him at all unless it is a PPR.

This is a lingering injury. The straight ahead power will be there, but the cuts are a problem. He'll come out on 3rd down. Duece may be a GL vulture though.

Dallas will be RBBC stay away from JJ

This would not fit Tuna's pattern. Look for a decision. If JJ gets dinged, Barber comes in. One or the other will get the carries, and the other will sit.

 

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[rebooters 1]

Greg Jones will def be startring by the season

[saturate1 0]

Musa Smith most likely will be 2nd over Anderson

[buffalobillsffl2003 0]

add in Correll Buckhalter for Philly.

[thenewlibrahi2 0]

edited based on posts to this point, thanks guys, let's keep this going, will be a great draft tool!

[mlmeloy 0]

In Green Bay, A. Green is still injured, so Davenport was working with the first string last night. However, Davenport has been in GB for years and has never really stepped up. Don't count on him for anything fantasy-wise. IF Green can get healthy, he should get most of the carries once the season starts, but this is looking more and more like a rbbc situation.

 

Also, Kevin Jones has done poorly in preaseason games (7 yds on 6 carries yesterday). I think Calhoun or someone else will take his job soon (maybe by week 4-5).

 

By the way, did anyone see E. James yesterday? He looked pretty lost in the few clips I saw (a pass bounced off his head!!). He'd not available in my keeper league anyway, but I just thought I'd mention it.

[gottabesweet84 0]

Washington RB Mike Sellers will steal some goaline carries. / Passes.

[ironore 0]

Detriot Lions:

Kevin Jones - Should see most of the carries

Arlen Harris -

Shawn Bryson -

Artose Pinner -

 

Green Bay Packers:

Ahman Green - should see limited carries to keep him healthy

Najeh Davenport - 15% of the carries

Samkon Gado - 20% of the carries

 

 

Kevin Jones - Should see most of the carries should have a ? at the end. Calhoun should be added to the Detroit list.

 

Davenport's percentage should be higher than 15% this year.

[Keyser Sose 0]

Good thread, keep em coming

[thenewlibrahi2 0]

bump! i know i'm not the only one who thinks this is a good idea. let's get some more info. maybe a pin?

[Chief71 0]

How come Jerious Norwood isn't listed at all for Altanta considering how well he's played in the preseason?

[listen2me 23 1,873]

Denver Broncos:

Mike Bell - 85% of carries, subject to Shanny changes

Tatum Bell - 10 carries a game

Ron Dayne - injured, turf toe

 

How will Mike Bell get 85% of the carries if Tinker is getting 10 a game?? unless Denver is going to run it like 65 times a game.....

 

I dont buy the mike bell crap.....at very best he will share the carries with Tatum....85% is like and LT load....I dont think a rookie will get that....

 

You should just put a ? for Denver because no one knows.....every season no one knows

 

And not to be a douche but you said at the top all fact or close.....arnt all of these %s your own opinion/projection?

[IMHipp 0]

How come Jerious Norwood isn't listed at all for Altanta considering how well he's played in the preseason?

 

As long as Duckett is still in Atlanta, he and Dunn will get the majority of touches - 60/30 - Dunn/Duckett, with Griffith and Norwood sharing the other 10%. Sure, Norwood does have a WOW factor, but he has shown some rookie moments as well.

 

It sounds like they will groom Norwood to eventually take over for Dunn, but not this year. Norwood should still be listed, as either a trade of Duckett or an injury to Dunn would undoubtedly make him more valuable.

 

Remember to always take what happens in the preseason with a grain of salt. It's mainly for the coaches to see who amongst the rookies and other guys on the fence will make the team. Once the regular season starts the veterans more or less will take their rightful spots in the lineup if healthy, and the Falcons have two solid RBs who can both handle the load.

 

Hipp

[thenewlibrahi2 0]

again guys, mostly great info. thanks, updated again up to this point!

[BringBackBernie 0]

First of all, thanks for taking the time to make this post, but you are a little off on a lot of team's RB's. I will only go into the Browns situation right now because I am lazy.

 

Well, Lee Suggs is probably out in Cleveland, but I don't think it matters. Jerome Harrison is your #2 back. The rookie has shined in camp and on the field. He will be the 3rd down back and will get more carries than everyone but Droughns.

[thenewlibrahi2 0]

First of all, thanks for taking the time to make this post, but you are a little off on a lot of team's RB's. I will only go into the Browns situation right now because I am lazy.

 

Well, Lee Suggs is probably out in Cleveland, but I don't think it matters. Jerome Harrison is your #2 back. The rookie has shined in camp and on the field. He will be the 3rd down back and will get more carries than everyone but Droughns.

 

 

thank you for your comments, i have added this to the list. as i stated, i am posting RB depth charts based on NFL.com. i am updating as someone, like you, makes a change that is needed. thank you and keep them coming.

[What is the deal? 1]

How come Jerious Norwood isn't listed at all for Altanta considering how well he's played in the preseason?

Falcons RB Norwood disappoints HC Mora

[BringBackBernie 0]

thank you for your comments, i have added this to the list. as i stated, i am posting RB depth charts based on NFL.com. i am updating as someone, like you, makes a change that is needed. thank you and keep them coming.

 

Yeah, I should have stated that I would not know the full info. on most other teams RB situations either. I am from Ohio and a Browns fan, so that would be my input. Again, thanks for the post. It is a good one and valuable to us all.

[Jdchris81 1]

Cleveland Browns:

Reuben Droughns - 80% of the carries

Jerome Harrison - likely the #2 by start of season???

William Green - 10% of the carries

Lee Suggs - out by start of season???

 

 

Now that the suggs to the jets got shut down expect suggs to stay on the team, Green will be ST only or cut by reg season. This is the way I see it. Harrison will be the next eric metcalf, I just hope he doesnt go up the middle.

 

Reuben Droughns - 80% of the carries

Jerome Harrison - 3rd down back

William Green - out by start of season???

Lee Suggs - 3rd string or on IR

[BoltAddiction 0]

New Orleans Saints:

 

Disagree that Deuce McAllister gets 80% of carries

 

Reggie Bush will be on the field an equal amount of time as Deuce. 8-12 carries and 3-5 passes, maybe more with Brees

[$0.02 1]

Bump.

 

How about some updates to this thing?

[mattxweltner 0]

the seahawks are looking for one of their backups to step in on some 3rd downs, either maurice morris or this giant (6'2" 240 or something) named weaver. i wouldn't expect it to affect alexander that much.

[CBFan 0]

Now that the suggs to the jets got shut down expect suggs to stay on the team, Green will be ST only or cut by reg season. This is the way I see it. Harrison will be the next eric metcalf, I just hope he doesnt go up the middle.

 

Reuben Droughns - 80% of the carries

Jerome Harrison - 3rd down back

William Green - out by start of season???

Lee Suggs - 3rd string or on IR

 

I wouldn't be completely surprised if either Suggs or Green got cut. Suggs looked good running last weekend, but whatever was wrong with his knee that caused him to fail the Jets physical has to be a concern for his long term availability. My guess is Harrisson will be the 3rd down back, with Droughns getting most of the carries, while getting spelled occasionally (or if injured) by Suggs or Green. I'll be surprised if Droughns ends up with much more than 70%, but he'll be the featured back and should still have a solid year.

[norseman 0]

Chicago Bears:

Cedric Benson - injury? should see 70% of the carries

Thomas Jones - 20% of the carries

Adrian Peterson - 10% of the carries

I could be wrong, but my guess is that Jones will again be the main guy in Chicago barring injury. This is just my impression from following the news and listening to The Score in Chicago. Benson has done nothing yet to lay claim to the number-one RB spot except show up at an optional mini-camp, and it sounds as if the Bears players are behind Jones. Based on what he did last season, I think Lovey is going to go with TJ as his starter. If I had to guess, I'd guess TJ = 60%, Jones = 30%, Peterson = 10%. For what it's worth.

[Ruphus 0]

Bump.

 

How about some updates to this thing?

 

CHI Thomas Jones RB - Should get most the carries this season, after the news about Benson, his ADp is climbing quickly.

 

ATL Warrick Dunn RB - Main man in ATL now, should see most the carries, another back's value that has been skyrocketing.

[DaWeffa 0]

Baltimore Ravens:

Jamal Lewis - injured, our for preseason - hip

Mike Anderson - 10 to 15 carries a game with Jamal not at 100%

Musa Smith - could take over as #2 soon over Anderson

 

this is where you lost me...musa taking over anderson who was a one time 1000 yd rusher....

[thenewlibrahi2 0]

updated to this point, thanks for all the great feedback and changes. this will help a ton on sunday. keep them coming!

[thenewlibrahi2 0]

any more updates to add?

[kutulu 1,676]

Texans | Team to use a committee at running back

Fri, 25 Aug 2006 17:54:14 -0700

 

HoustonTexans.com reports Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak said the team will use a rotation of RB Wali Lundy and RB Vernand Morency. RB Antowain Smith or RB Chris Taylor will get work in the fourth quarter Sunday, Aug. 27. Kubiak said, "But (RB) Wali (Lundy) and (RB Vernand) Morency will play the game rotating as if we were playing opening day."