waliguy 0 Posted August 25, 2006 I'm sick and tired of the threads of the top 10 RBs. Let's say you're in a 12 team league. Every team usually gets 2 RBs in their first 5 picks (assuming probably also a QB, top tier TE, and couple of receivers). So now you're in round 6. Some teams may have gone with 3 RBs by now, but there's basically RBs ranked 25-37 left to choose from. According to today's ranker, here they are: Jamal Lewis Thomas Jones Kevan Barlow Tatum Bell Ahman Green Chris Brown Kevin Jones Fred Taylor Chris Perry Mike Bell Deuce McAllister Mewelde Moore DeAngelo Williams Cedric Benson Samkon Gado Marion Barber Dominic Rhodes Shawn Bryson Ryan Moats Mike Anderson Cedric Houston Mike Alstott Verron Haynes Laurence Maroney Who are you targeting as 6 RBs that are the best of the rest? Remember, for the most part this is your THIRD RB on your roster. Here are mine, in no particular order - Thomas Jones - starter at this point, proven he can carry the load, and Benson is in the doghouse. Kevin Jones - in that system, he should be able to get some points. Mike Bell - the upside is too great to not consider him a great 3rd RB on the roster. Barber - Tuna loves him. JJ won't make it a whole season. Rhodes - starter. Next year will be JA's turn, but not this year. Maroney - BB will find a way to use this talent. I think Dillon does well, but Maroney gets some between the 20s. You make your team with rounds 6 through 10. Let's discuss some mid-tier players on this thread, ok? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtammen 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Jamal LewisThomas Jones Kevan Barlow Tatum Bell Ahman Green Chris Brown Kevin Jones Fred Taylor Chris Perry Mike Bell Deuce McAllister Mewelde Moore DeAngelo Williams Cedric Benson Samkon Gado Marion Barber Dominic Rhodes Shawn Bryson Ryan Moats Mike Anderson Cedric Houston Mike Alstott Verron Haynes Laurence Maroney Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nicewolf64 0 Posted August 25, 2006 According to today's ranker, here they are: Jamal Lewis Thomas Jones Kevan Barlow Tatum Bell Ahman Green Chris Brown Kevin Jones Fred Taylor Chris Perry Mike Bell Deuce McAllister Mewelde Moore DeAngelo Williams Cedric Benson Samkon Gado Marion Barber Dominic Rhodes Shawn Bryson Ryan Moats Mike Anderson Cedric Houston Mike Alstott Verron Haynes Laurence Maroney These are the top 25??????? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waliguy 0 Posted August 25, 2006 NO. They are ranked 25-48. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neek 0 Posted August 25, 2006 These are the top 25??????? Reading>>>>You Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
c_Weezie 3 Posted August 25, 2006 The only guys I could trust as my #3 RB are Thomas Jones Ahman Green (barely) Fred Taylor + Greg Jones later in the draft Jamal Lewis & maybe Mike Bell (he could have a Quentin Griffin type bust though....) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Neek 0 Posted August 25, 2006 You've got to also consider getting 2 guys in the same backfield at that point... D'Angelo/Deshaun, Addai/Rhodes, etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tt1010 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Good thread. And I agree these are more important decisions than the first 2 RBs this particular year. Jamal Lewis - Why? Why not?? A good defense and an improved offense. A year removed from injuries and legal issues. And probably the easiest to handcuff with a late pick. Kevin Jones - He's looked pretty solid this preseason. The offense should be much more productive this year. But I'd honestly be surprised if he fell this far. I think he's tied w/ Jamal for tops of this list. Fred Taylor - A great talent. Worked very hard this offseason and even shed 10 pounds. Obvious durability issues. And has a tough handcuff w/ Greg Jones - you'll need to spend a pick quickly in order to handcuff. But his handcuff has good potential to produce if Taylor goes down. The Bells - One of these two should shine in Denver this year because, well, it's Denver. I have no idea who, but right now I'm leaning towards MBell. Shanny just doesn't like TBell and I don't really care why. But if you can get both, you should have a definite producer at some point this season. Thomas Jones - I'm not convinced he's the starter. Management seems determined to make Benson the starter. But Jones is talented and can carry the load. Again, a handcuff is almost necessary, so you'll have to spend two picks in quick succession. I like Jamal Lewis and Kevin Jones because you don't need to sacrifice another early pick to handcuff them. But, otherwise, this is the year of the handcuff. In many cases, if you have one RB from a team, you better have the other one. No more waiting until Round 12+ to handcuff your potential studs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Skinny_Bastard 154 Posted August 25, 2006 J. Lewis's average yard per carry have declined over the last 3 years. 2003 5.3 2004 4.3 2005 3.4 Something to think about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mtammen 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Thomas Jones - I'm not convinced he's the starter. Management seems determined to make Benson the starter. But Jones is talented and can carry the load. Again, a handcuff is almost necessary, so you'll have to spend two picks in quick succession. His value soared IMO when guys on the team ratted out Benson for leaving the sideline. He would be number 1 on my list easy. Don't like KJ. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waliguy 0 Posted August 25, 2006 I think, at round 6 in the draft, it's all about choices between a certain "tier" of RBs to fill out your team. You make you team in rounds 6-10. You KNOW you'll need RB3 over the course of the year (bye week, injury, flex) So it needs to be a pretty reliable producer position, albeit the more the better. I could go with the Jamal Lewis pick as well...as my third RB, I'd be pretty comfortable, and could easily handcuff very late. The other player to consider is Tatum Bell. Here's why: Write the guy off as the starter right away. Assume Mike Bell get's that job, or Dayne, or whoever! WHO CARES?! Shanny has already committed to giving TB a certain amount of carries each game. You know he's gonna play. Isn't that a pretty decent position to have anyway? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
joho2o 0 Posted August 25, 2006 thomas jones - he did it last year and the bears players hate benson chris brown - he bulked up and if he doen'st play well, he will lose his job mike bell - just a feeling, don't know why marion barber - parcells digs this guy and jj's mangina will be hurting in week 2-3 dominc rhodes - he is one of peytons best friends and he has a 1000 yd season under his belt here are my picks i actually drafted brown bell and barber in my 14 team redraft i got brown in the 5th bell in the 7th and barber in the 10th Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Prof Dr Hase 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Or, you just get lucky! We're in the middle of an on-line draft, since Tuesday night (unlimited time between picks). I ###### you not, At #4 I got LJohnson and at #17 LJordan, at #24 JJones, at #37 PBurress and #44 RDroughns. Only problem, my first 3 picks are all on a bye in week 3. But the value was just too good to pass. Later I got Fred Taylor (10th round) (he could have a BIG year, finally) We're in the middle of round 11 and I just took Keyshawn Johnsons. First round was crazy! Manning at #2, Palmer at #7 and Brady at #9 The only player I like from your list: the rookie in NE - he'll take over for Dillon half way through and will propel a lot of owners into the postseason. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EstusHood 0 Posted August 25, 2006 Assuming you are playing with competent individuals, I seriously doubt that K. Jones, J. Lewis, M. Bell, and T. Jones will be available in round 6. K. Jones has been going in the 3rd, the others in the 4th. Although Antsports lists Bell and T. Jones with ADPs in round 6, I've seen them go much earlier recently. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Canoman 0 Posted August 25, 2006 DeAngelo Williams looked great last night... Foster better watch his arse. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Zone Blitz 0 Posted August 25, 2006 J. Lewis's average yard per carry have declined over the last 3 years. 2003 5.3 2004 4.3 2005 3.4 Something to think about. 2003 was the 2,000 yard year 2004 Year after 2,000 yards so obviously his numbers were lower + injuries 2005 just got out of jail and probably wasn't %100 the whole year I think we can witness his numbers goin this year Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
waliguy 0 Posted August 25, 2006 You guys are selling me on Jamal Lewis....I could see that. I think depth at a 3rd and 4th RB makes your team solid. You don't need a bruiser (because that's what RB1 and RB2 are for), but you need depth. Kevin Jones might not be there at 24, you're right. But sometimes guys reach for a rookie as their third back. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lambeau Leap 0 Posted August 25, 2006 His value soared IMO when guys on the team ratted out Benson for leaving the sideline. He would be number 1 on my list easy. Don't like KJ. Talent always wins over attitude. Be careful. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
