Early Player Ranking

[RLLD 4,230]

I know we will pin some ranking/voting threads in the coming months, but I am so FLIPPING bored.....

 

Post your top 20 RB's in this thread, I will accumulate the rankings into one overall list.

 

Here are mine. Remember, the purpose is to use everyone's collective thoughts to arrive at a better list, through insightful discussion. Keep the flames down.

 

1 - Adrian Peterson - Min

2 - Matt Forte - Chi

3 - Michael Turner - Atl

4 - Bryan Westbrook - Phi

5 - Ladanian Tomlinson - SD

 

6 - Steven Jackson - Stl

7 - Chris Johnson - Ten

8 - Clinton Portis - Was

9 - Marion Barber - Dal

10 - Maurice Jones-Drew - Jax

 

11 - DeAngelo Williams - Car

12 - Steve Slaton - Hou

13 - Brandon Jacobs - NYG

14 - Ryan Grant - Gb

15 - Willie Parker - Pit

 

16 - Kevin Smith - Det

17 - Joseph Addai - ind

18 - Frank Gore - SF

19 - Ronnie Brown - Mia

20 - Thomas Jones NYJ

[dschddny 0]

From your list I'm surprised you have MJD, DeAngelo, and Gore so low. What's your reasoning on those? Seems that practically everyone on this board loves MJD in the top 3.

 

Here are my top 20:

 

A. Peterson

M. Turner

Jones-Drew

DeAngelo Williams

Westbrook

 

M. Barber

Matt Forte

S. Jackson

Portis

Tomlinson

 

Chris Johnson

Gore

Jacobs

R. Brown

Slaton

 

Lynch

R. Grant

L. Johnson

W. Parker

Pierre Thomas

[gram 0]

i agree mjd should be higher than 10...but i still am not believing he is a top 3. im having a hard time keeping thomas jones in the top 20 w/his holdout and shonn green being drafted. big question is after lynch's suspension is he still worth top 20? interesting both of you dont have bush...you really think thomas is going to take over that much...if so...man would i be happy

 

adp


forte


steven jackson


turner


LT

 


MJD


portis


westbrook


marion barber


chris johnson

 


jacobs


deangelo williams


bush


gore


kevin smith

 


addai


lynch


ronnie brown


slaton


Pierre thomas

[kmbryant09 1]

Ok I'll give it a try (I play .5 PPR league, so keep that in mind)

 

1. Adrian Peterson - in a league of his own.

 

2. Michael Turner - not a receiving threat, but his team loves to pound the rock.

3. MJD - expanded role and upgraded OLine should mean a big year

4. Matt Forte - Cutler will open up the run game, but take away touches from Forte

5. DeAngelo Williams - I know JStew is there, but he was also there last year?

6. Steven Jackson - if he stays healthy, should be a top5 back

7. Chris Johnson - ultra-talented on run heavy team

 

8. LaDanian Tomlinson - he's got some left in his tank for one more decent year

9. Frank Gore - a do-it-all RB who will get his touches

10. Steve Slaton - explosive back who can do everything

11. Brandon Jacobs - an absolute beast who should get more carries without Ward

12. Brian Westbrook - think he's looking at more of a timeshare than we think...for a passhappy offense

 

 

13. Marion Barber - should bounce back but big-play F. Jones will take a ton of touches away

14. Clinton Portis - talented, but is old and will wear down as always

15. Kevin Smith - slightly upgraded offense, he should get the touches to produce top15

 

16. Reggie Bush/P. Thomas - I think both are valuable in their own ways.

17. Ryan Grant - did everyone forget about him?

18. Joseph Addai/D. Brown - RBs will always be productive in Indy and i think Brown will be special

19. K. Moreno - with a new system/coach/QB, Denver should run the ball more.

20. D. Ward - I know he's in a timeshare, but I think he's too good not to get 240+ carries

[WhiteWonder 2,735]

did you break them down in groups of 5 for a reason or are your tiers that neat?

Im gonna tier mine

 

 

1. ADP

 

2. MJD

3. Turner

 

4. Forte

5. Westbrook

6. DeAngelo

7. S. Jackson

8. Chris Johnson

 

9. LT2

10. Gore

11. Portis

 

12. Jacobs

13. Slaton

14. Barber

15. Ronnie Brown

 

16. Kevin Smith

17. Parker

18. Thomas Jones

19. Pierre Thomas

20. Moreno

[e-factor 13]

No PPR

 

1. Adrian Peterson

 

2. Deangelo Williams

3. Michael Turner

4. Jones Drew

 

5. Brian Westbrook

6. LT

7. Chris Johnson

8. Stephen Jackson

 

9. Frank Gore

10. Brandon Jacobs

11. Steve Slayton

12. Larry Johnson (Just a feeling)

 

13. Marian Barber

14. Clinton Portis

15. Ronnie Brown

 

16. Pierre Thomas

17. Kevin Smith

18. Beanie Wells

19. Knowshawn Moreno

20. Ryan Grant

 

 

I like the old guys, LT and Westbrook to have good years as both should be healthy (from accounts I have heard) going into the season. My third senior citizen to impress this year is Larry Johnson. I like the chiefs short passing game to open up the running lanes for LJ to have a 1500 yard rushing season.

[RLLD 4,230]

Keep them coming boys, the more participation the better the results...

[nygiants12 0]

OK so here goes , Looked over some Strength of Schedule so far here's what I got.

 

 

1) AP - Super Stud

2) Turner - 2ND year as #1

 

3) Forte - Safety Valve for Cutler

4) MJD - All by himself this year !

5) Chris Johnson - Titans know how to pound the rock

 

6) Frank Gore - Has the Best SS of any RB

7) De Angelo Williams - Last year was promising

8) LT - Still solid

9) Portis - One huge year left in him

10) Jacobs - Gmen really don't have any other options

 

11) Westy - Gonna lose carries in a pass happy Offense

12) Steven Jackson - Overrated every year

13) Slayton - Can do it all

14) Barber - Could be top in top 10 , but health/carries scares me

15) Pierre Thomas - Sleeper

 

16) Grant- Risky

17) Bush - After thought

18) Brown - May be wrong about him , let somebody else take gamble

19) Parker - Darn good 19Th rb !

20) Thomas Jones - No way repeats last season !

[Super Cubs 154]

1. A Peterson

2. MJD

3. S Jackson

4. M Turner

5. S Slaton

6. D Williams

7. M Forte

8. Westbrook

9. B Jacobs

10. L Tomlinson

11. L Johnson

12. K Smith

13. MB3

14. Portis

15. C Johnson

16. D Ward

17. R Brown

18. Grant

19. R Bush

20. L White

[Saint Elistan 106]

Wow, you guys are really undervaluing Frank Gore. Three straight 1000+ yard seasons, now in a power running scheme, got a run blocking FB back on the roster, drafted a superior blocking TE, with perhaps the softest schedule in the game, and Bruce / Crabtree / Morgan / Hill / Davis to open up the running game? I can only hope he falls this far on draft days.

[pee-diddy 27]

Super Cubs, no Frank Gore in top 20? Really?

[nygiants12 0]

Super Cubs, no Frank Gore in top 20? Really?

 

 

Yea that's a head scratcher , LJ over Gore ? If there ever was a year for Gore to blow up , then this is the time.

[Super Cubs 154]

Super Cubs, no Frank Gore in top 20? Really?

Honestly he slipped my mind. There are some new names and player movement up and down the list that I over looked him. I would have him around the 10, 11, or 12 area.

[jdon 28]

no ppr

 

the elite top 6: stand apart

sjax

ADP

Forte

MJD

CJ3

m. turner

 

rounding out the top ten: Tier II: solid production

Portis

Jacobs

Beanie Wells

Gore

 

The other significant backs:

11. Kevin Smith

12. Ryan Grant

13. LT

14. westy

15. McFadden

16. MBIII

17. Ronnie Brown

18 Pierre Thomas

19 deangelo williams

20. Benson - should surprise

21. LJ

22. slaton

 

I cheated and ranked 22 as that is how many 'quality backs I think there are in this draft...

[Doozer 0]

.5 PPR League

 

Tier 1 (The YAAAAAAAAAAY I got that mother dude draftees.)

MJD (Commitment to the Oline in the draft/FA, void of competition, signing of T. Holt's bent finger.)

ADP (Long as Childress is head coach he will never put up the ridiculous numbers he's capable of, question at center.)

Forte (Cutler can only increase his production, and likewise, Cutler has never had a back of his talent to work with (Hillis had good hands though.)

Gore (Great scheme, coach dedicated to the run, Morgan/Crabtree/Bruce should be solid but not spectacular receiving crew. Bonus points if Shaun Hill is named starter (imo).

 

Tier 2 (The Okay, I'm really happy with this draftees.)

D. Williams (Solid young O-line; Kalil, Otah, Gross all under 30, going to get better as they mesh. John Fox's reliance on the Vet back, healthy Steve Smith.)

M.Turner (376 carries last season worries me, no threat to catch the ball... one year wonder? At the same time, remarkably talented back with an improving QB/passing attack)

LT (Think he has another year in him, could be huge value if he has huge 1st couple games, everyone forgets about 2008 and... trade bait .)

CJ3 (Don't know why people are so high on this guy, but not dwill, I would think similar if not worse RBBC with lenwhale, and he is apparently in shape too [not a joke, but yes, it's a joke, no it's really not a joke, it's his contract year.])

Slaton (Plz stay healthy Schaub! Ability to break big run, adequate GL back, and receiving threat make me excited.)

 

Tier 3 (The more question marks than I'd like, but with a little rationalization this pick should be just fine draftees.)

Westbrook (Too much of a risk/reward imo)

Portis (Disappeared late in season since 2006.)

Jacobs (Solid production, but production must be limited to stay healthy imo.)

Wells (Perfect fit, ridiculously talented, limited competition, should give Cards the burst on the ground they've been looking for.)

Ryan Grant (Look to have a rebound year starting healthy/healthy o-line.)

MBIII (Not very confident in the Boys at this point in time.)

Ronnie Brown (Inconsistency and health.)

Reggie Bush (Could be a steal if he stays healthy and can start where he left off in 2008.)

Larry Johnson (Seems motivated as his contract isn't guaranteed (or a portion of it), after the suspension for off-field problems. Larry Johnson may like football, but he loves money, expect him to try and stepup.)

 

Tier 4 (I should of taken a RB in the first draftees.)

Kevin Smith

Benson

McFadden/Bush

Pierre Thomas

Thomas Jones

[nordwave 2]

My gut-check first round, 12 team, non-PPR.

 

1. Adrian Peterson

2. Matt Forte

3. Chris Johnson

4. Frank Gore

5. Maurice-Jones Drew

6. Clinton Portis

7. Michael Turner

8. LaDainian Tomlinson

9. Brian Westbrook

10. Steven Jackson

11. Steve Slaton

12. Brandon Jacobs

[BoltAddiction 0]

No PPR

 

1. Peterson - Passed his sophmore year and only downside was a slip in TD production from very good to good.

2. DeAngelo - low mileage and great numbers

3. MJD - All the pieces fell into place for him to have a monster year - now its up to the Jags to produce.

4. Tomlinson - Gut - his age wasn't as much a factor as his mind and I think he has soemthing to prove.

5. Westbrook - Until he's dead, he goes no lower. Bucking the trend with two aged vets in the top 10

 

6. Forte - only topped 100 ypg against Rams, Lions and Colts. This year he has to face Pitt and Balt and the Lions only once (play again in week 17). I also knock sophmores down slightly.

7. Turner - Only reason he drops to 7 is his having carried the ball 370+ times last year.

8. Jacobs - Why not?

9. S.Jackson - hard for me not to place him higher, but he is still on the Rams.

10. Wells - 3 rookies made it into top 10 running backs last year. Wells wasn't drafted in Round 1 to take backseat to Hightower.

 

Next five are completely interchangeable

 

11. Portis

12. Gore

13. Chris Johnson

14. Barber

15. Slaton

 

16. K. Smith

17. Bush

18. Grant

19. Donald Brown

20. Lynch

[nygiants12 0]

No PPR

 

1. Peterson - Passed his sophmore year and only downside was a slip in TD production from very good to good.

2. DeAngelo - low mileage and great numbers

3. MJD - All the pieces fell into place for him to have a monster year - now its up to the Jags to produce.

4. Tomlinson - Gut - his age wasn't as much a factor as his mind and I think he has soemthing to prove.

5. Westbrook - Until he's dead, he goes no lower. Bucking the trend with two aged vets in the top 10

 

6. Forte - only topped 100 ypg against Rams, Lions and Colts. This year he has to face Pitt and Balt and the Lions only once (play again in week 17). I also knock sophmores down slightly.

7. Turner - Only reason he drops to 7 is his having carried the ball 370+ times last year.

8. Jacobs - Why not?

9. S.Jackson - hard for me not to place him higher, but he is still on the Rams.

10. Wells - 3 rookies made it into top 10 running backs last year. Wells wasn't drafted in Round 1 to take backseat to Hightower.

 

Next five are completely interchangeable

 

11. Portis

12. Gore

13. Chris Johnson

14. Barber

15. Slaton

 

16. K. Smith

17. Bush

18. Grant

19. Donald Brown

20. Lynch

 

 

 

 

 

The milage issue with turner does not scare me one bit. LJ carried the ball 336 times in 05 and had a huge 06 season. If anything next year would be the year to be concerned. Now that Ryan has another Big target , I just dont see Turner wearing down this year. I'd still take him with the 2nd pick !

[BunnysBastatrds 2,439]

I see many of you have undervalued Regie Bush in PPR leagues. I don't blame you based on past performance and injury. We have been hearing here that Bush is coming into camp more prepared and focoused than he ever has. He has also added some weight and spent a lot of time in the film room during the offseason. I wouldn't put him top ten, but he shouldn't fall past fifteen either in a PPR league. Based on what he hasn't done over the last two years, many will pass on him. He may end up being the steal of the draft. Teams will be focusing more on Brees. Add in a healthy wide receivers core and Shockey, it should open things up for Bush. The Saints didn't draft an offensive player in the draft. Deuce is gone and Pierre Thomas is prone to nagging injuries. And so far, they haven't gone after a proven running back.

[WhiteWonder 2,735]

I see many of you have undervalued Regie Bush in PPR leagues. I don't blame you based on past performance and injury. We have been hearing here that Bush is coming into camp more prepared and focoused than he ever has. He has also added some weight and spent a lot of time in the film room during the offseason. I wouldn't put him top ten, but he shouldn't fall past fifteen either in a PPR league. Based on what he hasn't done over the last two years, many will pass on him. He may end up being the steal of the draft. Teams will be focusing more on Brees. Add in a healthy wide receivers core and Shockey, it should open things up for Bush. The Saints didn't draft an offensive player in the draft. Deuce is gone and Pierre Thomas is prone to nagging injuries. And so far, they haven't gone after a proven running back.

 

id like to see it before i believe it, what is the team going to say? Reggie Bush is less motivated this year or just as equally motivated, i.e. content with being just as good as he is....?

 

he will end up being good value as a high upside guy and someone will get him at a good price... I even hope its me in a few drafts but I'm not sure I can risk drafting him as a top 15 back.

[The Soilost 28]

What a bunch of amateurs.

[Doozer 0]

What a bunch of amateurs.

 

How are we amateurs? Which picks don't you like? Please try and stay constructive in your criticism.

[msinn 1]

How are we amateurs? Which picks don't you like? Please try and stay constructive in your criticism.

 

Its ok because you are new. You have no idea of the powers of the Soilost. Brandon Stokley FTW!!!

[The Soilost 28]

How are we amateurs? Which picks don't you like? Please try and stay constructive in your criticism.

 

Son, when you've been doing this as long as I have - and have been as successful as I have - you don't have to answer these kinds of insulting questions.

[Little Big Head 6]

Son, when you've been doing this as long as I have - and have been as successful as I have - you don't have to answer these kinds of insulting questions.

I think most of your projections/predictions usually suck.

[BoltAddiction 0]

What a bunch of amateurs.

 

While I hate to agree with this comment, the truth is that I was not paid for my opinion, so by definition I am an amateur.

 

Good job nailing me. I can't speak for the others however.

[e-factor 13]

One thing that is really jumping out to me is the wide range of opinions of Deangelo Williams. He is all over the board from top 2 to 19-20 range. Unusual for a guy who finished number one (non ppr) last year. I realize that it was a break out year and Stewart is around, but my god, the guy showed an amazing combination of power and breakaway speed. Just can't see him finishng outside the top 10 unless injured.

 

Anyway.............

[kmbryant09 1]

One thing that is really jumping out to me is the wide range of opinions of Deangelo Williams. He is all over the board from top 2 to 19-20 range. Unusual for a guy who finished number one (non ppr) last year. I realize that it was a break out year and Stewart is around, but my god, the guy showed an amazing combination of power and breakaway speed. Just can't see him finishng outside the top 10 unless injured.

 

Anyway.............

 

I agree, I think DWill is one of the hardest RBs to project this year...but I think his range should go from #2-10ish.

 

I hear everyone saying how JStewart is gonna take over, or he is going to emerge as a RBBC in Carolina, but I don't think people realize how much of a role JStew played last year...THE GUY HAD 184 CARRIES, 836 YARDS, AND 10 TDs - that's not a 3rd down role, thats part of a RBBC...I know it's not 50/50 with DWill, but Jstew certainly took a chunk of stats away from DWill last year

 

Bottom line is this: the Panthers can flat out run the ball, and they flat out WANT to run the ball...They have a dominant OLine, and 2 talented backs (with enough weapons in the air to keep DEFs honest). I understand that JStew might get more of a 50/50 split then last year, but the 2 combined for 450 carries, 2400 yards, and 28 TDs on the ground. Even if DWill is only getting 50% of that (worst case scenario), I'll take 1,200 yards and 14 TDs in the top 5 of a draft anyday

 

Now I don't think they'll duplicate those stats, but my point was to demonstrate how much of the share Stewart had already received last year. I don't think anyone's expecting a repeat performance from DWill, but I don't think its fair to say his production will be severely limited/reduced because of JStew.

[Little Big Head 6]

I agree, I think DWill is one of the hardest RBs to project this year...but I think his range should go from #2-10ish.

 

I hear everyone saying how JStewart is gonna take over, or he is going to emerge as a RBBC in Carolina, but I don't think people realize how much of a role JStew played last year...THE GUY HAD 184 CARRIES, 836 YARDS, AND 10 TDs - that's not a 3rd down role, thats part of a RBBC...I know it's not 50/50 with DWill, but Jstew certainly took a chunk of stats away from DWill last year

 

Bottom line is this: the Panthers can flat out run the ball, and they flat out WANT to run the ball...They have a dominant OLine, and 2 talented backs (with enough weapons in the air to keep DEFs honest). I understand that JStew might get more of a 50/50 split then last year, but the 2 combined for 450 carries, 2400 yards, and 28 TDs on the ground. Even if DWill is only getting 50% of that (worst case scenario), I'll take 1,200 yards and 14 TDs in the top 5 of a draft anyday

 

Now I don't think they'll duplicate those stats, but my point was to demonstrate how much of the share Stewart had already received last year. I don't think anyone's expecting a repeat performance from DWill, but I don't think its fair to say his production will be severely limited/reduced because of JStew.

I think the reason for DWs range in value is due to the insane amount of TDs Carolina scored on the ground last year and long odds to duplicate that + Stewart emerging as a top shelf talent in the same backfield.

[kutulu 1,676]

What a bunch of amateurs.

 

[kmbryant09 1]

I think the reason for DWs range in value is due to the insane amount of TDs Carolina scored on the ground last year and long odds to duplicate that + Stewart emerging as a top shelf talent in the same backfield.

 

Yeah - like I said, I don't expect duplicate #'s, but why is everyone worried about JStew - like I said before he was a prominent back last year, and don't forget that DWill was a 1st round pick himself...and uhhhhh put up the best RB numbers last year, so I don't think he's gonna lose his job based on talent...

[Zackattack 0]

I think most of your projections/predictions usually suck.

 

LBH is dead on. You pick one good pick out of ten and you love to pat yourself on the back. I believe you get to much credit for one or two lucky picks through the years.

[The Soilost 28]

LBH is dead on. You pick one good pick out of ten and you love to pat yourself on the back. I believe you get to much credit for one or two lucky picks through the years.

 

Here's a suggestion for your sorry, non-believing ass:

 

Just ask all the members here about how they won championships the past few years using my rankings.

 

Maybe you should go back to playing fantasy badminton or something.

 

[Zackattack 0]

Here's a suggestion for your sorry, non-believing ass:

 

Just ask all the members here about how they won championships the past few years using my rankings.

 

Maybe you should go back to playing fantasy badminton or something.

 

 

I have enough success in my money leagues without your help. I have seen your ranking over the last few years. You make a few good picks but that's about it.

 

You try the shock theory and of course you hit on a few.

[Zackattack 0]

look at these picks soloist.... QB's 2,3,4,5,8 and 10 were all bad picks. That's 40%.

 

RB's 1,4,6 and 8 did not perform well. Bush did very well early and got hurt so he was incomplete. I will give you 50% on that.

 

WR's 3,4 and 10 sucked. Moss was far from #1. I will giver your credit for Roddy White and Bowe. Recievers you hit maybe 60%.

 

 

I will take my own chances thank you.

 

 

QB's you should be way better. I took Rivers in both big money leagues and Rodgers and warner in one or the other too. Thank god I didn't use your advise there.

 

QUARTERBACK

1.) Jay Cutler – He won’t be Cultering the cheese in the Mile High thin air

2.) Derek Anderson - Derek brings a domino effect to this offense.

3.) Jake Delhomme – Delhomme, Delhomme on the range …

4.) Tom Brady - The Brady Bunch rides again.

5.) Carson Palmer – Arson Carson gonna burn it up.

6.) Peyton Manning — It’s still Peyton’s place.

7.) Drew Brees — This Brees is Category 5.

8.) David Garrard — Get hard for Garrard.

9.) Aaron Rogers — Reader for some Farve beans and a fine chianti. F-f-f-f-f-f-f …

10.) Jason Campbell — Soup is good food.

 

RUNNING BACK

1.) Marion Barber III — With that girly first name, you know he’s tough.

2.) Michael Turner — Yep.

3.) Reggie Bush — You read it here first, ladies.

4.) Selvin Young — Selvin smellvin!

5.) LaDainian Tomlinson — Still good.

6.) Ricky Williams — With the bong in storage, he’ll regain form.

7.) Adrian Peterson — Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarian!

8.) Marshawn Lynch — Kicking ass for Jesus.

9.) Matt Forte — Runnin’ is this man’s forte!

10.) Frank Gore — Frankin’ and spankin’

 

WIDE RECEIVER

1.) Randy Moss — Obvious.

2.) Andre Johnson — This Johnson is Hollywood swingin’

3.) Marvin Harrison — Starvin’ for glory.

4.) Santonio Holmes — Will surprise some people.

5.) Roddy White — Roddy ain’t shoddy.

6.) Dwayne Bowe — He’ll Bowe-tie defenders.

7.) TJ Houshmandzadeh – GAZOONTIGHT!!!!

8.) Wes Welker — Wes is no wuss.

9.) Terrell Owens — Terrell ain’t no Cheryl.

10.) Reggie Brown — God of the gridiron.

 

Well, that’s it folks. Good luck.

[jdon 28]

look at these picks soloist.... QB's 2,3,4,5,8 and 10 were all bad picks. That's 40%.

 

RB's 1,4,6 and 8 did not perform well. Bush did very well early and got hurt so he was incomplete. I will give you 50% on that.

 

WR's 3,4 and 10 sucked. Moss was far from #1. I will giver your credit for Roddy White and Bowe. Recievers you hit maybe 60%.

I will take my own chances thank you.

QB's you should be way better. I took Rivers in both big money leagues and Rodgers and warner in one or the other too. Thank god I didn't use your advise there.

 

QUARTERBACK

1.) Jay Cutler – He won’t be Cultering the cheese in the Mile High thin air

2.) Derek Anderson - Derek brings a domino effect to this offense.

3.) Jake Delhomme – Delhomme, Delhomme on the range …

4.) Tom Brady - The Brady Bunch rides again.

5.) Carson Palmer – Arson Carson gonna burn it up.

6.) Peyton Manning — It’s still Peyton’s place.

7.) Drew Brees — This Brees is Category 5.

8.) David Garrard — Get hard for Garrard.

9.) Aaron Rogers — Reader for some Farve beans and a fine chianti. F-f-f-f-f-f-f …

10.) Jason Campbell — Soup is good food.

 

RUNNING BACK

1.) Marion Barber III — With that girly first name, you know he’s tough.

2.) Michael Turner — Yep.

3.) Reggie Bush — You read it here first, ladies.

4.) Selvin Young — Selvin smellvin!

5.) LaDainian Tomlinson — Still good.

6.) Ricky Williams — With the bong in storage, he’ll regain form.

7.) Adrian Peterson — Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaarian!

8.) Marshawn Lynch — Kicking ass for Jesus.

9.) Matt Forte — Runnin’ is this man’s forte!

10.) Frank Gore — Frankin’ and spankin’

 

WIDE RECEIVER

1.) Randy Moss — Obvious.

2.) Andre Johnson — This Johnson is Hollywood swingin’

3.) Marvin Harrison — Starvin’ for glory.

4.) Santonio Holmes — Will surprise some people.

5.) Roddy White — Roddy ain’t shoddy.

6.) Dwayne Bowe — He’ll Bowe-tie defenders.

7.) TJ Houshmandzadeh – GAZOONTIGHT!!!!

8.) Wes Welker — Wes is no wuss.

9.) Terrell Owens — Terrell ain’t no Cheryl.

10.) Reggie Brown — God of the gridiron.

 

Well, that’s it folks. Good luck.

 

 

holy shiit those picks sucked...

jdon

[Wuerffel for MVP 0]

Did he really say "Reggie Brown - God of the gridiron"?

 

 

And Selvin Young at #4?

[RLLD 4,230]

:lol:

 

A ranking thread with some hilarity, kudos my frineds.....

[Bones40 0]

I'm kind of surprised everyone has ADP locked in at number one. In my leage (PPR) he finished outside the top 5 in both total points and points per game. Add into that he's been banged up every year, always fighting an injury and I just don't know. I just found out I have the number one overall pick this year and so far, Forte is the no brainer for #1 overall.

 

Don't get me wrong, I do think ADP is a stud, I just don't think I can pass up a complete back like Forte who was a rookie last year and was second in total points by .4 to DWill and tied for 1st with DWill in PPG. He's a vet this year, he has Cutler to open up the run game and a vastly improved o-line...if he stays healthy I see no reason why all his numbers won't sky rocket. For me, at this point, Forte is a no brainer #1 overall.

 

If I was in a non PPR league I might go with ADP, I suppose. But I'd be looking hard at Forte, Turner and MJD too.

 

If Favre signs with the Vikes, I may have to re-evaluate things, but I don't foresee it changing my mind.

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I like the depth at RB this year. I have always drafted a QB late, stocking up on RB's and WR's early, but I think some good value will be had in later rounds this year.

 

I put Mendenhall at 20. I know he is totally unproven, getting hurt week 4, playing in basically 2 games, but I see him as a nice sleeper. Don't get me wrong, I won't be drafting him where I have him ranked...might take a late round flier on him.

 

PPR

 

Jones-Drew - tied with LT for most TD's since 2006 with Taylor taking touches...20 TD's in 2009?

ADP - stud...not great in PPR, but his number's make up for it

Forte - will be Cutler's safety valve...great hands/PPR stud

 

Turner - great numbers as the #1 last year...offense not going to stall

DeAngelo - as said above, Carolina flat out like to run...and can

LT2 - chip on his shoulder

Westbrook - every year we say it's the year he drops off...hasn't happened yet, has to go top 7 til he does

Barber - Jerry Jones will make sure the boys score...see Barber getting his

SJax - needs to play a full season...but nice PPG in PPR

Chris Johnson - great break away speed...and Tennessee loves to run

Gore - 2006 numbers...312/1695/8/ - 61/485/1...see 250/1500/8 - 40/250/3

Jacobs - beast if he can stay on the field

Bush - PPR beast if he can stay on the field...I wouldn't draft him top 20

 

Ronnie Brown - Parcell's knows how to build a team...someone needs to score

Addai - if he can get healthy...he still has Peyton

K Smith - good talent...sleeper

Slaton - will be in RBBC...great in PPR last year

Portis - still has a year or two left

JStew - will get 200/900/8

Mendenhall - see Parker getting hurt and Mendenhall taking over and doing well

 

20+

 

Larry Johnson - could have put him higher...motivated

Grant - the potential is there...scares me though

Thomas - will get his touches in great offense in NO...goal line back

Wells - RBBC with Hightower? Great skill set in great O

Moreno - who knows what McDaniels will do next?...at least the Rat is out of Denver (or is he)

D Ward - gonna be interesting to see what he does in TB

McFadden - Oak need to step it up

Benson - with healthy Palmer and Ocho being the true #1, maybe they regain old form? late round flier