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2006 Starting RBs (1 Viewer)

I don't understand why you have UFAs listed as starters for 2006. Ahman Green won't be back for the Pack, and Bennett/Williams won't be back for the Vikings.

I mean, I suppose they could start, but there's just as likely a chance of a team drafting a RB replacement or signing a different one.

 
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I don't understand why you have UFAs listed as starters for 2006. Ahman Green won't be back for the Pack, and Bennett/Williams won't be back for the Vikings.

I mean, I suppose they could start, but there's just as likely a chance of a team drafting a RB replacement or signing a different one.
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Quote from 3nOut, the thread originator:"Until I hear that someone is not a starter (left their team) and they were starters on their current team, I think I'd prefer to keep them bolded. Let's give them the benefit of the doubt (although many will most liekly change). Thats why this thread will be evolving."

Makes sense to me.

 
You could add Marshall Faulk and Ladell Betts as backups for the Rams and Redskins respectivly. Im 95% sure Betts is still under contract and does ok when given the opportunity.

ETA Michael Turner of the Chargers.

 
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First official crossoff, and it isn't Ricky. M. Bennett says the Vikings told his agent that they are going in another direction. The article states where he'd like to go but I'm not adding him to those teams until i hear something from their side.

 
With Martin restrucuring and the following news from CBS:

News: NewYorkJets.com reports the team and Curtis Martin have agreed on a restructured contract. Martin, Derrick Blaylock and Cedric Houston will all have a chance to start for the Men in Green next season.
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I am adding Blaylock and Houston as potential starters.
 
Wondering why you have Arrington and Barlow bolded as starters?

Also would like to see players like Chris Perry included.

 
Wondering why you have Arrington and Barlow bolded as starters?

Also would like to see players like Chris Perry included.
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Who else should I have bolded? Although this is not meant to be a depth chart (thus not listing all the players each team has at RB) the Cardinal'swebsite has JJ Arrington listed as their starter on their depth chart.And for now, the same goes for Barlow on SF's website.

They were both starters when the season ended and unless stated elsewhere I will be keeping them bold. And you really think Perry has a chance to be the starter in Cinci??

 
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I guess I see those two jobs as RBBC.

Chris Perry may not be the starter but I would say it is RBBC in some sense.

 
I guess I see those two jobs as RBBC.

Chris Perry may not be the starter but I would say it is RBBC in some sense.
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Cinci homer here, and I agree. Perry will have enough carries to be considered a RBBC.
 
January 21, 2006, 09:27

49ers :: RB

New OC Turner Excited About Running Game

Matthew Barrows, Sacramento Bee - [Full Article]

New OC Norv Turner has had good luck with running backs since his first offensive-coordinator job with Dallas in 1991. When Raiders RB LaMont Jordan finished with 1,025 rushing yards this season, it marked the 11th time since 1991 one of Turner's runners surpassed 1,000 yards. Turner said one attraction to the 49ers was their late-season success in running the ball. San Francisco averaged nearly 200 yards on the ground in its final two games, both wins, and rookie RB Frank Gore emerged as a favorite to be the featured back in 2006.

 
January 21, 2006, 09:27

49ers :: RB

New OC Turner Excited About Running Game

Matthew Barrows, Sacramento Bee - [Full Article]

New OC Norv Turner has had good luck with running backs since his first offensive-coordinator job with Dallas in 1991. When Raiders RB LaMont Jordan finished with 1,025 rushing yards this season, it marked the 11th time since 1991 one of Turner's runners surpassed 1,000 yards. Turner said one attraction to the 49ers was their late-season success in running the ball. San Francisco averaged nearly 200 yards on the ground in its final two games, both wins, and rookie RB Frank Gore emerged as a favorite to be the featured back in 2006.
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Now this is the stuff I need... :thumbup: A link would be nice too.

 
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January 21, 2006, 09:27

49ers :: RB

New OC Turner Excited About Running Game

Matthew Barrows, Sacramento Bee - [Full Article]

New OC Norv Turner has had good luck with running backs since his first offensive-coordinator job with Dallas in 1991. When Raiders RB LaMont Jordan finished with 1,025 rushing yards this season, it marked the 11th time since 1991 one of Turner's runners surpassed 1,000 yards. Turner said one attraction to the 49ers was their late-season success in running the ball. San Francisco averaged nearly 200 yards on the ground in its final two games, both wins, and rookie RB Frank Gore emerged as a favorite to be the featured back in 2006.
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Now this is the stuff I need... :thumbup: A link would be nice too.
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It was from the blogger (forgot to keep the link "live")Link - requires registration or BugMeNot, I believe.

Here's the rest of the article:

49ers notes: Running game excites Turner

By Matthew Barrows -- Bee Staff Writer

Published 2:15 am PST Saturday, January 21, 2006

Story appeared in Sports section, Page C2

SANTA CLARA - The 49ers are hoping new offensive coordinator Norv Turner has the same success with quarterback Alex Smith that he did with another No. 1 overall draft pick, Troy Aikman, 15 years ago.

Under Turner's tutelage, the Dallas quarterback led the Cowboys to two Super Bowl titles in the early 1990s and Aikman recently singled out Turner as the biggest coaching influence on his career.

But it can be argued that Turner has had even better luck with running backs since his first offensive-coordinator job with Dallas in 1991.

When Raiders tailback LaMont Jordan finished with 1,025 rushing yards this season, it marked the 11th time since 1991 one of Turner's runners surpassed 1,000 yards. Emmitt Smith led the NFL in rushing all three years Turner ran the Cowboys' offense, and he also has coached Terry Allen, Stephen Davis, LaDainian Tomlinson and Ricky Williams to 1,000-yard rushing seasons.

At his introductory news conference this week in Santa Clara, Turner said one attraction to the 49ers was their late-season success in running the ball. San Francisco averaged nearly 200 yards on the ground in its final two games - both wins - and rookie Frank Gore emerged as a favorite to be the featured back in 2006.

"I think there's a good foundation here in the way the 49ers were running the ball late in the year - it's exciting to me," Turner said. "Their backs are aggressive and talented and are ready to go. There's a young group of linemen. The biggest thing in any coaching job is figuring out what your guys do best and give them the chance to do it."
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Per KFFL...

Ravens | Team wants to talk with AlexanderFri, 24 Feb 2006 19:55:06 -0800Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Baltimore Ravens want to talk to RB Shaun Alexander when free agency opens, if he does not re-sign with the Seattle Seahawks.
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Per KFFL

Cardinals | Team wants to talk with AlexanderFri, 24 Feb 2006 19:53:40 -0800Adam Schefter, of the NFL Network, reports the Arizona Cardinals want to talk to RB Shaun Alexander when free agency opens, if he does not re-sign with the Seattle Seahawks. An earlier report said the Cardinals would not pursue Alexander.
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per KFFL...

Cardinals | Team paying attention to MorrisSun, 26 Feb 2006 06:42:08 -0800Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports soon-to-be free agent RB Maurice Morris (Seahawks) has caught the eye of the Arizona Cardinals. "I can't comment on players that haven't hit the market yet, but I will say that based on guys that are speculated to be free, it could be a buyer's market," said Rod Graves, the Cardinals' vice president of football operations. Asked if it is a good season to have a need at that position, Graves quickly and confidently said, "Yes it is."
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per KFFL...

Vikings | Team paying attention to Morris

Sun, 26 Feb 2006 06:37:38 -0800

Sean Jensen, of the Pioneer Press, reports soon-to-be free agent RB Maurice Morris (Seahawks) has caught the eye of the Minnesota Vikings. Detroit Lions running backs coach Wilbert Montgomery said a marriage between Morris and Minnesota would appear to be an ideal match. "For the head coach in Minnesota, Maurice would be a No. 1 candidate because he's been in the West Coast system," said Montgomery. "You can plug him right in, and you can go out there tomorrow and start running plays." Morris fits the profile of the type of veteran free agent the Vikings' new "Triangle of Authority" would appear to be inclined to target. Vikings head coach Brad Childress acknowledged Friday, Feb. 24, that the team is thin in terms of numbers, and the Vikings are not assuming that RB Onterrio Smith, who is serving a one-year suspension, will be back with them in 2006.
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The Vikings are thin at RB? How many RBs do they need?
 
Says Turner

Turner said one attraction to the 49ers was their late-season success in running the ball.

Says the Reporter

San Francisco averaged nearly 200 yards on the ground in its final two games - both wins - and rookie Frank Gore emerged as a favorite to be the featured back in 2006.

Turner did not say Gore was the starter for 2006.

 
I agree about Gore - I posted that more due to the fact that Barlow was listed at the starter, and it would appear to be more up for grabs or at least RBBC right now. We probably won't know for sure until late this summer on this one.

 
Obviously they were under a different coaching staff, but...

Detroit - starter KJones. But you's have to add Pinner and Bryson to the mix.

Carries / yards last year:

Jones 186 / 664

Pinner 106 / 349

Bryson 64 / 306

It was a full fledged RBBC in Motown.

http://www.nfl.com/teams/stats/DET

 
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I agree about Gore - I posted that more due to the fact that Barlow was listed at the starter, and it would appear to be more up for grabs or at least RBBC right now. We probably won't know for sure until late this summer on this one.
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I would make it RBBC if anything, no way would I bold Gore as the clear starter. I expect Barlow to receive more carries per game. At least in the first half of the season. Gore will get his shot later in the year when Nolen is grasping at anything to jump start his team
 
and this just in from PFW

Niners head coach Mike Nolan says he was quite pleased with RB Kevan Barlow’s effort last year. “He fits in well,” Nolan told PFW at the Combine. “He had some knee issues late in the year that forced us to put him on injured reserve, but he did an outstanding job. There are some things in his game, like his pass protection, for example, that was pleasantly surprising. He had two very long runs called back because of penalties that would have given him 150 more yards. All the concerns I had heard about him when I first came on board, I never felt were a problem. He always tried to make sure he was doing the right thing.”
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and this just in from PFW

Niners head coach Mike Nolan says he was quite pleased with RB Kevan Barlow’s effort last year. “He fits in well,” Nolan told PFW at the Combine. “He had some knee issues late in the year that forced us to put him on injured reserve, but he did an outstanding job. There are some things in his game, like his pass protection, for example, that was pleasantly surprising. He had two very long runs called back because of penalties that would have given him 150 more yards. All the concerns I had heard about him when I first came on board, I never felt were a problem. He always tried to make sure he was doing the right thing.”
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I think I'll steer clear of this situation, if I can.
 
Since this is only an assumption on the part of Jamal Lewis' agent, I'm not quite ready to strike him off the Viking's list. However, per KFFL...

Vikings | Team not showing interest in J. LewisMon, 27 Feb 2006 19:45:28 -0800Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have not shown any interest in Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 3. Lewis' agent, Mitch Frankel, said, "They have not expressed any interest. Usually teams in general call to say, 'We're interested and when free agency starts we'll call.' I have to assume they are not interested at this point."
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One strange things I dont undertsand is why his agent even mentions this. Wouldn't that drive the price of Lewis down since other teams who may be interested know they have less competition for him?
 
Since this is only an assumption on the part of Jamal Lewis' agent, I'm not quite ready to strike him off the Viking's list. However, per KFFL...

Vikings | Team not showing interest in J. Lewis

Mon, 27 Feb 2006 19:45:28 -0800

Judd Zulgad, of the Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Vikings have not shown any interest in Baltimore Ravens RB Jamal Lewis, who is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent March 3. Lewis' agent, Mitch Frankel, said, "They have not expressed any interest. Usually teams in general call to say, 'We're interested and when free agency starts we'll call.' I have to assume they are not interested at this point."
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One strange things I dont undertsand is why his agent even mentions this. Wouldn't that drive the price of Lewis down since other teams who may be interested know they have less competition for him?
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He was probably asked "What about Minnesota?"His response would be that the Vikings have not called like other teams have, thus they have no interest.

It may be construed as tampering if he said he called the Vikings to find out if they were interested.

 
No need to speculate, I've got the answer key here for ya ;)
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Just updating my answer key ;) Arizona: Michael Bennett

Atlanta: Warrick Dunn/DeAngelo Williams

Baltimore: Jamal Lewis

Buffalo: Willis McGahee

Carolina: DeShaun Foster/Eric Shelton

Chicago: Thomas Jones

Cincinatti: Rudi Johnson

Cleveland: Reuben Droughns/Lee Suggs

Dallas: Julius Jones

Denver: TJ Duckett

Detroit: Kevin Jones

Green Bay: Samkon Gado

Houston: Domanick Davis

Indianapolis: Maurice Morris

Jacksonville: Edgerrin James

Kansas City: Larry Johnson

Miami: Ronnie Brown/Najeh Davenport

Minnesota: LenDale White

New England: Corey Dillon

New Orleans: Deuce McAllister

New York Giants: Tiki Barber

New York Jets: Curtis Martin/Cedric Houston

Oakland: LaMont Jordan

Philadelphia: Brian Westbrook

Pittsburgh: Willie Parker

San Diego: LaDanian Tomlinson

San Francisco: Frank Gore

Seattle: Shaun Alexander

St. Louis: Stephen Jackson

Tampa Bay: Cadillac Williams

Tennessee: Reggie Bush/Chris Brown

Washington: Clinton Portis

I believe Travis Henry & Ahman Green will find work somewhere, but will be relegated to backup roles.

I also believe Cedric Benson and Chris Perry will be backups for another year.

 
Guys, Tjones will not hold off Benson.

This was TJones first good, full season in 6 years.
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Second. Can't compain about 1360/7 in 14 games in 2004.
The CHI coaches don't like him.
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This is news to me. Link?
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TJ IS the starter. Benson MAY take the job next year, and at that point, you should put Benson in bold. Right now, TJ should be in bold.
 
Broncos | Dayne to carry the load?

Wed, 1 Mar 2006 11:05:33 -0800

Lee Rasizer, of the Rocky Mountain News, reports Denver Broncos RB Ron Dayne has a "good" chance to eventually handle the load in the backfield, according to general manager Ted Sundquist. Dayne's advantages are his size, foot quickness and acceleration off the cut. Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak, who previously served as the Broncos' offensive coordinator, agreed with Sundquist's assessments and added that Dayne's chances will be better if he has another solid offseason conditioning program that is aimed at keeping his weight down and an increase in stamina.

I just traded my way out of this morass in one league ...

 
This gave me a chill. I agree, in a perfect world this is how things will play out. I really like the Reggie Bush to the Jets part. Just seems to make sense.
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Not in their cap hell.
 
No need to speculate, I've got the answer key here for ya ;)
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I believe Travis Henry & Ahman Green will find work somewhere, but will be relegated to backup roles.I also believe Cedric Benson and Chris Perry will be backups for another year.
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No way Ahman Green is a backup. 2003-04 Green Bay 16 355 1883 117.7 5.3. That guy is a #1 back, not a backup.

 
No need to speculate, I've got the answer key here for ya ;)
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I believe Travis Henry & Ahman Green will find work somewhere, but will be relegated to backup roles.I also believe Cedric Benson and Chris Perry will be backups for another year.
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No way Ahman Green is a backup. 2003-04 Green Bay 16 355 1883 117.7 5.3. That guy is a #1 back, not a backup.
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Three years ago Priest Holmes scored 27 TDs, your point is?
 
Ahman Green is still young, unlike Holmes.
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Not really, he'll be nearly 30 by the end of the season. Looked horrible this year and the GB running game took off after he got hurt and Gado took over. He's not the same player he was 3 years ago just like Holmes.
 
30 years old is not old. Shaun Alexander is 29 and Tiki Barber is 30 so he's about the same age as the 2 rushing leaders of last year. I dont think he'll ever get 1880 yards but I still believe that he has a place as a starter for a team in reconstruction in need of a temporary running back.

 
30 years old is not old. Shaun Alexander is 29 and Tiki Barber is 30 so he's about the same age as the 2 rushing leaders of last year. I dont think he'll ever get 1880 yards but I still believe that he has a place as a starter for a team in reconstruction in need of a temporary running back.
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Both those guys are coming off good years. Green hasn't played well since the middle of two years ago. Guys lose it at different rates. Faulk was pretty much washed up at 30. It's not even known if Green will be ready at the start of the season. His injury is one that typically takes a year or so to recover from.
 
and this just in from PFW

Niners head coach Mike Nolan says he was quite pleased with RB Kevan Barlow’s effort last year. “He fits in well,” Nolan told PFW at the Combine. “He had some knee issues late in the year that forced us to put him on injured reserve, but he did an outstanding job. There are some things in his game, like his pass protection, for example, that was pleasantly surprising. He had two very long runs called back because of penalties that would have given him 150 more yards. All the concerns I had heard about him when I first came on board, I never felt were a problem. He always tried to make sure he was doing the right thing.”
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and yet Gore is still in Bold. he has not been named the starter by anyone but some reporter
 
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