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Who is the #13 rookie in FF? (1 Viewer)

Who is the #13 rookie in FF?

  • Mario Manningham

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  • Early Doucet

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  • Chris Johnson

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  • Adarius Bowman

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  • Andre Woodson

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  • James Hardy

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jeter23

jeter23

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If I had to take one of those guys, I would take Bowman or Hardy. But I voted other.

 
I would go other, not enough separation by anyone on pure talent, so draft situation, my team, etc would determine at this point with what I know.

 
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12

 
got to go Bowman here

(what is the knock on this guy? Looks like he has great size/speed/hands ... I must be missing something. Help)

 
loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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:brush: I just don't see where he'd be above Jones or Rice. Maybe above Charles, but I do agree he should be taken before this.
 
FUBAR said:
loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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:thumbup: I just don't see where he'd be above Jones or Rice. Maybe above Charles, but I do agree he should be taken before this.
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okay, I may have been exaggerrating, but he's top 5 in 2 of 4 that I frequent-#5- http://fflivewire.com/Article.asp?ID=1142008ywq232vr

(great article with scouting reports)

#5- http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/rb.html

#7- http://www.draftdaddy.com/nfldraft/rankedRB.cfm#X

#6- http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/rb.html

is this enough or do I need more?

 
loose circuits said:
FUBAR said:
loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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:wall: I just don't see where he'd be above Jones or Rice. Maybe above Charles, but I do agree he should be taken before this.
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okay, I may have been exaggerrating, but he's top 5 in 2 of 4 that I frequent-#5- http://fflivewire.com/Article.asp?ID=1142008ywq232vr

(great article with scouting reports)

#5- http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/rb.html

#7- http://www.draftdaddy.com/nfldraft/rankedRB.cfm#X

#6- http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/rb.html

is this enough or do I need more?
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The fact that he hasnt shown the ability to run up the middle doesnt scare you? Although he has high upside, it is much more likely that he will be a returner/3rd down back.
 
awesomeness said:
loose circuits said:
FUBAR said:
loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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:thumbdown: I just don't see where he'd be above Jones or Rice. Maybe above Charles, but I do agree he should be taken before this.
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okay, I may have been exaggerrating, but he's top 5 in 2 of 4 that I frequent-#5- http://fflivewire.com/Article.asp?ID=1142008ywq232vr

(great article with scouting reports)

#5- http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/rb.html

#7- http://www.draftdaddy.com/nfldraft/rankedRB.cfm#X

#6- http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/rb.html

is this enough or do I need more?
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The fact that he hasnt shown the ability to run up the middle doesnt scare you? Although he has high upside, it is much more likely that he will be a returner/3rd down back.
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they said that about Westbrook too. He has some room to put on muscle and fill out.I do like RB's that can handle the load, but his upside is tremendous. At the least he could be used in a Reggie Bush like role (when Duece is healthy). Of course it all depends on where he goes, but the same negatives said about Johnson can be said about Felix Jones. You didn't have a problem with him being #4? Also, Jamaal Charles as well. I think all 3 are fairly even prospects.

 
loose circuits said:
awesomeness said:
loose circuits said:
FUBAR said:
loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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:) I just don't see where he'd be above Jones or Rice. Maybe above Charles, but I do agree he should be taken before this.
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okay, I may have been exaggerrating, but he's top 5 in 2 of 4 that I frequent-#5- http://fflivewire.com/Article.asp?ID=1142008ywq232vr

(great article with scouting reports)

#5- http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/rb.html

#7- http://www.draftdaddy.com/nfldraft/rankedRB.cfm#X

#6- http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/rb.html

is this enough or do I need more?
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The fact that he hasnt shown the ability to run up the middle doesnt scare you? Although he has high upside, it is much more likely that he will be a returner/3rd down back.
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they said that about Westbrook too. He has some room to put on muscle and fill out.I do like RB's that can handle the load, but his upside is tremendous. At the least he could be used in a Reggie Bush like role (when Duece is healthy). Of course it all depends on where he goes, but the same negatives said about Johnson can be said about Felix Jones. You didn't have a problem with him being #4? Also, Jamaal Charles as well. I think all 3 are fairly even prospects.
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I agree, he's probably on par with Jones. I'm somewhat surprised that Rice is lower in Future and Daddy. I usually like Future's writeups, I'd like to see why they have Rice at #8
 
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loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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I have not seen many that had him that high since all of the Juniors declared. He was the top senior onmany draft boards, but there are some good Juniors in this class. There are some that are more proven at the RB position that have similar assets/speed.
 
loose circuits said:
awesomeness said:
loose circuits said:
FUBAR said:
loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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:yucky: I just don't see where he'd be above Jones or Rice. Maybe above Charles, but I do agree he should be taken before this.
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okay, I may have been exaggerrating, but he's top 5 in 2 of 4 that I frequent-#5- http://fflivewire.com/Article.asp?ID=1142008ywq232vr

(great article with scouting reports)

#5- http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/rb.html

#7- http://www.draftdaddy.com/nfldraft/rankedRB.cfm#X

#6- http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/rb.html

is this enough or do I need more?
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The fact that he hasnt shown the ability to run up the middle doesnt scare you? Although he has high upside, it is much more likely that he will be a returner/3rd down back.
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they said that about Westbrook too. He has some room to put on muscle and fill out.I do like RB's that can handle the load, but his upside is tremendous. At the least he could be used in a Reggie Bush like role (when Duece is healthy). Of course it all depends on where he goes, but the same negatives said about Johnson can be said about Felix Jones. You didn't have a problem with him being #4? Also, Jamaal Charles as well. I think all 3 are fairly even prospects.
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Who said i didnt have a problem with Felix Jones at #4? I dont like Jones, Johnson or Charles all that much to be honest. Of the 3 i like Charles the best.
 
awesomeness said:
loose circuits said:
awesomeness said:
loose circuits said:
FUBAR said:
loose circuits said:
it's just sad how far behind these rankings are. Chris Johnson has moved up to the top 5 backs on most rankings across the web and he doesn't even crack top 12
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:confused: I just don't see where he'd be above Jones or Rice. Maybe above Charles, but I do agree he should be taken before this.
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okay, I may have been exaggerrating, but he's top 5 in 2 of 4 that I frequent-#5- http://fflivewire.com/Article.asp?ID=1142008ywq232vr

(great article with scouting reports)

#5- http://www.nfldraftcountdown.com/rankings/rb.html

#7- http://www.draftdaddy.com/nfldraft/rankedRB.cfm#X

#6- http://www.footballsfuture.com/2008/prospects/rb.html

is this enough or do I need more?
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The fact that he hasnt shown the ability to run up the middle doesnt scare you? Although he has high upside, it is much more likely that he will be a returner/3rd down back.
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they said that about Westbrook too. He has some room to put on muscle and fill out.I do like RB's that can handle the load, but his upside is tremendous. At the least he could be used in a Reggie Bush like role (when Duece is healthy). Of course it all depends on where he goes, but the same negatives said about Johnson can be said about Felix Jones. You didn't have a problem with him being #4? Also, Jamaal Charles as well. I think all 3 are fairly even prospects.
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Who said i didnt have a problem with Felix Jones at #4? I dont like Jones, Johnson or Charles all that much to be honest. Of the 3 i like Charles the best.
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well, I didn't see you complaining in the thread...bottomline is there won't be many leagues that Chris Johnson doesn't go in the 1st round. 13 is way too late for him however you want to look at it. I've already provided 5 with him at 7 or better including one where they have him at 2. I'd be interested to see if you could find rankings that came out in the past week or so with him out of the top 8 in rb's. I backed up my info with links....

 
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cstu said:
loose circuits said:
here's another one with Johnson at #5

http://www.walterfootball.com/draft2008RB.php
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Two questions:1. Can he block?

2. Can he run inside?

His speed is great but it's unlikely for a guy his size (not tiny, but 195 is small for a RB) to become an every down back. I think he's very similar to Norwood (who's bigger) and there are concerns about his ability to hold up with 20+ carries a game.
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who is saying he'll be an every down back? How many backs in the NFL are 'feature' backs? Not to many. In this day and age most teams have at least 2 that do different things and Johnson definitely brings some playmaking skills.the same questions surrounded Reggie Bush and he was pretty much the consensus #1 rookie pick 2 years ago. The fact is, teams will have to determine if their OC is capable of putting together a package with him featured.

Even if he gets 10 carries and 4-6 catches a game, he still will be more productive than some of the backs that went ahead of him. Every other back has some questions surrounding them as well. He probably has better value in PPR leagues and then definitely becomes a top 5 back. That is the scoring system my league uses anyways...

 
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sounds like Johnson is tearing up the SR bowl practicesFrom Rotoworld:

From a Fantasy perspective, Chris Johnson from East Carolina has really impressed me. His speed is among the elite down here and he is really showing the scouts why he is being projected by some as the top senior running back in this year's draft. I think he has the potential to be a great player at the next level and his ability to catch the ball out of the backfield is going to be a huge plus for the team that drafts him.
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I'm sure they'll be more. I'll make sure I post all them as well :sadbanana:
 
Chris Johnson is this year's Tatum Bell/Julius Jones. Someone will fall in love with his speed (and return skills). He'll be a Day One pick, which, as a RB, makes him a likely dynasty first rounder.

 
Tenacious D said:
Chris Johnson is this year's Tatum Bell/Julius Jones. Someone will fall in love with his speed (and return skills). He'll be a Day One pick, which, as a RB, makes him a likely dynasty first rounder.
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Or he could be this years Maurice Jones-Drew. Im not saying he is, but at some point in the late first/early 2nd round, he might be worht the risk.
 
Tenacious D said:
Chris Johnson is this year's Tatum Bell/Julius Jones. Someone will fall in love with his speed (and return skills). He'll be a Day One pick, which, as a RB, makes him a likely dynasty first rounder.
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you failed to mention his receiving ability. The best way to describe him is a poor man's Reggie Bush although I don't think their skill set is much different. If Johnson was running behind USC's line he likely would have shared similar success at the college ranksIt all depends on how the RB's fall. I expect them to go lower than expected because of the plethora of depth. As an Eagle fan, I am hoping Johnson is available in the 3rd round and become the eventual successor to Westbrook (as I have said before). They need help in the return game immediately so it's a perfect fit IMO- no more Reno Mahe
 
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