AFC - East
New England - Maroney ( Morris and Faulk ) - no changes
NY Jets - a dissapointing T. Jones who they paid for last season that was outshined by the back up L. Washington. They are known for wanting Turner so see howe it plays out but they more than likely want to give TJ one final shot as the starter and stay with TJ and / Leon.
Buffalo - Lynch ( w/ Jackson as back up ) no change
Miami- R. Brown ( w/ R. Williams and L. Booker ) No change as even if R. Brown is slow to return they still have Ricky and a RB they drafted last season in round 3. Maybe they take a late round RB in draft.
AFC - North
Baltimore - McGahee ( w/ Musa as back up ) no change in either as both are solid in their roles.
Cleveland - They liked what Lewis did last year but if the price is right on a Turner or one of the big 3 rookie RB's they might do it as Lewis is a injury risk and many think his numbers were more due to his great O line than his talent. 60% chance J. Lewis stays as the starter one more season. At the very least they draft a RB day 1.
Cincinatti - Rudi played awful last season but the back up played great ( Watson ) they also have a solid RB in Irons coming off injury. I don't see them making a move at all becasue they already have 3 solid RB's. The only question is which one ? My money is on Rudi in short yardage / watson passing downs and a 50/50 split 20- 20. With Irons getting healthy and set to take over for Rudi maybe in 09 !
Pittsburgh - Parker remains the starter as aside from TD's he really had a solid season. The thing is I think Pittsburgh goes after a solid back up as Najeh really wasn't it after parker went down. I can see them adding a solid FA or a mid round pick as a back up.
AFC - South
Indianapolis - Addai ( Keith as back up ) maybe they look at drafting aback up but no real changes
here.
Jacksonville - F. Taylor / MJD - no chnages at least this season.
Tennessee - White ( w Henry and Brown ) see no chnages in this at all other than maybe henry taking over as the starter.
Houston - Okay these guys really need a RB - I see Houston making a large offer to Turner or another high profile FA RB. Maybe even moving up to take a McFadden or using their 1st rounder to draft a RB. Ahman likely isn't on the team next season and Dayne or Walker at best are a back up.
AFC - West
Denver - I do not think Shanny is really happy at all with Henry , Young or Hall ! I would not put it past Shanny to go after Turner as the guy really burned him last season and Shanny loves how he runs it. If they don't go afterTurner expect a mid round pick on a RB and a open Traning camp for the RB starter.
Oakland - I don't think Al likes fargas as his starter - If he can get McFadden i think he tries to. If he can't though he might be happy staying with what he has for another year and riding Fargas and adding postions of need. I can see Fargas as being the starter again.
KC - L. Johnson ( Smith as the back up ) no change to this. As long as LJ is 100% he gets lions share and Kolby is a solid back up.
San Diego - LT ( Sproles as back up ) no real change as long as LT is healthy. Sproles though could be a GREAT back up if LT goes down. I think Sproles is very under rated and could be a 15 carry back.
NFC - East
Philadelphia - Westbrook ( Buckhalter as back up runner ) - no change
Dallas - M. Barber as starter - I do not buy the whole McFadden rumors. They have a solid RB in Barber who IMO looked as good as any RB in football last season.I think Dallas does try to ad a RB in rounds 2-3 though to get a little insurance. I also don't buy that Barber can't shoulder the load - He is a big bac and would be fine.
Washington - Portis is the starter I just don't know if they keep Betts - if not looks for Washingto draft a RB or make a ridiculous trade for a overated guy in which they will never use anyway !
NY Giants - Jacobs / Bradshaw - I thik it's a 50/50 split for the starter there with Ward as back up. Great running trio at a reasonable price - no reason to mess with it.
NFC - North
Chicago - Who knows - The brass likes Benson for some reason and I think he will be given every chance to solidify his RB starter job , Wolfe as been average at best - and both RB's outplayed by Adrian Peterson. I really think the Bears take a RB in FA if a good one is out there - heard if NYJ lets TJ go they might add him back or try to - I doubt they go after a high rb draft pick. So if they make no huge free agent gets expect benson to start again.
Green Bay - Grant is the starter who backs him up is the question. I would say Wynn is the main back up.
Minnesota - Adrian Peterson - starts and sees 70% of the load amd 30% goes to Taylor unless taylor gets traded which could happen. I think they keep taylor as While AD is GREAT he is also a little fragile.
Detroit - Anyhting can happen here - I think if KJ can show he is healthy or going to be by draft time he goes in as the starter - If they have doubts I can see them burning a first round pick on a RB - as KJ just gets injured alot ! as for a back - up who knows. But even if the draft a RB in round 1 expect a RBBC there anyway.
NFC - South
Tampa Bay - Graham played great for Tampa Bay and was maybe the most consistent RB play they have had in forever ( Caddy was great for several games as a rookie then dissapeared in others ). I am not sure that Tampa Bay though is really happy with Graham and the contract he is wanting right now - add the fact Caddy might actually be able to comeback sometime next season. I think Graham is still the starter as why waste a draft pick on a 1st round back if you already have a solid guy that fits your system. Graham w/ Pittman as back up and oputside shot at Caddy returning in 08.
Atlanta - Jerius Noorwood I think finally starts this season but i think if Dunn stays it remains RBBC with Noorwood getting a larger chunk but Dunn in on passing downs to block. They might draft a RB but I can't see drafting one really high.
Carolina - They have a really nice RB they just refuse to play the guy - DeAngelo Williams IMO will be a solid RB next season if Fox finally realizes Foster sucks. I can't see Carolina taking another high RB only to make him sit the bench for 2 years as well.
New Orleans - Bush starts but who the RB 2 is I got no idea as Duece would be the logical choice but Thomas looked great when given a chance ! hell Thomas looked better than Bush ! It's a 3 headed monster in Bush / Thomas / Duece. Only sure thing is Bush gets first crack as the starter but IMO Bush is the worst of the 3. I would stay away.
NFC - West
Seattle - Look for Seattle to spend a high draft pick on a RB. SA is toast and Morris isn 't much better. They REALLY need a running back to compete. I look for either Stewart or the other guy in UI to be the Seattle RB next season to share carries with Alexander.
Arizona - Another team I think goes after a RB in the draft as Edge is old and got a lot of carries on him.. I still think edge is the Starter next season but I could see a Felix Jones ending up their to play behind him for a season.
St. Louis - S. Jackson ( w/ Pittman ) no change
San Fransico - Gore ( w/ M. Robinson the back up ) no change
Teams in Green having a decent change of making some changes to their RBs.
New England - Maroney ( Morris and Faulk ) - no changes
NY Jets - a dissapointing T. Jones who they paid for last season that was outshined by the back up L. Washington. They are known for wanting Turner so see howe it plays out but they more than likely want to give TJ one final shot as the starter and stay with TJ and / Leon.
Buffalo - Lynch ( w/ Jackson as back up ) no change
Miami- R. Brown ( w/ R. Williams and L. Booker ) No change as even if R. Brown is slow to return they still have Ricky and a RB they drafted last season in round 3. Maybe they take a late round RB in draft.
AFC - North
Baltimore - McGahee ( w/ Musa as back up ) no change in either as both are solid in their roles.
Cleveland - They liked what Lewis did last year but if the price is right on a Turner or one of the big 3 rookie RB's they might do it as Lewis is a injury risk and many think his numbers were more due to his great O line than his talent. 60% chance J. Lewis stays as the starter one more season. At the very least they draft a RB day 1.
Cincinatti - Rudi played awful last season but the back up played great ( Watson ) they also have a solid RB in Irons coming off injury. I don't see them making a move at all becasue they already have 3 solid RB's. The only question is which one ? My money is on Rudi in short yardage / watson passing downs and a 50/50 split 20- 20. With Irons getting healthy and set to take over for Rudi maybe in 09 !
Pittsburgh - Parker remains the starter as aside from TD's he really had a solid season. The thing is I think Pittsburgh goes after a solid back up as Najeh really wasn't it after parker went down. I can see them adding a solid FA or a mid round pick as a back up.
AFC - South
Indianapolis - Addai ( Keith as back up ) maybe they look at drafting aback up but no real changes
here.
Jacksonville - F. Taylor / MJD - no chnages at least this season.
Tennessee - White ( w Henry and Brown ) see no chnages in this at all other than maybe henry taking over as the starter.
Houston - Okay these guys really need a RB - I see Houston making a large offer to Turner or another high profile FA RB. Maybe even moving up to take a McFadden or using their 1st rounder to draft a RB. Ahman likely isn't on the team next season and Dayne or Walker at best are a back up.
AFC - West
Denver - I do not think Shanny is really happy at all with Henry , Young or Hall ! I would not put it past Shanny to go after Turner as the guy really burned him last season and Shanny loves how he runs it. If they don't go afterTurner expect a mid round pick on a RB and a open Traning camp for the RB starter.
Oakland - I don't think Al likes fargas as his starter - If he can get McFadden i think he tries to. If he can't though he might be happy staying with what he has for another year and riding Fargas and adding postions of need. I can see Fargas as being the starter again.
KC - L. Johnson ( Smith as the back up ) no change to this. As long as LJ is 100% he gets lions share and Kolby is a solid back up.
San Diego - LT ( Sproles as back up ) no real change as long as LT is healthy. Sproles though could be a GREAT back up if LT goes down. I think Sproles is very under rated and could be a 15 carry back.
NFC - East
Philadelphia - Westbrook ( Buckhalter as back up runner ) - no change
Dallas - M. Barber as starter - I do not buy the whole McFadden rumors. They have a solid RB in Barber who IMO looked as good as any RB in football last season.I think Dallas does try to ad a RB in rounds 2-3 though to get a little insurance. I also don't buy that Barber can't shoulder the load - He is a big bac and would be fine.
Washington - Portis is the starter I just don't know if they keep Betts - if not looks for Washingto draft a RB or make a ridiculous trade for a overated guy in which they will never use anyway !
NY Giants - Jacobs / Bradshaw - I thik it's a 50/50 split for the starter there with Ward as back up. Great running trio at a reasonable price - no reason to mess with it.
NFC - North
Chicago - Who knows - The brass likes Benson for some reason and I think he will be given every chance to solidify his RB starter job , Wolfe as been average at best - and both RB's outplayed by Adrian Peterson. I really think the Bears take a RB in FA if a good one is out there - heard if NYJ lets TJ go they might add him back or try to - I doubt they go after a high rb draft pick. So if they make no huge free agent gets expect benson to start again.
Green Bay - Grant is the starter who backs him up is the question. I would say Wynn is the main back up.
Minnesota - Adrian Peterson - starts and sees 70% of the load amd 30% goes to Taylor unless taylor gets traded which could happen. I think they keep taylor as While AD is GREAT he is also a little fragile.
Detroit - Anyhting can happen here - I think if KJ can show he is healthy or going to be by draft time he goes in as the starter - If they have doubts I can see them burning a first round pick on a RB - as KJ just gets injured alot ! as for a back - up who knows. But even if the draft a RB in round 1 expect a RBBC there anyway.
NFC - South
Tampa Bay - Graham played great for Tampa Bay and was maybe the most consistent RB play they have had in forever ( Caddy was great for several games as a rookie then dissapeared in others ). I am not sure that Tampa Bay though is really happy with Graham and the contract he is wanting right now - add the fact Caddy might actually be able to comeback sometime next season. I think Graham is still the starter as why waste a draft pick on a 1st round back if you already have a solid guy that fits your system. Graham w/ Pittman as back up and oputside shot at Caddy returning in 08.
Atlanta - Jerius Noorwood I think finally starts this season but i think if Dunn stays it remains RBBC with Noorwood getting a larger chunk but Dunn in on passing downs to block. They might draft a RB but I can't see drafting one really high.
Carolina - They have a really nice RB they just refuse to play the guy - DeAngelo Williams IMO will be a solid RB next season if Fox finally realizes Foster sucks. I can't see Carolina taking another high RB only to make him sit the bench for 2 years as well.
New Orleans - Bush starts but who the RB 2 is I got no idea as Duece would be the logical choice but Thomas looked great when given a chance ! hell Thomas looked better than Bush ! It's a 3 headed monster in Bush / Thomas / Duece. Only sure thing is Bush gets first crack as the starter but IMO Bush is the worst of the 3. I would stay away.
NFC - West
Seattle - Look for Seattle to spend a high draft pick on a RB. SA is toast and Morris isn 't much better. They REALLY need a running back to compete. I look for either Stewart or the other guy in UI to be the Seattle RB next season to share carries with Alexander.
Arizona - Another team I think goes after a RB in the draft as Edge is old and got a lot of carries on him.. I still think edge is the Starter next season but I could see a Felix Jones ending up their to play behind him for a season.
St. Louis - S. Jackson ( w/ Pittman ) no change
San Fransico - Gore ( w/ M. Robinson the back up ) no change
Teams in Green having a decent change of making some changes to their RBs.
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Why wouldn't they keep Betts?
If he went to the Jets he would be in a very good situation for a dynasty perspective.I know McFadden is getting all kinds of love but I just like Ray Ray.
). I like DeDe Dorsey a lot, a little small, but I think they liked what they saw of him last season. Crazy quick with good moves and a nose for finding holes, he could steal some snaps. Marvin also suggested that drafting yet another RB wouldnt be out of the question. I would hope that is a smokescreen, but who knows.
