Pass_The_Peas
Footballguy
With a Zealots dynasty league opening soon, drafting will be this spring and I'm trying to put together my rankings for that. I know alot can happen before the season starts, but that's the chance you take. So, I'm trying to minimize the unexpected.
Anyways, as per Ted Carlson over at Fanball, he looks ahead to the coming year:
The running back list will fluctuate more than any other position over the next eight months. Coaching changes, the draft, injuries, free agency, open competitions, committee whispers, offensive line changes, and other factors will undoubtedly disrupt the following order. That being said, here's a quick look at this editor's 2006 running back rankings without the rookies (Reggie Bush, DeAngelo Williams, Laurence Maroney, etc.) and with a feeling that it's currently best to steer clear of injuries and committees (Jets, Packers, Bears, Titans, etc.).
1. Shaun Alexander, Seahawks/FA: The MVP has to stay in Seattle, right? Beware the loss of guard Steve Hutchinson.
2. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers: His four-year averages are 2,038 total yards and 19 total touchdowns.
3. Larry Johnson, Chiefs: Questions about the coaching staff, offensive line, and Priest Holmes' status.
4. Edgerrin James, Colts/FA: He's here until we know where he's playing next year.
5. Tiki Barber, Giants: Age is a concern, but three of the past four seasons have been great.
6. Rudi Johnson, Bengals: His upside is limited by miniscule receiving stats.
7. Clinton Portis, Redskins: Gibbs and Portis got on the same page this season.
8. Carnell Williams, Buccaneers: Mike Alstott's retirement would help his scoring.
9. Corey Dillon, Patriots: The touchdowns are great, but he's broken down in two of the last three seasons.
10. LaMont Jordan, Raiders: New coach could affect his ranking but don't discount his great receiving stats.
11. Willis McGahee, Bills: If he can manage 1,247 yards in an awful season, his ceiling remains pretty high.
12. Steven Jackson, Rams: We need to see the new coach and O-line improvements before he moves up.
13. Willie Parker, Steelers: If Jerome Bettis retires, Fast Willie will see more goal line action.
14. Deuce McAllister, Saints: ACL victims often need two full seasons to be back to 100 percent.
15. Brian Westbrook, Eagles: Philly RBs managed 2,465 total yards and 27 touchdowns the season before T.O. showed up.
16. Mike Anderson, Broncos: He's still Shanahan's starter until we hear differently.
17. Julius Jones, Cowboys: Parcells needs to shore up the O-line (again).
18. Domanick Davis, Texans: Double-D is hanging in limbo land until Bush Day.
19. Jamal Lewis, Ravens/FA: The current bet is that the Ravens retain Lewis over Chester Taylor.
20. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins: Higher if Ricky goes; maybe lower if Ricky stays.
21. Tatum Bell, Broncos: Early pick to be the 2006 version of L.J. (2005) or McGahee (2004).
22. Reuben Droughns, Browns: Potential holdout is a problem but O-line projects to improve.
23. Kevin Jones, Lions: Tempted to not rank him, but it has to get better, right?
24. Warrick Dunn, Falcons: If he was younger and still caught passes, he'd be higher.
25. Priest Holmes, Chiefs: Will he retire? If not, will he be back with the Chiefs? If so, what role?
Bust: Thomas Jones, Bears: We spent nearly all of the 2005 offseason and regular season predicting the demise of Jones and the rise of Cedric Benson. Why stop now?
Sleeper (1): Greg Jones, Jaguars: Jack Del Rio's club finished in the top-10 in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, and Jones looks ready to take on more of the load.
Sleeper (2): DeShaun Foster, Panthers/FA: It may not be quite as stringent as Samuel Alito's process, but the Panthers are putting Foster through a lengthy tryout as the workhorse back. If he passes and earns a contract, there's decent fantasy potential.
Thoughts from the Sharks?
Anyways, as per Ted Carlson over at Fanball, he looks ahead to the coming year:
The running back list will fluctuate more than any other position over the next eight months. Coaching changes, the draft, injuries, free agency, open competitions, committee whispers, offensive line changes, and other factors will undoubtedly disrupt the following order. That being said, here's a quick look at this editor's 2006 running back rankings without the rookies (Reggie Bush, DeAngelo Williams, Laurence Maroney, etc.) and with a feeling that it's currently best to steer clear of injuries and committees (Jets, Packers, Bears, Titans, etc.).
1. Shaun Alexander, Seahawks/FA: The MVP has to stay in Seattle, right? Beware the loss of guard Steve Hutchinson.
2. LaDainian Tomlinson, Chargers: His four-year averages are 2,038 total yards and 19 total touchdowns.
3. Larry Johnson, Chiefs: Questions about the coaching staff, offensive line, and Priest Holmes' status.
4. Edgerrin James, Colts/FA: He's here until we know where he's playing next year.
5. Tiki Barber, Giants: Age is a concern, but three of the past four seasons have been great.
6. Rudi Johnson, Bengals: His upside is limited by miniscule receiving stats.
7. Clinton Portis, Redskins: Gibbs and Portis got on the same page this season.
8. Carnell Williams, Buccaneers: Mike Alstott's retirement would help his scoring.
9. Corey Dillon, Patriots: The touchdowns are great, but he's broken down in two of the last three seasons.
10. LaMont Jordan, Raiders: New coach could affect his ranking but don't discount his great receiving stats.
11. Willis McGahee, Bills: If he can manage 1,247 yards in an awful season, his ceiling remains pretty high.
12. Steven Jackson, Rams: We need to see the new coach and O-line improvements before he moves up.
13. Willie Parker, Steelers: If Jerome Bettis retires, Fast Willie will see more goal line action.
14. Deuce McAllister, Saints: ACL victims often need two full seasons to be back to 100 percent.
15. Brian Westbrook, Eagles: Philly RBs managed 2,465 total yards and 27 touchdowns the season before T.O. showed up.
16. Mike Anderson, Broncos: He's still Shanahan's starter until we hear differently.
17. Julius Jones, Cowboys: Parcells needs to shore up the O-line (again).
18. Domanick Davis, Texans: Double-D is hanging in limbo land until Bush Day.
19. Jamal Lewis, Ravens/FA: The current bet is that the Ravens retain Lewis over Chester Taylor.
20. Ronnie Brown, Dolphins: Higher if Ricky goes; maybe lower if Ricky stays.
21. Tatum Bell, Broncos: Early pick to be the 2006 version of L.J. (2005) or McGahee (2004).
22. Reuben Droughns, Browns: Potential holdout is a problem but O-line projects to improve.
23. Kevin Jones, Lions: Tempted to not rank him, but it has to get better, right?
24. Warrick Dunn, Falcons: If he was younger and still caught passes, he'd be higher.
25. Priest Holmes, Chiefs: Will he retire? If not, will he be back with the Chiefs? If so, what role?
Bust: Thomas Jones, Bears: We spent nearly all of the 2005 offseason and regular season predicting the demise of Jones and the rise of Cedric Benson. Why stop now?
Sleeper (1): Greg Jones, Jaguars: Jack Del Rio's club finished in the top-10 in both rushing yards and rushing touchdowns, and Jones looks ready to take on more of the load.
Sleeper (2): DeShaun Foster, Panthers/FA: It may not be quite as stringent as Samuel Alito's process, but the Panthers are putting Foster through a lengthy tryout as the workhorse back. If he passes and earns a contract, there's decent fantasy potential.
Thoughts from the Sharks?
What's the scoring in your league then? He's 6 in my ppr league, and 8 in my regular performance league.
ff hand, using the "Colin method of no analysis" 
