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2006 Starting RBs (1 Viewer)

3nOut

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With all the different RB and off-season move threads, I thought I'd we should keep one thread of starting RBs that we keep updating throughout the offseason. I list the definite starters in bold black, RBBC in black, backups who might be starters in gray, and rumored aquisitions in orange. Underlined names are actually links to stories that put them on the list. When someone is no longer a candidate to be a starter, I will cross them off. I will try to keep updating this post when something new happens or if a new rumor starts. Please feel free to post any new rumors or news (include link) but keep from posting where you think somewhere should go.

Arizona: E. James, JJ Arrington, M. Shipp, M. Bennett, J. Lewis, S. Alexander, M. Morris, L. White

Atlanta: W. Dunn, TJ Duckett

Baltimore: J. Lewis, M. Anderson, M. Smith, C. Taylor, S. Alexander, E. James

Buffalo: W. McGahee

Carolina: D. Foster, S. Davis, E. Shelton, TJ Duckett, S. Alexander, E. James, C. Taylor

Chicago: T. Jones, C. Benson

Cincinatti: R. Johnson, C. Perry

Cleveland: R. Droughns

Dallas: J. Jones, M. Barber

Denver: M. Anderson, T. Bell, R. Dayne, C. Cobbs , R. Williams, E. James

Detroit: K. Jones

Green Bay: A. Green, N. Davenport, S. Gado

Houston: D. Davis, R. Bush

Indianapolis: E. James, D. Rhodes, A. Green

Jacksonville: F. Taylor, G. Jones, L. Toefield, E. James, M. Bennett

Kansas City: L. Johnson, P. Holmes

Miami: R. Brown, R. Williams

Minnesota: C. Taylor, M. Bennett, O. Smith, M. Moore, J. Lewis, S. Alexander, M. Morris

New England: C. Dillon, E. James

New Orleans: D. McAllister, A. Smith

New York Giants: T. Barber

New York Jets: C. Martin, D. Blaylock, C. Houston, D. Foster

Oakland: L. Jordan

Philadelphia: B. Westbrook

Pittsburgh: W. Parker, D. Staley

San Diego: L. Tomlinson

San Francisco: F. Gore, K. Barlow

Seattle: S. Alexander, M. Morris, W. Dunn

St. Louis: S. Jackson

Tampa Bay: C. Williams, M. Pittman

Tennessee: C. Brown, Travis Henry

Washington: C. Portis

 
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For starters, Ahman Green, Edge, and DeShaun Foster are all free agents and I would not list them bolded as starters. And at this point I am not sure Barlow will even be a 49er, so I'd question his bold status as well.

 
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I'd put Travis Henry in gray, maybe even black, for Tennessee...everything else, from what I know, looks good.

*Edit - maybe some of the bold guys should just be regular black, or make a different color for starters who probably/might not be back with the team they're currently on.

 
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For starters, Ahman Green, Edge, and DeShaun Foster are all free agents and I would not list them bolded as starters. And at this point I am not sure Barlow will even be a 49er, so I'd question his bold status as well.
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.
 
I'd put Travis Henry in gray, maybe even black, for Tennessee...everything else, from what I know, looks good.

*Edit - maybe some of the bold guys should just be regular black, or make a different color for starters who probably/might not be back with the team they're currently on.
Agreed. Done.
 
Can someone send me the link to where NE is rumored to be interested in E James.

I'D LOVE THAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 
Chicago - Thomas Jones IS the starter - shouldn't he be bold? Also, Adrian Peterson is a backup ... are we listing backups? He had some playing time last season ...

 
For starters, Ahman Green, Edge, and DeShaun Foster are all free agents and I would not list them bolded as starters. And at this point I am not sure Barlow will even be a 49er, so I'd question his bold status as well.
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.
Why don't you underline Free Agents to keep it clear that they are the starters for their current team provided they get re-signed?
 
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Chicago - Thomas Jones IS the starter - shouldn't he be bold? Also, Adrian Peterson is a backup ... are we listing backups? He had some playing time last season ...
I think Benson will get anough carries to warrant an RBBC next year.
 
I'd put Travis Henry in gray, maybe even black, for Tennessee...
Agreed. Done.
What from these numbers leads you to believe that Travis Henry is anything more than Chris Brown's backup? There is no committee in Tennessee.Titans RB Travis Henry: 335 rush yards, 117 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.

 
I'd put Travis Henry in gray, maybe even black, for Tennessee...
Agreed. Done.
What from these numbers leads you to believe that Travis Henry is anything more than Chris Brown's backup? There is no committee in Tennessee.Titans RB Travis Henry: 335 rush yards, 117 receiving yards and 1 touchdown.
The dude gets injured A LOT, which may not be a good excuse. However, take the 335 rushing yards and 117 receving yards away from Chris Brown. Travis Henry didn't have much of an impact this past season, but they brought him in there for a reason. He's too talented to not be considered. 3nOut seemed to agree. :P
 
Has a legitimate source who understands the salary cap, how the Pats operate and has insider info actually stated the Pats are interested in Edge? The Pats will spend in free agency this offseason but the combination of Dillon being on the books for over 4 mil (5 if he gets cut) and the need to extend Seymour makes an Edge acquisition very doubtful. He'd be a great fit but since this isn't baseball it just doesn't seem realistic.

 
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Take out Antowain Smith and Toefield. Neither is good enough to even retain a primary backup role.

Add Fason, Dayne, Suggs, Perry, and Moats.

Fason and Dayne arent far behind the guys in front of them. Suggs, Perry and Moats could all earn a committee approach. Not to mention that Droughns needs a new contract.

 
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No need to speculate, I've got the answer key here for ya ;)

Arizona: Michael Bennett

Atlanta: Warrick Dunn/TJ Duckett

Baltimore: Jamal Lewis

Buffalo: Willis McGahee

Carolina: LenDale White/DeShaun Foster

Chicago: Thomas Jones

Cincinatti: Rudi Johnson

Cleveland: Reuben Droughns/Lee Suggs

Dallas: Julius Jones

Denver: Ricky Williams

Detroit: Kevin Jones

Green Bay: Brian Calhoun/Samkon Gado

Houston: Domanick Davis

Indianapolis: Joseph Addai/Najeh Davenport

Jacksonville: Edgerrin James

Kansas City: Larry Johnson

Miami: Ronnie Brown/

Minnesota: DeAngelo Williams

New England: Corey Dillon

New Orleans: Deuce McAllister

New York Giants: Tiki Barber

New York Jets: Reggie Bush

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: Travis Henry/Chris Brown

Washington: Clinton Portis

 
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No need to speculate, I've got the answer key here for ya ;)

Arizona: Michael Bennett

Atlanta: Warrick Dunn/TJ Duckett

Baltimore: Jamal Lewis

Buffalo: Willis McGahee

Carolina: LenDale White/DeShaun Foster

Chicago: Thomas Jones

Cincinatti: Rudi Johnson

Cleveland: Reuben Droughns/Lee Suggs

Dallas: Julius Jones

Denver: Ricky Williams

Detroit: Kevin Jones

Green Bay: Brian Calhoun/Samkon Gado

Houston: Domanick Davis

Indianapolis: Joseph Addai/Najeh Davenport

Jacksonville: Edgerrin James

Kansas City: Larry Johnson

Miami: Ronnie Brown/

Minnesota: DeAngelo Williams

New England: Corey Dillon

New Orleans: Deuce McAllister

New York Giants: Tiki Barber

New York Jets: Reggie Bush

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: Travis Henry/Chris Brown

Washington: Clinton Portis
This would be great in a perfect world as almost every back would have some value. Hope you are right.
 
Julius Jones is the undisputed starter when healthy. Funny that people still think otherwise.
i think other wise.. for no other reason than the one you just gave "WHEN healthy" which has yet to be a full season... how many games has he played in a row? I love the guy, I just think Barber and he are both good enough to start, and barber wasn't hurt.. only 3 years total experience between them.. too tuff to call for me
 
Julius Jones is the undisputed starter when healthy. Funny that people still think otherwise.
i think other wise.. for no other reason than the one you just gave "WHEN healthy" which has yet to be a full season... how many games has he played in a row? I love the guy, I just think Barber and he are both good enough to start, and barber wasn't hurt.. only 3 years total experience between them.. too tuff to call for me
:hey: Sorry but JJ's still the starterRUNNING BACKS: Starters - RB Julius Jones, FB Lousaka Polite. Backups - RB Marion Barber, RB Tyson Thompson.

Julius Jones did not have the season he or the Cowboys expected, rushing for 993 yards on 257 carries with just five touchdowns. Blame injuries, as he missed three games with a high ankle sprain, and poor blocking up front. He has now missed 11 games in two years in the league. The Cowboys have to wonder if he can play a full 16 games. Helping soothe those concerns was the emergence of Barber, who proved to be a nice complement to Jones. Barber rushed for 538 yards and five touchdowns and won the job as the team's third-down back

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/cowboys/home.htm

 
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:blackdot: Maybe this should be pinned?
I wouldn't mind... Can anyone pin this? It will help me to keep from looking for my own post. :thumbup: Also, when new rumors arise, I will add them to the list for that team and provide a link to that story. Thats why I can't underline the names of free agents. I just added Jamal Lewis to Minnesota.

 
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Julius Jones is the undisputed starter when healthy. Funny that people still think otherwise.
i think other wise.. for no other reason than the one you just gave "WHEN healthy" which has yet to be a full season... how many games has he played in a row? I love the guy, I just think Barber and he are both good enough to start, and barber wasn't hurt.. only 3 years total experience between them.. too tuff to call for me
:hey: Sorry but JJ's still the starterRUNNING BACKS: Starters - RB Julius Jones, FB Lousaka Polite. Backups - RB Marion Barber, RB Tyson Thompson.

Julius Jones did not have the season he or the Cowboys expected, rushing for 993 yards on 257 carries with just five touchdowns. Blame injuries, as he missed three games with a high ankle sprain, and poor blocking up front. He has now missed 11 games in two years in the league. The Cowboys have to wonder if he can play a full 16 games. Helping soothe those concerns was the emergence of Barber, who proved to be a nice complement to Jones. Barber rushed for 538 yards and five touchdowns and won the job as the team's third-down back

http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/nfl/cowboys/home.htm
:goodposting: Please adjust the Dallas starting situation to JJ in bold.
 
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Also this:

Jaguars | Team could release TaylorSun, 12 Feb 2006 18:30:45 -0800ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Jacksonville Jaguars could potentially release RB Fred Taylor.
If this happens, where will he go and will he be of any value. Then if ths happens, who starts at RB for Jax?
 
Also this:

Jaguars | Team could release Taylor

Sun, 12 Feb 2006 18:30:45 -0800

ESPN's Chris Mortensen reports the Jacksonville Jaguars could potentially release RB Fred Taylor.
If this happens, where will he go and will he be of any value. Then if ths happens, who starts at RB for Jax?
I think Edge would be looked at very closely.
 
Cedric Houston should be there for the Jets , why not he played well on a ####ty team towards the end of the year.
Agreed. If A.Smith is grey behind McAllister, then Houston definitely backs up CMart. Also, agree that Fason should be added to the Vikings RB logjam.
 
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:blackdot: Maybe this should be pinned?
I wouldn't mind... Can anyone pin this? It will help me to keep from looking for my own post. :thumbup: Also, when new rumors arise, I will add them to the list for that team and provide a link to that story. Thats why I can't underline the names of free agents. I just added Jamal Lewis to Minnesota.
I third the motion for pinning.
 
Cedric Houston should be there for the Jets , why not he played well on a ####ty team towards the end of the year.
Agreed. If A.Smith is grey behind McAllister, then Houston definitely backs up CMart. Also, agree that Fason should be added to the Vikings RB logjam.
The reason I did that was because A. Smith has a chance to be the starter if Deuce doesn't come back from injury. Is there any way Martin does not become the starter in NY? If it beconmes RBBC then I will unbold Martin. If you really think Martin will be a backup then I will 'gray' Houston.
 
Chicago - Thomas Jones IS the starter - shouldn't he be bold? Also, Adrian Peterson is a backup ... are we listing backups? He had some playing time last season ...
TJ WAS the starter..as in 'past tense'..he WAS babysitting the starting role for Benson, the only reason TJ started was because of Bensons holdout.
 
Chicago - Thomas Jones IS the starter - shouldn't he be bold? Also, Adrian Peterson is a backup ... are we listing backups? He had some playing time last season ...
TJ WAS the starter..as in 'past tense'..he WAS babysitting the starting role for Benson, the only reason TJ started was because of Bensons holdout.
I'm not so sure about that. After TJ's outstanding season, I think it's his job to lose until Benson takes it away from him.
 
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No need to speculate, I've got the answer key here for ya ;)

Arizona: Michael Bennett

Atlanta: Warrick Dunn/TJ Duckett

Baltimore: Jamal Lewis

Buffalo: Willis McGahee

Carolina: LenDale White/DeShaun Foster

Chicago: Thomas Jones

Cincinatti: Rudi Johnson

Cleveland: Reuben Droughns/Lee Suggs

Dallas: Julius Jones

Denver: Ricky Williams

Detroit: Kevin Jones

Green Bay: Brian Calhoun/Samkon Gado

Houston: Domanick Davis

Indianapolis: Joseph Addai/Najeh Davenport

Jacksonville: Edgerrin James

Kansas City: Larry Johnson

Miami: Ronnie Brown/

Minnesota: DeAngelo Williams

New England: Corey Dillon

New Orleans: Deuce McAllister

New York Giants: Tiki Barber

New York Jets: Reggie Bush

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: Travis Henry/Chris Brown

Washington: Clinton Portis
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.
 
You're missing a couple of ongoing rumors - Ricky Williams to Indy, and Dom Davis to Minnesota.
any links?
I looked for anything on Ricky, didn't see anything, so that may have been a pipe dream - I do remember reading it earlier, but I've slept since then. Dom Davis for Troy Williamson has been reported as possible by both the Houston Chronicle and the Minneapolis papers. I don't have any paper specific links, but it has appeared on multiple message boards as "being discussed" - here is one such board: http://www.topix.net/forum/nfl/minnesota-v...IHOH1I1BQKHSDPT

 
Like I said, I prefer not listing "wants' or message board discussions. I guess "rumors" are OK if they are published somewhere.

 
Guys, Tjones will not hold off Benson.

This was TJones first good, full season in 6 years.

The CHI coaches don't like him.

His style isn't a match, and he isn't as durable, but he did play with tremendous honor in 2005.

Benson will win out in camp.....money.

 
For starters, Ahman Green, Edge, and DeShaun Foster are all free agents and I would not list them bolded as starters. And at this point I am not sure Barlow will even be a 49er, so I'd question his bold status as well.
:goodposting: foster won't be back in carolina, and if he is, he won't be starting, he can't stay healthy.

 
For starters, Ahman Green, Edge, and DeShaun Foster are all free agents and I would not list them bolded as starters.  And at this point I am not sure Barlow will even be a 49er, so I'd question his bold status as well.
:goodposting: foster won't be back in carolina, and if he is, he won't be starting, he can't stay healthy.
Link? Again, until I hear that they definitely won't be the starters...
 

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