Dynasty RB #15 (1 Viewer)

[Tick]

These are consensus dynasty rankings for year 2007 standard FBGs scoring no PPR

If you vote other, please specify.

Also, please comment on your vote, and list any player that should be nominated for the next round.

I like the chatter so lets keep that going as we vote.

1. Ladainian Tomlinson

2. Larry Johnson

3. Steven Jackson

4. Shaun Alexander

5. Clinton Portis

6. Frank Gore

7. Ronnie Brown

8. Brian Westbrook

9t. Kevin Jones

9t. Reggie Bush

11. Willie Parker

12. Laurence Maroney

13. Joseph Addai

14. Rudi Johnson

Results:

Maurice Jones-Drew [ 21 ] ** [17.80%]

Carnell Williams [ 11 ] ** [9.32%]

Willis McGahee [ 34 ] ** [28.81%]

Chester Taylor [ 9 ] ** [7.63%]

DeAngelo Williams [ 9 ] ** [7.63%]

Cedric Benson [ 9 ] ** [7.63%]

Adrian Peterson [ 25 ] ** [21.19%]

McGahee wins.

 

[wannabee]

I like Peterson here. If we had an initial dynasty draft today, he would go in front of Willis, imo.

 

[Tick]

I like Peterson here. If we had an initial dynasty draft today, he would go in front of Willis, imo.

I think something's brewing in Buffalo. They look like they're getting their offense put together in the air, and will use McGahee well.Peterson's a beast, but I question how long he can hold up with the way he attacks defenders. Also, situation could kill him.

 

[wannabee]

I like Peterson here. If we had an initial dynasty draft today, he would go in front of Willis, imo.

I think something's brewing in Buffalo. They look like they're getting their offense put together in the air, and will use McGahee well.Peterson's a beast, but I question how long he can hold up with the way he attacks defenders. Also, situation could kill him.

Maybe so. But, I think it is way too soon to think of: a. the Buffalo situation as a good one for RBs and b. Willis as less of an injury risk than Peterson.

 

[FreeBaGeL]

Wow...I would take Peterson in an instant over Mcgahee even without knowing what team he'll be on.

In fact a couple buddies and I had the conversation that Mcgahee is the perfect guy to throw out there for the #1 pick right now before the draft pick values skyrocket in the offseason.

 

[Disco Stu]

Voted for Peterson but surprised at the lack of love for Chester Taylor.

 

[fruity pebbles]

McAllister should be added soon IMO.

 

[RBM]

Looks like Kevin Jones may have to be bounced out of these rankings

 

[Cowboys#1]

MJD

 

[Duckboy]

Voted Peterson, with MJD and Willis close behind.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

McAllister should be added soon IMO.

Second that sentiment. How in the world is Deuce not even listed? The Bush/McAllister duo works for both backs. McAllister sat his first year and has come back strong from his injury last year where he missed most of that season. He signed a long term contract, he's not that old hasn't gotten recent wear and tear. He needs to be listed.

 

[toppshelff]

Looks like Kevin Jones may have to be bounced out of these rankings

How far would he drop?

 

[Bracie Smathers]

McAllister should be added soon IMO.

Second that sentiment....

Looks like Dan Pompei over at SI wieghs in on Bush/McAllister effectiveness as well.http://www.sportingnews.com/yourturn/viewtopic.php?t=158274

Reggie and Deuce are making a nice pair

... "It's a great package they're running with those two," 49ers defensive coordinator Billy Davis says. "It's very challenging to defend because nobody has the combination of those two talents, and they are using those talents very effectively."

Traditionally, teams have dabbled with two halfbacks on the field at the same time but never majored in it...

... they often treat Bush as a wide receiver -- split him out and have him play patty-cake with a cornerback while McAllister busts up the gut.

... The Saints won't ask either to spring the other with a lead block on the middle linebacker, as they would fullback Mike Karney, but they will ask either to seal off the backside while the other runs in the opposite direction. McAllister also has been used quite a bit in pass protection while Bush runs a route.

The Pony package wouldn't work with just any two backs. It helps that McAllister and Bush have contrasting styles, and it's critical that both have embraced the concept.

The challenge for Payton has been to give McAllister enough carries so he can wear down a defense while still giving Bush enough opportunities to make big plays. Payton's goal is to get Bush 15 to 18 touches and McAllister 20 touches a game, but the reality often is affected by the circumstances of each game.

... The contributions of the two backs have been nearly equal. McAllister has 1,065 yards from scrimmage; Bush has 1,092. McAllister has accounted for 54 first downs, Bush for 46. But their fruits have come from different trees. Payton estimates either back could be used on about 75 percent of the Saints' plays, but 25 percent are designed to take advantage of the unique skills of one or the other.

Many of the plays focus on getting Bush mismatched against a bigger, slower defender through presnap motion. Most defenses intend to have a safety or nickel back over Bush when he runs a pass route, but that isn't always as easy to accomplish as it sounds, especially with McAllister in the mix.

This system won't last forever. In the not too distant future, as Bush gets more comfortable in the offense, his talent will demand that he get the ball more. But in the short term, it's serving the players and the offense quite nicely.

As an owner of both Reggie Bush/Deuce McAllister I can vouche for everything here other than the hint at the end that this is fast approaching an end. Its not, Payton will utilize both of them for the next few years and he'll do so effectively so Deuce McAllister deserves a bump up in the rankings since he's in top form and in a system utilizing his strengths and minimizing his weaknesses and he's singed to a long term contract and he's relatively yound and fully healhty and very durable. Not sure what else to ask of a dynasty RB.