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Ooh, good point. And the ranking seems to be done by the likelihood they are to play. For example, we know Dunn will get many more carries than Duckett, but Jones vs. Benson seems pretty up in the air. I like the observation, and I like the ranking. A lot.Good job Hulk.
Paul Hackett. No QB. That's the reason. It's really hard to pass on 3rd downs when your QB is a pile of poo. From everything I've read here in KC, Herm's main philosophy change will be to run out the clock at the end of the game when they are winning. But Solari is running the offense, who's been our OLC for the last 9yrs. I know people were crying about the article talking about the 4min drill. But that's end game, not the entire game. He will pass on 3rd downs. Just not at the end of the game. We already saw it last week in HOU, when Green hit Kennison on 3rd and 8. It wasn't the end of the game, so they weren't in 4min drill mode. They went for the first down.
Great question H.K. I'd be interested in hearing Hulk's answer to that as well. Great insight Hulk, It's really nice to hear someone elses insight to different players. Nobody is going to agree with somebody elses list 100% but the value is knowing the reason someone puts a player in a certain teir rather than the order itself. Great Job Hulk!!
I noticed that, too. I like it a lot. However, I disagree with a few of the rankings. I'd drop Jones (move Barber up). In fact, my rankings for that area would be:
Maybe it's one of Clinton Portis's characters he dresses up as during the week. That's great when someone tries to rip on someone after they took alot of time to try to help others out and put their thoughts out for everyone.Good list Hulk, I hope your right with Bush.
I see your point, and Tiki is actually one of my favorite players. I just can't get past the feeling I get from his recent interviews that he's ready for the next stage of his life. Go Generals!For starters, awesome avatar (GB Flutie, Mo Carthon, Sam Bowers, et al)Just curious, but have you ever heard Tiki boast in any way? It would seem out of character for him to say "take me first in an FF draft, I'm the best!".
Whether you have Tiki at 6 or 13 pretty much is no different since it means you won't get him either way.What track record with LJ are you talking about? 1/2 a season???
Gotta agree with Rabbit's comments.This is EXACTLY why I pay for FBG's
expert advice.....
Okay. The highest has to be Portis. I was really pumped for the Skins offense this offseason, but the injury to his shoulder has me concerned. Also, I am Skins homer, and I wonder if my over-optimism for this team is being impacted by that.Most potential in a lower ranked guy... thats tougher. I could see Corey Dillon having a monster season IF he can stay healthy. Thats a big if. New England's rush schedule is cake though. I might be wise to grab Corey and then Maroney later and lock up that backfield. I don't think we'll really see any rbbc there. It will probably all Corey until he gets injured or is ineffective, and then all Maroney.
Hey Hulk, Two part question - Name the highest ranked guy you have that you are concerned most about reaching your projection, and then tell us which RB you have ranked low that you feel has a shot at finishing much higher and why.TIA
Eric Dickerson
Good posting by the way. I don't agree with all of your calls but it's always nice to see someone else's reasoning. Any ambition to post your WR tiers?
I thought it was Portis.My WR tiers are nowhere near done yet.
Yes, it was intentional. While I see all of those situations as rbbc, I see Atlanta as the least RBBC and Chicago as the most RBBC. Hence the lead back for Atlanta (Dunn) is more valuable than the lead back for Chicago (Jones). If possible, in most of the situations I'd try to grab both guys.
Paul Hackett's name gives me shivers. He makes football boring.They didn't look so hot last night. Obviously preseason is not full go, but their line looked MUCH worse than last year.Ultimately, I just see this team in the redzone a lot less than they were last year. And thats gonna hurt LJ's value any way you slice it. I'm not preaching doom and gloom here, I've got him ranked 4th, but I think a lot of people expecting him to be the clear cut #1 overall are setting themselves up for disapointment.
Your input is noted. As I said, I'm still polishing this list up. Thanks, I got to agree with some of your thinking here.
When comparing running backs who had the best start to their career it is pretty much,Eric DickersonEric Dickerson
Good posting by the way. I don't agree with all of your calls but it's always nice to see someone else's reasoning. Any ambition to post your WR tiers?
One thing to keep in mind: Even if Tiki's production drops by 25-30% this season, he is still a top 10 RB in PPR formats.As a fellow USFL fan, here's something you might be able to appreciate, too. I was at the last game ever played. It was the Championship at the Meadowlands in 1985, when Baltimore beat Oakland. I loved that league!Here's to Jame Lockette, Roger Ruzek, & Jim LeClair!I see your point, and Tiki is actually one of my favorite players. I just can't get past the feeling I get from his recent interviews that he's ready for the next stage of his life. Go Generals!For starters, awesome avatar (GB Flutie, Mo Carthon, Sam Bowers, et al)
Thanks for the answer. FWIW, Portis is a good choice, before he got hurt I thought he was in for a big year, too. I would expect Betts to be more involved now as a result, too, particularly early in the year to keep Portis from re-aggravating the shoulder.Not sure about Dillon though, even though he seems to have rebounded, Maroney looks great, and it will be tough to keep him off the field if he has the ability to get fifteen yards as opposed to Dillon only getting eight.Thanks again!
