Peterson vs Lynch (1 Viewer)

[rascal]

So if Michael Bush had put up numbers this year similar to his junior year, what draft position would he be at?

I think he would jump to #2.

 

[beef]

So if Michael Bush had put up numbers this year similar to his junior year, what draft position would he be at?I think he would jump to #2.

even if he posted better numbers than his junior season i'd still rather have AD, Lynch or Calvin.

 

[Rounders]

So if Michael Bush had put up numbers this year similar to his junior year, what draft position would he be at?I think he would jump to #2.

I would think that he would be RB3 and 4th overall.

 

[Ed Wood]

Adrian PetersonWeaknessesurability is a major concern and he was unable to even make it through a entire college season healthy...Already has quite a bit of mileage on his tires.

Well, which is it?

 

[CalBear]

Weaknesses:

Timed speed is good but not great...He is not real nifty or elusive...Is not a great receiver and didn't get a lot of reps in college...Doesn't have great balance...Was never a true workhorse and often split carries...Durability is a minor concern...Can improve as a blocker...Has some character questions that have to be looked into.

While I don't think Lynch is necessarily the greatest RB ever to come out of college, this list of weaknesses is pretty much garbage. Lynch is extremely elusive for a back his size; he makes defenders in the open field look stupid. He has outstanding balance. He's a good pass catcher and caught 36 passes this year. He has absolutely no character questions. He's a great kid. His ex-girlfriend from high school is a golddigging nutjob, but that's not his fault.

 

[EBF]

I own the 1.1 in a rookie keeper league and I understand the arguments for each player and the situation is a little different for me. I can only keep Peterson or Lynch for a max of 4 years with that in mind where these 2 end up plays such a a major roll in who you decide to go with.Can Peterson produce right away with the Browns/Lions/Texans??? I think the Browns and Lions would spell trouble for either Peterson or Lynch for maybe at least 2 years. Lynch should land in a better spot, Kiper projects the Packers which could end up a MUCH better place and could mean alot better numbers. I have not fallen in love with either player and need to see alot more of both before I decide which one to take or explore trading the pick.AD not going through a college season without getting dinged does not bode well to me especially if he lands in Cleveland or Detroit. Peterson in my mind is the better straight up talent football wise, however you have to seperate football wise and fantasty football "points" wise.This season is much harder than last years Bush vs Maroney debate. I think Bush was clear #1 last season and for the record, I'm in the Bush camp that thinks he produced just fine with his numbers especially in PPR leagues.

Even though I just got finished saying Peterson is clearly the superior talent, I don't think the 1.01 is necessarily a slam dunk at all. Peterson is a bit light for his height. He runs tall and seems to take some monster hits. I have serious, serious doubts about his ability to stay healthy in the NFL. I guess Steven Jackson has managed to do it, but he looked stronger and bulkier coming out. I think he has about 5-10 pounds on Peterson. I feel like Lynch has a much better chance of staying healthy over multiple seasons. He's not as explosive as Peterson, but everyone and their brother considers him a solid pick in the middle of round one, which is quite high for a RB. Also, he is a little bit more proven as a receiver.I agree that situation will play a huge role in determining which of these guys is the better option. I used to think talent trumps all, but there's simply no denying the importance of offensive system and supporting cast on a RB's production. As good as Tomlinson is, he only reached the insane level once the Chargers surrounded him with some talent. Larry Johnson and Steven Jackson also benefit from playing in friendly offensive systems. Meanwhile, a guy like Jamal Lewis hasn't consistently put up elite FF numbers despite having similar skills. The bottom line is that if a RB doesn't get catches and/or lots of TD opportunities, he's probably not going to be great FF option no matter how good he is. In a PPR, I also think you have to consider Calvin Johnson depending on your league setup. Instead of drafting for upside, it's sometimes smart to take the risk-aversive approach and take the guy who has the best chance of succeeding. Personally, I think CJ is the most bulletproof of these three and the least likely to bust. That seems to be the consensus among the scouting websites and services.The picture should clear up quite a bit after draft day. I think Peterson in Houston would be very intriguing, but I'd be scared if he goes to Cleveland. Lynch would be appealing if he were to fall to the Giants or Jets, but his value would be murkier in Minnesota, Green Bay, Bufffalo, or Baltimore.