Pick the final Running Back (RB) Spotlights (1 Viewer)

[Jason Wood]

This year we're going to try something a little different with the last round of Spotlights. Normally we map out the entire offseason schedule and post them over a nine or ten week period, covering the projected starters at each position. As most of you know, on occasion there are situations that are uncertain (e.g., a QB battle or a battle for WR2/WR3) and then we combine several players into a discussion. You'll notice that so far this year, we've stuck to individual player spotlights. We've also noticed through our website analytics that the popularity of Spotlight articles is quite good overall, but there are always some that get very little traffic. Usually those are guys that are clear cut studs with no controversy (e.g., Peyton Manning) or guys that most fantasy players don't perceive as having much fantasy value (e.g., Alex Smith for example).

So this year, I thought it would be fun to have you guys vote on the last few spotlights. The voting period will be short. 48 hours and then I'm going to post them into the last weekly Spotlight thread.

We'll be voting by position, one thread for each of the four main offensive positions. You'll also have the choice to vote for "none of the above" meaning that you don't think there's anyone else worth devoting a whole thread/article to.

 

[Jason Wood]

Not surprised to see the Ravens trio out in front, but I am surprised Julius Jones, arguably the only sure-fire starter on this list, is lagging several others.

 

[Frisco]

I voted for Norwood, the Baltimore guys, NE guys, Fred Jackson, and Graham.

There are some people who believe Turner is due for a breakdown and/or the coaches will finally get Norwood involved.

The Baltimore guys need a thread so we can argue who will win the job or why it'll be an ugly committee.

Maroney shouldn't get any hype, but he does each and every year. That is a very potent offense and it is well worth discussing.

Fred Jackson has a couple games to himself then may or may not slip into a RBBC...I'm interested to see thoughts on that one.

Graham was the starter last year and they signed Ward, who is not a lock to be heads and shoulders better. Am I the only one who wouldn't be shocked if Ward didn't win the starting job?

I know Julius Jones should get a thread because he's a starter and all...but blech and yuck. I just don't have any interest in drafting the guy if he costs me more than the minimum...even then I'm not sure I would want him.

 

[AcerFC]

I would love to see something on Felix Jones

 

[Routilla]

I vote for T.J. Duckett.

 

[David Yudkin]

I chuckled at the Pats listing, as the guy that actually led the team in rushing is not even on the list.

 

[Winning IS Everything]

I would love to see something on Felix Jones

 

[David Yudkin]

I would love to see something on Felix Jones

Hopefully Jones' career takes a different path than the one other player that averaged over 8 yards per carry with at least 30 carries since 1960.That player was Jack Spikes, who also played in Dallas, in 1961.Jones: 30-266-8.9-3 with 2-10-0 Spikes: 39-334-8.6-5 with 8-136-0Spikes played 6 more years with a high of 84 carries in those years (he had 115 carries in 1960).