sushinsky4tsar
Footballguy
Everyone has their pre-draft RB player rankings. Now we have to attach teams to the names. What are the most desirable destinations to maximize fantasy production and opportunity? I went through the RB depth charts and this is what I came up with:
1. PIT Clearly in the market for RB1, no reason to believe it can't be a bellcow RB1. Strong defense, good offense with receiving weapons to keep opposing defenses honest. Sermon has been linked to them. It would send his stock soaring, but I have to think it will be a disappointment for anyone with a top 5 pick that's in the market for an RB not to see such a prime location claim one of the big three backs.
2. NYJ Bellcow RB1 is there for the taking for anyone with the talent. In the conversation as one of the top destinations despite the reputation of the offense. Offense just added one of the NFL's best run blockers at WR, we'll see how the QB pans out.
3. ATL Mike Davis will get work, but there should be opportunity to claim the RB1.
4. MIA Definitely in the conversation for one of the top spots if they swing big on one of the prized names. However, with Gaskin and the Malcolm Brown signing, I could see them holding off until the 3rd round, and then we're looking at more of a committee.
***big tier drop**
5. NE I can see competition coming in, and I think there's some window for someone to force the issue. However, I think that any rookie that lands here will probably be in a committee at best.
6. TB Don't see a lot of opportunity for a rookie in 2021 unless they swing big. Long term, I think there's an RB1 job to be won, but probably not with Brady.
7. JAX Robinson clearly had no business being an UDFA. That doesn't mean that a talented back that comes in won't have some window to steal the job.
8. PHI I think they will look to add a backup to Sanders.
9. BUF They might stick with Moss, Singletary, and Breida. Can't count them out for going back to the RB well. In the somewhat unlikely event that they go after one of the top backs, the opportunity to run with the #1 job will certainly be there and this ranking is far too low.
10. KC Kicking the tires on James White and this might be more of a veteran landing spot. However, it's possible that they add a rookie into the mix.
11. CAR Probably in the market for a backup.
12. NO Could see them adding a young developmental RB.
13. CIN Probably in the market for a backup.
14. NYG Probably in the market for a backup.
15. SEA Wouldn't be shocked to see them add more competition to the room.
Possibly in the market to add some depth or a developmental RB, but not counting on it: HOU, ARI, TEN, CHI, DEN, LAC, SF
1. PIT Clearly in the market for RB1, no reason to believe it can't be a bellcow RB1. Strong defense, good offense with receiving weapons to keep opposing defenses honest. Sermon has been linked to them. It would send his stock soaring, but I have to think it will be a disappointment for anyone with a top 5 pick that's in the market for an RB not to see such a prime location claim one of the big three backs.
2. NYJ Bellcow RB1 is there for the taking for anyone with the talent. In the conversation as one of the top destinations despite the reputation of the offense. Offense just added one of the NFL's best run blockers at WR, we'll see how the QB pans out.
3. ATL Mike Davis will get work, but there should be opportunity to claim the RB1.
4. MIA Definitely in the conversation for one of the top spots if they swing big on one of the prized names. However, with Gaskin and the Malcolm Brown signing, I could see them holding off until the 3rd round, and then we're looking at more of a committee.
***big tier drop**
5. NE I can see competition coming in, and I think there's some window for someone to force the issue. However, I think that any rookie that lands here will probably be in a committee at best.
6. TB Don't see a lot of opportunity for a rookie in 2021 unless they swing big. Long term, I think there's an RB1 job to be won, but probably not with Brady.
7. JAX Robinson clearly had no business being an UDFA. That doesn't mean that a talented back that comes in won't have some window to steal the job.
8. PHI I think they will look to add a backup to Sanders.
9. BUF They might stick with Moss, Singletary, and Breida. Can't count them out for going back to the RB well. In the somewhat unlikely event that they go after one of the top backs, the opportunity to run with the #1 job will certainly be there and this ranking is far too low.
10. KC Kicking the tires on James White and this might be more of a veteran landing spot. However, it's possible that they add a rookie into the mix.
11. CAR Probably in the market for a backup.
12. NO Could see them adding a young developmental RB.
13. CIN Probably in the market for a backup.
14. NYG Probably in the market for a backup.
15. SEA Wouldn't be shocked to see them add more competition to the room.
Possibly in the market to add some depth or a developmental RB, but not counting on it: HOU, ARI, TEN, CHI, DEN, LAC, SF