The Hank
Footballguy
We all know that LT is most likely going to be the #1 pick in the draft, with LJ subsequently coming #2... who are you looking at 3 through 32... here is what I'm thinking.
#3 -- Frank Gore (SF) - The man has had his coming out party this year with no barlow to take carries, I see him almost as a Portis (not by style, but since they both came out of the U) and see him a stud from years to come
#4 -- Willie Parker (PIT) - He's a threat out of the backfield to run or pass, as he has had 11 TD's on the ground, as well as 3 recieving. The Steelers offense, no matter how much Ben progresses, will always rely on the running game if they are ahead, which only means good things for FWP.
#5 -- Steven Jackson (STL)
#6 -- Rudi Johnson (CIN) - Would be top 3 if CIN would make a commitment to the running game, good hard runner that moves the pile.
#7 -- Shaun Alexander (SEA) - Hasnt looked impressive this season, possibly because of injuries to himself and to the line, as well as the depature of HUTCH.
#8 -- Chester Taylor (MIN) - Great offensive line, has definitely made a great transition from 3DRB to RB1 with the signing with MIN.
#9 - Brian Westbrook (PHI) - Puts up great numbers as a double threat to rush and recieve but is plagued by the injury bug.
#10 - Thomas Jones (CHI) - Even with C.Benson on his heels, he has put up some solid #'s in '06 thus far, definitely found a home in CHI after a couple down seasons in ARI and TB
#11 - Joseph Addai (IND) - After getting assimilated to the offense, JA has took off since midseason, showed what he was capable of whenever he had the 4 TD thrashing of PHI, look for big things from him when he takes the reins from D.Rhodes.
#12 - Kevin Jones (DET) - Got a hold of Martz's offense showed what most of us fantasy owners was hoping he would do 2 years ago, a legit threat to catch as well as run, for he has 1350 combined yards and 11 TD's in limited action for being hurt. Definitely worth to keep an eye on.
#13 - Jamal Lewis (BAL) - Finally seems like he has learned to run the ball again, almost 1000 yards and 8 tds, not quite the back he once was, but atleast he is a capable back again.
#14 - Julius Jones/Marion Barber III (DAL) - Would be Top-5 if not for the emergence of MBIII, who is a vulture at the redzone, still 1100 yds and 4 TDs isnt horrible, but add on MBIII's stats to his, and he's having an LT-esque season.
#15 - Edgerrin James (ARI) - Started out the gate extremely slow, but since has been on a nice stretch of games, scoring TDs in the past 3 games, with 2 100 yds as well. Marcel Shipp has stolen some redzone TD's, but if ARI improves it's line next year to give him and Leinart some time, look for Edge to rebound in a big way.
#16 - Clinton Portis/Ladell Betts (WSH) - Still is a tremendous threat when healthy, but with L.Betts signing a big extension, one has to question if he will have a reduced role in '07?
#17 - Tatum Bell (DEN) - Denver's RB situtation changes by the hour, but T.Bell has took advantage of his time as #1, notching 900 yds and a couple TDs rushing, if he is handed the role in '07, with Cutler in his 2nd year, things could be very good with Tatum.
#18 - Warrick Dunn/Jerious Norwood (ATL) - Yuck. Atlanta's whole offense is a mess at this point, and it has directly affected WD's #'s giving him an ordinary 1053 yds, 4 TDs, look for him to be splitting time with the elusive Norwood has he is only warming the seat to Jerious, his heir-apparent.
#19 - Fred Taylor/Maurice Jones/Drew (JAX) - Well, Fragile Freddy has actually compilied a pretty impressive season.. but so has his backup in Maurice Jones-Drew, look for Drew to get more and more involved in the offense, similiar to Dunn/Norwood.
#20 - Travis Henry (TEN) - Beginning of the season, we were looking at Chris Brown and Lendale White to pretty much carry the load RB wise after Henry's first dismal season with TEN, but both backs have tailed off and Travis Henry, while hasnt returned to his Pro Bowl form, has been a nice back in TEN, look for him to continue his solid #'s, while giving redzone looks occasionally to L.White.
#21 - Willis McGahee (BUF) - Injuries have slowed McGahee this season, as well as a sputtering offense, but Willis will get his share of looks in '07, making him a solid fantasy #2 next season
#22 - Deuce McCallister/Reggie Bush (NO) - With the addition of R.Bush, it will take away some carries from himself, but he has been the most consistent back for NO and is one of the many reasons why NO has turned into a legitimate threat in the NFC.
#23 - Ronnie Brown (MIA) - Behind a bad line, Brown put up some good #'s before busting his hand on Thanksgiving. Ronnie will be a respectable #2 until he gets more stability from his line and his QB.
#24 - Brandon Jacobs (NYG) - Assuming Tiki hangs him up, Jacobs assumes the role as the #1 RB for the Giants, I could be completely wrong on this ranking as I like Jacobs for next season since he moves the piles with ease and could easily have 10-12 TDs next season. Keep an eye on him, my sleeper of the year next season.
#25 - Ahman Green (GB) - Next season will be a long one for Green Bay with the pending status of Favre, if Favre is not back, look for this team to be in complete disarray, including the play of A.Green.
#26 - Laurence Maroney/Corey Dillon (NE) - Combined they have put up some really solid numbers, but seperately, not so much. Both are fantasy #2 RBs.
#27 - Deshaun Foster/DeAngelo (CAR) - DeRunning backs of CAR had a slow season this year, look for DeAngelo to take more and more carries , as he is the more complete RB and better fantasy option next year.
#28 - Cadillac Williams (TB) - TB has been so awful this year, that they've fallen behind so quickly in a game that they abandon the running game very early, which is why Cadillac has 790 yds and 1 TD.
#29 - Reuben Droughns (CLE) - If it werent for the injuries to the o-line and himself, he would've had a monster season. He didnt, but he may next year, a risky #2 fantasy RB.
#30 - Cedric Houston/Leon Washington/Kevan Barlow (NYJ) - Every week a different guy has a great week, look for Houston to carry the load, Washington to be the change-of-pace/3DRB, and Barlow to be the bench warmer.
#31 - Ron Dayne/Samkon Gado/Wali Lundy (HOU) - Regretting the #1 pick yet HOU? Anyway Dayne has been carrying the load for this season, look for none of these guys to be the starter next season, as they will most likely use their high draft pick to get a good RB.
#32 - Lamont Jordan/Justin Fargas (OAK) - Unless OAK gets a capable o-line, not even can any hall of fame RB in their prime get a first down running the ball.
#3 -- Frank Gore (SF) - The man has had his coming out party this year with no barlow to take carries, I see him almost as a Portis (not by style, but since they both came out of the U) and see him a stud from years to come
#4 -- Willie Parker (PIT) - He's a threat out of the backfield to run or pass, as he has had 11 TD's on the ground, as well as 3 recieving. The Steelers offense, no matter how much Ben progresses, will always rely on the running game if they are ahead, which only means good things for FWP.
#5 -- Steven Jackson (STL)
#6 -- Rudi Johnson (CIN) - Would be top 3 if CIN would make a commitment to the running game, good hard runner that moves the pile.
#7 -- Shaun Alexander (SEA) - Hasnt looked impressive this season, possibly because of injuries to himself and to the line, as well as the depature of HUTCH.
#8 -- Chester Taylor (MIN) - Great offensive line, has definitely made a great transition from 3DRB to RB1 with the signing with MIN.
#9 - Brian Westbrook (PHI) - Puts up great numbers as a double threat to rush and recieve but is plagued by the injury bug.
#10 - Thomas Jones (CHI) - Even with C.Benson on his heels, he has put up some solid #'s in '06 thus far, definitely found a home in CHI after a couple down seasons in ARI and TB
#11 - Joseph Addai (IND) - After getting assimilated to the offense, JA has took off since midseason, showed what he was capable of whenever he had the 4 TD thrashing of PHI, look for big things from him when he takes the reins from D.Rhodes.
#12 - Kevin Jones (DET) - Got a hold of Martz's offense showed what most of us fantasy owners was hoping he would do 2 years ago, a legit threat to catch as well as run, for he has 1350 combined yards and 11 TD's in limited action for being hurt. Definitely worth to keep an eye on.
#13 - Jamal Lewis (BAL) - Finally seems like he has learned to run the ball again, almost 1000 yards and 8 tds, not quite the back he once was, but atleast he is a capable back again.
#14 - Julius Jones/Marion Barber III (DAL) - Would be Top-5 if not for the emergence of MBIII, who is a vulture at the redzone, still 1100 yds and 4 TDs isnt horrible, but add on MBIII's stats to his, and he's having an LT-esque season.
#15 - Edgerrin James (ARI) - Started out the gate extremely slow, but since has been on a nice stretch of games, scoring TDs in the past 3 games, with 2 100 yds as well. Marcel Shipp has stolen some redzone TD's, but if ARI improves it's line next year to give him and Leinart some time, look for Edge to rebound in a big way.
#16 - Clinton Portis/Ladell Betts (WSH) - Still is a tremendous threat when healthy, but with L.Betts signing a big extension, one has to question if he will have a reduced role in '07?
#17 - Tatum Bell (DEN) - Denver's RB situtation changes by the hour, but T.Bell has took advantage of his time as #1, notching 900 yds and a couple TDs rushing, if he is handed the role in '07, with Cutler in his 2nd year, things could be very good with Tatum.
#18 - Warrick Dunn/Jerious Norwood (ATL) - Yuck. Atlanta's whole offense is a mess at this point, and it has directly affected WD's #'s giving him an ordinary 1053 yds, 4 TDs, look for him to be splitting time with the elusive Norwood has he is only warming the seat to Jerious, his heir-apparent.
#19 - Fred Taylor/Maurice Jones/Drew (JAX) - Well, Fragile Freddy has actually compilied a pretty impressive season.. but so has his backup in Maurice Jones-Drew, look for Drew to get more and more involved in the offense, similiar to Dunn/Norwood.
#20 - Travis Henry (TEN) - Beginning of the season, we were looking at Chris Brown and Lendale White to pretty much carry the load RB wise after Henry's first dismal season with TEN, but both backs have tailed off and Travis Henry, while hasnt returned to his Pro Bowl form, has been a nice back in TEN, look for him to continue his solid #'s, while giving redzone looks occasionally to L.White.
#21 - Willis McGahee (BUF) - Injuries have slowed McGahee this season, as well as a sputtering offense, but Willis will get his share of looks in '07, making him a solid fantasy #2 next season
#22 - Deuce McCallister/Reggie Bush (NO) - With the addition of R.Bush, it will take away some carries from himself, but he has been the most consistent back for NO and is one of the many reasons why NO has turned into a legitimate threat in the NFC.
#23 - Ronnie Brown (MIA) - Behind a bad line, Brown put up some good #'s before busting his hand on Thanksgiving. Ronnie will be a respectable #2 until he gets more stability from his line and his QB.
#24 - Brandon Jacobs (NYG) - Assuming Tiki hangs him up, Jacobs assumes the role as the #1 RB for the Giants, I could be completely wrong on this ranking as I like Jacobs for next season since he moves the piles with ease and could easily have 10-12 TDs next season. Keep an eye on him, my sleeper of the year next season.
#25 - Ahman Green (GB) - Next season will be a long one for Green Bay with the pending status of Favre, if Favre is not back, look for this team to be in complete disarray, including the play of A.Green.
#26 - Laurence Maroney/Corey Dillon (NE) - Combined they have put up some really solid numbers, but seperately, not so much. Both are fantasy #2 RBs.
#27 - Deshaun Foster/DeAngelo (CAR) - DeRunning backs of CAR had a slow season this year, look for DeAngelo to take more and more carries , as he is the more complete RB and better fantasy option next year.
#28 - Cadillac Williams (TB) - TB has been so awful this year, that they've fallen behind so quickly in a game that they abandon the running game very early, which is why Cadillac has 790 yds and 1 TD.
#29 - Reuben Droughns (CLE) - If it werent for the injuries to the o-line and himself, he would've had a monster season. He didnt, but he may next year, a risky #2 fantasy RB.
#30 - Cedric Houston/Leon Washington/Kevan Barlow (NYJ) - Every week a different guy has a great week, look for Houston to carry the load, Washington to be the change-of-pace/3DRB, and Barlow to be the bench warmer.
#31 - Ron Dayne/Samkon Gado/Wali Lundy (HOU) - Regretting the #1 pick yet HOU? Anyway Dayne has been carrying the load for this season, look for none of these guys to be the starter next season, as they will most likely use their high draft pick to get a good RB.
#32 - Lamont Jordan/Justin Fargas (OAK) - Unless OAK gets a capable o-line, not even can any hall of fame RB in their prime get a first down running the ball.
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