Which RB people are afraid of now - will break out and be top 10 ? (1 Viewer)

[The Moz]

I have 3 main RB's that are like that IMO.

1. Adrian Petersen ( min )

People are afraid becasue of 3 reasons - 2 collar bone breaks in 6 months , upright running style , and RBBC with Chester. BUT he is also the most purley talented RB to enter the NFL IMO in a long time.

2. MB III

People are afraid of the whole RBBC thing with Julius Jones, MB doesn't even start , no real speed or HR ability. YET all he did last year was score and produce every time he got a chance and has great hands and unreal nose for the endzone.

3. MJD

People are afraid of the 3 headed RBBC that maybe looms in Taylor splitting the 20 - 20 action with him and Greg Jones being back getting the shorties. BUT MJD proven to be maybe an evern better short yardage back than Jones , incredible HR ability , great hands !

Of these 3 which one is most likley to break out and be a top 5 guy this season ?

Most people might say MJD -- But i watched Petersen play in college that Freshman season he was crazy good. I go with petersen.

 

[Stealthycat]

EDGE

 

[Jayrod]

Brandon Jacobs

 

[Banger]

none of the above...

 

[Blackjacks]

If MBIII could get that job full time ......WATCH OUT

 

[Winning IS Everything]

none of the above...

I agree.My guess, either Cedric Benson, or more likely Ronnie Brown.

 

[Fiddles]

jamal lewis

 

[Banger]

none of the above...

I agree.My guess, either Cedric Benson, or more likely Ronnie Brown.

the guys outside the top 10 that scream potential top 5 to me are Henry (RB12) and Portis (RB16). I like McGahee a lot (RB13) but don't think he'll get the td's necessary but the yardage should be there.

 

[massraider]

I'll throw out Cadillac Williams.

I have nothing to back this up.

 

[Chaka]

I think Thomas Jones represents great value.

And keep an eye on Tatum Bell during the preseason. With Kevin Jones nursing his lisfranc Bell will get his opportunity. What he does with said opportunity is anybody's guess.

 

[pmcdade]

jamal lewis

Before he pulled the SI cover jinx, this was a possibility.Marshawn Lynch and Ahman Green are possibilities.

 

[bicycle_seat_sniffer]

jamal lewis

unpossible

 

[bryan11joseph]

With Chester Taylor now injured, Peterson doesn't have any competition.

Hopefully Larry Johnson gets traded to the Cowboys and Julius Jones and the 1st Rd Pick from Cleveland will go to KC.

I vote Peterson.

 

[bcr8f]

Thomas Jones.

 

[Bracie Smathers]

Cedric Benson

 

[Colin Dowling]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

 

[Warhogs]

My favorites to really step it up....

Cedric Benson

Tatum Bell

Adrian Peterson

Brandon Jacobs

Jerrious Norwood

In that order for me.

 

[Peyton Marino]

I think Maroney has to be mentioned here.

 

[saintfool]

Deuce McAllister

 

[PsychoMan]

Are we asking which RBs with an ADP 1.11 & later will break top 10? If so, which RBs are currently considered top 10?

 

[Peyton Marino]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

 

[simmonjm]

Julius Jones. Alot of people are on the MB III bandwagon but I really believe this is the year Julius breaks out. Under Parcells he ran like a robot and was the total opposite of his rookie season. Pimp MB III all you want but the true value will be in Jones. I think he finishes in top 8-14 range for RB's.

 

[Ron_Mexico]

I think Thomas Jones represents great value.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

Without question.

 

[faulkfan]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

 

[Lehigh98]

OJ Simpson

 

[EBF]

Some guys who could surprise:

Thomas Jones

LenDale White

Jerious Norwood

Marshawn Lynch

Adrian Peterson

Carnell Williams

Ahman Green

I won't go as far as saying these guys will make the top 10, but I think they all have the talent to outperform their draft slots.

 

[Kit Fisto]

Vernand Morency.

But like EBF says, I won't go as far as saying Morency will make the top 10, but I think he has the talent to outperform his draft slot.

 

[ditka311]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

No, I think he meant that Benson is that much better than Jones.

 

[nygiants56]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

No, I think he meant that Benson is that much better than Jones.

Edge , Ronnie Brown, Ladell Betts , will ALL be top 10 RB's this season.

 

[Colin Dowling]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

No, I think he meant that Benson is that much better than Jones.

I happen to think Benson is better then Jones, yes. That isn't material to the discussion though, I don't think. My view is that Benson in that offense is a lock for top-10.

 

[Peyton Marino]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

No, I think he meant that Benson is that much better than Jones.

I happen to think Benson is better then Jones, yes. That isn't material to the discussion though, I don't think. My view is that Benson in that offense is a lock for top-10.

If you're using the "in that offense" argument, I think Benson being better than Jones is absolutely material to the discussion. Jones was in that offense last year. He got 297 carries in it, in fact. And with that he was only able to finish as RB18.

 

[ImTheScientist]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

No, I think he meant that Benson is that much better than Jones.

I happen to think Benson is better then Jones, yes. That isn't material to the discussion though, I don't think. My view is that Benson in that offense is a lock for top-10.

If you're using the "in that offense" argument, I think Benson being better than Jones is absolutely material to the discussion. Jones was in that offense last year. He got 297 carries in it, in fact. And with that he was only able to finish as RB18.

The difference between RB10 and RB18 was only 18 points last year. Benson scored 6 TD's last year while Jones was the teams #1 RB option. I doubt that this year the Bears RB#2 Scores 6 TD's.

 

[saintfool]

Edge , Ronnie Brown, Ladell Betts , will ALL be top 10 RB's this season.

Edge? Starter.Ronnie? Starter.

Ladell? Back-up behind an entrenched starter.

What gives?

 

[bcr8f]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

No, I think he meant that Benson is that much better than Jones.

I happen to think Benson is better then Jones, yes. That isn't material to the discussion though, I don't think. My view is that Benson in that offense is a lock for top-10.

When your teammates hate you (ask Barlow) what talent you have is meaningless if they won't block for you.

 

[Keys Myaths]

Benson is a top-10 lock barring significant injury.

You think he's that much better than Jones?

I don't think it has anything to do with him being "all that much better than Jones." I think it is predicated on the fact that Jones had to share with Benson more than Benson will have to share with Peterson or Wolfe this year. Meaning more touches and better stats as an individual player.

No, I think he meant that Benson is that much better than Jones.

I happen to think Benson is better then Jones, yes. That isn't material to the discussion though, I don't think. My view is that Benson in that offense is a lock for top-10.

When your teammates hate you (ask Barlow) what talent you have is meaningless if they won't block for you.

Barlow's OL *couldn't* block. They were terrible. Plus, Barlow sucked as a RB.They're not going to let defensive linemen through because they "hate" Benson. That's an easy way to lose your job.Your statement is inherently ridiculous.

 

[flufhed]

Do people really think Jamal Lewis will have a comeback? He seems bonfiadely washed up at this point.

 

[flufhed]

at an NFL lineman not blocking for a player they don't like. These guys are freaking professionals.

 

[IM666]

at an NFL lineman not blocking for a player they don't like. These guys are freaking professionals.

But, but, but, Joe Theismann said Matt Hasselbeck took a sack to "wake up"

 

[Dreamer]

bonfiadely

 

[Billy1x]

Brandon Jackson

J. Norwood

Edge

 

[fsufan]

Portis has to be the guy everyone is afraid of with the tendinitis talk. If healthy he is top 10

 

[AnonymousBob]

Portis has to be the guy everyone is afraid of with the tendinitis talk. If healthy he is top 10

Well...sure. But it's not as though that's an insignificant concern.