Williams/Maroney/Addai in a Dynasty (1 Viewer)

[Noahs Troopers]

This should be good.

 

[TitusIII]

1. Addai (The Colts obviously thought enough of him to pick him in the first round, so I do forsee him being the feature back for the next 4-8 years. This system will remain gold for running backs as long as Peyton Manning is around)

As for Maroney and Williams, this really is a very tough call. Both will have solid coaches/systems/o-lines in place for the forseeable future. I would go with Williams over Maroney, simply because I think he is the better talent. These two are so close that you really can't fault someone for picking one over the other.

 

[Tommy Collins]

1. Addai (The Colts obviously thought enough of him to pick him in the first round, so I do forsee him being the feature back for the next 4-8 years. This system will remain gold for running backs as long as Peyton Manning is around)

As for Maroney and Williams, this really is a very tough call.  Both will have solid coaches/systems/o-lines in place for the forseeable future.  I would go with Williams over Maroney, simply because I think he is the better talent.  These two are so close that you really can't fault someone for picking one over the other.

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1. Maroney - Great situation for Maroney in NE. Dillon getting older, has the opportunity to be the featured back by 2007.2. Addai - Another great situation but uncertainty on how he'll do with such a complex offense with all of Peyton's audibles. The fact that the Colts took him in the 1st doesn't mean he's a great talent but probably the best RB available for them.

3. Williams - I like the kid but he's got some competition for the time being with Foster. I don't think that will last long as Foster isn't known for staying healthy. If something happens, he vaults to #2.

 

[EBF]

1. Maroney - Best combination of talent and situation after Bush. Plus, I have faith in New England's front office.

2. Williams - I still maintain that he's an overrated talent and I'm not sure if he'll ever be able to completely unseat Foster, but the team had to like him to take him this high and I think he's a better back than Addai.

3. Addai - He's in a good spot to start and he put on a show at the combine, but I don't see him getting it done long term.

 

[Raider Nation]

Not sure if this has been reported here anywhere, but the other day on Sirius NFL Radio, Adam Schein mentioned that Mike Shanahan said that Maroney had a good chance of being "the best back in the NFL" in a few years.

Not sure where Schein got that info. Can any Denver FBGs add anything?

 

[Da Good Da Bad an Da Ugly]

Not sure if this has been reported here anywhere, but the other day on Sirius NFL Radio, Adam Schein mentioned that Mike Shanahan said that Maroney had a good chance of being "the best back in the NFL" in a few years.

Not sure where Schein got that info.  Can any Denver FBGs add anything?

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Not a Bronco's homer but IMHO this is the result of Skeletors over inflated opinion of his" horse sense "...

 

[Raider Nation]

Not sure if this has been reported here anywhere, but the other day on Sirius NFL Radio, Adam Schein mentioned that Mike Shanahan said that Maroney had a good chance of being "the best back in the NFL" in a few years.

Not sure where Schein got that info.  Can any Denver FBGs add anything?

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Not a Bronco's homer but IMHO this is the result of Skeletors over inflated opinion of his" horse sense "...
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Hard to argue with his track record of evaluating running backs. Edited to add that he gets a pass for Clarett, given Shanny's history prior to that.

 

[gang-wars]

Not sure if this has been reported here anywhere, but the other day on Sirius NFL Radio, Adam Schein mentioned that Mike Shanahan said that Maroney had a good chance of being "the best back in the NFL" in a few years.

Not sure where Schein got that info.  Can any Denver FBGs add anything?

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Not a Bronco's homer but IMHO this is the result of Skeletors over inflated opinion of his" horse sense "...
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Hard to argue with his track record of evaluating running backs. Edited to add that he gets a pass for Clarett, given Shanny's history prior to that.

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Pass?What about Bell? Dayne? He was going after Jamal Lewis very aggresively. So his last 3 RBs have all been mostly busts (2nd, 3rd, and FA).

 

[SSOG]

Not sure if this has been reported here anywhere, but the other day on Sirius NFL Radio, Adam Schein mentioned that Mike Shanahan said that Maroney had a good chance of being "the best back in the NFL" in a few years.

Not sure where Schein got that info.  Can any Denver FBGs add anything?

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Shanny said it in a press conference. He said that they loved Maroney, if they hadn't gotten Cutler he would have either stayed put or traded down to get him, and Maroney was a future pro bowler. He later said that Maroney would be the best back in the league.

Pass?

What about Bell? Dayne? He was going after Jamal Lewis very aggresively. So his last 3 RBs have all been mostly busts (2nd, 3rd, and FA).

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Dayne hasn't busted yet, now has he. In fact, he looked great in limited action last season. You shouldn't judge a player on limited action, but if you INSISTED on doing so, then the only judgement you could make about Dayne would be overwhelmingly positive. And Bell's hardly a bust, either. He's averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Sure, he's only getting 15 touches a game, but... wait a minute, that sounds suspiciously like a certain RB deemed the best in this draft. You know, only going to get 15 touches a game, but when he gets it, he makes it count? So if Reggie Bush fulfills expectations, he'll be a wild success, while Bell could do the exact same thing and is considered a bust (despite being picked 40+ picks later, to boot)?Personally, I'd score it more like this:

~Maurice Clarett- bust from the 3rd round (yes, he was technically a 3rd rounder, but that's semantics. One pick later and he's a "second day pick").

~Ron Dayne- huge success from off the street (he single-handedly won them two games last year).

~Tatum Bell- huge success as a CoP back from the 2nd round (again, 5+ yards per carry on 15 carries a game... sounds suspiciously to me like what everyone consider's Reggie Bush's upside to be, and Bush was the #2 overall pick).

~Reuben Droughns- huge success from off the street.

~Garrison Hearst- Eh, I'm fine with calling him a bust. He never saw significant game action. He never NEEDED to, but he never did.

~Quentin Griffin- huge bust, with only 2 good games to his name. Was a 4th rounder, iirc.

~Clinton Portis- OVERWHELMING success. He was drafted in the second round and wound up giving Denver 3,000 yards in 2 years, a pick higher than the one he was drafted at originally, and the best CB in the NFL.

~Mike Anderson- OVERWHELMING success. A 6th rounder, iirc, who gave them a pair of thousand yard seasons, as well as some exemplary service at FB.

~Olandis Gary- Another wash. One great season, some decent backup work, and then he fell off the face of the planet (failing to win significant carries in Detroit before finding himself OoF- Out of Football).

~Terrell Davis- if he'd played another 2 seasons before getting injured, he'd be a near-mortal lock for the Hall of Fame. I'd consider that a success.

So looking back on the last 10 significant Denver RBs (i.e. RBs who had a shot at the starting job at one point or another), you've got three busts, five 1,000 yard rushers, a 900 yard rusher, and Ron Dayne (who appears poised to be the next name on that list). Sounds like a pretty phenominal track record to me. Name another team that's identifying quality RBs at a 70% rate, ignoring the fact that Davis and Portis are both Hall-of-Fame caliber players.

Anyway, the fact remains that you can name all the misses that you want (I'd contend that you left off Griffin, who was actually a bigger bust than Clarett since he failed out due to performance issues rather than character concerns). Still, as long as Denver manages to get one hit a season, they will remain the longest running success story in the NFL.

Name me another team that has had 5 different 1,000 yard rushers in the past 8 years (including Anderson twice after a 4-year hiatus spent at Fullback or on IR), and another 900 yard rusher just for good measure. I'd say Shanahan knows a thing or two about the running game, but that's just me.

 

[-OZ-]

Not sure if this has been reported here anywhere, but the other day on Sirius NFL Radio, Adam Schein mentioned that Mike Shanahan said that Maroney had a good chance of being "the best back in the NFL" in a few years.

Not sure where Schein got that info.  Can any Denver FBGs add anything?

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Shanny said it in a press conference. He said that they loved Maroney, if they hadn't gotten Cutler he would have either stayed put or traded down to get him, and Maroney was a future pro bowler. He later said that Maroney would be the best back in the league.

Pass?

What about Bell? Dayne? He was going after Jamal Lewis very aggresively. So his last 3 RBs have all been mostly busts (2nd, 3rd, and FA).

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Dayne hasn't busted yet, now has he. In fact, he looked great in limited action last season. You shouldn't judge a player on limited action, but if you INSISTED on doing so, then the only judgement you could make about Dayne would be overwhelmingly positive. And Bell's hardly a bust, either. He's averaging 5.3 yards per carry. Sure, he's only getting 15 touches a game, but... wait a minute, that sounds suspiciously like a certain RB deemed the best in this draft. You know, only going to get 15 touches a game, but when he gets it, he makes it count? So if Reggie Bush fulfills expectations, he'll be a wild success, while Bell could do the exact same thing and is considered a bust (despite being picked 40+ picks later, to boot)?Personally, I'd score it more like this:

~Maurice Clarett- bust from the 3rd round (yes, he was technically a 3rd rounder, but that's semantics. One pick later and he's a "second day pick").

~Ron Dayne- huge success from off the street (he single-handedly won them two games last year).

~Tatum Bell- huge success as a CoP back from the 2nd round (again, 5+ yards per carry on 15 carries a game... sounds suspiciously to me like what everyone consider's Reggie Bush's upside to be, and Bush was the #2 overall pick).

~Reuben Droughns- huge success from off the street.

~Garrison Hearst- Eh, I'm fine with calling him a bust. He never saw significant game action. He never NEEDED to, but he never did.

~Quentin Griffin- huge bust, with only 2 good games to his name. Was a 4th rounder, iirc.

~Clinton Portis- OVERWHELMING success. He was drafted in the second round and wound up giving Denver 3,000 yards in 2 years, a pick higher than the one he was drafted at originally, and the best CB in the NFL.

~Mike Anderson- OVERWHELMING success. A 6th rounder, iirc, who gave them a pair of thousand yard seasons, as well as some exemplary service at FB.

~Olandis Gary- Another wash. One great season, some decent backup work, and then he fell off the face of the planet (failing to win significant carries in Detroit before finding himself OoF- Out of Football).

~Terrell Davis- if he'd played another 2 seasons before getting injured, he'd be a near-mortal lock for the Hall of Fame. I'd consider that a success.

So looking back on the last 10 significant Denver RBs (i.e. RBs who had a shot at the starting job at one point or another), you've got three busts, five 1,000 yard rushers, a 900 yard rusher, and Ron Dayne (who appears poised to be the next name on that list). Sounds like a pretty phenominal track record to me. Name another team that's identifying quality RBs at a 70% rate, ignoring the fact that Davis and Portis are both Hall-of-Fame caliber players.

Anyway, the fact remains that you can name all the misses that you want (I'd contend that you left off Griffin, who was actually a bigger bust than Clarett since he failed out due to performance issues rather than character concerns). Still, as long as Denver manages to get one hit a season, they will remain the longest running success story in the NFL.

Name me another team that has had 5 different 1,000 yard rushers in the past 8 years (including Anderson twice after a 4-year hiatus spent at Fullback or on IR), and another 900 yard rusher just for good measure. I'd say Shanahan knows a thing or two about the running game, but that's just me.

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Except that if Dayne succeeds, it only strengthens the argument that any RB can succeed in Denver. Dayne's been in the league 6 years now and has little to show for it. Now, if your statement is Shanny evaluates well for his system, I can buy that.

But his opinion on Maroney doesn't mean anything to me.

 

[nygiants56]

1. Addai (The Colts obviously thought enough of him to pick him in the first round, so I do forsee him being the feature back for the next 4-8 years. This system will remain gold for running backs as long as Peyton Manning is around)

As for Maroney and Williams, this really is a very tough call.  Both will have solid coaches/systems/o-lines in place for the forseeable future.  I would go with Williams over Maroney, simply because I think he is the better talent.  These two are so close that you really can't fault someone for picking one over the other.

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1. Maroney - Great situation for Maroney in NE. Dillon getting older, has the opportunity to be the featured back by 2007.2. Addai - Another great situation but uncertainty on how he'll do with such a complex offense with all of Peyton's audibles. The fact that the Colts took him in the 1st doesn't mean he's a great talent but probably the best RB available for them.

3. Williams - I like the kid but he's got some competition for the time being with Foster. I don't think that will last long as Foster isn't known for staying healthy. If something happens, he vaults to #2.

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1.Maroney! Dillon is finished.he looks like Eddie George did in his final year(s)..

the tread is off the tire.

 

[nygiants56]

Not sure if this has been reported here anywhere, but the other day on Sirius NFL Radio, Adam Schein mentioned that Mike Shanahan said that Maroney had a good chance of being "the best back in the NFL" in a few years.

Not sure where Schein got that info.  Can any Denver FBGs add anything?

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[ILoveMyLions]

1. Maroney - Best combination of talent and situation after Bush. Plus, I have faith in New England's front office.

2. Williams - I still maintain that he's an overrated talent and I'm not sure if he'll ever be able to completely unseat Foster, but the team had to like him to take him this high and I think he's a better back than Addai.

3. Addai - He's in a good spot to start and he put on a show at the combine, but I don't see him getting it done long term.

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I pretty much agree with this ranking. I think Maroney is the #2, while Williams is a close #3. Although I'm tempted to have L. White #4 as I really don't think Addai is nearly the talented RB he is. I also get the feeling that with White will be the starter in 2007. Just a hunch, but he would be a nice back to pair with Vince Young.

 

[coco the monkey]

1. Williams- think he's the most talented runner of the group, has the best vision and run instincts.

2. Maroney- little more straight up and down than Williams, doesn't seem as natural to him

3. Addai- wouldn't even be in the discussion if he didn't go to the colts

 

[Chaos Commish]

I'm surprised how little fantasy love Addai is getting here. He's the toast of the town on a few other fantasy boards. I thought he was way overrated, like Leinart, but you have to acknowledge situations here. Both those guys can play the game, and they both landed in ideal spots. Just sayin'.

 

[Keepers]

Maroney and Williams. I also like White over Addai as think we are getting too caught up in Addai's sitaution and believe that White is more talented.

 

[P Boy]

It sure should be inetersting seeing how the top 4 RBs turn out this year. Last year's guys went pretty much to form (which was a matter of huge debate in the preseason) with 1 stud (Williams), 1 solid RB (Brown), 1 turd (Arrington), and 1 still up in the air but certainly not looking like a stud (Benson).

I wonder how they'll shake out this year. I'm sure there are more than a few people - just like last offseason - who think all 4 guys will be studs or close to studs.

I'd guess that Bush & Addai are going to be the first guys with the opportunity to shine, but I have a feeling that D Williams is going to kick down the door in CAR, maybe before week 3 or week 4. Maroney may be in the same spot Benson was in last year, biding his time and getting very limited opportunity in his first year.

 

[Kleck.]

2a. Maroney

2b. Williams

4. White

5. Addai

 

[Liquid Tension]

2a. Maroney

2b. Williams

4. White

5. Addai

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No love for Drew from anyone? The guy is solid and blazing and Fred Taylor in front of him (until cut)

 

[Noahs Troopers]

 

[Limp Dogg Bizkits]

I have the #2 and #6 picks in my dynasty draft. My best RB is Droughns, followed by Moore and Barber III. I am hoping that one of these 4 RB's are still available with the #6 pick.

I need production now, should I pick up Addai or go with Williams and hope that Addai slipps to me at the #6 pick?

 

[BroadwayG]

I have the #2 and #6 picks in my dynasty draft. My best RB is Droughns, followed by Moore and Barber III. I am hoping that one of these 4 RB's are still available with the #6 pick.

I need production now, should I pick up Addai or go with Williams and hope that Addai slipps to me at the #6 pick?

Vince Yung and Matt Linehart. Please see mine.

 

[Spike]

Simply posting this to crow about it: I was able to pick all 3 in a rookie draft.

Woo hoo!

Now I get to pray (FFL-wise) that they all work out for me!

 

[EBF]

1. Bush

2. Maroney

3. White

4. Williams

5. Addai

 

[Riffraff]

1. Bush

2. Maroney

3. White

4. Williams

5. Addai

That's the order my dynasty league drafted them on Monday.