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Young Potential Full Time RBs next season (1 Viewer)
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Dope
Footballguy
I seem to be the contrarian so I'll explain.
I voted Reggie over Addai. You can't teach the speed that Reggie has and his moves are pretty sick. I think his learning curve is a little harsher than Addai's. Addai has dropped right into a perfect offense and while is he is doing well, I would exactly crown his Edge JR just yet. I think Reggie's talent once the NOLA offense gets more established will prove to be the deciding factor. Brees and Reggie and Colston are all playing together for the 1st time this year. don't forget that.
I picked Maurice Drew over Norwood and DeAngelo. The guy may be short but he ain't small...and he has a nose for the endzone. Maybe I'm bias a little because he has really been helping out my team overcome some pretty big busts on draft day. I think FT moves on and MJD gets the bulk next year. Plus he's a good receiver.
The last one I went with Michael Turner...as did mostly everyone so far. If he can get to a team with a decent enough offensive line I think we see Chester Taylor type numbers. That's top 10 right now in non PPR leagues.
I voted Reggie over Addai. You can't teach the speed that Reggie has and his moves are pretty sick. I think his learning curve is a little harsher than Addai's. Addai has dropped right into a perfect offense and while is he is doing well, I would exactly crown his Edge JR just yet. I think Reggie's talent once the NOLA offense gets more established will prove to be the deciding factor. Brees and Reggie and Colston are all playing together for the 1st time this year. don't forget that.
I picked Maurice Drew over Norwood and DeAngelo. The guy may be short but he ain't small...and he has a nose for the endzone. Maybe I'm bias a little because he has really been helping out my team overcome some pretty big busts on draft day. I think FT moves on and MJD gets the bulk next year. Plus he's a good receiver.
The last one I went with Michael Turner...as did mostly everyone so far. If he can get to a team with a decent enough offensive line I think we see Chester Taylor type numbers. That's top 10 right now in non PPR leagues.
zamboni
Footballguy
I'm surprised at the Turner votes over Jacobs.
With Tiki out of the equation (presumably), I think Jacobs has little obstacle at being the guy with the Giants. Of course, if Coughlin is run out of town (which I doubt), all bets are off.
As for Turner, we all know he was some serious talent, but we also know how expensive it would be for a team to go after him (1st/3rd draft picks AND a big contract).
With Tiki out of the equation (presumably), I think Jacobs has little obstacle at being the guy with the Giants. Of course, if Coughlin is run out of town (which I doubt), all bets are off.
As for Turner, we all know he was some serious talent, but we also know how expensive it would be for a team to go after him (1st/3rd draft picks AND a big contract).
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(Smash)
A lot of Michael Turner love so far.
Do we think someone's going to pony up for him? It might cost them a 1st and a 3rd, depending on what level he's tendered at.
Any teams with good records right now in serious need of a running back, cause it might make sense if they're picking late. The Jets look like a decent candidate for that.
Do we think someone's going to pony up for him? It might cost them a 1st and a 3rd, depending on what level he's tendered at.
Any teams with good records right now in serious need of a running back, cause it might make sense if they're picking late. The Jets look like a decent candidate for that.
I find it hard to believe that the Michael Turner is going to garner a 1st-rounder from any team. If a pro-bowl pass rusher like John Abraham is worth a late 1st-rounder, an unproven RB isn't going to go for that much. No, I suspect Turner has another year in San Diego waiting for him.
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I voted for Bush in the first one. Personally, I think Rhodes will still be in Indy next year. He's cheap and their two back rotation is working well... I don't think they'll stray from that, although I do expect Addia to be 1A and Rhodes to be 1B. I think there is a strong chance that Duece will be off the Saints next season. They've got too much money tied up at RB if they want a complete team that can go deep into the playoffs. I think Duece will get moved out for a defensive player or a pick. And, I think Reggie Bush has the potential to be scary good in a featured role.
I voted for DeAngelo in the second one. Jones-Drew is a beast, no doubt, but if Greg Jones is back healthy, I could see him vulturing near the goalline. Ultimately, I think all 3 of these guys will be the undisputed starter on their respective teams next season. The NFC South is going to be a crazy run first division next season.
I voted for Jacobs in the 3rd one. I just see the clearest path for him to be a starter. Right now, his odds of being the full time back are the best.
I voted for Bush in the first one. Personally, I think Rhodes will still be in Indy next year. He's cheap and their two back rotation is working well... I don't think they'll stray from that, although I do expect Addia to be 1A and Rhodes to be 1B. I think there is a strong chance that Duece will be off the Saints next season. They've got too much money tied up at RB if they want a complete team that can go deep into the playoffs. I think Duece will get moved out for a defensive player or a pick. And, I think Reggie Bush has the potential to be scary good in a featured role.
I voted for DeAngelo in the second one. Jones-Drew is a beast, no doubt, but if Greg Jones is back healthy, I could see him vulturing near the goalline. Ultimately, I think all 3 of these guys will be the undisputed starter on their respective teams next season. The NFC South is going to be a crazy run first division next season.
I voted for Jacobs in the 3rd one. I just see the clearest path for him to be a starter. Right now, his odds of being the full time back are the best.
Warpig
Footballguy
Between Addai and Bush...I went with Addai as the starter next year. I think Bush will be in a RBBC/WRBC type of scenario until Deuce is gone. And with the success they are having I don't see why they'd mess with that combination.
Possible starter for next year...I went with MJD. Even though I am still in denial about the success he's having this year. I never thought that midget would excel the way he has. Fred Taylor will be 32 next year and might fall apart by next year. MJD is starting to look like another, dare I say, Barry Sanders?
A starter somewhere else...I went with DeShaun Foster. Since his contract this year is basically a one year deal and the fact that he hasn't necessarily lit it up, I think he goes somewhere else...preferably with a good O-line. I think he's capable of being successful but only in the right environment...he's not the kind of player that can put a team on his back and make things happen on his own...he needs a good surrounding cast and O-line. Brandon Jacobs isn't going anywhere and neither is Michael Turner because I think he will command too much from prospective teams to sign him away from San Diego.
Possible starter for next year...I went with MJD. Even though I am still in denial about the success he's having this year. I never thought that midget would excel the way he has. Fred Taylor will be 32 next year and might fall apart by next year. MJD is starting to look like another, dare I say, Barry Sanders?
A starter somewhere else...I went with DeShaun Foster. Since his contract this year is basically a one year deal and the fact that he hasn't necessarily lit it up, I think he goes somewhere else...preferably with a good O-line. I think he's capable of being successful but only in the right environment...he's not the kind of player that can put a team on his back and make things happen on his own...he needs a good surrounding cast and O-line. Brandon Jacobs isn't going anywhere and neither is Michael Turner because I think he will command too much from prospective teams to sign him away from San Diego.
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MBIII should be up there.
If he becomes full time, the guy will be an animal.
oh yeah & I voted:
Addai (everything's cut out for him if he takes the lead role. Edge with a nose for the EZ)
Norwood (I like his big play potential catching and running)
Jacobs (Why won't he be in NY w/o Tiki next season?)
If he becomes full time, the guy will be an animal.
oh yeah & I voted:
Addai (everything's cut out for him if he takes the lead role. Edge with a nose for the EZ)
Norwood (I like his big play potential catching and running)
Jacobs (Why won't he be in NY w/o Tiki next season?)
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aah, gotcha. I don't think so.
i might like jacobs over literally everyone else on that list. he is a ####### beast, and he's got great hands too. he's got the best opportunity of almost everyone on the poll, and he's among the most talented.
that said, barber III should def be there too. he's on a par with drew and norwood (i love them both) and is gradually getting the lions share of the opportunities in dallas.
addai over bush based solely on opportunity. i think the bush/deuce situation will remain more or less the same next season, and yes i expect NO to resign deuce.
that said, barber III should def be there too. he's on a par with drew and norwood (i love them both) and is gradually getting the lions share of the opportunities in dallas.
addai over bush based solely on opportunity. i think the bush/deuce situation will remain more or less the same next season, and yes i expect NO to resign deuce.
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I like Bush a LOT (owner as well), but I just can't see NO doing anything different with the offense next season. If it aint broke, why fix it? Bush can be lined up anywhere and the D must have FITS trying to figure out how to defend him.
zamboni
Footballguy
The jury is still out on this one. Between him and Washington, it's quite possible the Jets won't need to address the RB situation that early.
-OZ-
Footballguy
that's kind of my point. Washington's on this list.
kensat30
Footballguy
Why isn't margin between Jacobs/Turner bigger?
I view Tiki as a man of his word. And Turner outside of SD next season looks virtually impossible with the current RFA rules. Jacobs is probably the only guy on any of the lists that I view as a full-time RB next season.
None of the other players look like bonafide "feature RBs" to me. Not to say that they won't be fantasy RB#2s or even RB#1s, but "Full-time" RBs in the NFL are a dying breed. Made if the post clarified "starters" vs "full-time"..
Likely starters next year to me look like Addai and Jones/Drew and that is it. And Jones/Drew I would only consider likely to start because the rumors were so strong this past offseason that Taylor and Jacksonville might be parting ways. Everybody is speculation. Is Dunn out in Atlanta, Foster out in Carolina, Deuce out in New Orleans, etc? I think the new trend in the NFL is to keep 2 good RBs on the roster and to find an appropriate balance between the two in regards to workload.
Reggie Bush + Deuce McAllister may be the new model in the NFL.
Addai is the only guy see being elevated to starter next in an established RBBC. He has definitively outplayed the Rhodes this season, had increased playing time as the season wears on, and I think the Colt's will want to make the move to establish him as their long-term answer at RB.
I view Tiki as a man of his word. And Turner outside of SD next season looks virtually impossible with the current RFA rules. Jacobs is probably the only guy on any of the lists that I view as a full-time RB next season.
None of the other players look like bonafide "feature RBs" to me. Not to say that they won't be fantasy RB#2s or even RB#1s, but "Full-time" RBs in the NFL are a dying breed. Made if the post clarified "starters" vs "full-time"..
Likely starters next year to me look like Addai and Jones/Drew and that is it. And Jones/Drew I would only consider likely to start because the rumors were so strong this past offseason that Taylor and Jacksonville might be parting ways. Everybody is speculation. Is Dunn out in Atlanta, Foster out in Carolina, Deuce out in New Orleans, etc? I think the new trend in the NFL is to keep 2 good RBs on the roster and to find an appropriate balance between the two in regards to workload.
Reggie Bush + Deuce McAllister may be the new model in the NFL.
Addai is the only guy see being elevated to starter next in an established RBBC. He has definitively outplayed the Rhodes this season, had increased playing time as the season wears on, and I think the Colt's will want to make the move to establish him as their long-term answer at RB.
zamboni
Footballguy
If he gets the full-time job, he may be overrated as a 300-carry guy, but one thing's for sure - he'll always be option #1 at the goal line and will never be pulled. That alone is worth something.
Kleck.
Footballguy
Definitely. I probabluy shouldn't have thrown that out there and not backed it up with anything, but his ADP will decide it for me and I'll need to wait for that. Depending on where it ends up, I could very well agree with it.
Please See Mine
Footballguy
Maroney?
my man otis
Footballguy
Jacobs IS a starter next year at this point. While I'm not convinced he'll be the Giants' long term solution at RB, but the guy is a beast. Not one team will give those draft picks for Turner. He's not worth that.
my man otis
Footballguy
I'd put him at the top of the Williams, JDrew, Norwood poll. Possiblly ahead of everyone if Dillon is gone.
BoulderBob
Footballguy
Addai/Norwood/Benson, best chances for fantasy stud numbers, imo...
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sheetstainer
Footballguy
all the rbs listed have a chance to shine next yr. its a crapshoot at best trying to figure out that NOW. all speculation at this point and i still have 4 teams out of my five leagues in the playoffs. surely this offseason speculation can wait??
i like most of those rbs. some will be dissappointments, some will excel. who's got the fbg's crystal ball right now??? i had it, but i gave it to someone.
i like most of those rbs. some will be dissappointments, some will excel. who's got the fbg's crystal ball right now??? i had it, but i gave it to someone.
dickey moe
Fingerpicker
I don't know man -- with all the hype this guy has been getting, in the Pats games I've seen this year, I haven't seen much from him. Maybe I've just caught him on the wrong games.
zamboni
Footballguy
There are a lot of teams in dynasty/keeper leagues. It's thus never too early to start talking about next year especially for those who have no shot at their league title this year.
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D'oh!I shouldn't have forgotten about him!
bigupsetter
Footballguy
1. Bush is not an I back, not a full time back, he's not going to be the grind out the clock guy teams need, ask pete carroll-thats why he had white. I'm not saying Bush isnt a great athelete. Addai is more of a full time starter, and Indy has already made that decision
2. Deangelo has the easiest task of unseeding the guy in front. As good as MJD is, he's not Delrios style and the coach will not use him as full time back especially with Fredy having 2 more years on his current contract.
3. Jacobs has the job next year with Tiki leaving, although I would think it a mistake for the giant to not get another back- I like Jacobs, but part of me thinks he's too big
2. Deangelo has the easiest task of unseeding the guy in front. As good as MJD is, he's not Delrios style and the coach will not use him as full time back especially with Fredy having 2 more years on his current contract.
3. Jacobs has the job next year with Tiki leaving, although I would think it a mistake for the giant to not get another back- I like Jacobs, but part of me thinks he's too big
IMO:
Addai will be the starter next year with Rhodes spelling him.
Bush will be 1b to Deuce.
DeAngelo will be 1b to Foster barring injury.
MJD will continue to be a backup.
Norwood possibly could start, but I think Dunn sticks around for 1-2 more years.
Brandon Jacobs will start next year
C Benson will probably start (they keep giving him more carries down the season) and I think he or Thomas gets traded
M Turner will probably stay in SD
Betts...will stay in DC
Washington...not good enough even if he left
Foster...if he can stay healthy and if he can hold off DeAngelo I think he starts again next year.
Addai will be the starter next year with Rhodes spelling him.
Bush will be 1b to Deuce.
DeAngelo will be 1b to Foster barring injury.
MJD will continue to be a backup.
Norwood possibly could start, but I think Dunn sticks around for 1-2 more years.
Brandon Jacobs will start next year
C Benson will probably start (they keep giving him more carries down the season) and I think he or Thomas gets traded
M Turner will probably stay in SD
Betts...will stay in DC
Washington...not good enough even if he left
Foster...if he can stay healthy and if he can hold off DeAngelo I think he starts again next year.
zamboni
Footballguy
What makes you say MJD is not Del Rio's style? He may be short, but he's solid and is a tough runner. I think Fred could be shown the door, particularly if the Jags miss the playoffs, or at the very least takes on a more diminished role.
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ExtraPoint
Footballguy
Taylor is in the last year of his contract and its unlikely it will get renewed. Before this camp Taylor was hinting that he could play with another team after this year. However he later admitted contemplating retirement after this season if he couldnt find a job as a starter. Its well known that its likely Taylor's last season at least in J-Ville. Greg Jones and Jones-Drew will likely be next season's committee unless they bring in another big back to compete with Greg who has had trouble staying healthy. Dunn has remained quite about the possibility of retirement and still has at least another year under contract I believe. If the team doesnt make the playoffs, they is go through a major transition and would likely release Dunn anyway. If they make the playoffs, a return is possible. So a decision could come from either Dunn or the team. If Mora is let go, a new staff would probably bring in a fresh RB instead of handing things over to Norwood. If Mora returns, Norwood should get a crack at the job with possible competition.Tiki said he'll retire. I dont think Jacobs is the future. Yet if they dont sign a major free agent nor do they draft someone in the first couple rounds, I could see Jacobs with a much bigger RBBC role.Considering that Benson is the only sure future starter in the third group and least likely RBBC, he should be winning that poll.
mozzy84
Footballguy
pretty sure Taylor is not a free agent or am I missing something here. I actually think both dunn and taylor will be back myself.
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(Smash)
Does someone actually know for certain what their contract statuses are?
zamboni
Footballguy
http://www.nflpa.org/Resources/ActivePlayerSearch.aspxTaylor is signed through 2007, although I think there's little chance he sees that full $2.55 million(HULK) said:
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