Ok so to continue my early fantasy football ratings for the draft, today is runningbacks. I think the top 5 are head and shoulders above the rest, I think picks 6-12 in most drafts could see more QB's and maybe even a wr or 2. So here ya go:
- L.T. (there isnt much question anymore, a few will take Peterson first but not most)
- Adrian Peterson (have never seen a guy burst onto the scene like that, Bo Jackson was the closest)
- Brian Westbrook (solidified himself among the leagues elite last year, still a recieving threat and a runner now)
- Josef Addai (he's talented, but whoever gets touches in that offense is valueable)
- Steven Jackson (didnt have a line last year and ended up injured, he produced when he was healthy though)
- Larry Johnson (good back on a bad offense, I can't see him being any higher or lower, he is clearly number 6)
- Willie Parker (injury was scary, who else do you take here?)
- Willis McGahee (lone bright spot in a woeful offense, losing Ogden this year)
- Clinton Portis (he would be number 7 if health wasnt always in question)
- Marion Barber (will move into 6th or 7th if he signs and Jones goes)
- Ryan Grant (one of the breakout stars of 07, I look for him to continue to play well and get the ball)
- Frank Gore (had an off year, mainly because of a bad offense and some minor injuries)
- Marshawn Lynch (looked good last year, the Bills will be looking for bigger numbers this year)
- Jamal Lewis (great comeback in 07, I think he returns to the Browns and picks up where he left off)
- Reggie Bush (dissappointing 07 in some ways, he still gets enough touches to be a good fantasy choice)
- Ronnie Brown (looked like he was stepping into the elite last year when he went down to an injury)
- Brandon Jacobs (big bruiser would be higher if Bradshaw wasnt stealing touches)
- Shaun Alexander (make or break year for one of the best of the decade)
- Laurence Maroney (looked good at the end of the year, if he stays healthy he will produce)
- Earnest Graham (stepped in nicely just when the Bucs needed it, may lose some touches but worth a look)
- Lendell White (could be a breakout year for White, outrushed Bush last year hmmm)
- Travis Henry (Shannahan says Young cant carry the load, doesnt mean Henry gets 20 a game though)
- Edgerrin James (he was still egtting the touches last year, could change but probably not immediately)
- Thomas Jones (dissappointing 07, could bounce back this year)
- Fred Taylor (I was getting ready to count Fred out, he proved you must acknowledge him, he is a top 3rd back)
- Kevin Jones (Jones is glad to see Martz leave, lets see if his body can handle 300 carries)
- Maurice Jones Drew (taylor still gets the carries but Drew plays enough to count)
- Michael Turner (dont know where he ends up yet but he will be drafted)
- DeAngelo Williams (with the news of Foster leaving, Williams gets a chance to carry the load)
- Cedric Benson (has bust written all over him, last chance Cedric)
- Justin Fargas (just resigned, had a great second half)
- Kenny Watson (he ended up being the guy in Cincy, is Johnson done?)
- Jerious Norwood (most expect him to see more carries in 08, he is explosive)
- Chester Taylor (will anyone offer enough to pry him away? he gets touches either way and is a must own if u get AP)
- Rudi Johnson (once a fantasy stud, does he bounce back? is it in Cincy?)
- Cadillac Williams(seems like he may miss beginning of 08, coming to a crossroads)
- Deuce McCallister (see Cadillac)
- Maurice Morris (if you draft Alexander, get Morris)
- Ahmed Bradshaw (up and coming in the post season, he is a sleeper that could be something)
- Sammy Morris (had two really good games then went down for the season, Belichek likes him alot)
- Ladell Betts (didnt do much in 07 but if Portis goes down he is a stud)
- Julius Jones (a lot of questions surround his off season)
- Warrick Dunn (still worth a look but could see signifigant loss of playing time)
- Jesse Chatman (played decent for Brown when he was down, then got hurt himself)
- Selvin Young (see Travis Henry)