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Rookie Running Backs

Discussion in 'Fantasy Football' started by BrazForPhins, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    Ok, giving a break with the "Grade my awesome team" threads, I'd like to discuss about the rookie backs.

    OAK Darren McFadden
    DAL Felix Jones
    CAR Jonathan Stewart
    DET Kevin Smith
    CHI Matt Forte
    PIT Rashard Mendenhall
    DEN Ryan Torain
    TEN Chris Johnson

    I'm intrigued about Torain because if Selvin Young can't prove his value to Shannahan (which I think it's very possible) the kid may get a chance and that is a great scheme to run. I just have a problem with him long term cause Denver always seem to easily find great runners but no one keep the job for more than 2 years..

    McFadden has the hype and the /supposed/ ability. They've been saying that he'd be more like a Reggie Bush than a Adrian Peterson, in terms of "use" way in his rookie year.

    Mendenhall will beat out Parker? Willie dissapointed a bit last year but if he can regain his form he's a TOP 5 runner...though on the other hand thats a great place to run too and if Mendenhall is given real chances, he may impress..

    How'd you rank these backs LONG TERM and how'd you rank them for their ROOKIE year?

    So here's my humble opinion, Long T:

    1-McFadden
    2-Mendenhall
    3-Stewart
    4-Smith
    5-Forte
    6-Johnson
    7-Jones
    8-Torain

    Rookie Year:

    1-Mendenhall
    2-Stewart
    3-McFadden
    4-Forte
    5-Smith
    6-Torain
    7-Johnson
    8-Jones

    Any other back to bring into discussion?

    Braz
     
  2. PeaTearGriffin

    PeaTearGriffin Season Ticket Holder

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    Willie was leading the league in rushing yards before he got hurt. How is that disappointing?

    I feel felix will do a lot better then some of the others. I know they have Barber but i would expect them to still run a 2 back system. I really don't expect much from McFadden however i guess if he starts he'll get about average stats. Stewart on the other hand i feel will be the best out of the bunch..with his combo of size and speed.

    Long term:
    Stewart
    Mendenhall
    Jones
    McFadden
    Smith
    Forte
    Johnson
    Torain

    Rookie:
    Stewart
    Forte
    Smith
    Mcfadden
    Jones
    Mendenhall
    Torain
    Johnson
     
  3. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    That stat is not disappointing, but his YPC decline for ther fourth year in a row is.. and his goal line stats too..his 2007 stats:

    Games 15
    Carries 321
    Yards 1316 (good)
    YPC 4.1 (declining)
    TD 2 (bad)

    For a guy who ran for 1.400 yds with 16 Total TDS and 1.716 TotalYds in 2006 thats not disaster but it's dissapointing to my rankings
     
  4. phunwin

    phunwin Happy kids are Dolfans. Luxury Box

    McFadden's the best bet for a big rookie season, but I am really liking Jonathan Stewart's chances for a big 2008. It seems he's completely healthy now, and I think he's going to shove DeAngelo Williams aside.
     
  5. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Agreed with Phil. (Damnit, not this again. YOU STILL OWE ME MY ROSTER BACK!)

    I think Mendenhall will wind up getting the bulk of Pittsburgh's rushing TDs, while Jonathan Stewart will wind up being probably the best rookie RB this year. I predict he'll be starting by week 6.
     
  6. PeaTearGriffin

    PeaTearGriffin Season Ticket Holder

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    well i have to ask are we talking real football or are we talking about fantasy?
    Do you play in leagues that use YPC as a stat? I agree the TD total is something to worry about however if you had Barber as your other back last year they kinda balanced out.
     
  7. PeaTearGriffin

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    There are a couple others that wouldn't shock me if they came out of this group as one of the better backs.

    Steve Slaton i could see being okay his first year. Who else do they have to carry the ball?

    What about Ray Rice? Yeah hes behind Willie but what if Willie gets hurt again? Same can be said with Jamaal Charles.

    Even with are team, how is Parmele going to fit in? Will he be our goal-line/short yardage guy? If so he will rack up some TDs
     
  8. Desides

    Desides Well-Known Member

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    Slaton is their #3. Kubiak sees Slaton as a 3rd down back, nothing more.

    McGahee's been fairly durable as of late. Rice will see the field, but McGahee is the focal point of that offense now, and I don't see McGahee getting seriously hurt to the point where Ray Rice is worth having on your bench.

    You're presuming he makes the team over Patrick Cobbs or an RB picked up from waivers. Even then, he'll simply be the backup. Ricky Williams is our #1 guy until Ronnie is fully healed, and then Ricky becomes the #2. (I hope.)
     
  9. PeaTearGriffin

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    Sure if he makes the team but isn't he a big body that would be very useful in short yardage and goal line?
     
  10. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    We're talking fantasy :up:

    you're right the YPC stat isn't translated to fantasy, but if he's on this decline trend, chances are that he may be off the starting line up soon! :hi5:
     
  11. BrazForPhins

    BrazForPhins From south

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    I like Ray Rice a lot too, because of the injury bug surrounding McGahee as you said!

    Ahman Green has age and durability issues but I doubt Slaton will be given many carries this year..
     
  12. Desides

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    Given the man-love professed for Ricky by Parcells and Sparano to this point, I think goal-line touches are Ricky's. He's going to finish drives.
     
  13. alen1

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    I think I've told you this before but Lane Kiffin said that McFadden will be used at the slot, RB, possible PR and there are some packages for him at QB. They are expecting around 500 yards rushing from him.
     
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