Comments on: Updated Running Back Rankings http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/ The Scoop on Fantasy Sports Tue, 06 Jan 2009 12:56:35 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.2 by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-702 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 03:15:32 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-702 I'm confident in the decision Chad, but welcome you're whining if if I'm wrong. Tatum Bell isn't tough and struggles in short yardage situations. I expect Mike to get most of the goal-line work, but you never know with Shanny. Like you said, especially it being a non-PPR league, go with the back. Robby is doing our weekly lineup rankings this week (which will be up soon), and I believe he has Addai ranked ahead of M. Bell, so this decision is obviously not a clear cut one. I’m confident in the decision Chad, but welcome you’re whining if if I’m wrong. Tatum Bell isn’t tough and struggles in short yardage situations. I expect Mike to get most of the goal-line work, but you never know with Shanny. Like you said, especially it being a non-PPR league, go with the back.

Robby is doing our weekly lineup rankings this week (which will be up soon), and I believe he has Addai ranked ahead of M. Bell, so this decision is obviously not a clear cut one.

]]> by: Chad http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-701 Thu, 07 Sep 2006 00:22:16 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-701 Mike bell it is. Thanks, although, you'll hear me whining next week when Wilford brings in a TD catch. i'm concerned mike bell won't get any TD carries... At least I can blame Rotoscoop now... I didn't mention that this is NOT a PPR league, which should make me lean towards RB even more. Mike bell it is. Thanks, although, you’ll hear me whining next week when Wilford brings in a TD catch. i’m concerned mike bell won’t get any TD carries… At least I can blame Rotoscoop now… I didn’t mention that this is NOT a PPR league, which should make me lean towards RB even more.

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-700 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 22:41:21 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-700 Chad - Yes, go w/ Jordan and Bush for your 2 RB spots......As for your W/R spot, I actually suggest you go w/ Mike Bell.....while I do like Wilford, it's always nice to go RB over WR if possible....and Addai is the one I recommend benching for the first few weeks... While Addai and Bell fall under similar situations of uncertainty, Mike's matchup with the Rams is a very good one, and I could see him going off even if he only gets 10-15 touches. Chad - Yes, go w/ Jordan and Bush for your 2 RB spots……As for your W/R spot, I actually suggest you go w/ Mike Bell…..while I do like Wilford, it’s always nice to go RB over WR if possible….and Addai is the one I recommend benching for the first few weeks…

While Addai and Bell fall under similar situations of uncertainty, Mike’s matchup with the Rams is a very good one, and I could see him going off even if he only gets 10-15 touches.

]]> by: Chad http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-699 Wed, 06 Sep 2006 22:06:27 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-699 I've got a "Who Should I Start" question. I have Jordan, R. Bush, J. Addai, and M. Bell at RB, I have 2 RB spots, that I am thinking i will use jordan and bush, and i have a W/R spot, that I was thinking of using Wilford, since it turns out he'll be starting, should i use that W/R spot for Addai instead? I assume benching M. Bell for a few weeks, would be wise, or unless otherwise needed. I’ve got a “Who Should I Start” question. I have Jordan, R. Bush, J. Addai, and M. Bell at RB, I have 2 RB spots, that I am thinking i will use jordan and bush, and i have a W/R spot, that I was thinking of using Wilford, since it turns out he’ll be starting, should i use that W/R spot for Addai instead? I assume benching M. Bell for a few weeks, would be wise, or unless otherwise needed.

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-675 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 16:36:45 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-675 Looks like you were on to something tv - Maroney out w/ knee injury. Looks like you were on to something tv - Maroney out w/ knee injury.

]]> by: Guru http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-674 Fri, 01 Sep 2006 01:22:45 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-674 I'm with you guys and ranking Droughns lower than most. I dont see why most outlets have him as a top-15 RB. I’m with you guys and ranking Droughns lower than most. I dont see why most outlets have him as a top-15 RB.

]]> by: John http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-673 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 20:05:02 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-673 I agree with your high Willie Parker rankings, it looks like he's getting goal-line looks and Duce Staley is done. Parker would be a steal in round 3 at this point. I agree with your high Willie Parker rankings, it looks like he’s getting goal-line looks and Duce Staley is done. Parker would be a steal in round 3 at this point.

]]> by: RotoScoop http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-672 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 08:07:20 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-672 tv - I will admit I see your points. I mean, last year Dillon was basically never 100 percent, played in only 12 games and still scored 12 TDs, so the guy def. can get it done near the goal line still, there's no question. Being in the NE system is also a great place to be, and with fewer WR options for Brady, it stands to reason the Pats will shift to a slightly more run-heavy offense this year. Also, even though I ranked him #25, that doesn't mean I think he'll go in rounds 7 or 8, as most leagues are more RB heavy than that. I would say rounds 5-6 is where the #25 RB will go. With all of that said, I agree Dillon is a safer bet than some we ranked ahead of him, but he's also 31 years old (the biggest issue of all here), doesn't catch the ball (Kevin Faulk will get all of those) and although I admit I am overly enthusiastic about Maroney, he will at minimum take 35 percent of the carries away from C-Dill. tv - I will admit I see your points. I mean, last year Dillon was basically never 100 percent, played in only 12 games and still scored 12 TDs, so the guy def. can get it done near the goal line still, there’s no question. Being in the NE system is also a great place to be, and with fewer WR options for Brady, it stands to reason the Pats will shift to a slightly more run-heavy offense this year. Also, even though I ranked him #25, that doesn’t mean I think he’ll go in rounds 7 or 8, as most leagues are more RB heavy than that. I would say rounds 5-6 is where the #25 RB will go.

With all of that said, I agree Dillon is a safer bet than some we ranked ahead of him, but he’s also 31 years old (the biggest issue of all here), doesn’t catch the ball (Kevin Faulk will get all of those) and although I admit I am overly enthusiastic about Maroney, he will at minimum take 35 percent of the carries away from C-Dill.

]]> by: tv http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-671 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 04:18:06 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-671 I cant believe that all 3 of you think Dillon is at best a 3rd rb in most leagues. Im guessing he has one really good year this year with 1100 yards rushing and 250 receiving with 12 tds or so. That is good for around 200 fantasy points in my league. If he is going in the 7th or 8th round he is a great guy to grab. Sure grab Maroney to handcuff him but last time I checked Dillon was still the starter and is more likely to put up those numbers than at least 10 of those guys listed in front of him by all 3 of you guys. Ill take him all day every day in every league if that is how far he is falling. And no Im not a Patriots fan... I cant believe that all 3 of you think Dillon is at best a 3rd rb in most leagues. Im guessing he has one really good year this year with 1100 yards rushing and 250 receiving with 12 tds or so. That is good for around 200 fantasy points in my league.

If he is going in the 7th or 8th round he is a great guy to grab. Sure grab Maroney to handcuff him but last time I checked Dillon was still the starter and is more likely to put up those numbers than at least 10 of those guys listed in front of him by all 3 of you guys. Ill take him all day every day in every league if that is how far he is falling.

And no Im not a Patriots fan…

]]> by: T. http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-670 Thu, 31 Aug 2006 02:57:31 +0000 http://rotoscoop.com/blog/2006/08/30/updated-running-back-rankings/#comment-670 I agree about Norwood being a good late round sleeper. Same goes for Michael Turner. At this point, I take it you guys suggest D. Davis goes undrafted. You're probably right. I agree about Norwood being a good late round sleeper. Same goes for Michael Turner. At this point, I take it you guys suggest D. Davis goes undrafted. You’re probably right.

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