Livinginthe past
03-10-2006, 12:51 AM
Here we go for the second in the offseason series!
I'll give you my Top5 RB's and a bit about why I rate them so highly.
1. LaDainian Tomlinson
Has been the the premiere RB for the last 3/4 years on a consistent basis. Consistently around the 4ypc area and often in the 5ypc bracket.
A TD machine with 80 TD's (receiving and running) in just 5 years and always excels as a passing option out of the backfield.
Spent most of his career on a poor team that hasn't had a decent QB until Drew Brees rediscovered his form - teams know san Diego is going to run and they STILL cant stop him.
2.Larry Johnson
A fantastic year for Larry - who finally moved out of the considerable shadow of the Priest, in his first year as starter. Another AFC player, so another player who has to face the best run D's on a regular basis.
Looks like another big year for Larry - if the Chiefs can keep their elite but ageing O-line healthy.
3. Tiki Barber
Always had the talent, but often shot himself and his team in the foot with regular fumbling problems. This problem appears to have been consigned to the past for now.
NY Giants have been a far from dominating team, suffering from a lack of cutting edge in the passing game - again teams know the Giants are going to run it.
Has piled up and average of 1500 yards per year over the last 4 years of his career, and is also a real threat catching the ball.
4. Shaun Alexander
Finished top of the pile this year in terms of total yardage, but questions remain about his big game mentality. Average 4.6 ypc in the regular season against mostly NFC opposition but couldnt replicate that form in the SB - plays behind the best run O-Line in the league.
5. Rudi Johnson
Another jewel in the offensively blessed Bengals team. In his two years as starter has averaged just under 1500 yards per season and 4.3 ypc. If the Bengals cannot improve their sieve like D - then Rudi is going to see alot of the ball this year.
Thats about it.
Feel free to add your thoughts and/or a top 5 of your own.
NM
I'll give you my Top5 RB's and a bit about why I rate them so highly.
1. LaDainian Tomlinson
Has been the the premiere RB for the last 3/4 years on a consistent basis. Consistently around the 4ypc area and often in the 5ypc bracket.
A TD machine with 80 TD's (receiving and running) in just 5 years and always excels as a passing option out of the backfield.
Spent most of his career on a poor team that hasn't had a decent QB until Drew Brees rediscovered his form - teams know san Diego is going to run and they STILL cant stop him.
2.Larry Johnson
A fantastic year for Larry - who finally moved out of the considerable shadow of the Priest, in his first year as starter. Another AFC player, so another player who has to face the best run D's on a regular basis.
Looks like another big year for Larry - if the Chiefs can keep their elite but ageing O-line healthy.
3. Tiki Barber
Always had the talent, but often shot himself and his team in the foot with regular fumbling problems. This problem appears to have been consigned to the past for now.
NY Giants have been a far from dominating team, suffering from a lack of cutting edge in the passing game - again teams know the Giants are going to run it.
Has piled up and average of 1500 yards per year over the last 4 years of his career, and is also a real threat catching the ball.
4. Shaun Alexander
Finished top of the pile this year in terms of total yardage, but questions remain about his big game mentality. Average 4.6 ypc in the regular season against mostly NFC opposition but couldnt replicate that form in the SB - plays behind the best run O-Line in the league.
5. Rudi Johnson
Another jewel in the offensively blessed Bengals team. In his two years as starter has averaged just under 1500 yards per season and 4.3 ypc. If the Bengals cannot improve their sieve like D - then Rudi is going to see alot of the ball this year.
Thats about it.
Feel free to add your thoughts and/or a top 5 of your own.
NM