Top 21 Running Backs
You guys asked for it, so here goes my top-21 running backs the rest of the way. As a special bonus, I’ll include the top-21 current running backs in Rotoworld’s Season Pass package. Chris Wesseling does a great job with these rankings. I did mine without looking at Season Pass, and we have pretty similar list. I’ll leave without comments for now because working on some things for tomorrow.
Rosenthal’s Top 21 Running Backs Moving Forward
1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Brian Westbrook
3. Willie Parker
4. Frank Gore
5. Joseph Addai
6. Steven Jackson
7. Adrian Peterson
8. Reggie Bush
9. Brandon Jacobs
10. Willis McGahee
11. Clinton Portis
12. Larry Johnson
13. Marshawn Lynch
14. Marion Barber III
15. Kevin Jones
16. Edgerrin James
17. LaMont Jordan
18. Maurice Jones-Drew
19. LenDale White
20. Laurence Maroney
21. Shaun Alexander
Just Missed (in no order): Thomas Jones, Cedric Benson, Kenny Watson
Season Pass’ Top 21 Running Backs
1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Brian Westbrook
3. Adrian Peterson
4. Joseph Addai
5. Willie Parker
6. Frank Gore
7. Larry Johnson
8. Reggie Bush
9. Steven Jackson
10. Willis McGahee
11. Clinton Portis
12. Edgerrin James
13. Maurice Jones-Drew
14. Marshawn Lynch
15. Kevin Jones
16. Brandon Jacobs
17. Thomas Jones
18. Laurence Maroney
19. Marion Barber III
20. LaMont Jordan
21. Shaun Alexander
Comments
Gore ahead of LJ and Peterson? Oh boy, that´s so dumb. Haven´t you learned anything from your preseason mistakes? It´s Mr. Hype himself, Frank Gore who struggles with a bad QB and injuries, not LJ.
All Day at 7? Seriously, that´s pathetic...
Posted by: Stevo | October 24, 2007 06:40 PM
I realize there's almost no chance of Travis Henry playing through the year with his pending suspension, but if his appeal was successful and he could play through the year, where would you rank him?
Thanks.
Posted by: Britt | October 24, 2007 06:48 PM
Looks like I'm gravy for the year with B. West and Fast Willie...
But I could have told you that!
Championship!!!
Posted by: YEAAAAAAHHHHHHHH | October 24, 2007 06:48 PM
I like your rankings more. And it's not only because every one of my RBs from both my leagues is ranked higher in your list.
LJ is lower in your list than I would have expected. Are you not convinced by the past couple weeks that he's back?
My prediction for most frequent disagreements to be posted:
Peterson too low
Jacobs too high
Jacobs too low
S Jackson too high
How did ??? not make the list?
Posted by: Anonymous | October 24, 2007 06:54 PM
I thought LJ stood out being too low as well. Would be interested to hear your thoughts on his ranking Gregg.
Posted by: Stephen | October 24, 2007 07:06 PM
That is some pretty serious faith in Gore and SJax. Or maybe it's more accurate to say faith in the Niners and Rams. Both of those teams look hopelessly lost on offense, and I am not sure they are going to turn it around any time soon (or this year).
I think both of those guys are still in the top 20, but closer to 20 than 1 unfortunately.
Posted by: ted | October 24, 2007 07:09 PM
i agree with Anonymous's predictions, except you forgot
"how can you not have Marion Barber in the top 10?!?"
LJ is probably a few spots too low, but you have to factor in that Brody Croyle is going to be running that offense soon. and while it's been mediocre to poor with Huard running it, it's likely to get a lot hairier and even more inconsistent with Croyle under center.
Posted by: The Dox | October 24, 2007 07:13 PM