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
Jesse Chatman, who will get about 20 carries and 7 targets per game, isn't top 24 material? Miami has the #5 run-blocking o-line according to FO. Chatman has 5.9 YPC so far. Miami RBs are second in receptions by RBs and first (by a lot) in receiving yards by RBs. Chatman had 6 catches in week 1 and 4 catches in week 2 despite splitting time with Brown.
Additionally, Cameron seems to treat Chatman as his eromenos.
Posted by: The Shining King of the World | October 24, 2007 08:05 PM
LJ is way too low. I understand he hasnt been great but 3 of the last 4 he has looked a lot better. With a bye to get things straightened out he should come out smokin the rest of the way. Not to mention facing Detriot in the all important Week 16 even if you have a week 17 final he playes the jets. beautiful
Posted by: Jeremy | October 24, 2007 08:47 PM
I'm confused. I thought that Gregg Rosenthal came up with the top 200 going forward list. I subscribe to season pass. Gregg seems to be involved in most of the content. Who is Chris Wesseling? All this time I thought I was going with Greggs selections. By the way, who handles the draft guide list. Dont tell me that Gregg wasnt handling this either.
Posted by: Arnold G | October 24, 2007 09:03 PM
Hi guys. I do the rankings for the Season Pass. I worked on these rankings Monday night, so there are a couple I would change as of Wednesday night. Now that it's a definite that Steven Jackson is back, I would move him up to #5 and move carry-sharing Joseph Addai down.
Additionally, on further review, I would move Brandon Jacobs, Laurence Maroney, and Marion Barber up a couple of spots.
Posted by: Chris Wesseling | October 24, 2007 09:56 PM
I did do all the draft guide projections and rankings, but it's impossible to do every single ranking every week on Season Pass and Goal Line Stand, IDP etc. during the season in addition to everything else. I have final edit on Chris' rankings but honestly I trust him. It's all subjective.
As for LJ, I'm still worried about either losing carries to Priest and overuse/injuries. That offense is horrible. I may do a second crack at these Thursday and Friday and he may be a few spots low, but not many. Peterson I won't move. You don't get past value. I worry about inconsistency while he's splitting carries on a terrible offense.
Posted by: Gregg | October 25, 2007 09:01 AM
I hope you are right Chris but I don't have that kind of faith in Jackson or the Rams. It would be nice to get something out of him this year.
Barber is always rated low here. He is fourth in running back scoring in our league and if anything I see him having a better second half.
Posted by: Greg | October 25, 2007 09:25 AM
Jesse Chatman has a shot to crack this list. It'll be interesting to see how he does this week.
Can't believe this is the first "how did ??? not make the list" post.
Posted by: Henry | October 25, 2007 10:10 AM