Baltimore backfield breakdown
What has changed about the Baltimore running back situation since the 2008 season ended?
Ray Rice
Willis McGahee
LeRon Mc'Clain
The Beckett/Rotoworld fantasy football magazine is due to hit newsstands shortly, but here's a hint about how we see the Ravens backfield value shaking out: We like Ray Rice this year.
That said, folks may be going overboard on his re-draft value based on early offseason news. Even if we like him to lead the team in carries, Harbaugh seems to prefer a two-pronged rushing attack. Just as troublesome for Rice's fantasy value is the potential loss of goal-line work to McClain.
While we like Ray Rice to emerge as a fantasy factor this season, he's more of a RB3 than a legit weekly starter.
In Dynasty leagues, however, his value is rising steadily. McGahee is clearly not a part of the Ravens' future, and Rice's 45 touchdowns! in his last two years at Rutgers suggest that goal-line work won't be a problem down the road. He could be ready for poor man's Maurice Jones-Drew production by 2010.
Comments
Statement about Rice's Dynasty value is accurate. His value is quickly rising as he is the best ball carrier in the Ravens backfield. McGahee has little dynasty value, while it's not unrealistic to think McClain could have 8-10 TD's in 2009. He's a great Ray Rice handcuff although he is what he is. Our Dynasty Rankings have Rice, McGahee and McClain listed 25,45,49 respectively.
Posted by: BeastOrBust | June 12, 2009 02:39 PM
HEY GET SOME CLASS AND PROJECT YOUR ASS SOMEWHERE ELSE. SAY YOUR PEACE AND MOVE ON. I DONT GIVE 2SHTS WHAT YOR PROJECTIONS ARE.
Posted by: abruzzi | June 16, 2009 09:12 AM
Is Derrick Ward still a better option in a no-ppr?
Posted by: foofgil | June 16, 2009 10:15 AM
I'd say Ray Rice is the better option in a no-ppr. By the end of the year Rice will be the primary back. The only question is that McClain will steal some touchdowns from him but I envision a solid year from Rice.
Posted by: Ray | June 16, 2009 04:45 PM
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