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Future
Classes
Player
Rankings
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Fantasy Running Back Rankings
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1.
LaDainian Tomlinson (San Diego) |
WHY:
He has proven in the past how effective
he can be as a rusher and a receiver. He led the
league in rushing touchdowns in 2004 and led all
backs with 100 catches in 2003. He is invaluable
as a player and should rival Peyton Manning as
the most popular #1 pick.
WHY NOT: There aren't many reasons, but
his workload over the past 4 seasons has been
heavy. No matter how you look at it, drafting
Tomlinson is a must if you have a top 3 pick.
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2004: 339 carries, 1335 yards, 17 TD. 53 catches,
441 yards, 3 TD. |
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2.
Shaun Alexander (Seattle) |
WHY: He is
consistently among the best backs in
the league and will be the focal
point of the Seattle offense in
2005, if he is signed by the time
the season starts. Alexander can get
yards and points for you and will
even get you a few points with
receptions.
WHY NOT: He has to be
in uniform for you to get points.
Alexander is threatening a hold out
and could either sit out or be
traded before the season starts.
Drafting him before his situation is
resolved is a big gamble, but
someone will do it.
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2004: 353 carries, 1696 yards, 16 TD. 23 catches,
170 yards, 4 TD. |
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3.
Jamal Lewis (Baltimore) |
WHY: He had the entire
summer to rest and rehab in prison
and is ready to play with a newfound
vigor. He is going to get his
carries, around 350 of them and will
put up serious yards. He was not
much of a receiver last year, but he
has put up decent numbers in the
past. Either way you slice it, Lewis
is a candidate to lead the league in
yards and touchdowns.
WHY NOT: He did spend
the summer in prison and some
question his conditioning and
mentality coming into the season.
The Ravens are also going to pass
more this season early on; something
that could steal carries away from
Jamal.
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2004: 235 carries, 1006 yards, 7 TD. 10 catches,
116 yards, 0 TD. |
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