kpholmes Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Rank the Non-Rookie Tier 2 RBs, with short explanation. Droughns,Reuben Parker,Willie Taylor,Chester Bell,Tatum Dunn,Warrick Martin,Curtis Lewis,Jamal Dillon,Corey Jones,Thomas McAllister,Deuce Foster,De'shaun Green,Ahman Taylor,Fred Gore,Frank Rhodes,Dominic Brown,Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill Swerski Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 No. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Parker,Willie - Should be able to shoulder the load, but Staley's there. Haynes will get looks, too. Taylor,Chester - Love Taylor in Minny. Moore is there, but looks to be a 3rd down back only. Foster,De'shaun - Somewhat brittle, but when healthy, can be a monster. Jones,Thomas - Could conceivably be the #1 on this list, but methinks Benson will be getting many carries. Droughns,Reuben - Steady but boring. Dillon,Corey - Age/injuries must be of concern. Tons of competition. Martin,Curtis - Age is of concern, although I'm not sure Cedric Houston is ready to unseat CuMar. Bell,Tatum - RBBC waiting to happen Dunn,Warrick - Still gets you yardage. Lewis,Jamal - No Taylor there now, but several concerns. If healthy/motivated, could be the best of this bunch. McAllister,Deuce - Two words: Reggie Bush. On top of it, coming off injury. Green,Ahman - Another guy coming off injury with some competition there. Taylor,Fred - Same old Freddy. Brown,Chris - Brittle and has Henry and White that can carry the ball. Gore,Frank - Could be a steal as a backup RB if he can keep the starter's job. Rhodes,Dominic - Doesn't have "starter's stuff", IMO. Better suited for backup. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 12, 2006 Share Posted May 12, 2006 Rank the Non-Rookie Tier 2 RBs, with short explanation. Droughns,Reuben Parker,Willie Taylor,Chester Bell,Tatum Dunn,Warrick Martin,Curtis Lewis,Jamal Dillon,Corey Jones,Thomas McAllister,Deuce Foster,De'shaun Green,Ahman Taylor,Fred Gore,Frank Rhodes,Dominic Brown,Chris 1465782[/snapback] I'm not so sure I agree with your tiering... Right off the top of my head, here's ab out what I would have on tier one and two. Tier 1 LT, LJ, SA Tier 2 Tiki, Jordan, Rudi, Portis, Edge, D Davis, Ronnie Brown, Caddy. Tier 3 SJax, Westbrook, T Jones, Dillon, Lewis, Dunn, Parker, Foster, McGahee, C Taylor, Droughns, F Taylor, C-Mart. That's a quick snap. People might try to say Tiki is a tier 1. I can respect that, but have him at the top of 2. People might want to make Edge tier 1, but he's in Az now. Nobody really deserves to be with the top 3. You could make arguements for SJax, Westbrook, and McGahee being on tier 2. Those are not a ranking, BTW, just a tiering. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 I'm not so sure I agree with your tiering... Right off the top of my head, here's ab out what I would have on tier one and two. Tier 1 LT, LJ, SA Tier 2 Tiki, Jordan, Rudi, Portis, Edge, D Davis, Ronnie Brown, Caddy. Tier 3 SJax, Westbrook, T Jones, Dillon, Lewis, Dunn, Parker, Foster, McGahee, C Taylor, Droughns, F Taylor, C-Mart. That's a quick snap. People might try to say Tiki is a tier 1. I can respect that, but have him at the top of 2. People might want to make Edge tier 1, but he's in Az now. Nobody really deserves to be with the top 3. You could make arguements for SJax, Westbrook, and McGahee being on tier 2. Those are not a ranking, BTW, just a tiering. 1465811[/snapback] I agree w/ ya on most accounts. Although I will use this opportunity to say that I personally really like Edge's situation in AZ. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 No. 1465791[/snapback] +1. I'd go WR if those are the options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 I agree w/ ya on most accounts. Although I will use this opportunity to say that I personally really like Edge's situation in AZ. 1465844[/snapback] And while I will not try and compare Edge with JJ Arrington or Shipp, that's what people have been saying for the last several years about Az runningbacks. Until I see that the o-line learned how to run block, I can't put him as a tier one back. Besides...what a nitpick Would you put Edge in the same producion class as the top 3 anyways? Because otherwise he's still on tier 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brentastic Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Parker,Willie - Should be able to shoulder the load, but Staley's there. Haynes will get looks, too. Taylor,Chester - Love Taylor in Minny. Moore is there, but looks to be a 3rd down back only. Foster,De'shaun - Somewhat brittle, but when healthy, can be a monster. Jones,Thomas - Could conceivably be the #1 on this list, but methinks Benson will be getting many carries. Droughns,Reuben - Steady but boring. Dillon,Corey - Age/injuries must be of concern. Tons of competition. Martin,Curtis - Age is of concern, although I'm not sure Cedric Houston is ready to unseat CuMar. Bell,Tatum - RBBC waiting to happen Dunn,Warrick - Still gets you yardage. Lewis,Jamal - No Taylor there now, but several concerns. If healthy/motivated, could be the best of this bunch. McAllister,Deuce - Two words: Reggie Bush. On top of it, coming off injury. Green,Ahman - Another guy coming off injury with some competition there. Taylor,Fred - Same old Freddy. Brown,Chris - Brittle and has Henry and White that can carry the ball. Gore,Frank - Could be a steal as a backup RB if he can keep the starter's job. Rhodes,Dominic - Doesn't have "starter's stuff", IMO. Better suited for backup. 1465793[/snapback] I couldn't have said it better myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Dillon may still be considered "tier one" backs at this point (at least for the short run anyways). Parker could be tier one if only he'd get goalline carries, which he probably won't or will at least have to split. Edited May 13, 2006 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ronnie Brown is tier one IMO. I buy into him enough at this point to see him as a strong runningback who's young and has very low mileage, while this wouldn't be the case for LT SA or Tiki. He looks better than the other young runningbacks in the league to me. I'm not so sure I agree with your tiering... Right off the top of my head, here's ab out what I would have on tier one and two. Tier 1 LT, LJ, SA Tier 2 Tiki, Jordan, Rudi, Portis, Edge, D Davis, Ronnie Brown, Caddy. Tier 3 SJax, Westbrook, T Jones, Dillon, Lewis, Dunn, Parker, Foster, McGahee, C Taylor, Droughns, F Taylor, C-Mart. That's a quick snap. People might try to say Tiki is a tier 1. I can respect that, but have him at the top of 2. People might want to make Edge tier 1, but he's in Az now. Nobody really deserves to be with the top 3. You could make arguements for SJax, Westbrook, and McGahee being on tier 2. Those are not a ranking, BTW, just a tiering. 1465811[/snapback] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ronnie Brown is tier one IMO. I buy into him enough at this point to see him as a strong runningback who's young and has very low mileage, while this wouldn't be the case for LT SA or Tiki. He looks better than the other young runningbacks in the league to me. 1465877[/snapback] Tier one for what? A start-up dynasty draft? There is no evidence that Ronnie Brown will be even in the same ballpark as the LJ, LT, SA group. Mileage has nothing to do with it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flypaste Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 No love... Not even mentioned in this thread Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 No love... Not even mentioned in this thread 1465884[/snapback] That's because up until now, he sucks. J Jones could have been mentioned in tier 3, but he can't seem to stay healthy so I didn't bother. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Taylor,Chester - Love Taylor in Minny. Moore is there, but looks to be a 3rd down back only just give taylor a periodic rest. 1465793[/snapback] fixed Edited May 13, 2006 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Loins of Beef Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 T.Jones--if in camp or traded Taylor-passes recepts Droughs-touches Lewis-who knows--awesome or missing Good Luck with your draft Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randall Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Tier one for what? A start-up dynasty draft? There is no evidence that Ronnie Brown will be even in the same ballpark as the LJ, LT, SA group. Mileage has nothing to do with it. 1465882[/snapback] He must mean round 1, not tier one. Tier 3 probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darin3 Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 fixed 1465904[/snapback] True enough... only certain 3rd downs at that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PantherDave Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 Ok, fine, but the "positive waves for DeShaun" program has been great, his bones near unbreakable now, plus he's had a special uni made of kevlar made. Foster will take his place amoung the NFL Elite this season-ya heard it here first sports fans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vansmack32 Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 not even a mention of KJ? i gotta certainly put him in the tier 3 mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 (edited) Tier one for what? A start-up dynasty draft? There is no evidence that Ronnie Brown will be even in the same ballpark as the LJ, LT, SA group. Mileage has nothing to do with it. 1465882[/snapback] Mileage certainly does have something to do with it when you are in a dynasty league (any dynasty league, doesn't matter if it's a startup or not), which is the only type of league that I play in. Considering LTs mileage and that it appeared that he may have been displaying some wear and tear for the I believe the first time last year, I would certainly put Ron Brown in the same tier as him in a dynasty league (or whoever you consider to be the best of the young runningbacks to come out in the last couple years). If you're not talking about a dynasty league than I would certainly put Tiki in the same category as those three as he has definitely earned that amount of respect. Dillon could also be considered tier one (in a non-dynasty league) if he can have a return to health and post similar numbers to what he did 2 years ago. Another person to consider would be Lamont Jordan (in a dynasty or non-dynasty league) who had a tremendous first year as a starter. If he isn't tier 1 than he at least seems to be considerably better than the other RBs in the tier 2 list. Clinton Portis also quietly had a very strong year last season. The same would apply to him. Edited May 13, 2006 by Crazysight Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazysight Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 I'd put Taylor Rhodes and Brown lower than tier 2. I wouldn't be surprised to see Travis Henry beat Brown out as Henry had some very strong years in Buffalo not too long ago. Also factor into the mix Lendale White who was just drafted by Tennessee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted May 13, 2006 Share Posted May 13, 2006 I don't rank them, I categorize them and pick the one I like best in his situation (starting RB's with little chance of losing thair job) Taylor,Chester Droughns,Reuben Dunn,Warrick (slash type backs who share carries and can be unseated for the #1 spot or share almost half the carries) Parker,Willie Foster,De'shaun Rhodes,Dominic (backs who can be a stud, but they share carries or likely will see less than half the load they should) McAllister,Deuce Jones,Thomas Brown,Chris Taylor,Fred Green,Ahman (young RB's who steal carries and have potential) Bell,Tatum Gore,Frank (old or washed/beat up with a lot of mileage) Lewis,Jamal Martin,Curtis Dillon,Corey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azazello1313 Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 Ok, fine, but the "positive waves for DeShaun" program has been great, his bones near unbreakable now, plus he's had a special uni made of kevlar made. Foster will take his place amoung the NFL Elite this season-ya heard it here first sports fans. 1466095[/snapback] i'd believe it, but i'm a little worried about the kid they drafted cutting in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frenzal rhomb Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 S Jackson?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rhino Posted May 14, 2006 Share Posted May 14, 2006 I don't rank them, I categorize them and pick the one I like best in his situation (starting RB's with little chance of losing thair job) Taylor,Chester Droughns,Reuben Dunn,Warrick (slash type backs who share carries and can be unseated for the #1 spot or share almost half the carries) Parker,Willie Foster,De'shaun Rhodes,Dominic (backs who can be a stud, but they share carries or likely will see less than half the load they should) McAllister,Deuce Jones,Thomas Brown,Chris Taylor,Fred Green,Ahman (young RB's who steal carries and have potential) Bell,Tatum Gore,Frank (old or washed/beat up with a lot of mileage) Lewis,Jamal Martin,Curtis Dillon,Corey 1466422[/snapback] Domanick Davis? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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