fstep Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 the obvious ones are peterson, turner, jackson, jones drew who else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystykoekaki Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Not sure about Jones Drew, but you could probably add Forte to that list if you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fstep Posted August 25, 2009 Author Share Posted August 25, 2009 i would think jones drew would be at the very top of the list, with fred taylor gone, he's all they got on a primarily running team am i missing something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I would expect SJax to have an extremely high amount of touches (not so much carries) barring he stays healthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 i would think jones drew would be at the very top of the list, with fred taylor gone, he's all they got on a primarily running teamam i missing something? curious as to how many carries per game you think MJD will get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ed Hoyle Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 (edited) curious as to how many carries per game you think MJD will get. MJD is line for a breakout year. But, I don't think he'll get more than 15-20 carries per game. That may even be high. He's the only running weapon so teams can focus on stacking the line against him. Now, if you count touches, then it could be higher. He's a good receiver and the main weapon on the team. He's not frail by any means, but small in stature for RB's. He's never been asked to tote the load. IMHO I think they limit the actual carries and get him more involved in the passing game. He can burn anyone in the open field if he gets moving. Edited August 25, 2009 by Ed Hoyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_the_swammi Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I would expect SJax to have an extremely high amount of touches (not so much carries) barring he stays healthy shouldn't that say "barring injury"? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinatown dragons Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I would add Frank Gore to the list on a team that has to pound the ball, as not a lot of other options... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SLAYER Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 folks Sproles is not going to cut into a healthy LT's carries. add LT to that list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largent Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'll throw Benson in there. Bengals under Lewis have used the primary RB around 80% of the carries. He stays healthy and the defense is improved, he could suprise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chinatown dragons Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 I'll throw Benson in there. Bengals under Lewis have used the primary RB around 80% of the carries. He stays healthy and the defense is improved, he could suprise. Not sure Benson will last as the starter......lot of press about Barnard Scott getting playing time... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
piratesownninjas Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Ryan Grant, Matt Forte, Kevin Smith. I think all four workhorses from the NFC North are in the top 6-8 for carries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Largent Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Not sure Benson will last as the starter......lot of press about Barnard Scott getting playing time... like I said, Lewis leans heavy on his RB. If Benson can't hold off Scott, then so be it. From what I've read and seen, Benson has done everything to be given the starting spot. Lots of speculation on every rookie RB getting more carries from the vets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BearBroncos Posted August 26, 2009 Share Posted August 26, 2009 Ryan Grant, Matt Forte, Kevin Smith. I think all four workhorses from the NFC North are in the top 6-8 for carries. I agree with Grant but think Forte will lose about 25% (at a minimum) of his production this year with a passing QB. KSmith will probably have a break out year if Culpepper does decent but Grant I think will be outstanding this year. In order for Rogers to be more successful, they need to dedicate to the rush more and Grant, being his 3rd year is looking pretty good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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