Agree 100%. Consistency is the most important factor to me in ranking RB's. Based on that....
1. Arian Foster- He's been the most consistent RB the past couple of years. I was always afraid he would get shut down sometime and it never really happened. I've been waiting for a guy like this ever since the doors opened at Reliant.
Agree, 100%+
2. Ray Rice - Rice would have been my number 1 until this past season ended. Foster has put together 2 strong years in a row and he's king of the hill until defenses can figure out a way to shut him down.
Rice is good, but not as good as #23, IMO.
3. Adrian Peterson- He's probably been the #2 RB the past few years (after Rice.) He's had a lot of injuries and that last one seems like an ugly one. I think
he might be on the decline now.
I agree.
4. Mike Turner- This guy's been solid since he went to Atlanta, but he doesn't get the credit that he deserves.
True, a work horse.
5. Jones-Drew- Love the guy's running style, but it causes him to get hurt too much. He had a breakout season because the Jags were garbage on offense.
When you're the only weapon available, chances are the injury bug will bite. Everyone knew what was coming and he still lead the league. Matching Arien's rushing yardage title to the yard. Impressive.
6. Frank Gore-
Another guy that gets hurt way too much, although I think Harbaugh's offense is good for him. I've always been a fan of his running style, but RB's that run like he does tend to get hurt a lot.
But he runs through, not around defenders. Kinda reminds me of #34 that wore Columbia Blue.
7. Matt Forte- He's a top ten guy, but not in the conversation for the #1 RB.
Inconsistent. Hits some, misses others.
Agreed.
8. Darren McFadden- He's a stud while he's playing. Too bad he's spent most of his career on IR.
No ****! (shift 8 is mine
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9. Chris Johnson- He's garbage now IMO after getting that big contract and putting up a bum season. I might be biased because he's a Titan....and not to mention a jackass.
You sir, are much kinder than myself. I can appreciate his 2k season but he'll never do it again. That said, his intelligence level is less than that of a box of toads. Not to mention the grille (which I'm no fan of), the "tick" he's got going on and when he speaks I find myself wondering what language he's speaking. PROFUSELY GLAD HE'S NOT A TEXAN!
10. Steven Jackson- He was top 3 for a while around 6 or 7 years ago. He had a few good games last season, but he's mediocre nowadays.
Will wait till this season's over to make a call. He still has the potential to be a Hoss, I think.
11. Jamal Charles- One good year, IR the next. Gotta see how he comes back from his injury. Not enough info.
Would really like to see the hometown boy bounce back. Might, might not. We'll see.
12. D. Williams- I think Stewart was the better back in Carolina last year, but that isn't saying a whole lot. Both guys lost carries to Cam last year and DeAngelo didn't do jack when he got a chance.
Agreed.