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Harmon's RB rankings: L.T. third
Updated: December 21, 2007, 1:37 AM EST
| Harmon's QB Rankings | ||||||
| Rk | P | A | Player | Comment | ||
| 1 | L. Johnson, KC | Turley stepping in well. Might temper the 2K talk, but still the man | ||||
| 2 | S. Alexander, Sea | 16 or more TDs in five straight years w/ average of 331 carries | ||||
| 3 | L. Tomlinson, SD | Career-high 20 TDs in '05. Workload (esp. catches) up w/ Rivers | ||||
| 4 | T. Barber, NYG | Nearly 2,400 total yards in '05. Improved Eli = more running room | ||||
| 5 | 9 | | S. Jackson, STL | Linehan enamored w/ skills; wants to boost touches | ||
| 6 | E. James, Ari | All the pieces are in place at skill positions. OL the only question | ||||
| 7 | R. Johnson, Cin | 1,400 and 12 TD in two straight, but has tough AFC North schedule | ||||
| 8 | C. Portis, Was | Shoulder injury is type of that lingers. Proceed w/ caution | ||||
| 9 | 10 | | C. Williams, TB | Possible overuse, but should be aided by OL & Simms upside | ||
| 10 | 8 | | L. Jordan, Oak | Already in-fighting in OAK. Does Art Shell lean on him even more? | ||
| 11 | 12 | | R. Brown, Mia | Expect heavier workload in '06. Will he be able to withstand it? | ||
| 12 | 14 | | W. McGahee, Buf | Leaner & meaner for '06. Will pile on yards & more receptions | ||
| 13 | 11 | | J. Jones, Dal | Big year in sight w/ attention on WRs. Handcuff Parcells fave Barber | ||
| 14 | 13 | | W. Parker, Pit | May get to carry his own mail to goal-line. Can also break any run | ||
| 15 | 17 | | K. Jones, Det | On paper, everything in place for huge year. It was there in '05, too | ||
| 16 | R. Bush, NO | Electrifying back is sliding up draft boards w/ split workload in sight | ||||
| 17 | 26 | | B. Westbrook, Phi | Smaller workload than most No. 1 backs, but can catch too | ||
| 18 | 20 | | R. Droughns, Cle | Showed that a DEN back could succeed. Offense full of questions | ||
| 19 | 15 | | T. Bell, Den | M Bell No. 1 on depth chart, but I still expect T. Bell to be huge | ||
| 20 | 19 | | W. Dunn, Atl | Always offers huge yards (over 1,600 total in '05) but few TDs | ||
| 21 | 24 | | C. Taylor, Min | No. 1 in MIN's offense. Has the goods to be a big-time sleeper pick | ||
| 22 | D. McAllister, NO | Split workload w/ Bush, but Deuce running well as the opener looms | ||||
| 23 | 18 | | F. Gore, SF | Great end to '05 & strong camp have him in the driver's seat to start | ||
| 24 | 35 | | D. Foster, Car | Receiving abilities help, but durability not good. Handcuff Williams | ||
| 25 | T. Jones, Chi | Steps back to No. 1 slot w/ Benson out due to shoulder. Split on tap | ||||
| 26 | 27 | | J. Addai, Ind | Power back w/ good hands & picking up the offense quickly | ||
| 27 | 36 | | F. Taylor, Jac | Slimmed down and hoping to avoid injuries. 6 total TDs in last 2 yrs | ||
| 28 | J. Lewis, Bal | Disappointing contract year performance, but motivated to dominate | ||||
| 29 | 23 | | A. Green, GB | Former fantasy monster. O-line still a concern, but looks ready | ||
| 30 | 29 | | C. Dillon, NE | 13 total TDs despite injury issues. Durability becoming a concern | ||
| 31 | 21 | | C. Brown, Ten | Rumor has it that Brown will be on the move & Henry named starter | ||
| 32 | 38 | | M. Bell, Den | No. 1 on depth chart. A tag team operation w/ Tatum Bell to start | ||
| 33 | K. Barlow, NYJ | Starter for rebuilding offense. Ferguson should lift 3.3 YPC avg | ||||
| 34 | W. Lundy, Hou | Decision time for Davis. Lundy would be starter if kickoff was today | ||||
| 35 | 67 | | T. Duckett, Was | Minimally a vulture back. Gets his starting shot if Portis injury lingers | ||
| 36 | 39 | | M. Anderson, Bal | 2-time 1,000-yard RB will see work behind Lewis. Good insurance | ||
| 37 | 55 | | M. Barber, Dal | Parcells loves him. Must handcuff to injury risk Jones pick | ||
| 38 | 56 | | D. Williams, Car | Breakaway speed & big play potential. Foster history means PT early | ||
| 39 | 42 | | L. Maroney, NE | Hard-nosed runner ready to play now. Will shine if Dillon goes out | ||
| 40 | D. Rhodes, Ind | 1,000 yards as a rookie. Likely to become Addai's backup soon | ||||
| 41 | 46 | | C. Benson, Chi | Shoulder keeping him No. 2 on the chart for now. Will split w/ Jones | ||
| 42 | 30 | | B. Jacobs, NYG | Same role as last year; Goal-line vulture had 7 TDs in '05 | ||
| 43 | 37 | | M. Turner, SD | Speedy backup to L.T. May expand role to keep L.T. fresh | ||
| 44 | T. Henry, Ten | Rumored to assume the starting role. Brown always banged up | ||||
| 45 | J. Norwood, Atl | Impressive camp made Duckett expendable. GL carries at least | ||||
| 46 | 51 | | M. Bennett, KC | Showing good speed in camp. Ready to run if called upon | ||
| 47 | 60 | | M. Drew, Jac | Taylor healthy & ready to go, but Drew will challenge for touches | ||
| 48 | 43 | | V. Morency, Hou | Lundy the starter w/ Davis injury, but likely to see a split of duties | ||
| 49 | 31 | | D. Blaylock, NYJ | 2nd to Barlow, but will be huge as receiver. Displayed ability before | ||
| 50 | 48 | | C. Perry, Cin | 4.6 ypc w/ 51 receptions. Good insurance behind Rudi | ||
| 51 | 49 | | S. Gado, GB | Electrified in '05 w/ three 100-yard games. Running No. 2 to Green | ||
| 52 | 32 | | R. Moats, Phi | Good burst & breakaway speed. Injury concerns all around PHI camp | ||
| 53 | L. White, Ten | Spitting incident will cost him. Still, looks to be goal-line back | ||||
| 54 | C. Fason, Min | Solid preseason effort & strong camp have him No. 2 behind Taylor | ||||
| 55 | 40 | | M. Morris, Sea | SEA has weak schedule. Could shine if pressed into action | ||
| 56 | 66 | | D. Davis, Hou | Kubiak says he won't be cut. IR a possibility. Worth late-round flier | ||
| 57 | 53 | | L. Betts, Was | 4.7 career rushing average, but Duckett acquisition makes him 3rd | ||
| 58 | 41 | | C. Houston, NYJ | 3 solid efforts in final 4 games. Will fight to unseat starter Barlow | ||
| 59 | 61 | | A. Peterson, Chi | Jones & Benson injuries got him reps & he made the most of them | ||
| 60 | M. Pittman, TB | Solid backup option if the Cadillac needs to go into the shop | ||||
| 61 | 57 | | A. Thomas, Buf | Jauron's top rusher 3 times in CHI, could play vulture role | ||
| 62 | L. Toefield, Jac | Four TDs in final two games. Could become full-time goal-line vulture | ||||
| 63 | 58 | | C. Buckhalter, Phi | Has run well in camp & shown good burst after extensive knee issues | ||
| 64 | C. Cobbs, Den | Sitting 3rd w/ solid preseason. Leap-frogged injured Dayne | ||||
| 65 | M. Alstott, TB | Lighter workload than before, but did score on 6 of 34 carries in '05 | ||||
| 66 | 59 | | V. Haynes, Pit | Showing good speed & hunger in camp to win Bus' old role | ||
| 67 | 68 | | T. Fisher, STL | Primarily a receiver, but running well. Tie him to Jackson | ||
| 68 | NR | | R. Dayne, Den | Turf toe might cost him shot at full-time job in DEN | ||
| 69 | NR | | J. Harrison, Cle | Running w/ authority & should keep Browns moving if Droughns hurt | ||
| 70 | 47 | | J. Arrington, Ari | 2nd-year man to pick Edge's brain & try to win backup role | ||
| 71 | 50 | | M. Moore, Min | Dropped behind Fason right now. Needs to impress to get to No. 2 | ||
| 72 | NR | | B. Calhoun, Det | Speedy rookie is working w/ the second team & impressing in camp | ||
| 73 | 70 | | M. Hicks, SF | 5.2 average and 3 TDs on 59 att in '05. Now No. 2 w/ Barlow gone | ||
| 74 | NR | | M. Smith, Bal | Finally back from broken leg. Could surprise if he gets into lineup | ||
| 75 | 52 | | K. Harris, Mia | Undrafted rookie impressing in camp. May replace Ricky | ||
| 76 | NR | | N. Goings, Car | Has run well when called upon. CAR backs often on the injury list | ||
| 77 | 64 | | Q. Griffin, KC | Former DEN product running well for KC. Battling Dee Brown for No. 3 | ||
| 78 | NR | | W. Green, Cle | Has underachieved in CLE, but still in the mix to back up Droughns | ||
| 79 | 63 | | T. Minor, Mia | Veteran might have the upper hand for backup role | ||
| 80 | NR | | L. Suggs, Cle | Battling for a playoff spot due to the emergence of Harrison | ||
| 81 | NR | | N. Davenport, GB | On the bubble w/ Herron in his role? Could produce elsewhere | ||
| 82 | NR | | D. Staley, Pit | Coaches love the work ethic & leadership, but may be forced out | ||
| 83 | NR | | A. Smith, NO | Role still undefined. Lone true power back among the contenders | ||
| 84 | NR | | M. Shipp, Ari | Looks like he'll be No. 3 with the addition of Edge | ||
| 85 | NR | | Washington, NYJ | Might be relegated to special teams as a rookie w/ Barlow addition | ||
| 86 | NR | | L. Gates, Buf | May have lost backup job to A-Train. Good power & speed combo | ||
| 87 | NR | | Z. Crockett, Oak | Showed he could do more than just score TDs in '05. A GL threat | ||
| 88 | NR | | S. Bryson, Det | 4.8 YPC avg, but never more than 7 carries. Split city if Jones hurt | ||
| 89 | NR | | S. Morris, Mia | In the mix for carries behind Brown. Saban will run w/ no Ricky | ||
| 90 | NR | | S. Williams, Buf | Limited duty behind McGahee in an offense that'll struggle to score | ||
| 91 | NR | | A. Pinner, Det | 4th in a crowded backfield, but could perform if needed | ||
| 92 | NR | | P. Holmes, KC | No official return decision. Not a bad gamble late just in case | ||
| 93 | NR | | R. Mahe, Phi | Return man seeing many reps in camp given injuries in backfield | ||
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