Archive for the 'Running Back' Category

Fantasy Running Backs Under the Radar

Tuesday, August 26th, 2008

As many fantasy football players know, the running backs are the key players to bringing in the most points of any players. They can acquire points through their rushing yards, receiving yards, frequent touchdowns, and sometimes even from special teams. That is why most people do almost anything to get their hands on players like […]

Houston’s Backfield

Saturday, June 14th, 2008

When drafting for depth at your fantasy running back position you have to take chances on crowded back fields. This day and age too many teams are utilizing a schematic system based upon specific play calling. Gone are the days of a running back that’s going to get the 25 to 30 carries on the […]

Oh No, Larry Johnson

Wednesday, September 19th, 2007

Larry Johnson is in fantasy news for all the wrong reasons. What has he done that could make his owners even more angry?
Larry Johnson’s season is currently off to a rocky start. His offense has had a hard time moving the football, and Johnson has suffered as a result. He has been averaging under 50 […]

Player Spotlight: Julius Jones

Wednesday, August 8th, 2007

As Bill Parcells left the Cowboys reactions were likely mixed with players on the team. One player that was likely ecstatic was Julius Jones. Jones seemed to be in Parcells doghouse from time to time after he blew up on the scene in his rookie season in 2004. After a few monster games in his […]

Now the Backfield Is In Trouble

Wednesday, July 25th, 2007

Over the last ten years the most consistent and best running backs are harder to name than you would think after being asked that question. Out of all the backs in the league there are only a couple left going on their tenth season plus as being an elite back. Curtis Martin just exited and […]

Player Spotlights: Jeriuos Norwood and Brandon Jacobs

Monday, September 11th, 2006

The Falcons and Giants seem to have found themselves the new stud type of running backs. Guys that are lineman size with incredible running back assets. Week one the Falcons and Giants both had ridiculous averages in the rushing category. Why was it that the Falcons ran the football twenty more times, while the Giants chose to die with Eli’s arm?

When It Is All Said and Done

Tuesday, August 29th, 2006

After the first few weeks of the season Mike Bell is going to be unheard of.

Jets Have A Back

Monday, August 21st, 2006

The Jets were in desperation mode, as news has been getting worse on Curtis Martin’s chances of playing in 2006. Last week they tried to acquire Cleveland Browns running back Lee Suggs, only to see the trade fall because of a failed physical. More rumors began swirling of other possible backs including TJ Duckett. Well, the back the Jets ended up with happens to be another Pittsburgh Panthers product. How will Kevan Barlow factor as a fantasy impact player in 2006?

Is Brown Over Valued?

Saturday, August 19th, 2006

Ronnie Brown is sky rocketing up draft boards. Are people hyping him up just because the Dolphins do not have Ricky Williams? That could be the case, as Brown will be having plenty of obstacles this season.

Addai or Rhodes?

Tuesday, June 20th, 2006

In Indianapolis everyone has come to the expected realization of the power fantasy numbers from Edgerrin James. With him in Arizona someone now has to fill that void. Will Tony Dungy go back to the days of splitting carries like he did in Tampa Bay with Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott? Or will Joseph Addai or Dominic Rhodes be the clear cut starter?