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PLAYER |
COMMENTS |
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1. |
La. Tomlinson
Chargers |
Gap has narrowed between him and pack. |
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2. |
Adrian Peterson
Vikings |
Won't argue if you want to pick him first. |
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3. |
Marion Barber
Cowboys |
Earns edge in tight battle for No. 3 back. |
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4. |
Joseph Addai
Colts |
Could be even better this time around. |
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5. |
Brian Westbrook
Eagles |
Great pick late in first round. |
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6. |
Steven Jackson
Rams |
Must overcome offensive line woes. |
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7. |
Frank Gore
49ers |
Martz primed to make him a star. |
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8. |
Reggie Bush
Saints |
We haven't seen his best yet. |
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9. |
Willie Parker
Steelers |
Was great until he got hurt last season. |
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10. |
Clinton Portis
Redskins |
New coach is from offensive side of ball. |
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11. |
Larry Johnson
Chiefs |
Don't give up on this guy yet. |
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12. |
Thomas Jones
Jets |
Jet offense better than you think. |
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13. |
Ma. Jones-Drew
Jaguars |
Showed true colors late last season. |
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14. |
Marshawn Lynch
Bills |
Was remarkably consistent last year. |
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15. |
Willis McGahee
Ravens |
Solid second back on your roster. |
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16. |
Jamal Lewis
Browns |
Riding coattails of high-scoring team. |
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16. |
Chris Perry
Bengals |
No longer a sleeper. |
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17. |
Michael Turner
Falcons |
Gets chance to show what he's got. |
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18. |
Earnest Graham
Bucs |
Bucs have many RB options. |
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19. |
Ryan Grant
Packers |
Ranked among fantasy's top pick-ups in 2007. |
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20. |
Selvin Young
Broncos |
Bronco backs always worth a look. |
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21. |
Darren McFadden
Raiders |
Only question: How many touches will he get? |
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22. |
Laurence Maroney
Patriots |
Came on strong in playoffs. |
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23. |
Edgerrin James
Cardinals |
Still must regret leaving Indy. |
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25. |
Fred Taylor
Jaguars |
Not what he once was, but still pretty good. |
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26. |
Ricky Williams
Dolphins |
Primed for super comeback. |
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26. |
Brandon Jacobs
Giants |
Giants have three capable backs. |
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27. |
Jonathan Stewart
Panthers |
Drafted by team desperate for new look. |
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29. |
Matt Forte
Bears |
Rookie gets shot to replace Benson. |
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30. |
Ahman Green
Texans |
Team on the improve offensively. |
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31. |
LenDale White
Titans |
Starting to live up to draft billing. |
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32. |
Ronnie Brown
Dolphins |
Williams had better preseason. |
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33. |
Julius Jones
Seahawks |
Gets second life in Seattle. |
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34. |
Ahmad Bradshaw
Giants |
Will press Jacobs for playing time. |
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35. |
DeAngelo Williams
Panthers |
Running out of chances. |
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36. |
Justin Fargas
Raiders |
Might handle ball more than McFadden. |
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37. |
Steve Slaton
Texans |
Surrounded by guys who always get hurt. |
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38. |
Rudi Johnson
Lions |
Addition to Lions complicates things. |
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39. |
LaMont Jordan
Patriots |
Might be better back than starter Maroney. |
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40. |
Kevin Smith
Lions |
Yes, Lions will run this year. |
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40. |
Andre Hall
Broncos |
Will get call if Young fails. |
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40. |
Chester Taylor
Vikings |
Will watch Peterson more than last year. |
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41. |
Jerious Norwood
Falcons |
New coach must find ways to use him more. |
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44. |
Chris Johnson
Titans |
Speedster gives coach options. |
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45. |
Tim Hightower
Cardinals |
Going to get red-zone carries right away. |
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46. |
Warrick Dunn
Bucs |
Should have a role in Buc offense. |
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47. |
Michael Bennett
Bucs |
Has been impressive in preseason. |
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48. |
Maurice Morris
Seahawks |
Will cut into Jones' playing time. |
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49. |
Deuce McAllister
Saints |
Will battle Thomas for playing time. |
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50. |
Felix Jones
Cowboys |
Steps into small role in Cowboy attack. |
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51. |
Kevin Jones
Bears |
Don't forget about him. |
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52. |
Rashard Mendenhall
Steelers |
Curious addition for team that employs Parker. |
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53. |
Tatum Bell
Lions |
Competition's on for Lions' starting spot. |
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54. |
Darren Sproles
Chargers |
Nice choice if you've got Tomlinson. |
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55. |
Chris Brown
Texans |
Starts season on injured reserve. |
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56. |
Brandon Jackson
Packers |
Was drafted to be the man someday. |
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57. |
Michael Bush
Raiders |
Will score some touchdowns. |
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58. |
Derrick Ward
Giants |
Has potential to shine if Jacobs goes down. |
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59. |
Correll Buckhalter
Eagles |
Capable of Westbrook were to get hurt. |
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60. |
Nick Goings
Panthers |
Third string now, but just wait. |
