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2009 RUNNING BACKS DRAFT RANKINGS
PLAYER COMMENTS
1. Adrian Peterson
Vikings
Favre addition better news than most realize.
2. La. Tomlinson
Chargers
'08 top pick has slipped some, but not a lot.
3. Matt Forte
Bears
What Bears have been looking for for years.
4. Chris Johnson
Titans
Repeating '08 will be hard, but not impossible.
5. Brian Westbrook
Eagles
Has more help than ever.
6. Michael Turner
Falcons
No softies on Falcon schedule this season.
7. DeAngelo Williams
Panthers
2008 star unlikely to duplicate huge numbers.
8. Frank Gore
49ers
Niners planning to run, run, run.
9. Marion Barber
Cowboys
Will shoulder heavier burden with no Owens.
10. Brandon Jacobs
Giants
Giants will be in run mode again this season.
11. Clinton Portis
Redskins
No one faces softer schedule to run against.
12. Ryan Grant
Packers
Was far better with Favre than without.
13. Ma. Jones-Drew
Jaguars
Won't have to share ball with Taylor anymore.
14. Joseph Addai
Colts
Gets chance to apologize for 2008 flop.
15. Steven Jackson
Rams
Great player on real bad team.
16. Steve Slaton
Texans
Looks like he's landed nice gig.
17. Marshawn Lynch
Bills
Don't let early suspension turn you off.
18. Reggie Bush
Saints
Not a fantasy star, but quality fantasy starter.
19. Ray Rice
Ravens
Looks best of Ravens' three backs.
20. Ronnie Brown
Dolphins
Top weapon on improving club.
21. Willie Parker
Steelers
When it doubt, Steelers still love to pound ball.
22. Derrick Ward
Bucs
Was imported to play key role.
23. Pierre Thomas
Saints
Without Deuce, he becomes team's touchdown ace.
24. Knowshon Moreno
Broncos
Remember: Shanahan's no longer Bronco coach.
25. Kevin Smith
Lions
Had some decent games late last season.
26. LenDale White
Titans
Proved he could coexist with Johnson in 2008.
27. Thomas Jones
Jets
Back to reality with Favre no longer around.
28. Darren McFadden
Raiders
Star potential, but Raiders have crowded backfield.
29. Cedric Benson
Bengals
Showed signs of life in 2008.
30. Julius Jones
Seahawks
Gets second chance without Morris around.
31. Beanie Wells
Cardinals
Drafted into ideal situation.
32. Laurence Maroney
Patriots
High-scoring team scores some on ground, too.,
33. Ahmad Bradshaw
Giants
Should get more touches with Ward gone.
34. Larry Johnson
Chiefs
Would benefit if Chief offense improves.
35. Felix Jones
Cowboys
Cowboys plan to get him more involved.
36. Donald Brown
Colts
Will get first crack if Addai flops again.
37. Jamal Lewis
Browns
Should have retired two years ago.
38. Fred Taylor
Patriots
Veteran lands on high-scoring team.
39. Jonathan Stewart
Panthers
Inconsistent, as you'd expect from part-timer.
40. Chester Taylor
Vikings
Nice insurance policy if you draft Peterson.
41. Fred Jackson
Bills
Begins season as starter with Lynch suspended.
42. Willis McGahee
Ravens
Appears more talented of Raven trio.
43. Tim Hightower
Cardinals
Wells no sure thing to start.
43. Javon Ringer
Titans
Good enough to get shot if White is hurt.
44. Correll Buckhalter
Broncos
Might turn into Broncos' best back.
45. Earnest Graham
Bucs
Must wrestle ball away from Ward.
46. Darren Sproles
Chargers
Can't get carried away with part-time back.
47. Rashard Mendenhall
Steelers
First in line should Parker get hurt again.
48. Jamaal Charles
Chiefs
Would be no surprise if he supplanted Johnson.
49. Mewelde Moore
Steelers
Proved in 2008 he can be productive.
50. LeRon McClain
Ravens
Posted nice numbers in crowded backfield last year.
51. Ricky Williams
Dolphins
Loses too many touches to Brown.
52. James Davis
Browns
How long before he replaces Lewis?
53. Mike Goodson
Panthers
Would get nice gig if Stewart is hurt.
54. Glen Coffee
49ers
Would be wise to handcuff him to Gore.
55. Shonn Greene
Jets
Clearly team doesn't trust Jones.
56. Sammy Morris
Patriots
Pats have many capable backs.
58. Leon Washington
Jets
Move up if your league overvalues pass-catching.
59. Kevin Faulk
Patriots
Pass-catcher on teams that spreads ball around.
60. Edgerrin James
Seahawks
Brought in because Seahawks want to run a lot.