Mr Fantasy

2009 RUNNING BACKS DRAFT RANKINGS

PLAYER	COMMENTS
1. Adrian Peterson Vikings	Favre will open even more holes for him in 2010.
2. Chris Johnson Titans	Was overall Fantasy MVP last season.
3. Michael Turner Falcons	Got beat up by tough schedule last year.
4. Ray Rice Ravens	Helps you both as runner and pass receiver.
5. Ma. Jones-Drew Jaguars	Jags don't offer much other than star back.
6. Rashard Mendenhall Steelers	Focal point of offense while Big Ben is out.
7. Frank Gore 49ers	Long list of run-defense weaklings awaits 49ers.
8. Cedric Benson Bengals	Finally living up to draft-day expectations.
9. Steven Jackson Rams	Great back stuck on lousy team.
10. Ryan Mathews Chargers	Rookie expected to play major role right away.
11. DeAngelo Williams Panthers	Once again will lose a lot of carries to Stewart.
12. Shonn Greene Jets	Figures to run a lot once Jets get lead.
13. Pierre Thomas Saints	Should score more TDs with Bell no longer around.
14. Knowshon Moreno Broncos	Expect better things second time around.
15. Ryan Grant Packers	Disappointed last year, but offense is first class.
16. LeSean McCoy Eagles	Most Eagle opponents tough against the run.
17. Brandon Jacobs Giants	Giants figure to do more passing, less running this year.
18. Felix Jones Cowboys	Pass catching makes him more valuable than Barber.
19. Jahvid Best Lions	Speedster will love playing indoors.
20. Matt Forte Bears	Bears will score more under Martz.
21. Beanie Wells Cardinals	Cardinals will run a bunch more in 2010.
22. Jamaal Charles Chiefs	Only Seahawks, 49ers have softer run schedule.
23. Jonathan Stewart Panthers	Would move way up if Williams were to get hurt.
24. Marion Barber Cowboys	Still figures to score a ton of touchdowns.
25. Ronnie Brown Dolphins	Appears ankle no longer an issue.
26. Joseph Addai Colts	A nice asset to any fantasy team.
27. Clinton Portis Redskins	Will move up list if he wins job in camp.
28. Steve Slaton Texans	Must prove he's fully healthy.
29. C.J. Spiller Bills	Will find out early on: This isn't ACC.
30. Cadillac Williams Bucs	Bucs, Bills will duel for league's worst offense.
31. Michael Bush Raiders	New QB gives unit some life.
32. Ahmad Bradshaw Giants	More passing means bit less for both backs.
33. Jerome Harrison Browns	Club brought in rookie to compete.
34. Justin Forsett Seahawks	No team faces softer schedule to run against.
35. La. Tomlinson Jets	Let's not completely write him off yet.
36. Sammy Morris Patriots	No committee bigger than Pat RBs.
37. Willis McGahee Ravens	Scores touchdowns, but does little else.
38. Marshawn Lynch Bills	Much in need of a trade.
39. Ricky Williams Dolphins	Clearly second-best back behind Brown.
40. Laurence Maroney Patriots	Can be productive when he gets a chance.
41. Reggie Bush Saints	Does little of everything, not enough of one thing.
42. Darren McFadden Raiders	Still seeking an identity in Oakland.
43. Darren Sproles Chargers	Club recognizes he's a part-time talent.
44. Tim Hightower Cardinals	Few catch more passes than this guy.
45. Donald Brown Colts	Would be no surprise if he won job over Addai.
46. Thomas Jones Chiefs	Could have McGahee-like role with Chiefs.
47. Chester Taylor Bears	Martz likes pass-catching backs.
48. Willie Parker Redskins	Goes to camp with chance to earn regular gig.
49. Arian Foster Texans	Still in the mix with Slaton a question mark.
50. Derrick Ward Bucs	Much more was expected when he left Giants.
51. Fred Jackson Bills	Still very much in the mix in Buffalo.
52. Toby Gerhart Vikings	Nice insurance policy for teams with Peterson.
53. Javon Ringer Titans	No longer has White to deal with.
54. Larry Johnson Redskins	We'll see what he has left in camp.
55. Julius Jones Seahawks	Carroll will look at many backs.
56. Ben Tate Texans	Would benefit if Slaton isn't healthy.
57. Fred Taylor Patriots	Veteran will be given a shot in New England.
58. Correll Buckhalter Broncos	Will watch Moreno a lot more in 2010.
59. Montario Hardesty Browns	Could be the answer in Cleveland.
60. Dexter McClusker Chiefs	Fun to watch, if nothing else.