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