1. Adrian Peterson - Minnesota Vikings
- He is an obvious choice for me. An absolute game-changer. I think questions about his durability are way overblown. Not only is he my #1 RB but he is my #1 overall player.
- Stat Prediction: 1950 all-purpose yds, 16 tds.
- Turner is the safe choice as far as RB's go. He's durable, he's strong and will get many goal-line touches. The only downside is the addition of Tony Gonzalez may take a few chances away.
- Stat Prediction: 1750 all-purpose yds, 18 tds.
- I'm not a huge fan of Jay Cutler, but even I won't ignore the impact Cutler will have on the bears running game. NO MORE 8 MAN FRONTS!! This will be huge for Forte, who is also a very good reciever out of the backfield. I expect a huge sophomore year.
- Stat Prediction: 1900 all-purpose yds, 14 tds
- Don't hold last year against any of the Jaguars offensive players. They were doomed from the start with all the injuries to the OL. With Fred Taylor gone, we will now find out how well Jones-Drew can carry the load. Not to mention he is a top 3 receiver out of the backfield with LT and B-West.
- Stat Prediction: 1600 all-purpose yds, 17 tds
- In his worst year ever, he still eclipsed the 1000 yard and 10 td barrier. A year removed from lingering injuries, I see Tomlinson bouncing nearly all the way back. Sproles will steal some carries after his showing last year but in order for San Diego to succeed LT will have to play a large role.
- Stat Prediction: 1700 all-purpose yds, 15 tds
- If he is still available at the end of the first round in your draft you HAVE to consider taking Johnson. LenDale White is the only thing holding him back from being a fantasy franchise player. If the Titans decide that Johnson is the way to go...watch out!
- Stat Prediction: 1600 all-purpose yds, 13 tds
- Not a lot of upside, but not a lot of downside either. Another safe choice for your team. In 12 games last year he 1400 total yards and 8 tds. Expect much of the same this year.
- Stat Prediction: 1650 all-purpose yds, 12 tds
- I know, I know... He was outstanding a year ago, but the Panthers didn't draft Jonathan Stewart to sit on the bench. I expect Williams to be much more like the guy from the first 8 weeks than the last 8 from 2008.
- Stat Prediction: 1500 all-purpose yds, 10 tds
- Portis was the opposite of Williams last year, having an outstanding first 8 games and an awful last 8. If the Skins can find another back to steal some carries away from Portis it may be in his best interest as well as the team.
- Stat Prediction: 1400 yds, 11 tds
- I had to throw you one curveball. Though he would be better served on a player to watch list, I truly believe this is where he ends up this year. The Lions are adopting a zone blocking scheme which is perfect to the former UCF standout who made a name for himself as a one-cut back. He also showed great hands at the end of last year. Another year in the system and the time-share at RB behind him, I expect Smith to open som eyes this year and for him to lead the Lions to like 3 wins this year.
- Stat Prediction: 1450 yds, 10 tds
- Brian Westbrook - knee and ankle surgery make his beginning of the year questionable.
- Marion Barber - Felix Jones will be getting a good number of the touches by the end of the year.
- Brandon Jacobs - No more Plaxico, too many 8...maybe even 9 man fronts defending him.
- Ronnie Brown - A much safer choice to be the number 10 RB. Should have a good season but I'm sticking to my guns on this one.
- Frank Gore - Fell apart at the end of last year. too inconsistent. injury risk.
- Steve Slaton - I'm not a believer that he can carry the load.
- Beanie Wells - could be this years Matt Forte as soon as he wins the job.
- LeSean 'Shady' McCoy - perfect for the Eagles system, if Westy isn't ready watch out.
- Donald Brown - Rumor has it the Colts weren't happy with Addai's improvement this past year. If that continues will Brown start eating away carries?
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