Okay, so I haven't even started my list, and I'm not even sure about the top 10 in that position.
1) LT - Is there even a question as to why he is the best HB in the league? He runs with speed, he runs with power. He is a valuable player in the passing game. Hell, he can even throw a few touchdowns here and there.
2) Andrian Peterson - I hate to put him up at this pettlestool already, but right now, he deserves it. Besides a few small errors in his running style, he is a great half back that knows how to find open holes in the defense and make plays
3) Maurice Jones-Drew - Personally, if he wasn't splitting time with Fred Taylor, he'd be putting even better numbers than he already is. He has the quickness and ability to be a feature back, and when Fred Taylor leaves Jacksonville, Jones will be putting top 5 numbers.
4) Clinton Portis - I guess I'm a fan of players who have a lot of speed and can be a threat in the passing game. And Portis is still one of them.
5) Marion Barber - This might be a stretch for him, but this also might be the right spot. Splitting time with Jones wasn't doing too much for him. Defenses weren't as tired as they will be when Felix Jones goes in.
I can't really think of a lot more from 6 on. I think a lot of half backs are overrated.
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I agree HB's are overrated, but that isn't really the point of this; I think.
1. LT - No doubt here.
2. Brian Westbrook - The fact he is probably the best pass catching back in the league, is one of the best punt returners in the NFL and is a huge workhorse is why he is here.
3. Adrian Peterson - I give a lot of the credit to his O-Line, probably more than anyone else does. The kid is a great back but being put behind 4 of the best blockers in the NFL is the biggest reason to his success.
4. Steven Jackson - He is as valuable as Westbrook without the return skills and less durable. Last season hurt him a lot.
5. Marion Barber III - I love this kid personally. He will be the best back in the NFL after LT and Westbrook leave and AP gets more injuries.
6. Willie Parker - Another place where my O-Line homerism comes in. Willie was an amazing runner with one of the worst O-Lines in the business and he never failed to impress.
7. Clinton Portis - Unlike TOFN I am not a huge fan of Portis. Not sure why, never have been. With that said, he is still a good back and there is no one left that I see better anyway.
8. Frank Gore - He is the 49ers offense, you could take that as a good or bad thing. Solid all around HB but probably the first person of the 2nd big fall off of talent on this list. The first fall off of talent was from 1 to 2.
9. Larry Johnson - I don't believe he is done after two seasons, but he isn't the same he was before. Lack of an O-Line could hurt him to the point where he is Shaun Alexander.
10. Jerious Norwood - I needed one homer pick and this is it. Norwood is what NFL "experts" thought Reggie Bush would be; only difference is Norwood is doing it with a bad O-Line and no passing game. I think this kid will sit on the Falcons bench and get here and there carries for a while, while still averaging about 6-7 YPC, then leave for a starting job on a team with a good O-Line and just dominate.
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1. L.T.
2. Steven Jackson
3. Adrian Peterson
4. Brain Westbrook
5. Clinton Portis
6. Marion Barber
7. Willis McGahee
8. Willie Parker
9. Joseph Addai
10. Larry Johnson
1) LT - I'm not even going to put any reasoning behind this. Everyone knows it's true.
2) Brian Westbrook - he's the center of everything the Eagles do offensively, and the offense is basically tailor-made for him. I think he's better than anyone else out there other than LT.
3) Adrian Peterson - injuries aside, he's the cream of the crop. I just don't think he can stay healthy, and I probably should have put him lower just for that fact. He's just an incredible talent though.
4) Joseph Addai - Maybe higher than some people have him, but I think he's the real deal. A lot of credit goes to his O-line at the same time, but man this guy has talent.
5) Marion Barber III - it was basically a toss-up between him and Addai at 4. I gave Addai the bump just because I've seen him play more. Barber is another really good back, and I wouldn't be surprised to see him come to the top within the next couple of years.
6) Willis McGahee - I feel like he is incredibly underrated. He's a phenomenal talent, and really makes the Ravens offense. People seem to forget about him, but man can he play.
7) Stephen Jackson - big injury dropped him down, but unlike someone else on this list I think Jackson gets back on track this year.
8) Clinton Portis - I've always just thought he was a bit overrated.
9) Frank Gore - Mike Martz isn't running back friendly... I don't see a lot happening for Gore this year.
10) Willie Parker - I'm not too sure of him coming off the injury. I think his best days are behind him. I put him up here because in the past he's been great, but in the future I just don't see him being as good.
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1. LT-No comment need here.
2. Brian Westbrook- He is a HUGE part of the Eagles offense without him they struggle.
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3.Willie Parker-He has put together some strong seasons and last year he was leading the league in rushing last year until his injury, and he did it all behind a horrible O-line.
4. Joseph Addai- I really like what he brings as a RB, he can run, catch and block and is also another big part of the offense, and he also has been pretty durable since coming into the league.
5.Willis McGahee- He came up big in Buffalo and now is coming up big with the Ravens, I think he could have a big year due to the QB situation going on with the Ravens.
6.Steven Jackson- Has had problems with injuries but he is a great RB and like a few other backs on the list he really makes the offense go.
7.Adrian Peterson-I have him this low because he put together one good season, if he puts together a few more and can stay healthy he will move into the top 5 with ease.
8. Marion Barber-Made a name for himself last year, and showed what he can do. Barber will carry most of the load this year for the Cowboys.
9. Clinton Portis- If it was not for so many injuries then Portis may be higher on the list, overall he is a very solid RB.
10.Marshawn Lynch- The Bills have something special with Lynch, he ran for 1,115 yds last season and scored 7tds. I am thinking he will get more touchdowns this year, with Buffalo adding another WR to the mix that could free up some room for Lynch.
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