Declining RB Workloads

22. May 2013  - Published by Dan Clasgens

The days of the workhorse running back in the NFL are coming to an end and nearly every team has implemented two-running back systems. From 2009-11 only four running backs in the in the league accumulated 1,000 or more touches: Chris Johnson, Ray Rice, Maurice Jones-Drew, and Steven Jackson.

In fact the once easily obtainable number of 300 touches in a season is also on the decline. Last year we saw 10 players accomplish the feat, led by Arian Foster with 391 touches for the Texans Check out the year-by-year breakdown over the past decade plus of the players to reach that feat:

2012 - 10

2011 - 8

2010 - 11

2009 - 9

2008 - 11

2007 - 14

2006 - 14

2005 - 12

2004 - 15

2003 - 16

2002 - 16

2001 - 13

2000 - 19

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Fantasy Sneak Peek: RB

24. January 2013  - Published by Dan Clasgens

TIER 1
Adrian Peterson, Arian Foster

TIER 2
Marshawn Lynch, Ray Rice, Trent Richardson, Doug Martin, LeSean McCoy

TIER 3
Jamaal Charles, CJ Spiller, Alfred Morris, Chris Johnson, Stevan Ridley, Maurice Jones-Drew, Demarco Murray, Frank Gore

TIER 4
Matt Forte, Darren McFadden, Ryan Mathews, Darren Sproles, Mikel Leshoure, Reggie Bush, Steven Jackson, Vick Ballard, David Wilson, BenJarvus Green-Ellis

ON THE RISE
--Doug Martin
--CJ Spiller
--David Wilson

ON THE FALL
--Darren McFadden
--BenJarvus Green-Ellis
--Ahmad Bradshaw

ON THE MOVE

Top Free Agents
--Reggie Bush
--Shonn Greene
--Felix Jones
--Cedric Benson
--Peyton Hillis
--Rashard Mendenhall
--Danny Woodhead

IMPACT ROOKIES
--Giovani Bernard (North Carolina)
--LeOveon Bell (Michigan State)
--Eddie Lacy (Alabama)
--Montee Ball (Wisconsin)
--Andre Ellington (Clemson)
--Joseph Randle (Oklahoma State)

WILL BE WATCHING
--Ryan Mathews - How will new staff view/use Chargers RB?
--LeSean McCoy – How will McCoy fit into Chip Kelly’s offense?
--BenJarvus Green-Ellis – Can the Bengals count on him again?
--David Wilson – Will the Giants bring back Ahmad Bradshaw?
--DeAngelo Williams – Will the Panthers shed his salary?
--Mark Ingram – Will the Saints clear out the depth chart?
--Jonathan Dwyer – How will things shake out in Pittsburgh?
--Ryan Wilson – Can he come back from another injury?

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VOTE: Stretch Drive QB

29. November 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

We want some fantasy feedback from you on these QB's...

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Midseason RB Rankings

23. October 2012  - Published by GetSports Desk

Our guys Dan Clasgens and James Adams offer their mid-season RB Rankings:

DAN CLASGENS JAMES ADAMS
1 Arian Foster 1 Arian Foster
2 Ray Rice 2 Ray Rice
3 Adrian Peterson 3 Adrian Peterson
4 Jamal Charles 4 LeSean McCoy
5 LeSean McCoy 5 Ryan Mathews
6 Trent Richardson 6 Jamaal Charles
7 Ryan Mathews 7 Darren McFadden
8 Alfred Morris 8 Frank Gore
9 Stevan Ridley 9 Matt Forte
10 Willis McGahee 10 Willis McGahee
11 Marshawn Lynch 11 Trent Richardson
12 Darren McFadden 12 Alfred Morris
13 Ahmad Bradshaw 13 Reggie Bush
14 Matt Forte 14 Marshawn Lynch
15 CJ Spiller 15 Ahmad Bradshaw
16 Demarco Murray 16 Stevan Ridley
17 Reggie Bush 17 Chris Johnson
18 Doug Martin 18 CJ Spiller
19 Fred Jackson 19 Doug Martin
20 Chris Johnson 20 DeMarco Murray
21 Darren Sporles 21 Steven Jackson
22 Rashad Jennings 22 Michael Turner
23 Shonn Greene 23 Darren Sproles
24 BenJarvus Green-Ellis 24 Maurice Jones-Drew
25 Steven Jackson 25 Benjarvis Green-Ellis

*Color changes represent break in tiers by each of our analyst

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Fantasy Football Frenzy: RB

20. August 2012  - Published by GetSports Desk

Stefanie Theobald and James Adams preview RB's in this edition of the Fantasy Football Frenzy...

PODCAST - FANTASY FOOTBALL FRENZY - RB PREVIEW

--Top 5 players at the position
--Draft Strategy
--New Faces, New Places
--Rating the Rookies
--Studs, Duds, and Sleepers

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Latest ADP: Running Backs

18. August 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

Here's the latest look at the Average Draft Position (ADP) at running backs for 2012...

Rank Player Pos NFL
Team
Bye Age Yrs
Exp.
MFL ADP
1 Arian Foster RB HOU 8 25 3 1.81
2 Ray Rice RB BAL 8 25 4 2.67
3 LeSean McCoy RB PHI 7 24 3 3.39
4 Chris Johnson RB TEN 11 26 4 7.63
5 Darren McFadden RB OAK 5 24 4 10.22
6 Matt Forte RB CHI 6 26 4 11.14
7 Maurice Jones-Drew RB JAX 6 27 6 13.79
8 DeMarco Murray RB DAL 5 24 1 15.85
9 Adrian Peterson RB MIN 11 27 5 20.23
10 Jamaal Charles RB KC 7 25 4 21.54
11 Trent Richardson RB CLE 10 22 R 24.81
12 Marshawn Lynch RB SEA 11 26 5 26.10
13 Darren Sproles RB NO 6 29 7 26.14
14 Ryan Mathews RB SD 7 24 2 28.72
15 Steven Jackson RB STL 9 29 8 29.42
16 Fred Jackson RB BUF 8 31 6 34.42
17 Ahmad Bradshaw RB NYG 11 26 5 36.29
18 Doug Martin RB TB 5 23 R 40.80
19 Michael Turner RB ATL 7 30 8 43.86
20 Frank Gore RB SF 9 29 7 45.88

COMPLETE BREAKDOWN (FFToolbox.com)

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First Look ADP: Running Backs

14. June 2012  - Published by Dan Clasgens

Here's an early look at the Average Draft Position (ADP) at running back for 2012...

Rank Player Pos NFL
Team
Age Yrs
Exp.
MFL ADP
1 Arian Foster RB HOU 25 3 1.97
2 LeSean McCoy RB PHI 23 3 3.29
3 Ray Rice RB BAL 25 4 3.58
4 Ryan Mathews RB SD 24 2 9.76
5 Maurice Jones-Drew RB JAX 27 6 10.22
6 Chris Johnson RB TEN 26 4 10.49
7 Darren McFadden RB OAK 24 4 16.94
8 Matt Forte RB CHI 26 4 17.72
9 Adrian Peterson RB MIN 27 5 20.79
10 Jamaal Charles RB KC 25 4 23.68
11 Trent Richardson RB CLE 21 R 26.28
12 DeMarco Murray RB DAL 24 1 26.53
13 Marshawn Lynch RB SEA 26 5 26.73
14 Darren Sproles RB NO 28 7 35.79
15 Steven Jackson RB STL 28 8 42.41
16 Ahmad Bradshaw RB NYG 26 5 45.73
17 Frank Gore RB SF 29 7 52.66
18 Fred Jackson RB BUF 31 6 54.60
19 Doug Martin RB TB 23 R 58.82
20 Michael Turner RB ATL 30 8 59.46

COMPLETE BREAKDOWN (FFToolbox.com)

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Fantasy: Dynasty Rankings – RB (PPR)

25. June 2011  - Published by Dan Clasgens

1. Arian Foster, HOU - Age 24
2. Chris Johnson, TEN - Age 25
3. Adrian Peterson, MIN - Age 26
4. Jamaal Charles, KC - Age 24
5. Ray Rice, BAL - Age 24
6. Maurice Jones-Drew, JCK - Age 26
7. LeSean McCoy, PHI - Age 22
8. Rashard Mendenhall, PIT - Age 24
9. Darren McFadden, OAK - Age 23
10. Peyton Hillis, CLE - Age 25
11. Steven Jackson, STL - Age 27
12. Frank Gore, SF - Age 28
13. Mark Ingram, NO - Age 21
14. Matt Forte, CHI - Age 25
15. Jonathan Stewart, CAR - Age 24
16. Jahvid Best, DET - Age 22
17. Shonn Greene, NYJ - Age 25
18. Ahmad Bradshaw, NYG - Age 25
19. Michael Turner, ATL - Age 29
20. Ryan Mathews, SD - Age 24

COMPLETE RANKINGS

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