[elalmhicabalp]

1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Jamal Lewis
3. Priest Holmes
4. Edgerin James
5. Shaun Alexander


1. Priest Holmes
2. LaDainian Tomlinson
3. a) LaDainian Tomlinson
b) Marshall Faulk

[infelconi]

No love for Rudi Johnson eh?

[Extinimot]

I think he's decent. I haven't seen enough of him to like him that much. The mention of the AFC North reminds me that I like William Green but he seems like a huge troublemaker. But I think he could be good.

I used to be a HUUUUUUUUGE Corey Dillon fan when he was in Cincy. I was shitting bricks when he didnt sign back with the Bungles and Rudi was going to get the job. Let's just say since then, I have forgotten totally about Dillon and Rudi is my second favorite RB in the league(to Jamal Lewis).

[penpizdes]

Since the WR thread generated some interest, I figured why not start one about the top 5 running backs. In addition to the top 5 running backs, consider these questions:

(1) What running back do you want on 4th and goal on the 1 yard line?
(2) You need to win one game, what running back do you let carry the team?
(3) Who is the best receiving running back? Who is the best blocking running back?

I have to think about this one. I'll submit a list sooner or later.

The list should only have active players. Forgot to mention that.

[Ornamiviant]

1. Jamal Lewis
2. LaDanian Tomlinson
3. Priest Holmes
4. Shaun Alexander
5. Deuce McAllister

1. I would have to go with Jamal Lewis on the 4th and 1 at the goal line.
2. I'd take LT if I needed someone to carry me for a game.
3. LT is probably the best receiving back, and for blocker I would say Thomas Jones only because I can't think of anyone else. I could name some damn good fullbacks in terms of blocking, but I didn't know if that counted.

[Meerenuch]

No love for Rudi Johnson eh?

I think he's decent. I haven't seen enough of him to like him that much. The mention of the AFC North reminds me that I like William Green but he seems like a huge troublemaker. But I think he could be good.

[extessarere]

Since the WR thread generated some interest, I figured why not start one about the top 5 running backs. In addition to the top 5 running backs, consider these questions:

(1) What running back do you want on 4th and goal on the 1 yard line?
(2) You need to win one game, what running back do you let carry the team?
(3) Who is the best receiving running back? Who is the best blocking running back?

I have to think about this one. I'll submit a list sooner or later.

Top 5

1. LaDainian Tomlinson
2. Priest Holmes (pre-injury)
3. Jamal Lewis
4. Ahman Green
5. Shaun Alexander

Questions

(1) Jerome Bettis
(2) LaDanian Tomlinson
(3) LT/Brian Westbrook, as for blocking, I'm not sure

[Usesdiums]

1. LT



2. Jamal Lewis
3. C-Mart
4. B-West (might be a little homerism)
5. Deuce

6. Portis
7. Holmes
8. Alexander

[kabelshik]

Agreed there, many of those guys are in the twilights of their careers. Curtis Martin -- no so sure. He's rushed for 1000+ every season of his career, hasn't he? I think he'll do it again for at least 2 more years.

Maybe I'm wrong about the whole AFC > NFC thing. It might just be a skewed perception.

No, I think it's valid. I can recall a few years back when LT had over 2,000 all purpose yards he couldn't even get into the pro-bowl with that. I just don't think the difference is all that much and I probably factor in other variables to make it even out more from my eyes. I also put a lot of stock into what Tiki did last year. He just had a great year, but it was overshadowed by playing on a shitty team.

I do think the committe hurts the NFC's case though. I mean Domanick Davis and Chris Brown have put up some decent numbers, but I think a lot of backs in the NFC could have better numbers if giving the chance.