Most mock drafts have Adrian Peterson as the first pick in the draft. Once you are past that first pick, there is open debate as to who to pick. Here is how I rank the next few RB positions:
2. Matt Forte
Some people are saying the arrival of Jay Cutler will impact Forte's productivity, but I think it will only enhance his production. With a legitimate threat at QB, defenses cannot stack the line and dare the Bears to beat them through the air. And Forte is a quality receiver. I would predict similar numbers as last year for Forte with a bit of an increase.
3. Michael Turner
Turner had a great year last year, yet the general notion is he will have a drop off this year. While to expect the exceptional year he had last year again, stats approaching 2008 are not out of the question. Turner is a solid pick at #3.
4. Maurice Jones-Drew
The only reason I have Jones-Drew ranked behind Forte and Turner is previous results. Forte and Turner turned in great years last year; Jones-Drew has yet to prove it. The pundits are predicting a major increase in Jones-Drews numbers, and he has never shouldered the load before. And while other smaller back have had great success (see Tiki Barber and Charlie Garner), he has to prove something before being placed ahead of Forte. Yet, the potential is there for Jones-Drew to have a break out year.
5. Frank Gore
Gore has a solid campaign in 2007, with a drop off last year. But with Mike Singletary taking over a coach and Gore hopefully getting past his nagging injuries, he should return to his previously solid numbers. 1300+ yards and 10+ TDs is not out of the question. He is only this far down the list because he is not a consistant threat outside the backfield.
Ok, ok, the question everyone is asking... where is DeAngelo Williams. I dont buy last year. He was a stud, granted, but Williams has been injury prone (check this year's status at Panther camp) and he will continue to share the load with James Stewart.
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August 11, 2009
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