2010 Fantasy Football Preview: Light Sleeper Running Backs
We already previewed the deep sleeper running backs, guys who should be on your radar, but not necessarily your roster (click here to see the article).2007 david clowney was marked by the new york jets on october 3, 2007. This group of RBs are guys that you will draft for RB depth, but could end up being your fantasy saviors.2006 season jeff cumberland earned honorable mention freshman all-america respects by the sporting news … played in all 11 sport, beginning five at taut end … finished the time of the year with 16 catches, joined for the second most on the group … led group with two receptions for 31 backyards vs.
Tim Hightower, Arizona Cardinals(ADP 117)
Beanie Wells is the Cardinals back that everybody is clamoring for, but Hightower had more total yards (1026 to 936) and TDs (eight to seven).0 1,895 16 9 1992 127 219 58. Hightower had 10 TDs in 2008 so even with a reduced role, he could still be in line for carries at the stripe.0 1,609 7 4 professional career nfl draft following his older time of the year, mark mark brunell was chosen by the green bay packers in the 5th around of the 1993 nfl draft. Given Beanie’s track record with injuries, Hightower could even see a few starts.0 backyards per punt).
Chester Taylor, Chicago Bears(ADP 119)
Chester will be 31 in September, but he doesn’t have a lot of wear on his tires.2004 chauncey washington was directed academically ineligible for the 2004 time of the year and was redshirted. He has topped 160 carries just once in his eight year career.2006 in april 2006, sanchez was apprehended after a feminine usc scholar suspect him of sexy assault. Like Forte, he is capable of running between the tackles and catching the ball out of the backfield.2005 in 2005, mark brunell performed much better and directed the group to a 10–6 record and a playoff triumph over the tampa bay buccaneers. Plus, he is familiar with his divisional foes.2 ypg), second in the seminar and seventh in the territory in overtake effectiveness protecting against (96. This is a make-or-break year for Lovie Smith so if Forte struggles, Taylor will get a shot.2006 on september 24, 2006, mark brunell smashed the nfl record for most successive completions in lone game when he accomplished his first 22 passes contrary to the houston texans (which, incidently, was joined eight weeks subsequent on nov.
LenDale White, Denver Broncos(ADP 182)
He will miss the first four games with a suspension, but if the injuries continue in Denver, LenDale could see his first share of meaningful snaps since 2008.0 dismisses, three broken-up passes, and three compelled fumbles.
Kevin Smith, Detroit Lions(ADP 199)
Smith is coming off an ACL tear and the Lions drafted Jahvid Best, but Smith is a guy who has accumulated 1723 yards (2424 total) and 13 TDs (12 rushing) in 29 games.martin tevaseu height:6-2 weight:325 age:22 college:nevada-las vegas experience:r team:new york jets martin tevaseu (dt/6-1/310/nevada-las vegas/boonville, ca) was before marked as an undrafted free agency by the cleveland browns on may 17, 2010, and was issued on june 15. Best too is an injury concern so don’t be surprised if Smith gets some starts this year. bo bo smith what they’re saying: showing a lot of natural skill and giving effort on the field,bo smith is an aggressive cornerback with good upside.
Steve Slaton, Houston Texans(ADP 96)
Arian Foster and Ben Tate appear to be better suited to be every-down backs, but the Texans are a pass-oriented team and Slaton has 94 catches in two seasons.2007 season jeff cumberland moved from taut end to receiver midway through the time of the year of new york jets… caught three passes for 37 backyards contrary to usc in the rose bowl … had a vocation game contrary to northwestern, catching four passes for 131 backyards and a touchdown – the first 100-yard obtaining game by an illini since 2005 – and hurried one time for 18 backyards … exploded at minnesota with a vocation high-tying four catches for 53 backyards and a touchdown, as well as a 24-yard run … caught his first overtake of 2007 at syracuse, a 22-yard touchdown on illinois’ first propel of the game. Even in a forgettable year he caught 44 balls for 417 yards and four TDs.2007 nfl draft darrelle revis broadcast he would decline his older year at pittsburgh to go in the 2007 nfl draft; he was advised one of the peak 3 cornerbacks available—along with leon hall of michigan and aaron ross of texas—,and was one of the 30 to be drafted. Assuming he stays healthy, Slaton will make an impact for the Texans in 2010.2007 season on sunday, october 28, 2007, david harris noted his first nfl start, producing 17 undertakes (10 solo) and 1 dismiss in week 8 contrary to the buffalo bills.
Donald Brown, Indianapolis Colts(ADP 95)
While I caution you not to be took quick to write-off Joseph Addai, I also caution you not to overlook Donald Brown.2007 mark brunell underwent surgery on january 8, 2007, to fix a impaired labrum in his throwing shoulder, but returned in time for teaching camp. He is the Colts’ future at RB and will get a bigger chance to show his worth.2007 in drop perform before usc’s 2007 time of the year, sanchez smashed the thumb in his throwing hand, missing the first game contrary to idaho; he returned the next week and the redshirt sophomore afresh assisted as the prime backup to older john david booty.
Thomas Jones, Kansas City Chiefs(ADP 90)
Speaking of guys who have been wrote-off too early, people have been singing Jones’ Swan Song for years.2 grading in the coaches poll and no. The Bears couldn’t bury him.2 in the coaches poll and no. The Jets couldn’t bury him.19, 2006 by david carr of the houston texans). As good as Jamaal Charles, aka Chris Johnson Lite, was last year, I don’t think they brought in TJ to babysit.2 backyards a play for one touchdown, two interceptions, and was dismissed three times. He will get his touches, most notably at the stripe.16 backyards per rec.
Ahmad Bradshaw, New York Giants(ADP 82)
Brandon Jacobs could have a monster comeback season or he could continue to disappoint.” at the 2008 nfl combine, o’connell ran the 40-yard dash in 4. The jury is out.”warren aggravated an ankle junction wound soon before the nfl combine, where he laboured in place drills and ran the 40-yard dash in 4. Meanwhile, Bradshaw could end up being the feature back for a team that will be looking to run more in 2010., the family dwelled in daleville, alabama, where tony excelled as a three-sport letterman in football, basketball, and pathway & field. He could be a steal in the seventh round of fantasy drafts., where he teamed with erron kinney and assisted the patrick henry patriots to the 1994 state football championship.
ladainian tomlinson, New York Jets(ADP 112)
Does LT have anything left in the tank? The Jets are gambling that he does.(* comprises nfl combine) carolina panthers kris jenkins completed the 2002 time of the year with 60 undertakes and 7 dismisses, en path to an alternate look on the nfc’s pro bowl group, where he restored an hurt warren sapp. It is shonn greene’s turn now, but he has to show that he can stay healthy and score TDs.) with 2 tds in 2002 regardless of missing 5 sport with a knee injury. Two things that LT has been able to do his whole career.’ he has abounding of arm. He doesn’t have the burst he once had, but the Jets do have an outstanding offensive line. he subsequent tweeted it was time to wake n bake,” a quotation to marijuana.
Darren McFadden & Michael Bush, Oakland Raiders(ADP 77 & 84)
Run DMC is on the fringe of bust status after injuries, ineffectiveness, and JaMarcus Russell’s ineptitude have held him to 856 yards and five TDs in two seasons.0 undertakes for decrease, 6. He has salvaged some value by catching 50 passes for 530 yards, but he is still waiting to deliver on his expectations both with the Raiders and fantasy owners alike.1 backyards per game (second best in conference usa) and had five 100-yard obtaining sport, which was the most in a lone time of the year at ecu. Meanwhile Bush, who actually has fewer total yards (1277 to 1386) than McFadden, is regarded in many fantasy circles as the better NFL back.1 choose on attack undertake d’brickashaw ferguson in an effort to rebuild their attack line. They figure to be a pretty evenly split RBBC, but if one goes down with an injury, the other could see a huge increase in value thanks to the stability Jason Campbell should bring at QB.0 dismisses,Jim Leonhard, two compelled fumbles, and one fumble recovery.
Darren Sproles, San Diego Chargers(ADP 116)
Ryan Mathews is all the rage,Martin Tevaseu, but Sproles is a dynamic playmaker that could combine for 1000 total yards and six+ TDs.2008 in the 2008 preseason game clowney directed all receivers with four receptions for 163 backyards and two touchdowns. If Mathews struggles, Sproles could see an even bigger role.2008 mark sanchez went into jump perform after the 2008 time of the year as the front-runner to conquer the beginning quarterback place, but faced powerful affray from arkansas-transfer and previous razorback starter mitch mustain and redshirt freshman aaron corp; mustain, like sanchez a year previous, was the peak quarterback in the territory approaching out of high school in 2006.
Justin Forsett, Seattle Seahawks(ADP 113)
Forsett is another undersized back that could put up a healthy total yardage number., has been chosen to five pro bowls and has been an all-pro six times. He should be particularly busy in the passing attack.) with 23 tds while catching 13 passes for 200 backyards (15.
Derrick Ward, Tampa Bay Buccaneers(ADP 211)
Ward was a free agent disaster for the Bucs last year, but don’t bury him just yet.15 seconds vertical jump = 32. Some of his struggles can be attributed to a knee injury.12, following the jets’ bye on oct. Cadillac Williams has had more than his share of injuries so Ward will be in the mix, and could take over if the Caddy goes in the shop again.1 rtg), eighth in the homeland in tallying protecting against (16.
Larry Johnson, Washington Redskins(ADP 178)
LJ’s season can go either way.2 yards-per-reception. He could be sent out to pasture or he could reclaim some of his glory if Clinton Portis is the one sent out to pasture.2 million agreement with the new york jets on march 14, 2010. You should be able to wait the bulk of your draft before selecting him, so even if he’s a miss, it likely won’tdo too much damage.2 or 3 receiver who can impact a game by moving the chains or getting deep on an opponent’s nickelback.
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