Decline of RB's in fantasy - Panthers set example

[eViL jEsTeR]

http://www.nfl.com/fantasy/story?id=09000d5d8184ac80&template=with-video-with-comments&confirm=true

Carries are now shared among several players, not just one. In many cases, this scenario devalues the running back position in fantasy football. Sure, DeAngelo Williams is one of the most talented runners in the NFL. In fact, he led his position with 270 fantasy points in 2008. But how much confidence can you really have in him to post solid numbers on a consistent basis with Jonathan Stewart also in the Panthers' backfield mix? In fact, Williams' 2009 numbers went down to 166 fantasy points, while Stewart rose from 135 in 2008 to 178 in 2009.

If you put Williams and Stewart in featured roles on two different teams, you're looking at two surefire first-round selections. But with both players in the same backfield, even in the run-based Panthers' offense, owners are certain to deal with some frustration.

[Wither]

Fantasy football is a little gay.

With that said, just pick two great RB's to get the production you desire.

[eViL jEsTeR]

fantasy football is gay.... but men who wear earrings aren't?

[Guild]

Based on last year there will be a decline in when they are picked except for one guy.

My guess is many drafts will go something like this:

Brees

Brady

Rodgers

Rivers

Manning(?)

Chris Johnson

[Wither]

fantasy football is gay.... but men who wear earrings aren't?

I don't know. I've never paid much attention.

Just what is wrong with wearing them anyway? I don't, but then again, I don't have a couple thousand to drop on some decent jewelry.

And with that, what is wrong with gay people?

[Lt Pinkerton]

Based on last year there will be a decline in when they are picked except for one guy.

My guess is many drafts will go something like this:

Brees

Brady

Rodgers

Rivers

Manning(?)

Chris Johnson

Uhhh no..

[Udogg]

Chris Johnson had like 360 carries last year... You had better have a rabbit's foot, 4 leaf clover, and a horseshoe handy if you think he is going to make it through the year. Thats unless they find someone to share the load. However he should definitely be the first 1 or 2 RB's selected.

[eViL jEsTeR]

yeah, a top qb does score a lot of points, but it is a deep position and it's easy to find one in the 3rd with little drop off but 3rd round RB's have higher drop off in production. this wasn't a well thought out article IMHO

[panthers55]

That is one of the reasons I don't follow fantasy football. What may be good for a football team isn't in fantasy football and vice versa. Look at our secondary for example. They won't put up big individual numbers because we play a cover 2 scheme. Yet we have a highly ranked pass defense. Other players in much poorer schemes get bigger numbers because they play man and frequently blitz. Besides the whole rooting for players and not teams goes against my grain.

[rayzor]

no way does a QB go in the first round. maaaaaybe 2nd but not first....unless it is in a start 2 QB league or the QB points are through the roof.

not one league that i am in will a QB go in the first unless there is some novice that comes in but that isn't too often at all.

there will be more WRs in the first round, though. first four picks will most likely be )(in no particular order) chris johnson, adrian peterson, ray rice, and maurice jones-drew. after that it is pretty much a crap shoot.

[thunderraiden]

I thought defenses and special teams were picked up as a whole in fantasy football? I feel like Running back and fullbacks should be on a by team basis as well.

[TANTRIC-NINJA]

Fantasy football is a little gay.

With that said, just pick two great RB's to get the production you desire.

Fantasy Football is farrr from gay......at least that's what my live in male roommate tells me....he has a nice earring....WHAT?!

[Nu Guns]

Fantasy football is a little gay.

With that said, just pick two great RB's to get the production you desire.

Not when you win 800 bucks !!

[panthers55]

i understand your point. nothing will ever change my love for the panthers, but the cool thing about FF, and probably the reason it was created, is because it gives you a reason to watch games that otherwise you wouldnt be interested in. it helps you learn about other teams other than the panthers. i have learned alot about football from playing over the years.

People say the same thing about Madden as well. Not a big fan of that either. Oh well.................