The Top 50 NFL Running Backs of 2011

[Carolina Crazy V2]

I wrote an article detailing Top 50 NFL Running Backs over at the all-haled Bleacher Report.

Constructive criticism is welcomed and I'll do my best to avoid an argument this time DavethePanther. :D

49. Mike Goodson, Carolina Panthers

Goodson is another fourth round pick who has exceeded expectations thus far.

In his second year in the league, he has already put up good numbers in one of the most crowded backfields in the NFL. While Panthers star Deangelo Williams battled injury the entire season, Goodson shined as the compliment back to Jonathan Stewart.

He is very elusive and displays an excellent burst through the hole. He also adds great value as a receiver. However, he needs to solve his fumbling issues before the Panthers increase his workload.

I'll leave the suspense for you to find Stewart and Williams.

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Tough to put both Stew and DWill in the top 10, and I tend to agree with their placements. Most of the guys ahead are featured backs and only share a fraction of the wealth. Reading this just makes me want to sign DeAngelo, keep Stew running hard, and get Goodson incorporated more into the passing/return game.

These three studs are imperative to Newton's success. With Double Trouble running as they did in 2008 behind a healthy offensive line, Newton will be able to keep defenses off-balance. It feels damn good to have a threat at the QB position once again.

Here's to a bright future Panther fans, just have a little patience.:cheers2:

[jtnc]

Mendenhall is better than Williams? I think not.

[Happy Panther]

I hate when they make a top 50 list into 50 separate web pages.

I think we would all be overjoyed if we have #10, #15 and #49

[D34Williams]

Mendenhall is better than Williams? I think not.

That's a damned crime

[OnlyPantherFaninMaine]

Notice how the list is dated for 2011.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

I cannot in good conscience support the bleacher report.

[Stroupe-a-loop]

http://footballoutsiders.com/walkthrough/2011/best-slide-shows-eva

[DaCityKats]

Pat Kirwan made a top 50 RBs list and had Aarain Foster as his 4th or 5th back.wow.

[Snowman926]

Pat Kirwan made a top 50 RBs list and had Aarain Foster as his 4th or 5th back.wow.

its a what have you done for me lately league. D. Will was hurt n our team was bad so they think ALL our players suck they had beason #90 sumthn in the nfl network top100 players of 2011. he has been to 3 straight pro bowls. smh.

[DaCityKats]

its a what have you done for me lately league. D. Will was hurt n our team was bad so they think ALL our players suck they had beason #90 sumthn in the nfl network top100 players of 2011. he has been to 3 straight pro bowls. smh.

it's a big market league. like you said Beason has been to the PB the last couple of years but yet he is #90 sumthing on top 100.

[Hoenheim]

Tough to put both Stew and DWill in the top 10, and I tend to agree with their placements. Most of the guys ahead are featured backs and only share a fraction of the wealth. Reading this just makes me want to sign DeAngelo, keep Stew running hard, and get Goodson incorporated more into the passing/return game.

These three studs are imperative to Newton's success. With Double Trouble running as they did in 2008 behind a healthy offensive line, Newton will be able to keep defenses off-balance. It feels damn good to have a threat at the QB position once again.

Here's to a bright future Panther fans, just have a little patience.:cheers2:

fug patience! I want football NAO no lockout more lockout..

[jtnc]

Re-signing D-will is a tough decision, for one he's getting older and with age comes injuries. We don't want to sign him and he's always on IR. On the other hand you have a very talented young back who could definitely take Williams place if not resigned. But what happens of J-stew goes down? I can't see Goodson who has fumbling problems as our primary back.

[Ivan The Awesome]

What pisses me off is Mark Ingram got one spot over mike goodson when Ingram, Albeit is a heisman winner, hasn't played a down in the NFL..

Edit:

Then I notice C.J. Spiller was further up...I'm raging. Spiller hasn't done squat. Jackson took his job...