Fantasy Football Friday: Running Backs

So today will be the last time that I ever write this blog from a 5 foot by 5 foot cubicle due to the fact that it is my last day at my current job. I will be taking the next few weeks off before I officially start my first year of law school, which politely said is going to be a mothefucker.

So training camp is officially underway and I have been getting thousands of emails praising me for my intellect in terms of ranking fantasy players. So that is what I will continue to do and honor my fans with the best analysis on the planet. This week we are going to delve into running backs.

Chris Johnson: Realistically if you are in any fantasy league and he isn’t the #1 overall pick then you should all serious think about kicking that person out before the season starts. CJ is not only the most dominate runner but is the best receiving RB in the league. One of a kind player right here.

Adrian Peterson: Even with a top passing game led by Brett Favre last season AP rushed for over 1,300 yards and scored 18 times. AP is a TD machine year in and year out and on top of that has squashed the injury bug that bit him earlier in his career having played 15 of 16 games the last 2 seasons.

Maurice Jones-Drew: Last year was his first full season carrying the total running game for Jacksonville and boy did he take off with that. Rushed for 1,300 plus and found the end zone 15 times. Also had 53 receptions so is a threat coming out of the backfield as another target for David Gerhard.

Ray Rice: Breakthrough year for the little (jacked) guy from Rutgers. Emerging as the starter over oft injured Willis McGahee, Rice put up close to 1,400 yards rushing with his only downfall being that he only hit the goal line 7 times. I expect that to increase to around 12 this season. Also is a big time threat for Joe Flacco coming out of the backfield.

Frank Gore: Last second entry over my original pick of Stephen Jackson due to the fact that I think Gore is going to have a huge year in the weakest division in the NFL. His TD numbers increased almost double last year and he rushed for over 1,100 yards in only 14 games. So I expect close to 1,300 yards and 10 TD’s out of him this year.

Honorable Mentions: Steven Jackson, Michael Turner, Rashard Mendenhall, DeAngelo Williams and Jonathon Stewart

So there you have it my top five fantasy RB’s heading into this year’s drafts. Black Cawfee will be taking a week off do to my leaving for vacation. So start doing your own research as fantasy drafts are quickly approaching. Christmas in August is just around the corner.