back in the NFL?
David P. Woods: EA Sports thinks the answer is Marshawn Lynch, whom it put atop its running back ratings with an impressive 96 overall. I disagree. Give me Le'Veon Bell, a player who's not only the NFL's most efficient runner, but also a deadly weapon in the passing game (Bell caught more passes in 2014 than Jimmy Graham, Brandon Marshall, and Andre Johnson). Bell won't bowl you over with power or break away from the pack for an 80-yard score, but his rare vision, patience, and first-step burst allow him to consistently get max yardage out of every routine touch.
Michael Amato: Until he starts slowing down, it's Adrian Peterson. He ran for more than 2,000 yards and nearly broke the single-season rushing record with Christian Ponder at quarterback. Christian Ponder! Minnesota had no passing game to speak of for three years and Peterson still torched the league with opponents essentially knowing all the Vikings were going to do was give him the ball. After sitting out almost all of last season, expect Peterson to have fresh legs and reclaim his place as the league's best back.
Joe Thomson: Jamaal Charles. Having a higher career yards per rush attempt (5.5 yards) than Jim Brown and every other Super Bowl-era running back makes you the best in the league. Charles is still only 28 and is a true all-purpose back, catching the ball in addition to running outside and between the tackles. His production has remained steady in an inconsistent Chiefs offense with no semblance of a passing game. Right now, nobody tops Charles.
Just nice to see Bell in the discussion. Before on this board it was who was better Bell or Lacy.
David P. Woods: EA Sports thinks the answer is Marshawn Lynch, whom it put atop its running back ratings with an impressive 96 overall. I disagree. Give me Le'Veon Bell, a player who's not only the NFL's most efficient runner, but also a deadly weapon in the passing game (Bell caught more passes in 2014 than Jimmy Graham, Brandon Marshall, and Andre Johnson). Bell won't bowl you over with power or break away from the pack for an 80-yard score, but his rare vision, patience, and first-step burst allow him to consistently get max yardage out of every routine touch.
Michael Amato: Until he starts slowing down, it's Adrian Peterson. He ran for more than 2,000 yards and nearly broke the single-season rushing record with Christian Ponder at quarterback. Christian Ponder! Minnesota had no passing game to speak of for three years and Peterson still torched the league with opponents essentially knowing all the Vikings were going to do was give him the ball. After sitting out almost all of last season, expect Peterson to have fresh legs and reclaim his place as the league's best back.
Joe Thomson: Jamaal Charles. Having a higher career yards per rush attempt (5.5 yards) than Jim Brown and every other Super Bowl-era running back makes you the best in the league. Charles is still only 28 and is a true all-purpose back, catching the ball in addition to running outside and between the tackles. His production has remained steady in an inconsistent Chiefs offense with no semblance of a passing game. Right now, nobody tops Charles.
Just nice to see Bell in the discussion. Before on this board it was who was better Bell or Lacy.
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