But just like Logan Thomas, McKissic benefitted from a perfect storm of low average depth of target throws from the quarterbacks last year and the lack of receivers outside of Terry McLaurin. He's a strong talent with some flaws with a better all-around back ahead of him. His average DVOA of 0.085% would rank him 31st in the NFL in 2009, right behind Rashard Mendenhall. 3) Micah Richards. Tarik Cohen, Chicago | Consensus Rankings RB49 | Consensus Projections RB47. In college, he played wide receiver as much as (if not more than) running back. He was used more as a receiver than anything. Jason Wood: Sanders is talented, and when healthy, was productive under former head coach Doug Pederson. Sigmund Bloom: Johnson was still in line to start after he took a pay cut to stay with the Texans, but then the team added Phillip Lindsay after he and the Broncos parted ways, which embroils Johnson in a frustrating committee backfield in an offense that is likely to be among the league's worst. Investing in Sanders as your RB2 is likely to leave you feeling disappointed. 2 fantasy back this year is a dubious decision. Melvin Gordon III, Denver | Consensus Rankings RB28 | Consensus Projections RB29. Walter Payton 5. Along with McKissic, Gibson will have to contend with Brian Robinson Jr, a rookie from Alabama. Johnson is the incumbent with the largest contract, and yet he's being downshifted in favor of Mark Ingram II -- who did his best work in Baltimore, where Texans head coach David Culley comes from -- and Phillip Lindsay. J.D. He has good hands, but his route running hurt his opportunities to make clean catches against man-to-man coverage. McKissic this offseason and added Alabama running back Brian Robinson Jr Jr. in the 3rd round of the NFL draft. I definitely do not want the most expensive option here (Carter), but Coleman and Johnson are arbitrage plays. Sigmund Bloom: Swift is surely more likely than Jamaal Williams to be the hot hand in the Detroit backfield, but Swift's ADP is too high for any back that has to rely on the hot hand approach to get the majority of the volume in the backfield. While 3,000 hits is nothing to scoff at, his place as an. But drafting him as a high-upside No. Kansas City had 40 passing touchdowns and 10 rushing scores. 1 Barry Sanders Barry Sanders is a former American football running back who spent his entire professional career with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. Phil Alexander: Michael Thomas' ankle injury opens up additional targets for Kamara, who will operate as New Orleans' de facto No. If he is still on the opening day roster, Gordon's workload will be usurped by the rookie when the coaching staff trusts him. Jason Wood: Sometimes fate aligns, and that's what happened for Mike Davis last year in Carolina. Curtis Martin 11. The final reason why Jerome Bettis is the most overrated RB of all time is because of the offensive line he ran behind. Chase Edmonds, Arizona | Consensus Rankings RB25 | Consensus Projections RB23. Washingtons offense ranked 21st in overall DVOA last season and doesnt project to improve much in 2022 despite the addition of Carson Wentz. Thurman Thomas 14. He and Ameer Abdullah -- who played over Kenyan Drake in the first preseason game -- could take away tons of receiving work, while White is capable of obtaining shots around the goal line. There are too many risk factors to comfortably draft Ekeler as a No. The coaching staff did not ignore this, as they selected the best pass-catching running back in the fifth round of the NFL Draft in Kenneth Gainwell. Chris "Beanie" Wells. Chad Parsons: It's a crowded Jets depth chart, and assuming Carter rises to the top of a collection of similar profiles is overstated with his draft valuation. The Raiders are sure to recoup as much production as they can on the $8.5 million guarantee they gave Drake on a two-year deal, so this will look closer to a committee than a true lead-back situation. At cost, D'Andre Swift and others are better combinations of floor and ceiling. Compared to Jim Brown (5.2 YPC), Larry Csonka (4.3 YPC), and Earl Campbell (4.3 YPC). "Footballguys is the best premiumfantasy football In an attempt to point out these players, we asked our staff to look . David Montgomery looked the part of a workhorse profile after Cohen left the lineup, and Khalil Herbert is a rookie to watch for upward mobility on the depth chart. Phil Alexander: Hunt finished last season as the RB10 in PPR scoring, but his cumulative stats were buoyed by a four-game stint as Cleveland's starter when Nick Chubb was out with an MCL sprain. They traded up in the draft to select Javonte Williams and, without the large contract, may have already released the former Charger. Malcolm Brown is one of the least-sexy names in fantasy football, but NFL teams sure seem to love him. Mike Davis, Atlanta | Consensus Rankings RB24 | Consensus Projections RB23. Vegas used other backs last year and pigeonholed Jacobs as a two-down grinder. The 2021 season will either change from the norm of what we have seen from Edmonds in the past or a new role where he flourishes with an increase in volume. 31 Unsung Running Backs in NFL History By Paul Ladewski on August 3, 2021 Chris O'Meara / AP Photo Before franchise quarterbacks took pro football hostage, there was something known as franchise running backs. However, his footwork and explosiveness in tight spaces allowed him to slip would-be tacklers with consistency. Yep. Bursting onto the scene in our list is Micah Richards. Top 10 Most Overrated Athletes of All Time It's not that they aren't great players, they just aren't everything we've been led to believe. Take a chance on a committee back in the same range who might emerge into a starter or become one due to injury. Andrew Davenport: Montgomery was the 26th-ranked PPR running back in points per game at 12.2 a contest through nine games last year. First, Johnson turns 30 in December, and considering all the injuries he's dealt with in his NFL career, it's hard to see him aging well. The new coaching staff is inexperienced (second-youngest in the NFL), the system is unproven, the quarterback will gobble up a ton of rushing yards and touchdowns, and the front office has added running back depth aggressively in the offseason. Andy Hicks: Austin Ekeler isnt going to rush anyone to a fantasy title. This three-headed committee with a healthy Jones is bad news for Fournette and means he is way overvalued at current ADP. Links to similar discussions on other positions: The flip side of succeeding with value players is failing with overvalued players. It seems the case that he is being drafted well above his upside. Then we have the Taysom Hill conundrum. Here are the players who received the most votes: And here are all of the payers mentioned and the reasons why. James Brimacombe: Johnson has been a fantasy hero for us in the past, but now entering Year 7, his best days are behind him. David Johnson, Houston | Consensus Rankings RB39 | Consensus Projections RB47. Marcus Allen 15. Andy Hicks: If people are using a fourth or fifth-round pick on Myles Gaskin, they will end up disappointed. Photo: Isaiah J. And just how many touchdowns should we expect from an offense with glaring question marks at quarterback and the worst wide receiver depth chart this side of Detroit? Unfortunately for him, the team replaced the coaching staff that he impressed and signed veteran Carlos Hyde and drafted Travis Etienne in the first round. The additions of Ryan Fitzpatrick, Curtis Samuel, Dyami Brown, and a healthy Antonio Gibson should blunt his numbers and make his season look more like 2020's first half when he averaged 4.7 targets and 3.6 receptions per game instead of his second half when he saw 8.6 targets and 6.1 catches an outing. Heading into this season, their offensive line is mediocre, their quarterback situation is a mess, they have a new coach, and the rest of the skill position players are uninspiring. Cohen is strictly limited to passing-down work, and the numbers suggest that he isn't outstanding in that role either. Add in the fact that offense is unlikely to provide as many goal-line chances as the other high-end RB1s, and Kamara has plenty of factors going against him. Lineup Builder Quick Start, Multi-Lineup McKissic is not your traditional committee back or injury-away dart throw for a big ceiling. Preseason may help a little. The team added Brian Robinson Jr Jr. on day two of the draft while retaining J.D. "The Philadelphia Story," on the other hand, was a comedy, a genre not often seen as Best Picture worthy. Again, these are not the stats of an elite RB. Here are the players who received the most votes: And here are all of the players mentioned and the reasons why. They traded up in the draft to select Javonte Williams and, without the large contract, may have already released the former Charger. Chad Parsons: Cohen is coming off an injury, and Damien Williams is a notable veteran addition to the depth chart. David Johnson, Houston | Consensus Rankings RB27 | Consensus Projections RB31. NFL's 5 Most Overrated Running Backs No Name August 6, 2011 Over the past decade, the NFL has really evolved into a passing league. Gibsons problems with fumbles have been a complaint of Ron Rivera, and he has already shown it is not gone in the preseason. Jason Garrett was one of the most uninspiring play-callers in the league last year. He's as gifted a receiver as he is a runner, which allows him to have huge games regardless of game script. Harris stayed an extra year in college to improve his draft capital, and rightfully so, as the 2020 class was filled with elite running back talent. Without the volume, he is hard to use. . Edmonds is a great player who offers a ton of talent on the field to help win games, but he will never be the high volume type of player that we are all desperately looking for each year. Harris stayed an extra year in college to improve his draft capital, and rightfully so, as the 2020 class was filled with elite running back talent. 54 touchdowns. But, man, there are all sorts of asterisks to add to that description. Jordan McNamara: Javonte Williams got a major bump in value in the offseason when Melvin Gordon III was a free agent. Jeff Haseley: It's easy to succumb to the notion that Saquon Barkley is one of the best running backs in the league. Edgerrin James 17. Here are some stats from footballoutsiders.com: * Note: ADY = adjusted line yards, PSR = power success rank, SR = stuff ranking Average ADY: 4.29 Average PSR: 11th Average SR: 9th * These stats werent kept until 1996, so this doesnt include Bettis first 3 years in the NFL. The coaching staff did not ignore this, as they selected the best pass-catching running back in the fifth round of the NFL Draft in Kenneth Gainwell. Combine a true committee situation with a quarterback who racks up 1,000 yards and a handful of scores, and you have a ceiling on Dobbins that won't be unlocked without a rash of injuries. While the opportunity is undeniable, it's risky betting on Davis as the answer. But drafting him as a high-upside No. Single Aaron Jones, Green Bay | Consensus Rankings RB7 | Consensus Projections RB6. Gordon was adequate last year, but that was almost purely on volume. Mckissic, and there was talk of rookie Brian Robinson Jr taking on the short yardage work. I'll pass on Barkley at cost. Sigmund Bloom: The Raiders are going to adopt a frustrating Patriots-style committee at running back under Josh McDaniels, which means that Jacobs will be at best Damien Harris in this offense. The Commanders made it a priority of theirs to bring back J.D. Drew Brees is arguably the best screen game quarterback in NFL history. No one can take away his heroics stepping in for Christian McCaffrey, and he was rewarded in the offseason when Atlanta presumably signed him to be new coach Arthur Smith's feature back. 25 Running Backs Overrated Players 10 Quarterbacks 12 Tight Ends 23 Wide Receivers 25 Running Backs Deep Sleepers 9 Quarterbacks 11 Tight Ends 15 Wide Receivers 13 Running Backs The flip side of succeeding with value players is failing with overvalued players. He showed elite promise in his rookie year and followed it up with a top 10 season despite a high ankle sprain limiting his ascension. His current draft price is almost his upside. He's not a player to build your team around if you pick in the top half of the first round. Jamal Lewis rushed for nearly 3,400 yards in the first two seasons back from his ACL tear. He has had 9,088 receiving+rushing yards over his career. It looked like Williams would consolidate the lead role in the offseason. Cam Akers, LA Rams | Consensus Rankings RB12 | Consensus Projections RB13. Scoring at least once in 9 games (16 gms total) yields a 56% chance of a score in each game. In 2012, Adrian Peterson ran for a near record-breaking 2,097 yards.. Yes, but it doesn't feel like he'll be a top-10 type of running back, even in the Chiefs' potent offense. These players will not put up stats commensurate to their draft spot, and avoiding them is another of the important keys to a successful fantasy team. Every NFL team's most overrated player of all time Jarrett Bailey 12/21/2021 180K donated to doctor who preformed 10-year-old girl's abortion to help with legal costs, security. It's possible that Las Vegas will lean on Jacobs, knowing he won't be back next year, but that goes against McDaniels' past style of play. 1 receiver for a significant chunk of the season. Most overrated players in Madden 21 J.J. Watt, defensive end, Houston Texans. There are some people who will say he was the most overrated running back in history because he was 1-5 in the playoffs, and he never won a Super . Gaskin has missed long periods through injury in his first two seasons in the league. The fact is, he never . J.D. Sigmund Bloom: One year after the signing of Gordon indicated a lack of faith in Phillip Lindsay -- that bore out with Lindsay being allowed to leave in free agency this offseason -- the Broncos moved up in the second round to take Javonte Williams, indicating a lack of faith in Gordon. Miles Sanders, Philadelphia | Consensus Rankings RB21 | Consensus Projections RB21. He also is a touchdown liability -- he's scored 5, 6, and 4 touchdowns in three of his four seasons (11 the other season), which had led to finishing outside the Top 25 each of those years. Jason Wood: We all want Dobbins to be an every-down workhorse. He made general managers look like geniuses with more than 2,000 total yards and 20 touchdowns in 2016. I believe he should be elected because he was able to maintain a good level of consistency throughout his 13 years. But now in the NFL, he is removed from passing down work in favor of J.D. When we go into advanced stats, we can tell even more about Bettis: * Note: The stats are Bettis averages per season, not total career. 1 status. Some running backs, such as Chris Johnson this year, are a full 2.0 YPC over their offensive lines ADY. James Robinson, Jacksonville | Consensus Rankings RB28 | Consensus Projections RB29. Notre Dame's Kyren Williams was one of them and Georgia's James Cook was the other player named. Even when Barkley was a big fantasy hit, it took big plays that can be very mercurial from year to year to make it happen. I can't see Mostert getting enough work to justify his current ADP. Leave him there for the next guy to take him. We use cookies to personalize content, ads and analyze site traffic. There is no upside with drafting Gaskin this high. Most Overrated NFL Players of All Time by Team By Paul Ladewski, updated on September 10, 2021 Matt York / AP Photo Don't you just love it that sports media are so quick to hype athletes as the biggest and the best. The 49ers traded up to draft Trey Sermon, they brought in Wayne Gallman as a free agent, and Jeff Wilson is still around. It all depends on who works best in the new scheme and if the scheme works. Awesemo fantasy expert Nick Lepri gives you the three MOST OVERRATED RBs, breaks down his running .. But he's 29, he's undersized, he had a hard time staying healthy last year, he adds little as a pass catcher, and the San Francisco backfield is awfully crowded now. Victoria Geary: Sanders has talent and breakaway ability, but he may not garner a large enough workload to be worth his ADP this season. Ryan Hester: Short of Taysom Hill (if he wins the job), this whole offense is an avoid for fantasy football right now. By the season's end, Mike Davis will be a case of "I knew it," but the guy who pushes him down or out is pure guesswork at this stage. Phil Alexander: The epic stretch-run that led Montgomery to an RB4 finish in 2020 came with Tarik Cohen sidelined and against the defenses of Green Bay, Detroit, Houston, Minnesota, and Jacksonville, respectively. This was largely in line with his previous year's 10.7 per game which allowed him to plod his way to an uninspiring RB24 finish. He's a workout warrior - I get that, but whether or not he recovers immediately from this injury is yet to be seen, and because there is a doubt, he's someone I am avoiding at nearly all costs. So should drafters trust the first 25 games of his career where he was a compiler with minimal ceiling or the final six games against bad defenses in 2020? We use cookies to personalize content, ads and analyze site traffic. Links to similar discussions on other positions: 12 Quarterbacks11 Tight Ends28 Wide Receivers25 Running Backs, 10 Quarterbacks12 Tight Ends23 Wide Receivers25 Running Backs, 9 Quarterbacks11 Tight Ends15 Wide Receivers13 Running Backs. Cohen is not even a projected injury-away auto-start fantasy option heading into training camp. By the end of the year, that may change, but Etienne will be a change-of-pace and gadget player who might earn flex value this year until then. His best year came in 2011 when he ran for 10 touchdowns and 1,047 yards, but other than that he didn't do much else. The only other way for one of them to achieve high-end RB1 value would be an injury that allows the other to see an increased workload. Adrian Peterson 10. Its almost always the other way around for top tier RBs. His career marks are high because he played long (13 yrs) and was consistent. Andy Hicks: It is hard for an undrafted rookie running back to succeed in the NFL. Brown has always been a strong contributor inside the five-yard line scoring 9 rushing touchdowns in the last two years in that hot zone. These players will not put up stats commensurate to their draft spot, and avoiding them is another of the important keys to a successful fantasy team. Jim Brown 2. This was largely in line with his previous year's number of 10.7 per game, allowing him to plod his way to an uninspiring RB24 finish. Raheem Mostert, San Francisco | Consensus Rankings RB31 | Consensus Projections RB35. McKissic on your fantasy squad, but his outlier of a 2020 season is going to cause some to reach for him heading into 2021. With McKissic back taking over passing down duties and Brian Robinson Jr possibly taking over red zone opportunities, Gibson is being overvalued in fantasy drafts. Dave Kluge: Sure, youre not giving up any crazy draft capital to get J.D. Fred Taylor Dillon is maturing as a receiver and might be used in that facet of the game despite his size profile suggesting hes a bruiser. Ryan Hester: If Aaron Rodgers leaves Green Bay, no Green Bay players will see their output exceed their price tag. Barry Sanders is easily the best ever. Dillon a lot, and reports from OTAs have been promising. Brown has more power and better acceleration and change-of-direction quickness than Gaskin, who is the better receiver. Sigmund Bloom: There are too many forces that Barkley has to swim upstream again to justify taking Barkley at his lofty ADP. Running back Chris Wells of the Arizona Cardinals was a first-round draft pick, 31st overall, in 2009 who always seemed to be on the injured list year after year. Take Carter later as a committee back with some possible upside, but he's being overvalued by drafters right now. David Montgomery, Chicago | Consensus Rankings RB18 | Consensus Projections RB18. Ten different running backs had more targets alone than the entire Ravens backfield in 2020. Is he more talented than Melvin Gordon III at this point in their respective careers? In 2020, James Conner ranked 36th and Benny Snell ranked 54th in expected yards-per-carry out of 55 qualifiers, a sign of a weak offensive line and scheme. The Raiders have a lot of diverse depth with several different pass catchers, speed backs, and bruisers at the running back position for Jacobs to be drafted at his current ADP. The Ravens view Gus Edwards and Dobbins as co-starters who are both vital cogs, and the front office rewarded Edwards with a new contract supporting his role. John Riggins 19. Myles Gaskin, Miami | Consensus Rankings RB25 | Consensus Projections RB26. Lets take a look at the average Jerome Bettis season: 277 carries, 1051 yards, 3.9 YPC, 7 TDs. I believe it is more accurate to measure a RB by per season averages, because running backs such as Jim Brown did not play long. Before his 2020 campaign, McKissic had never rushed for more than 205 yards in a season. He has the ability to handle that role and thrive in the process. They did not pick up his fifth-year option and took Zamir White in the fourth round of the NFL Draft. Jerome Bettis 16. Davis has changed teams five times in the last three seasons. Jameis Winston is a downfield passer, and Hill would rather run than check down. Swift also picked up bad footwork habits working alongside a different style of back in Adrian Peterson last year, opting for inefficient jump cuts that hurt his game. Avoid. With the second-year back getting selected in the early second round of most drafts, fantasy managers must be expecting that trend to continue in 2021. Jeff Bell: Gibson finished fourth in rushing attempts. The Ravens have had the #1 rushing offense in the league for the last two years straight but have finished 31st overall in total running back targets in that same time span. Yeah, us, too. Ben Cummins: Henrys past two monster years were with offensive coordinator Arthur Smith, the head coach in Atlanta. Jason Wood: Ekeler can single-handedly carry a fantasy team for a week or two. Najee Harris, Pittsburgh | Consensus Rankings RB17 | Consensus Projections RB15. Drew Davenport: Through nine games last year, Montgomery was the 26th ranked PPR running back in points per game at 12.2 a contest. So as we can see, Bettis had about the 9th best run blocking offensive line in the NFL during his career. The notorious "Frankenstein" graphic did him no favors. There have been 49 running backs taken among the first 10 picks since 1960, and Byars has the lowest rushing average of the bunch. Simpson 13. Clyde Edwards-Helaire was used as a space player last year, and his lack of a red-zone presence placed a ceiling on his fantasy value. Then as soon as they go south, we pile on like kids in a mosh pit? Footballguys staff members discuss running backs who are overvalued. Search my work, about me, and maybe -if I ever get around to it - my blog. His fantasy value came in catching 59 receptions, which won't happen in Arthur Smith's offense that doesn't throw to the tailbacks much. The Raiders declined to exercise Jacobs fifth-year option this offseason, drafted Zamir White in the fourth round, signed Ameer Abdullah and Brandon Bolden, and Kenyan Drake returns from injury. McKissic take the bulk of receiving work in Washington -- even though Gibson himself is a converted wide receiver. The final reason why Jerome Bettis is the most overrated RB of all time is because of the offensive line he ran behind. Chad Parsons: McKissic is priced reasonably with an implied drop in targets. Andrew Davenport: Fantasy managers are drafting Carter as though he is the unquestioned starter. Matt Waldman: Many of my peers at Footballguys are worshippers of draft capital as a predictor of talent. McKissic, one the league's better pass-catching backs. Detroit signed Jamaal Williams to take the heavy work and kicked the tires on Todd Gurley before declining his addition. Victoria Geary: The Ravens have "made it a point of emphasis" to get Dobbins more looks in the passing game for 2021, but we know coach speak isn't very trustworthy during the offseason. Think about that for a moment. 9 out of the 13 years Bettis played in the NFL he averaged less than 4 yards per carry. His retirement all but guarantees some drop-off in Kamara's receiving numbers regardless of whether Jameis Winston or Taysom Hill is named the Saints starting quarterback. A veteran, a trade, or another team's roster cut is more likely to be the bigger threat. If you look at Bettis total career marks, you will see that he is 5th on the all time rushing yards list and 10th in TDs. Though volume is important in fantasy football, Harris could struggle behind his offensive line and not garner an elite share of red zone touches. Earl Campbell 9. In addition, teammate Gus Edwards just signed a two-year, $10M contract extension in June, so he isnt going anywhere any time soon.

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