NFL: Ranking NFL Backfields 1-32

DFWJC

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http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000496901/article/ranking-nfl-backfields-from-no-1-to-32

I know, another RB related thread. But I thought someone out there might want to see it.

"Few NFL position groups underwent more change this offseason than at running back.

Philadelphia, New Orleans and Buffalo are just a few of the clubs that engineered massive makeovers at the position.

Even though runners are paid like kickers and punters in today's game, good luck enduring the long season without a capable cast of backs. It's no surprise that 10 of the 12 weakest rushing teams from one year ago watched the playoffs on the couch.

With all the turnover, it's time to take a look at where teams stack up in the backfield. We've ranked all 32 squads from best to worst and reached out to a handful of NFL coaches and draft experts to weigh in on this year's cast of veteran and rookie runners.

It's June, so ranking anything is a moving target. In this exercise, proven veterans earn more points than newbies yet to play. We also factored in strong offensive lines and quarterbacks who can hurt you on the ground."

They have Philly at #1, Seattle #2., etc
Dallas is at #26.
 
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Their rankings

  1. Philadelphia
  2. Seattle
  3. Minnesota
  4. New Orleans
  5. Pittsburgh
  6. Cincinnati
  7. Buffalo
  8. Kansas City
  9. Green Bay
  10. Houston
  11. Indianapolis
  12. San Diego
  13. Denver
  14. Chicago
  15. Washington
  16. Baltimore
  17. San Francisco
  18. Carolina
  19. St. Louis
  20. NY Jet
  21. Miami
  22. NY Giants
  23. Cleveland
  24. Detroit
  25. Atlanta
  26. Dallas
  27. Arizona
  28. Jacksonville
  29. New England
  30. Oakland
  31. Tennessee
  32. Tampa Bay
 

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I don't think you would find a GM that would take Philly's over KC, Cinci or Pittsburgh.

I'm not saying the Eagles have a "bad" group but number 1? Especially when you consider the injury history on their top 2 backs and the limitations with Sproles.
 

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Can't argue with that ranking at all.

Also a nice little note that I'm sure will be ignored by some.
"It's no surprise that 10 of the 12 weakest rushing teams from one year ago watched the playoffs on the couch."
 

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If anyone cares... last years super bowl champs are behind us on that list....

You dont need "elite" guys at every position to win a SB...

They also don't have an elite WR. So why did we pay Dez?

For that matter, Seattle didn't have an elite WR either. But they did have Beast Mode.
 

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They also don't have an elite WR. So why did we pay Dez?

For that matter, Seattle didn't have an elite WR either. But they did have Beast Mode.


Just goes to show there are different ways to win. You need quality QB play and a decent OL---if you have those two things, you can compete for the playoffs.
 

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They also don't have an elite WR. So why did we pay Dez?

For that matter, Seattle didn't have an elite WR either. But they did have Beast Mode.

They also had great defensive players... Last year we didn't have anyone not even one pro bowler...

We had one of the most accurate kickers... Seattle had an average one.. Patriots did that that other gronk..
 

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I think the ranking is fair. Philly signed the NFL Offensive Player of the Year and deserves the top spot. Dallas signed an Oakland cast-off and possibly deserves to be lower ranked than it is based on preconceptions.
 

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Randle is talented enough to gain 1150-1200 yards with a solid ypc behind this OLine. If he can remain healthy and assume the bulk of the carries, we will be fine. I've got him finishing somewhere between 7-10th for rushing yards this season.

The key will be how the backups(Dunbar/DMC) are used and how effective they are.
 

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Randle is talented enough to gain 1150-1200 yards with a solid ypc behind this OLine. If he can remain healthy and assume the bulk of the carries, we will be fine. I've got him finishing somewhere between 7-10th for rushing yards this season.

The key will be how the backups(Dunbar/DMC) are used and how effective they are.

i think thats whats against us. the health.
 
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