[RogerGoodellSucks]

http://insider.espn....ning-backs-2015
This is a list from ESPN. Have to be an insider to see it so I'll post it here for people who can't see it. I can post the explanations too if you would like me to.

1. Trent Richardson
2. Lesean McCoy
3. Ryan Matthews
4. Darren McFadden
5. Jonathan Stewart
6. Adrian Peterson
7. Arian Foster
8. Jamaal Charles
9. Ray Rice
10. Doug Martin


lolESPN. No way Adrian Peterson is the 6th best back in 3 years from now. If he didn't tear his ACL, I could see it, but no way will he be that good at 30 after tearing his ACL.

And where's Matt Forte?

[Julio4Ever]

The fact that there is no Ryan Williams on this list is why I don't even pay attention to ESPN for football anymore.

[RazorStar]

LeSean McCoy
Some rookie this year
Some fresh college player
Ben Tate
Toby Gerhart

[Rain Man]

Not so sure about any of the backs from 5-9. Arian Foster should be higher than that though I think.

[seanbrock]

LeSean McCoy
James Starks
Trent Richardson
CJ Spiller
Ray Rice
Ben Tate
Arian Foster
Ryan Matthews
Ryan Williams
Doug Martin
Jamaal Charles


in no order really and I know I have 11 but I don't care lol

[housemd]

Shady McCoy
Ray Rice
Trent Richardson
Ryan Matthews
Adrian Peterson
Jamaal Charles
Arian Foster
Matt Forte
Demarco Murray
Maurice Jones-Drew

In no specific order..

[Rain Man]

James Starks? Enlighten me how you think he'll be the best back. He's average at best, and he's in a completely pass dominating offense.


I think it goes as follows 3 years from now:

1. LeSean McCoy
2. Arian Foster
3. Ray Rice
4. Ryan Matthews
5. Matt Forte
6. Trent Richardson
7. Matt Forte
8. Demarco Murray
9. Adrian Peterson
10. Some Fresh College Rookie just starting to climb the charts.

[RogerGoodellSucks]

housemd, on 04 June 2012 - 12:21 PM, said:

Shady McCoy
Ray Rice
Trent Richardson
Ryan Matthews
Adrian Peterson
Jamaal Charles
Arian Foster
Matt Forte
Demarco Murray
Maurice Jones-Drew

In no specific order..

+1. Completely forgot about Demarco Murray.

Chris D, on 04 June 2012 - 12:32 PM, said:

1. LeSean McCoy
2. Arian Foster
3. Ray Rice
4. Ryan Matthews
5. Matt Forte
6. Trent Richardson
7. Matt Forte
8. Demarco Murray
9. Adrian Peterson
10. Some Fresh College Rookie just starting to climb the charts.

You have Matt Forte listed twice.

My top 10:

1. Lesean McCoy
2. Arian Foster
3. Trent Richardson
4. Matt Forte
5. Ray Rice
6. Ryan Matthews
7. Demarco Murray
8. Jamaal Charles
9. Doug Martin
10. Ryan Williams

[Rain Man]

That's just how good Matt Forte is Haha. Oops. I meant to put Jamaal Charles in at #7

[.AirMcNair.]

1. Arian Foster - A very balanced back. Doesn't rely on one aspect of his game too much, should stick around for a good while.
2. Ray Rice - The same as Foster, really. His receiving game is a huge reason why he'll still be this high as well.
3. Matt Forte - This is kinda iffy to me. I'm getting the feeling he may just be a flash in the pan. People were ranking him highly after his rookie season, too. But if he stays consistent, he'll be this high.
4. DeMarco Murray - Has to stay healthy, but he's got all the talent in the world.
5. MJD - He may be lower than this in 3 years, especially as much as the Jags are gonna rely on him. I don't see Gabbert working out, so all the carries he'll get could kill his career. A shame for such a talented guy.
6. Chris Johnson - His speed will probably start slowing down around this time, but he'll still be fast, and still be elusive.
7. Trent Richardson - He'll be good, but I don't think there will ever be a time he's considered the best in the league. Especially on that Browns offense.
8. Jamaal Charles - I'm worried that his injury may wind up effecting his career. He's very Chris Johnson-esque in the sense that he relies on speed/elusiveness. He could be higher than this if he stays healthy, but I dunno.

Not sure about 9/10. There's a bunch of people who could go there, but this is my top 8.

[Thanatos19]

I'm pretty sure the reason why J-Stew is on this list is that ESPN is assuming Carolina trades him.

Considering they are trying to get a long-term deal done, I don't think that's set in stone.

[badgers]

seanbrock, on 04 June 2012 - 12:05 PM, said:

LeSean McCoy
James Starks
Trent Richardson
CJ Spiller
Ray Rice
Ben Tate
Arian Foster
Ryan Matthews
Ryan Williams
Doug Martin
Jamaal Charles


in no order really and I know I have 11 but I don't care lol

Nah man you're kidding yourself if you think James Starks is gonna be a top 10, or 11 RB in 2015.

I doubt he'll be as good as Grant was in his prime.

Starks has been injured for basically since he got in the league. The only reason people know his name is because the one time he WASNT hurt was when we won the Super Bowl.

Hopefully he'll be a decent fill at RB until we can get somebody better.