NFL's Running Backs Are Overrated and Overpaid

Ari Horing by Senior Analyst Written on August 14, 2008
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Jaguars

Starter: Fred Taylor—223 attempts, 1,202 yards, 5.4 YPC, 5 touchdowns, 9 receptions, 58 yards, 6.4 YPR

Backup: Maurice Jones Drew - 167 attempts, 768 yards, 4.6 YPC, 9 touchdowns, 40 receptions, 407 yards, 10.2 YPR

Advantage: Nobody—because what Drew lacks in running compared to Taylor, he makes up for with his receiving capabilities.

Verdict: Replaceable

 

Jets

Starter: Thomas Jones—310 attempts, 1,119 yards, 3.6 YPC, 1 touchdown, 28 receptions, 217 yards, 7.8 YPR, 1 receiving touchdown

Backup: Leon Washington—71 attempts, 353 yards, 5.0 YPC, 36 receptions, 213 yards, 5.9 YPR

Advantage: Backup

Verdict: Replaceable

 

Lions

Starter: Kevin Jones—153 attempts, 581 yards, 3.8 YPC, 8 touchdowns, 33 receptions, 199 yards, 6.0 YPR

Backup: T.J Duckett—65 attempts, 335 yards, 5.2 YPC, 3 touchdowns, 4 receptions, 54 yards, 13.5 YPR

Advantage: Backup

Verdict: Replaced already

 

Packers

Starter: Brandon Jackson—75 attempts, 267 yards, 3.6 YPC, 1 touchdown, 16 receptions 130 yards 8.1 YPR

Backup: Ryan Grant—188 attempts, 956 yards, 5.1 YPC, 8 touchdowns, 30 receptions, 145 yards, 4.8 YPC

Advantage: Back up

Verdict: Replaced already

 

Panthers

Starter: DeShaun Foster—247 attempts, 876 yards, 3.5 YPC, 3 touchdowns, 25 receptions, 182 yards, 7.3 YPR

Backup: DeAngelo Williams—144 attempts, 717 yards, 5.0 YPC, 4 touchdowns, 23 receptions, 175 yards, 7.6 YPR

Advantage: Backup

Verdict: Replaced already

 

Patriots

Starter: Laurence Maroney—185 attempts, 835 yards, 4.5 YPC, 6 touchdowns, 4 receptions, 116 yards, 29.0 YPC

Backup: Sammy Morris—85 attempts, 384 yards, 4.53 YPC, 3 touchdowns, 6 receptions, 35 yards, 5.8 YPC

Advantage: Nobody

Verdict: Replaceable

 

Raiders

Starter: LaMont Jordan—144 attempts, 549 yards, 3.8 YPC, 3 touchdowns, 28 receptions, 247 yards, 8.8 YPC

Backup: Justin Fargas—222 attempts, 1009 yards, 4.5 YPC, 4 touchdowns, 23 receptions, 188 yards, 8.2 YPR

Advantage: Back up

Verdict: Replaced Already

 

Rams

Starter: Steven Jackson—237 attempts, 1,002 yards, 4.2 YPC, 5 touchdowns, 38 receptions, 271 yards, 7.1 YPR, 1 receiving touchdown

Backup: Brian Leonard—86 attempts, 303 yards, 3.5 YPC, 30 receptions, 183 yards, 6.1 YPR

Advantage: Starter

Verdict: Irreplaceable

 

Ravens

Starter: Willis McGahee—294 attempts, 1,207 yards, 4.1 YPC, 7 touchdowns, 43 receptions, 231 yards, 5.4 YPR, 1 receiving touchdown

Backup: Musa Smith—75 attempts, 264 yards, 3.5 YPC, 2 touchdowns, 27 receptions, 192 yards, 7.1 YPR

Advantage: Starter

Verdict: Irreplaceable

 

Redskins

Starter: Clinton Portis—325 attempts, 1,262 yards, 3.9 YPC, 11 touchdowns, 47 receptions 389 yards 8.3 YPR

Backup: Ladell Betts—93 attempts, 335 yards, 3.6 YPC, 1 touchdown, 21 receptions, 174 yards 8.3 YPR

Advantage: Nobody

Verdict: Replaceable

 

Saints

Starter: Reggie Bush

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