Fantasy Stud Backs: Where Are They Now?

Buddy Smith by Senior Writer Written on November 09, 2008
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Steven Jackson: This was the second year in a row that the whole world was excited about Steven Jackson in July. Orlando Pace is back, you’d think that would bump his numbers some…alas. He’s stuck in St. Louis, where they’ve just forgotten how to play football against anybody but the Dallas Cowboys.

Many owners spent a top three draft choice on a guy who has a few less points than Steve Slaton, who was available on the waiver wire until week two in many leagues.

Larry Johnson: This bruising back has spent more time behaving poorly in night clubs than running between the tackles this year. With a meager offense he’s compiled a paltry 421 yards and three touchdowns this season. God help you if you spent a first round pick on LJ…it’s the type of move that could blow up a franchise.

Come ON!!

Joseph Addai is currently stinking up my roster. I drafted him while Clinton Portis was still  on the board. The Colts were supposed to score a lot of points this year and Addai was supposed to get almost all of the carries.

Then they started playing the games. Now it’s November, the Titans are undefeated, and Joseph Addai can’t find the end zone with a flashlight. What’s worse is that Dominic Rhodes has played well in relief of No. 29 making him all the less valuable just in case the Colts start clicking again.

Ryan Grant is a mathematical anomaly. How a guy can get that many touches on a team that scores that many points and not be a fantasy star still befuddles me. The hamstring hasn’t helped. they never do. Also I think Aaron Rodgers is sneaking away with all of his goal line touchdowns.

The worst of the worst is Laurence Maroney. Before his season ending injury he had 28 carries for 93 yards and zero touchdowns. I think E.T said it best: “Ouch.”

Vote Now! - Author Poll

Who Will Score The Most Points?

  • Clinton Portis
  • Adrian Peterson
  • Brandon Jacobs
  • Michael Turner
  • Thomas Jones
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Results - Author Poll

Who Will Score The Most Points?

  • Clinton Portis

    19.1%
  • Adrian Peterson

    52.2%
  • Brandon Jacobs

    11.7%
  • Michael Turner

    10.2%
  • Thomas Jones

    6.9%
  • Total votes: 1622
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