Dr. Tom 0 Report post Posted September 8, 2004 1. Tomlinson 2. Holmes 3. Green 4. JAMAL~! 5. Deuce 6. Alexander 7. Portis 8. Henry (did everyone just forget about this guy?) 9. Marshall Marshall MARSHALL~! 10. Call it a tie between Dillon and Bennett. Honorable mention: Domanick Davis, who could take over the 10-spot with an injury-free breakout season. Rookies to watch: Kevin Jones, Steven Jackson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysPissedOff 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 No Fred Taylor love in here? The guy was like 6th or 7th in the league in rushing last year. Oh, and for where this list ranked Green, Alexander, and Taylor, they should be slapped. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brett Favre 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 Taylor is better than Henry and Bennett, but the not the rest (maybe Dillon too). He just get injured too much. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 9, 2004 Or as his fantasy football owners would call him, "Fraud Taylor" Jags might have been able to make it to the Super Bowl if it wasn't Jimmy F'n Stewart running the ball for them in those years. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest D'Lo White Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I have a hard time believing Michael Strahan is one of the top 10 players in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I am not trying to argue Portis being a top 3 or even top 5 RB, all I am saying is that under Gibbs system which produces success, RBs with a lot lesser talent then Portis have thrived. And as far as the "game passing Gibbs by" I guess that somehow didn't apply to Dick Vermiel, or the teams that still currently use a Gibbs-like offense. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I am not trying to argue Portis being a top 3 or even top 5 RB, all I am saying is that under Gibbs system which produces success, RBs with a lot lesser talent then Portis have thrived. And as far as the "game passing Gibbs by" I guess that somehow didn't apply to Dick Vermiel, or the teams that still currently use a Gibbs-like offense. We'll have to see. If Gibbs does well, I'll eat crow, if not, that's that. Although I will say this, as much as Mark Brunell is a decent QB, Gibbs starting him over Patrick Ramsey is not such a hot move IMO. Ramsey has the chance to be the Redskins' QB for many years to come, and yet they are willing to shunt his development just so Gibbs can get his jollies by sticking to his MO of starting aging veterans. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AlwaysPissedOff 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 Taylor is better than Henry and Bennett, but the not the rest (maybe Dillon too). He just get injured too much. He USED to get injured too much. The man's been pretty much injury-free for 2 years aside from the sprain he suffered during camp, which was minor, anyway. Plus, I wasn't trying to put him over the top 5(Holes, LT, Green, Lewis, Alexander), but being ranked 76 is pretty stupid, IMHO. I have a hard time believing Michael Strahan is one of the top 10 players in the league. A-Fucking-MEN! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I am not trying to argue Portis being a top 3 or even top 5 RB, all I am saying is that under Gibbs system which produces success, RBs with a lot lesser talent then Portis have thrived. And as far as the "game passing Gibbs by" I guess that somehow didn't apply to Dick Vermiel, or the teams that still currently use a Gibbs-like offense. We'll have to see. If Gibbs does well, I'll eat crow, if not, that's that. Although I will say this, as much as Mark Brunell is a decent QB, Gibbs starting him over Patrick Ramsey is not such a hot move IMO. Ramsey has the chance to be the Redskins' QB for many years to come, and yet they are willing to shunt his development just so Gibbs can get his jollies by sticking to his MO of starting aging veterans. well if you followed the team's preseason and training camp, you'd see that Brunell clearly beat out Ramsey. I am a huge Ramsey fan, but the truth is, he still is showing some ill effects from last year's spurrier campaign. He is slowly shaking off the happy feet and shell-shocked feelings, but Brunell clearly had the better camp and performances in games, and on top of that Brunell is known for not looking that great in the preseason and doing just fine during the season(the opposite of Mr. Rob Johnson ). Ramsey will be the future QB for the Skins and thrive under this system. I actually think now he can settle in and continue to improve as a backup because he doesn't have the pressure of competition, yet he knows he is one snap away from getting into the game. Either way you look at it, our QB situation is good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vern Gagne 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I have a hard time believing Michael Strahan is one of the top 10 players in the league. I'll say the same thing for Brett Favre. Still a good QB, but not deserving of a Top 5 ranking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NoCalMike 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I have a hard time believing Michael Strahan is one of the top 10 players in the league. I'll say the same thing for Brett Favre. Still a good QB, but not deserving of a Top 5 ranking. The problem with Favre over the last few years, is the lack of talent around him as far as WRs go. I mean sometimes I watch him on 3rd and long plays and it looks like he is so mad at his receivers that he just chucks the ball downfield, demanding someone go catch it...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
USC Wuz Robbed! 0 Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I am not trying to argue Portis being a top 3 or even top 5 RB, all I am saying is that under Gibbs system which produces success, RBs with a lot lesser talent then Portis have thrived. And as far as the "game passing Gibbs by" I guess that somehow didn't apply to Dick Vermiel, or the teams that still currently use a Gibbs-like offense. We'll have to see. If Gibbs does well, I'll eat crow, if not, that's that. Although I will say this, as much as Mark Brunell is a decent QB, Gibbs starting him over Patrick Ramsey is not such a hot move IMO. Ramsey has the chance to be the Redskins' QB for many years to come, and yet they are willing to shunt his development just so Gibbs can get his jollies by sticking to his MO of starting aging veterans. well if you followed the team's preseason and training camp, you'd see that Brunell clearly beat out Ramsey. I am a huge Ramsey fan, but the truth is, he still is showing some ill effects from last year's spurrier campaign. He is slowly shaking off the happy feet and shell-shocked feelings, but Brunell clearly had the better camp and performances in games, and on top of that Brunell is known for not looking that great in the preseason and doing just fine during the season(the opposite of Mr. Rob Johnson ). Ramsey will be the future QB for the Skins and thrive under this system. I actually think now he can settle in and continue to improve as a backup because he doesn't have the pressure of competition, yet he knows he is one snap away from getting into the game. Either way you look at it, our QB situation is good. Alright in the words of Robert Goren on Law and Order: Criminal Intent, "Your words... filled me with confidence." I've always been a Redskins fan, dating back to the John Riggins days to the not so recent Brad Johnson season, but the last few years has gotten me questioning Snyder and the Redskins' choices. But you say Brunell has been having a hell of a exhibition season, so I'll take you at your word. And we'll see how they do. Hopefully they unseat the Eagles. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Flyboy Report post Posted September 9, 2004 How is Bennett a top 10 RB? The guy is so injury-prone it's sickening. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 9, 2004 I have a hard time believing Michael Strahan is one of the top 10 players in the league. I'll say the same thing for Brett Favre. Still a good QB, but not deserving of a Top 5 ranking. Heresay!!! Sacrilige!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheOriginalOrangeGoblin 0 Report post Posted September 10, 2004 Wow, Shaun Alexander gets no love? He's been one of the most consistant backs for a few years now. He guarantees atleast 1400 yds and 10 TD's. He's top 5 in my opinion. No doubt about it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Redhawk Report post Posted September 10, 2004 According to position....... QB: I think McNair is better than Favre at this point, but I'm not surprised to see Favre in the Top 5. I'd take McNabb over Culpepper and Hasselbeck over Trent Green. I'd take Delhomme over Trent Green, too. RB: Until he proves himself outside of Denver, Portis should go below Deuce. I'd re-arrange the bottom 6 like this: Corey Dillon, Stephen Davis, Travis Henry, Shaun Alexander, Edgerrin James, Fred Taylor. WR: Let Chad Johnson produce for one more year before ranking him ahead of Hines Ward. I think Steve Smith is better than Anquan Boldin. OLB: How does Derrick Brooks drop from No. 9 last year to No. 54? Did he do THAT bad last season? And maybe LaVar isn't the best OLB, but the Browns still should have taken him above Courtney Brown. CB: Charles Woodson is often overrated, but even I think he should at least be placed about Marcus Trufant, who's only in his 2nd year. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Vitamin X Report post Posted September 10, 2004 How is Bennett a top 10 RB? The guy is so injury-prone it's sickening. He's just as good if not better than Robert Smith was for the Vikings were he to stay totally healthy. Besides he's not as injury-prone as oh let's say Fred Taylor to keep him out of the top 10. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
