ESPN Ranks the RB's - The Orange Mane

Denver724 · 06-04-2008, 02:13 PM

http://insider.espn.go.com/nfl/insid...ory?id=3422768

Young is #60 (Broncos highest rated RB)

NYC Bronco · 06-04-2008, 02:17 PM

BroncoFiend · 06-04-2008, 02:18 PM

exxxxxxcelent!

Tombstone RJ · 06-04-2008, 02:32 PM

I love how these morons rank RBs who have never played one NFL game above guys who have proven productivity in the NFL.

Deuce McCalister(sp?) is a perfect example. How can he be ranked lower than McFadden?

Atlas · 06-04-2008, 02:54 PM

What was Terrell Davis Ranked I wonder?

400HZ · 06-04-2008, 03:00 PM

And you all called me a homer when I said Michael Turner was better than T Henry.

kmonty · 06-04-2008, 03:07 PM

Quite possibly the worst list ever, even for ESPN.

Punisher · 06-04-2008, 03:37 PM

Whatever...

Ugly Duck · 06-04-2008, 05:10 PM

"23. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders -- Easily the best football player in the 2008 draft."

Only #23? This author is high!

tsiguy96 · 06-04-2008, 05:20 PM

cedric benson is rated higher then selvin young, along with 5+ rookies

Merlin · 06-04-2008, 05:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 400HZ

And you all called me a homer when I said Michael Turner was better than T Henry.

Not all of us. What I couldn't believe is some thought he was better than McGahee (sp?), when the latter totally outplayed TH in the same team in his first yr of actual playing.

Merlin · 06-04-2008, 05:49 PM

I think Young should be rated in the bottom 20 all things considered. If he remains healthy (which is a big question mark) as a featured back he has the potential to put up numbers that rival the top 10 (especially in Denver. My main issue is that they placed Tatum ahead of Young, and the latter looked substantially better as a full package than Tatum. Also, TH did not look that much better than Young (arguably Young looked better from the perspective of vision and production). As a full package I think Young can be substantially better than TH, with a HUGE CAVEAT. He must stay healthy.

kmonty · 06-04-2008, 05:57 PM

Michael Turner is what really makes this list laughable for me. The paragraph descriptions between he and Selvin are nearly identical. "North south runner, not real elusive... pass protection concerns... never been feature back..."

Selvin averaged 5.2 yards per carry last year. Turner 4.5.

Turner is ranked 16, Selvin 60. Way to go ESPiN.

socalorado · 06-04-2008, 06:23 PM

Once again some of you are underestimating the absolute stupidity of E!SPN.
I for 1, love these "rankings" cause it just gives a guy like Selvin that much more steam to go for 2 grand.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-04-2008, 06:36 PM

Ranking Jackson and Westbrook ahead of LJ is a little dumb.

Inkana7 · 06-04-2008, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

Ranking Jackson and Westbrook ahead of LJ is a little dumb.

Merlin · 06-04-2008, 07:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob's your Information Minister

bubble brain comment

Ranking LJ anywhere near the top 5 is moronic after last yr. He stank the games he played, and then got injured like many predicted. Until he proves he still has game (and that means more than a couple of 100 yd games), he has no business being in the top 10.

tsiguy96 · 06-04-2008, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Inkana7

2nd. jackson is my favorite running back in the game, and westbrook has been the staple of that offense forever.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-04-2008, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Merlin

Ranking LJ anywhere near the top 5 is moronic after last yr. He stank the games he played, and then got injured like many predicted. Until he proves he still has game (and that means more than a couple of 100 yd games), he has no business being in the top 10.

Do you think Brian Westbrook or Steven Jackson could have put up three 100-yard performances out of 8 games last season behind KC's awful line (three members of which have been trashed) while the plays were being called by a crap OC hamstrung by a conservative head coach?

Me neither.

400HZ · 06-04-2008, 10:51 PM

I'd take Westbrook any day over Larry Johnson.

Kaylore · 06-04-2008, 11:09 PM

And we'll still out rush two thirds of the league.

Bob's your Information Minister · 06-04-2008, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaylore

And we'll still out rush two thirds of the league.

With nothing to show for it...

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06-04-2008, 02:17 PM	#2
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Tombstone RJ Ring of Famer Old School Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: In the Tetons! Posts: 19,520 Adopt-a-Bronco: WorrellWilliams	I love how these morons rank RBs who have never played one NFL game above guys who have proven productivity in the NFL. Deuce McCalister(sp?) is a perfect example. How can he be ranked lower than McFadden?

06-04-2008, 02:54 PM	#5
Atlas Draft Defense Early&Often Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18,526	What was Terrell Davis Ranked I wonder?

06-04-2008, 03:00 PM	#6
400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,357 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	And you all called me a homer when I said Michael Turner was better than T Henry.

06-04-2008, 03:07 PM	#7
kmonty BT Blogger Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 1,113 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sweet Feet	Quite possibly the worst list ever, even for ESPN.

06-04-2008, 03:37 PM	#8
Punisher ® You Tell The NFL! We're coming for That Belt! WOOOOO® Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Broncos Video Vault Posts: 6,636 Adopt-a-Bronco: i4jelway7	Whatever...

06-04-2008, 05:10 PM	#9
Ugly Duck Proof: SD fans DO exist! RF Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 1,454	"23. Darren McFadden, Oakland Raiders -- Easily the best football player in the 2008 draft." Only #23? This author is high!

06-04-2008, 05:20 PM	#10
tsiguy96 Ring of Famer New to the Forum Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 12,563 Adopt-a-Bronco: None	cedric benson is rated higher then selvin young, along with 5+ rookies

06-04-2008, 05:49 PM	#12
Merlin Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 2,798	I think Young should be rated in the bottom 20 all things considered. If he remains healthy (which is a big question mark) as a featured back he has the potential to put up numbers that rival the top 10 (especially in Denver. My main issue is that they placed Tatum ahead of Young, and the latter looked substantially better as a full package than Tatum. Also, TH did not look that much better than Young (arguably Young looked better from the perspective of vision and production). As a full package I think Young can be substantially better than TH, with a HUGE CAVEAT. He must stay healthy.

06-04-2008, 05:57 PM	#13
kmonty BT Blogger Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Flagstaff, AZ Posts: 1,113 Adopt-a-Bronco: Sweet Feet	Michael Turner is what really makes this list laughable for me. The paragraph descriptions between he and Selvin are nearly identical. "North south runner, not real elusive... pass protection concerns... never been feature back..." Selvin averaged 5.2 yards per carry last year. Turner 4.5. Turner is ranked 16, Selvin 60. Way to go ESPiN.

06-04-2008, 06:23 PM	#14
socalorado Ring of Famer Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 5,221	Once again some of you are underestimating the absolute stupidity of E!SPN. I for 1, love these "rankings" cause it just gives a guy like Selvin that much more steam to go for 2 grand.

06-04-2008, 06:36 PM	#15
Bob's your Information Minister Chiefs > Broncos Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 25,931 Adopt-a-Bronco: CHRIS KUPER!!!	Ranking Jackson and Westbrook ahead of LJ is a little dumb.

06-04-2008, 10:51 PM	#20
400HZ Ring of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 4,357 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed Hochuli	I'd take Westbrook any day over Larry Johnson.

06-04-2008, 11:09 PM	#21
Kaylore 6-37, Raider fans. Yummy birds and snow! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Ceti Alpha V Posts: 41,322 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Duke	And we'll still out rush two thirds of the league.