Breakout RB?

[GiantRutgersFan]

Which RB will have a breakout season a la Frank Gore 1 year ago?

Some players to keep an eye on are:

Joseph Addai
Ronnie Brown
Lawrence Maroney
Deangelo Williams
Cadaliac Williams
Marion Barber
Ladell Betts
Brandon Jacobs

[Chucky]

Im pretty sure Cadillac's breakout year was his roookie year

[MP123]

I will say Laurence Maroney.

[SuperKevin]

Vernand Morency is my pick. I think he's going to be given the starting job in Green Bay and now that the rookies on that OL have a year of experience I think the blocking will be much better for him.

[hugegmenfan]

I will say Laurence Maroney.

i totally agree. I think Maroney will explode this year and go crazy. I also think Addai puts together another, but more productive, season

[bearfan]

Benson- no homerism there, just watching him run, he will be a stud
Bush, and I wanna say Jacobs as well.

[bored of education]

Reuben Droughns
Homer Simpson

[d34ng3l021]

Well I said Ronnie Brown last season...He didnt quite do it, so I will just say him again.

[LitoSheppard]

I think Marion Barber, even though he is a CowBoy I love this guy, he is a great pure runner, one of the best pure runners in the game IMO. Although i hope he doesn't have a breakout year..being a Eagle fan and all:p

[yourfavestoner]

I think Marion Barber, even though he is a CowBoy I love this guy, he is a great pure runner, one of the best pure runners in the game IMO. Although i hope he doesn't have a breakout year..being a Eagle fan and all:p

Barber is my vote as well. I think the Barber/Jones duo would be much better off with Barber getting the majority of carries and softening the defense, and Jones coming in for about ten or so carries a game. If that happens, I expect Barber to have a monster season.

[Vikes99ej]

I think Joseph Addai will have a breakout season.

[Pit Bull #53]

Well, I'll vote for DeAngelo Williams provided he gets the necessary carries and touches in the offense. He was my favorite player in the draft last year.

[doingthisinsteadofwork]

Benson will have a massive year with Jones out of the way.

[YAYareaRB]

Jerious Norwood

[CC.SD]

Not Brandon Jacobs, you clever little homer.

[Bengals1690]

Not Brandon Jacobs, you clever little homer.

my thoughts exactly.

anyways, i hope that deangelo williams has a breakout year. but i think that jones drew will get at least 1000 on the ground this year.

[DragonMekha]

Brian Westbrook.Here me out,he is always thought to be a dangerous weapon but not as much as a surefire runner.Despite a great year he wasnt looked at for the pro bowl and I think Philly will actually run more to keep Mcnabb healthy and Westbrook is going to have a monster season and be respected as a runner and not just a versatile weapon.

[bigbluedefense]

Every thread you make is a veiled attempt at homerism. But at the same time, it is a decent thread, so I can't knock you for it.

Im gonna go with Maroney. I would go with Brown, but he has no qb or passing threats to eleviate in the box pressure. Plus his line is worse than Maroneys.

[etk]

Im pretty sure Cadillac's breakout year was his roookie year

Just ignore GRF and his insatiable need to post threads every 10 minutes. He knows nothing about football, and thus he wouldn't know about Cadillac or his ROY & OROY awards collection.

[JK17]

Brian Westbrook.Here me out,he is always thought to be a dangerous weapon but not as much as a surefire runner.Despite a great year he wasnt looked at for the pro bowl and I think Philly will actually run more to keep Mcnabb healthy and Westbrook is going to have a monster season and be respected as a runner and not just a versatile weapon.

I can understand what you mean about the pro-bowl, but I still think last season was his breakout year. He had a lot of questions regarding durability going in, but really carried the Eagles after McNabb's injury, although Garcia got more credit for him. I still think he broke out last year though, and could "put the cherry on top" this year.

As for my choice, hate the Pats, but I love maroney for some reason, and think this is his year to break out. Just a gut feeling, surrounded by what I saw out of him last year. Wouldn't be suprised to see Addai put up some big numbers too.

[princefielder28]

I expect big things from Cedric Benson but not against Green Bay

[DragonMekha]

I can understand what you mean about the pro-bowl, but I still think last season was his breakout year. He had a lot of questions regarding durability going in, but really carried the Eagles after McNabb's injury, although Garcia got more credit for him. I still think he broke out last year though, and could "put the cherry on top" this year.

As for my choice, hate the Pats, but I love maroney for some reason, and think this is his year to break out. Just a gut feeling, surrounded by what I saw out of him last year. Wouldn't be suprised to see Addai put up some big numbers too.

The thing is Brian Westbrook pretty much got no recoginition around the league outside of the Eagles so although it was a breakout for him,he this year can breakout and make everyone aware of his ability to actually run the ball.

[GiantRutgersFan]

Every thread you make is a veiled attempt at homerism. But at the same time, it is a decent thread, so I can't knock you for it.

Im gonna go with Maroney. I would go with Brown, but he has no qb or passing threats to eleviate in the box pressure. Plus his line is worse than Maroneys.

Man you have little faith. theses no reason Jacobs cant break out this year. Least I could do is put him on a list of like 10 guys. I didnt even state an opinion. Plus he has a fairly good run blocking O-Line and teams dont stack in the box against us. Im expecting 1000 yards from him. Not for him to be dominant, but to be a nice RB.

My opinion happens to be that Deangelo Williams is gonna have a nice season and really make a name for himself.


As for Cadilac, he has a major sophmore slump last year. he hasnt established himself yet and has to prove that his rookie year wasnt a fluke.

[JT Jag]

Maurice Drew... next year.

[etk]

As for Cadilac, he has a major sophmore slump last year. he hasnt established himself yet and has to prove that his rookie year wasnt a fluke.

That still doesn't make this a breakout year for him, mmmkay

[bigbluedefense]

Man you have little faith. theses no reason Jacobs cant break out this year. Least I could do is put him on a list of like 10 guys. I didnt even state an opinion. Plus he has a fairly good run blocking O-Line and teams dont stack in the box against us. Im expecting 1000 yards from him. Not for him to be dominant, but to be a nice RB.

My opinion happens to be that Deangelo Williams is gonna have a nice season and really make a name for himself.


As for Cadilac, he has a major sophmore slump last year. he hasnt established himself yet and has to prove that his rookie year wasnt a fluke.

I would just rather have you put your opinion on the matter on hold until we have some factual proof to support it. When you make so many threads stating cases for Giant players, you leave all of us open to criticism. Realistically, everything youre projecting won't happen. Maybe some of it, but not all of it. And that leaves us open to the "homer" tag.

Im iffy on Jacobs. Ive been iffy on him for awhile. I have much more confidence in Eli than Jacobs.

[GiantRutgersFan]

I would just rather have you put your opinion on the matter on hold until we have some factual proof to support it. When you make so many threads stating cases for Giant players, you leave all of us open to criticism. Realistically, everything youre projecting won't happen. Maybe some of it, but not all of it. And that leaves us open to the "homer" tag.

Im iffy on Jacobs. Ive been iffy on him for awhile. I have much more confidence in Eli than Jacobs.

I didnt even post my opinion until you asked.... I just said post a breakout RB and gave some guys as possibilitys. Im not gonna exclude a Giant just because I am a Giants fan...

Some other non Giants poster already said that he thinks Jacobs could breakout. Its definitly possible. Not like I said David Tyree could break out at WR....

Anyways im just gonna let this thread continue because I am interested in others opinions on the subject

[RaiderNation]

Benson should since Jones is out of town

[ny10804]

If he is given the chance, I'd keep an eye out for Morency. Especially if we can get more plays like this (http://youtube.com/watch?v=YmCCz-xlBrQ). Silly Lions.

[Moses]

I doubt Morency will be the Packers #1 runningback by the time the season starts. The Packers will definitely draft somebody on day one and at worst they'll split carries with Morency.

[Hurricane Ditka]

Cedric Benson.

[neko4]

Vernand Morency is my pick. I think he's going to be given the starting job in Green Bay and now that the rookies on that OL have a year of experience I think the blocking will be much better for him.

He speaks the truth! How come when Najeh got a 100yd there was so much talk about him, but when Morency does he gets no publicity. Noah Herron also had 100yds. Those two could work great together. Thunder&Lighting
Anyway my list
Ladell Betts(Sorta had one, needs to get out of WAS)
Deangelo Williams
Caddilac

[Moses]

He speaks the truth! How come when Najeh got a 100yd there was so much talk about him, but when Morency does he gets no publicity. Noah Herron also had 100yds. Those two could work great together. Thunder&Lighting
Anyway my list
Ladell Betts(Sorta had one, needs to get out of WAS)
Deangelo Williams
Caddilac

Morency/Herron would be one of the worst runningback tandems in the NFL. Neither has proven anything.

[etk]

Morency/Herron would be one of the worst runningback tandems in the NFL. Neither has proven anything.

I wish the Bucs played in the NFC North.....

[Moses]

I wish the Bucs played in the NFC North.....

They would still get stomped.

[neko4]

Morency/Herron would be one of the worst runningback tandems in the NFL. Neither has proven anything.

What do you mean, both had 100yd games, that was enough for many to call Gado and davenport starters

[VoteLynnSwan]

i hope that post is a joke...

[Smokey Joe]

Cedric Benson...

[neko4]

i hope that post is a joke...

no, im serious. How can people call Gado/Davenport starters but not Morency/Herron?

[Moses]

What do you mean, both had 100yd games, that was enough for many to call Gado and davenport starters

Since when does having one 100 yard game qualify you as a starter? Gado was never a starter. Davenport might have been able to be a fringe starter before his injuries. Morency and Herron have shown nothing that would indicate they are anything other than backups. Take the homer shades off.

[neko4]

Since when does having one 100 yard game qualify you as a starter? Gado was never a starter. Davenport might have been able to be a fringe starter before his injuries. Morency and Herron have shown nothing that would indicate they are anything other than backups. Take the homer shades off.

I'll let the numbers do the talking

Morency http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/417237/gamelogs/2006
Herron http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/412701/gamelogs/2006
Herron didnt put up alot of yards but he had a good amount of catches

[Moses]

I'll let the numbers do the talking

Morency http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/417237/gamelogs/2006
Herron http://www.nfl.com/players/playerpage/412701/gamelogs/2006
Herron didnt put up alot of yards but he had a good amount of catches

Wow, Herron shredded the St. Louis Rams for 106 yards rushing. Morrency tallied 101 yards on the ground against the Arizona Cardinals. Pencil those two in as starters.

[etk]

They would still get stomped.

Very funny, especially considering how badly we have stomped the NFC North in the past 3 years. Out of 6 games, our only 2 losses were to Chicago, and each one was a 3-point loss. Last year, in our only NFC North game, an injury depleted Bucs squad took the complacent Bears to Overtime in Chicago, with TIM RATTAY leading us in our comeback over the "mighty" Bears defense to force the game into OT, where we lost. I don't really see where the stomping occurred. Or maybe you want to date back to 2002, where we stomped the Packers en route to a playoff bye and eventually a Super Bowl. Your ignorance is even more dumbfounding when you consider how our team is improving since we posted that 6-2 mark against the North, and it could be argued that some of the teams in the North are declining/rebuilding. Next time you try to be a smartass troll, look over the facts and think before talking. Worry more about embarassing yourself instead of trying to be funny.

[Moses]

Very funny, especially considering how badly we have stomped the NFC North in the past 3 years. Out of 6 games, our only 2 losses were to Chicago, and each one was a 3-point loss. Last year, in our only NFC North game, an injury depleted Bucs squad took the complacent Bears to Overtime in Chicago, with TIM RATTAY leading us in our comeback over the "mighty" Bears defense to force the game into OT, where we lost. I don't really see where the stomping occurred. Or maybe you want to date back to 2002, where we stomped the Packers en route to a playoff bye and eventually a Super Bowl. Your ignorance is even more dumbfounding when you consider how our team is improving since we posted that 6-2 mark against the North, and it could be argued that some of the teams in the North are declining/rebuilding. Next time you try to be a smartass troll, look over the facts and think before talking. Worry more about embarassing yourself instead of trying to be funny.

Get real. The Bucaneers are one of the worst teams in football. You can bring up all the statistics you want but the truth is that the Bucs simply aren't a very talented team. The Bears would crush them routinely and arguments could be made for both the Packers and Vikings. As for rebuilding, what do you think Tampa Bay is doing?

[Green Bay Scat]

yea and everyone predicted Willie Parker to have that great year in 05. anything can happen

[neko4]

Wow, Herron shredded the St. Louis Rams for 106 yards rushing. Morrency tallied 101 yards on the ground against the Arizona Cardinals. Pencil those two in as starters.

So Davenport gets 100 yards against STL and you say hes a borderline starter,but when Morency/Herron do it you wont even give them a little recognition. Morency's 101 came on 11 carries too.

[Moses]

So Davenport gets 100 yards against STL and you say hes a borderline starter,but when Morency/Herron do it you wont even give them a little recognition. Morency's 101 came on 11 carries too.

It's one game. Davenport showed flashes behind Ahman Green for a few seasons. He would be a fringe starter before his injury.

[neko4]

It's one game. Davenport showed flashes behind Ahman Green for a few seasons. He would be a fringe starter before his injury.

Crap ran out of stuff to say. Morency has only played for 2 years and that year in HOU was dismal at best. You got me there

[etk]

Get real. The Bucaneers are one of the worst teams in football. You can bring up all the statistics you want but the truth is that the Bucs simply aren't a very talented team. The Bears would crush them routinely and arguments could be made for both the Packers and Vikings. As for rebuilding, what do you think Tampa Bay is doing?

You say the Bears would crush us routinely, but we were horrible last year and took them to OT....This year we have improved at almost every position, our starting QB is healthy, and we still have the draft to look forward to with the possibility of adding CJ and defensive youth. There's no doubt that we have some holes, but to say we are one of the worst teams in football is untrue. Many factors played into last season's struggles, including injuries, hard schedule, rookie QB and brutal OLine. This year all of those factors have been eliminated, and we still have a great coach in Jon Gruden. The Vikings absolutely suck, as do the Lions (inconsistent). The Packers are improving but have no run game and an aging QB, with holes still left to fill in other positions. The NFC North is a cakewalk overall, be real with yourself. Our defense is in rebuilding mode before our aging stars retire, but our team is not in rebuilding overall. Our offense has young talent in place already, and we have a coach who wants to win right now to save his job. Early schedule projections point towards us having about a 7-9 record, but replace the Panthers, Falcons & Saints with the NFC North and we can be at least over .500. I don't see that as getting stomped.

[Moses]

You say the Bears would crush us routinely, but we were horrible last year and took them to OT....This year we have improved at almost every position, our starting QB is healthy, and we still have the draft to look forward to with the possibility of adding CJ and defensive youth. There's no doubt that we have some holes, but to say we are one of the worst teams in football is untrue. Many factors played into last season's struggles, including injuries, hard schedule, rookie QB and brutal OLine. This year all of those factors have been eliminated, and we still have a great coach in Jon Gruden. The Vikings absolutely suck, as do the Lions (inconsistent). The Packers are improving but have no run game and an aging QB, with holes still left to fill in other positions. The NFC North is a cakewalk overall, be real with yourself. Our defense is in rebuilding mode before our aging stars retire, but our team is not in rebuilding overall. Our offense has young talent in place already, and we have a coach who wants to win right now to save his job. Early schedule projections point towards us having about a 7-9 record, but replace the Panthers, Falcons & Saints with the NFC North and we can be at least over .500. I don't see that as getting stomped.

You honestly think the team with the 4th overall pick this season would stand a chance against the Bears? Anything can happen on any given Sunday but the Bears are clearly a much better team than the Bucs. I would rate the Packers ahead of the Bucs as well. The Vikings have some big question marks but so do the Bucs. The Lions are pretty terrible right now. Realistically, I couldn't see the Bucs finishing higher in the standings than the Bears or Packers next season.

[SuperKevin]

Morency/Herron would be one of the worst runningback tandems in the NFL. Neither has proven anything.

Hence why I think Morency is prime for a breakout season. He's going to go from virtual unknown and afterthought into a reliable starter in the NFL

[bigbluedefense]

Hence why I think Morency is prime for a breakout season. He's going to go from virtual unknown and afterthought into a reliable starter in the NFL

Yoooo, make me a sig!! Please....

[umphrey]

Hence why I think Morency is prime for a breakout season. He's going to go from virtual unknown and afterthought into a reliable starter in the NFL

True - Herron's a career backup and actually a great guy to have as your #3 RB but Morency definitely has potential - even though most people don't even consider it. I'm glad to see non packer fans are giving him recognition.

[SuperKevin]

Yoooo, make me a sig!! Please....

PM me with an idea

[neko4]

True - Herron's a career backup and actually a great guy to have as your #3 RB but Morency definitely has potential - even though most people don't even consider it. I'm glad to see non packer fans are giving him recognition.

Why does everyone show up after I lose?

[MP123]

Barber is my vote as well. I think the Barber/Jones duo would be much better off with Barber getting the majority of carries and softening the defense, and Jones coming in for about ten or so carries a game. If that happens, I expect Barber to have a monster season.

I can't see how he can have a breakout year this year. He already had one last year. He had 654 yards rushing and 14 touchdowns.

[toonsterwu]

The top name that comes to mind would be Laurence Maroney, provided he's healthy. If he's healthy, they should have a system more suited to his running style, and better weapons in the passing game to create increased opportunities in the run game.

Maroney slightly edges out DeAngelo Williams for me, largely because, as of now, Maroney doesn't have as strong competition for touches, IMO. That said, the Panthers system should suit DeAngelo much better, and if he gets the touches, it could be a big year.

Ronnie Brown wasn't really considered for me, largely because, while getting 1000 yards is no big deal, I don't really think of him as a breakout option, barring Ronnie going crazy and having, say, 1600 rushing yards or something significantly better. But that's my own guidelines. I guess that's the same reasoning for Addai (1400 total yards is a pretty dang good season and hard to really break out from that).

Whoever's the main runner in Buffalo should have a lot of opportunities as well. My darkhorse would be Lamont Jordan putting together a big year with the revamped leadership and structure there.

[Moses]

The top name that comes to mind would be Laurence Maroney, provided he's healthy. If he's healthy, they should have a system more suited to his running style, and better weapons in the passing game to create increased opportunities in the run game.

Maroney slightly edges out DeAngelo Williams for me, largely because, as of now, Maroney doesn't have as strong competition for touches, IMO. That said, the Panthers system should suit DeAngelo much better, and if he gets the touches, it could be a big year.

Ronnie Brown wasn't really considered for me, largely because, while getting 1000 yards is no big deal, I don't really think of him as a breakout option, barring Ronnie going crazy and having, say, 1600 rushing yards or something significantly better. But that's my own guidelines. I guess that's the same reasoning for Addai (1400 total yards is a pretty dang good season and hard to really break out from that).

Whoever's the main runner in Buffalo should have a lot of opportunities as well. My darkhorse would be Lamont Jordan putting together a big year with the revamped leadership and structure there.

I'm surprised you didn't name drop Benson. Any runningback in the Bears system should be good for 1000+ yards, and if you toss in a talented guy like Benson who knows what's possibly.

[Caddy]

I like Deangelo as a candidate for breakout RB of the year. If he can steal more carries away from Foster he will find himself in a pretty decent situation.

[PapaBearHalas]

I like DeAngelo (a lot), so I will pick him to break out. I also think Benson will have a good year.

[constant cough]

Benson and Norwood.

[throwback54milkman]

Neon Leon Washington

[Hurricane Ditka]

Neon Leon WashingtonThat'll be difficult behind Jones.

[art vandelay]

Without a doubt, MICHAEL TURNER, provided that he gets a chance to start.

[WinslowBodden]

Not so much of a breakout year, but I think Jamal will put up a better year than last year having his ankle cleaned up.

My non-homer pick would have to be Ced Benson, I think hes going to go for 1,200+ next year.

[remix 6]

Maroney - gets the bulk of carries..ZBS coming in..more threats so teams dont stack 8 in box. Big year

Barber - Marion Barber that is..hes well liked in Dallas..he'll get a chance to compete for starting role..and JJ will get hurt like always so Barber grabs it. Hes a strong guy who scored over 12 TDs last year

McGahee - he actually enjoys where he is right now and its a better team overall. They'll find a way to use him effectivley and he'll have a big year in B-Town

Henry - Denver..what else do i need to say?

[Jay]

Laurence Maroney and Cedric Benson, both by default. Both are clear-cut starters on teams that are clearly among the top two or three in their division, or the whole NFL for that matter, so both should get a ton of touches, probably double what they had last year...

[RWFender1]

Laurance Maroney
Reggie Bush (i see him getting more carries on the ground next year)
Marshawn Lynch

[BlindSite]

DeAngelo, he's going to take the starting job and then explode in the ZBS.

[SeanTaylorRIP]

People will see with all the money they wasted that Wali Lundy is the best back on their roster.

[Geo]

I definitely agree with the Cedric Benson mention, that boy is a beast waiting for more touches and is a perfect fit for that team/city. I'd probably put Brandon Jacobs close behind, I think Droughns will help keep him fresh for the entirety of a season but won't steal too many carries from the big guy.

Re: Joseph Addai, even though he didn't start a regular season game last year, he did get a majority of the carries and even more than that, he was on the field for a majority of the time whether or not he touched the ball (especially pass blocking). So I'm not sure if any natural improvement from a very productive rookie year can be considerd a "break-out," if the Colts still plan on working with two backs to keep both guys reasonably fresh for the end of the year.

[tylerb929]

if the Colts still plan on working with two backs

Breakout RB: DeDe Dorsey

[Geo]

I'm looking forward to seeing what 3D will do. All reports indicate that the team sees promise in him, mind you they kept him on the 53-man roster for the entire season after snatching him on waivers once the Bengals cut him in their final roster cuts. Anyody who saw him play in the pre-season with the Bengals could see why the Colts like him.

I think it's very possible that the Colts choose to operate with Addai and 3D. The team also signed Kenton Keith from the CFL, and there are some solid mid-round backs in this year's Draft, so it will be interesting to see how it all unfolds by the time the season starts.

Whoever is on the roster will have the benefit of runningbacks coach Gene Huey, who has been a mainstay for the Colts for over 15 years and has coached Marshall Faulk to Edgerrin James to Dominic Rhodes to Joseph Addai. Another case where the Colts have been very forutnate to have consistent, quality coaching - something that is overlooked today imo.

[HoopsDemon12]

Get real. The Bucaneers are one of the worst teams in football. You can bring up all the statistics you want but the truth is that the Bucs simply aren't a very talented team. The Bears would crush them routinely and arguments could be made for both the Packers and Vikings. As for rebuilding, what do you think Tampa Bay is doing?

if you wanan talk about the worst teams in football can i throw my bills in there!!?? until wilson jr dies we aint doin nothing...and the raiders gotta get thrown in there to...wow two crappy once pround franchises...two senial old owners..wow thats a first in one of my posts

[Ewing]

http://images.washtimes.com/photos/full/20060816-113024-7120.jpg

He'll dominate the Ohio Penal League.

[JoeMontainya]

IMO Maurice Jones Drew. He did everything last year. He scored just about every way possible even when Fred got most the carries. Jones got screwed out of rookie of the year. He will tear it up this year IMO.

[art vandelay]

http://images.washtimes.com/photos/full/20060816-113024-7120.jpg

He'll dominate the Ohio Penal League.

Prisoners vs. The Guards

[JK17]

http://images.washtimes.com/photos/full/20060816-113024-7120.jpg

He'll dominate the Ohio Penal League.

I hear Marvin Lewis thinks he can fit in good with the Bengals team chemistry...

[remix 6]

I hear Marvin Lewis thinks he can fit in good with the Bengals team chemistry...

i heard hes the perfect RB for their system and they might even trade 18 and Rudi to the Pen for Maurice. He could become Turd..i mean Bengal of the Year if he keeps his hot streak going

[Yung Flippa]

Willis McGahee is my breakout back

[The Unseen]

I think Bengals jokes should be grouped with Holocaust jokes:

really, really, really unnecessary.