Merged: Who will HAve more Rushing Yards?

FiveStar · 07-17-2007, 11:05 AM

Who will Lead the division in rushing yards this season?

FiveStar · 07-17-2007, 11:06 AM

Who in the division will have the most rushing yards?

Skeet84 · 07-17-2007, 03:54 PM

I picked Ronnie Brown, but it could be any of the four.

Jets81 · 07-17-2007, 08:55 PM

I think anyone can claim there back will lead the east at this point and make as good an argument as the next guy. That said, I took TJ, of course.

Iroquois Joe · 07-17-2007, 09:56 PM

Even though I'm a Bills fan, I picked Jones.

He will likely carry the load for the Jets, where as Maroney may have problems staying healthy, that shoulder could bother him, Lynch will split more carries and may have some challenges as a rookie and the line blocking for Brown is question mark

like2god · 07-17-2007, 10:34 PM

I picked Ronnie, but it could be anybody.

Ronnie - Will be counted on the most by his team and might be the most talented out of the bunch. He shared time with Ricky his rookie year and was misused last year, and now he will finally be used as the featured runningback. The Phins won't be abandoning the running game in the second half like they did so many times last year. With Sledge in the backfield, Ronnie finally has someone to open holes for him on the next level, hopefully the revamped OL will be able to do their job to open up the primary running lanes. Last year Ronnie rushed for 1,008 yards and 5 TD's while averaging 4.2 behind a very average OL and missing 3 games. He has great receiving skills out of the backfield which only adds to his effectiveness.

Maroney - Nice RB that shared time with Dillon last year, and because of that he will face the same questions that people asked of Ronnie, "Can he handle the job by himself?". He plays behind a much better OL and the NE offense will be much more dangerous with all of the new additions at WR. But while that may open a few more holes for him (with the opposing defenses focusing on the WR's), NE will also have to keep those wideouts happy and spread the ball around.

Jones - Alot of his success will depend on how much time and how many carries Leon Washington will get. The Jets have a pretty decent OL, but the loss of Kendall might well hurt the running game. Jones has the talent to lead the AFCE in rushing, but I don't see it happening with Leon Washington splitting time with him.

Lynch - It's unrealistic to expect a rookie to come in and light up the NFL. While the Bills did improve their OL this year, they also need the WR play to step up to take the pressure JP and the running game. Another thing to consider (and the biggest factor IMO) is the fact that Lynch is a California boy, how well will he adapt to the freezing cold of Ralph Wilson stadium? The NFL is a big enough adjustment for a rookie, but now he has to deal with the -0 temperatures and blowing snow off of Lake Erie. Good luck.

In the end, I think that it will come down to Ronnie and Maroney. I think Ronnie gets the edge because he will be relied on much more in this offense than Maroney will be in NE.

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Jets81 · 07-17-2007, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by like2god

I picked Ronnie, but it could be anybody.

Jones - Alot of his success will depend on how much time and how many carries Leon Washington will get. The Jets have a pretty decent OL, but the loss of Kendall might well hurt the running game. Jones has the talent to lead the AFCE in rushing, but I don't see it happening with Leon Washington splitting time with him.

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I'd be shocked if they split time. Jones was brought in to be the workhorse for the offense that forces teams to respect the run. I'm guessing Leon will see about 30-40% of the carries this season.

like2god · 07-17-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Jets81

I'd be shocked if they split time. Jones was brought in to be the workhorse for the offense that forces teams to respect the run. I'm guessing Leon will see about 30-40% of the carries this season.

I'd be shocked if the Jets didn't find more ways and more opportunities to take advantage of Washington's explosiveness. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't see Jones getting the necessary carries to lead the AFCE in rushing.

Deep2Evans · 07-17-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by like2god

Lynch - is the fact that Lynch is a California boy, how well will he adapt to the freezing cold of Ralph Wilson stadium? The NFL is a big enough adjustment for a rookie, but now he has to deal with the -0 temperatures and blowing snow off of Lake Erie. Good luck.

Im not worried about that at all. We had what, maybe one game where it was below freezing, if that. It really doesnt get cold until later January, early Feb. Each season it feels like the home games are warmer.

As long as its -3 and snowing against the Fish in december, i'll be happy.

like2god · 07-17-2007, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Deep2Evans

Im not worried about that at all. We had what, maybe one game where it was below freezing, if that. It really doesnt get cold until later January, early Feb. Each season it feels like the home games are warmer.

As long as its -3 and snowing against the Fish in december, i'll be happy.

Nooooo, sooner than that. I live in CNY and it gets pretty cold in mid November / early December depending on the type of winter we get. Again, he's not really used to the temps like we are (32 degrees is still shorts weather for me

), so it might be a big bump in the road for him.

Aqua4Ever04 · 07-18-2007, 02:42 AM

Going with everyone else here, there are some good running backs in this division. A lot of young talent along with the proven vet in Thomas Jones.

But IMO, there's no doubt that if Ronnie Brown stays healthy it's going to be him.

Jets81 · 07-18-2007, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by like2god

I'd be shocked if the Jets didn't find more ways and more opportunities to take advantage of Washington's explosiveness. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't see Jones getting the necessary carries to lead the AFCE in rushing.

Leon is a tiny scat back. He's the guy you want to have fresh legs after your mauler wears down the opposing D. I'm guessing he'll fall between 10-15 carries a game, but I think his number will be called on more passing plays the TJ's will.

It's a pretty scary prospect for the rest of the east actually. We have a strong 1-2 punch as opposed to just the quick jab we had last year. If the O-line holds up and everyone stays healthy, I'm confident in saying we'll have one of the better offenses in the league this year.

All in all I could care less if our RB's lead the league in rushing yards, let alone the east. So long as those W's are rolling in the fantasy stats take a back seat.

retired opfinistic · 07-18-2007, 09:22 AM

I did the homer pick.

Vertical Limit · 07-18-2007, 10:57 AM

Just too many good running backs to choose from in the AFC East, it will be a really close race IMO. I expect Lynch to come out big in his rookie year, with Ronnie Brown and Maroney having breakout years, and Thomas Jones having another consistent 1200 + yard season.

BleedinGreenNC · 07-18-2007, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by like2god

I'd be shocked if the Jets didn't find more ways and more opportunities to take advantage of Washington's explosiveness. Maybe I'm wrong, but I don't see Jones getting the necessary carries to lead the AFCE in rushing.

I picked Jones, but i think that with Jones, our playaction will be the area that will improve the most.

View Poll Results: Who will lead the division in rushing?
Ronnie Brown	33	55.00%
Thomas Jones	7	11.67%
Marshawn Lynch	12	20.00%
Laurence Maroney	8	13.33%
Voters: 60. You may not vote on this poll

07-17-2007, 11:06 AM	#2
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07-17-2007, 03:54 PM	#3
Skeet84 FinHeaven VIP Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 5,898 Thanks: 9 Thanked 27 Times in 26 Posts	I picked Ronnie Brown, but it could be any of the four. __________________ Thank you to IN_FLAMES for Sig and Avy!!! Thanks also to Samuel L. Jackson!!! Thanks for all your votes it really means alot!

07-17-2007, 08:55 PM	#4
Jets81 Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Dirty Jerz Age: 28 Posts: 803 Thanks: 44 Thanked 37 Times in 28 Posts	I think anyone can claim there back will lead the east at this point and make as good an argument as the next guy. That said, I took TJ, of course. __________________

07-17-2007, 09:56 PM	#5
Iroquois Joe Starter Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 154 Thanks: 5 Thanked 13 Times in 7 Posts	Even though I'm a Bills fan, I picked Jones. He will likely carry the load for the Jets, where as Maroney may have problems staying healthy, that shoulder could bother him, Lynch will split more carries and may have some challenges as a rookie and the line blocking for Brown is question mark __________________

07-17-2007, 10:34 PM	#6
like2god I LOVE FinHeaven Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: New York Age: 30 Posts: 10,836 Thanks: 967 Thanked 796 Times in 396 Posts FH Badges Total Awards: 1	I picked Ronnie, but it could be anybody. Ronnie - Will be counted on the most by his team and might be the most talented out of the bunch. He shared time with Ricky his rookie year and was misused last year, and now he will finally be used as the featured runningback. The Phins won't be abandoning the running game in the second half like they did so many times last year. With Sledge in the backfield, Ronnie finally has someone to open holes for him on the next level, hopefully the revamped OL will be able to do their job to open up the primary running lanes. Last year Ronnie rushed for 1,008 yards and 5 TD's while averaging 4.2 behind a very average OL and missing 3 games. He has great receiving skills out of the backfield which only adds to his effectiveness. Maroney - Nice RB that shared time with Dillon last year, and because of that he will face the same questions that people asked of Ronnie, "Can he handle the job by himself?". He plays behind a much better OL and the NE offense will be much more dangerous with all of the new additions at WR. But while that may open a few more holes for him (with the opposing defenses focusing on the WR's), NE will also have to keep those wideouts happy and spread the ball around. Jones - Alot of his success will depend on how much time and how many carries Leon Washington will get. The Jets have a pretty decent OL, but the loss of Kendall might well hurt the running game. Jones has the talent to lead the AFCE in rushing, but I don't see it happening with Leon Washington splitting time with him. Lynch - It's unrealistic to expect a rookie to come in and light up the NFL. While the Bills did improve their OL this year, they also need the WR play to step up to take the pressure JP and the running game. Another thing to consider (and the biggest factor IMO) is the fact that Lynch is a California boy, how well will he adapt to the freezing cold of Ralph Wilson stadium? The NFL is a big enough adjustment for a rookie, but now he has to deal with the -0 temperatures and blowing snow off of Lake Erie. Good luck. In the end, I think that it will come down to Ronnie and Maroney. I think Ronnie gets the edge because he will be relied on much more in this offense than Maroney will be in NE. .

07-18-2007, 02:42 AM	#11
Aqua4Ever04 Here's Ginn........GONE! Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Kennewick, WA Age: 21 Posts: 10,798 Thanks: 117 Thanked 442 Times in 213 Posts	Going with everyone else here, there are some good running backs in this division. A lot of young talent along with the proven vet in Thomas Jones. But IMO, there's no doubt that if Ronnie Brown stays healthy it's going to be him.

07-18-2007, 09:22 AM	#13
retired opfinistic 幸灾乐祸 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Up Yours Age: 4 Posts: 8,654 Thanks: 742 Thanked 288 Times in 203 Posts	I did the homer pick. __________________ Retired Opfinistic FH Member 2005 -2008 Dolfan fan since 1970 Retired on 7/1/08

07-18-2007, 10:57 AM	#14
Vertical Limit Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Miami, FL Age: 21 Posts: 5,729 Thanks: 156 Thanked 155 Times in 106 Posts	Just too many good running backs to choose from in the AFC East, it will be a really close race IMO. I expect Lynch to come out big in his rookie year, with Ronnie Brown and Maroney having breakout years, and Thomas Jones having another consistent 1200 + yard season. __________________ * Ronnie Brown's lack of production NOT HIS FAULT.

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