OK, this post was
written based on my personal opinion from watching games, not based on
stats. In my opinion, stats can only tell tell so much. I'd rather
hear about an amazing play someone made or see a video clip of that
play, I'd rather see that than just "so-and-so has a higher YPC average,
so you're wrong." Please feel free to share who your favorite players
are at this position; I enjoy debate. Also, my list of top QBs is here: http://community.foxsports.com/blogs/Football_Guru /2008/08/08/Football_Mythbusters_Whos_The_Best_QB
Also, just so you guys know, this is only a list of the best RBs who are playing today.
MYTH: (Insert a RB's name here) is the best running back in the league.
FACT: In my opinion, these are some of the best.
1.
1. LaDainian Tomlinson (Chargers) – As much as I
absolutely despise the Chargers, LaDainian Tomlinson is simply the best in the
league today, without a doubt.
2.
2. Adrian Peterson (Vikings) – If he plays
throughout his career as well as he did last year in his rookie season, he’ll
end up better than LaDainian Tomlinson in a year or two.
3.
3. Brian Westbrook (Eagles) – Amazing runner, and
he catches the ball excellently. He’s
awesome.
Most overrated: Reggie Bush
(Saints) – Gets praise, when he’s terrible.
Simply said, he’s fast, with no football skills and will not be any good
for at least three more years.
Honorable Mention: Maurice Jones-Drew, Fred Taylor, Lawrence
Maroney, Willie Parker, LenDale White, Brandon Jacobs, Ahmad Bradshaw, Clinton
Portis, Frank Gore, Larry Johnson, Jamal Lewis, Chester Taylor, Stephen Jackson
Could Be On This List
In a Few Years: Darren McFadden, Felix
Jones, Rashard Mendenhall, Chris Johnson (Titans) , Marshawn ####, Mike Hart, Michael Turner
OK, this post was written based on my personal opinion from watching games, not based on stats. In my opinion, stats can only tell tell so much. I'd rather hear about an amazing play someone made or see a video clip of that play, I'd rather see that than just "so-and-so has a higher QB rating, so you're wrong." Please feel free to share who your favorite players are at this position; I enjoy debate.
MYTH: (Insert a QB's name here) is the best quarterback in the league.
FACT: In my opinion, these are some of the best.
1.
1. Tom Brady (Patriots) – Dominates the league like
no other, and has great receivers to throw to.
2. 2.
Peyton Manning (Colts) – Second only to Brady,
also has good receivers. He’s getting a
tiny bit worse, but he’s still one of the best.
Not as good as he was a couple years ago.
3. 3.
Brett Favre (Jets) – He’s still great,
despite his theatrics
Most overrated: Eli Manning
(Giants) – Has shown flashes of greatness, but is completely inconsistent. He may have been Super Bowl MVP, but the
Giants won the Super Bowl because everybody else on the team played
exceptionally while Eli played mediocrely.
Most underrated: Vince Young
(Titans) – Has bad stats, so don’t take him for fantasy. However, he can throw the ball AND run it,
but the Titans’ offensive woes have been blamed on him when the problems were
really due to underacheivement by his wide receivers.
With a new receiver and new tight end, along with a rookie running back
who is fast AND catches well, the Titans’ offense will improve tremendously,
mainly due to the Titans’ management surrounding Vince with decent players to
help him realize his true potential.
Honorable mention: Drew Brees, Ben
Roethlisberger, Carson Palmer, Donovan McNabb, Tony Romo, David Garrard
Could Be On This List In a Few Years: Tarvaris Jackson, Colt Brennan, Matt Schaub, J.P. Losman, Derek Anderson, Brady Quinn, JaMarcus Russell, Jay Cutler, Dennis Dixon... Should I risk mentioning Aaron Rodgers?
MYTH: Reggie Bush is the reason the New Orleans Saints went from being last place in the NFC South one year, to making it to the NFC Championship game the next year. He is also the key to whether or not they will be successful this upcoming season.
FACT: Reggie who? The real key to that team's success is Deuce McAllister. In 2005, he was placed on IR in the beginning of October, which ended his season. The Saints then went 3-13. The next year, Reggie Bush came along, and the Saints made it to the NFC Championship game. Therefore, many people thought Reggie Bush made the team successful. In the 2007 season, McAllister suffered a season-ending injury against the Titans in September. The team finished third place in the talentless NFC South, winning only seven games. Two of those wins were against the Falcons, and the other five were against the Seahawks, 49ers, Rams, Panthers, and Jaguars. Except for the Jaguars (an 11-5 who they somehow crushed 41-24), none of those games were wins against tough teams. With the possibility of six easy wins a year coming from the Panthers, Falcons, and Buccanneers, as long as McAllister stays healthy, and Drew Brees throws for at least 3,000 yards like he has done every year since 2004, the Saints will have a strong chance of making it to the playoffs and being a force in the NFC.
