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Now onto the NFC South and our continuing coverage of the dynasty outlooks of all running backs in the NFL.
ATLANTA FALCONS
1. Michael Turner age 27, contract: signed through 20132. Jerious Norwood age 25, contract: CONTRACT YEAR
3. Jason Snelling age 25, contract: one year deal
4. Thomas Brown age, contract: signed through 2011
In his first year as a starter, Michael Turner became an instant top 5 valuable running back. His 375 carries doesn't bode well for long term value, but it's widely expected that the Falcons will let down the throttle a bit as they head into 2009. Turner's value will continue to rise as long as Matt Ryan continues to progress. The only question for the Falcons backfield, is who would be the ideal handcuff. Norwood is garnering early hype as a player that could take a few carries away from Turner, but nothing that would give him stand alone value. Snelling and Brown will battle for the last roster spot.
In his first year as a starter, Michael Turner became an instant top 5 valuable running back. His 375 carries doesn't bode well for long term value, but it's widely expected that the Falcons will let down the throttle a bit as they head into 2009. Turner's value will continue to rise as long as Matt Ryan continues to progress. The only question for the Falcons backfield, is who would be the ideal handcuff. Norwood is garnering early hype as a player that could take a few carries away from Turner, but nothing that would give him stand alone value. Snelling and Brown will battle for the last roster spot.
Dynatsy Outlook:
Turner: EXTREMELY HIGH VALUE, 3+ years
Norwood: HANDCUFF
Snelling: NO VALUE
Brown: NO VALUE
CAROLINA PANTHERS
1. DeAngelo Williams age 26, contract: signed through 20102. Jonathan Stewart age 22, contract: signed through 2012
3. Mike Goodson age 22, contract: rookie
4. Jamall Lee age 22, contract: rookie
One of the biggest debates raging on fantasy forums is the true value of DeAngelo Williams. After his montrous 1500+ yard, 18 TD season, there's definitely some doubt whether he can be just as dangerous. With Jonathan Stewart going into his second season, common sense will tell you that the Panthers will hope to get him more involved. His rookie season saw JStew continually nagged with injuries, which in turn opened the door for DeAngelo to bust onto the scene. The Panthers run the ball enough to make both backs valuable, but the definition of that value may and will turn on a dime in 2009. I expect the Panthers to lean heavily on DeAngelo once again this year, then go for more of a transition movement in 2010, when Williams is in the last year of his deal.
Dynasty Outlook:
Williams: HIGH SHORT TERM VALUE, 2011
Stewart: LONG TERM VALUE
Goodson: STASH
Lee: NO VALUE
NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
1. Pierre Thomas age 24, contract: RFA in 20102. Reggie Bush age 24, contract: signed through 2011 but is due $20 mill last two years
3. Mike Bell age 26, contract: signed one year deal
4. PJ Hill age 22, contract: rookie
Pierre Thomas and Reggie Bush have been deemed 1 and 1A on the depth chart, but their play in 2009 will go along way in the Saints determining who will be the main man in 2010. Reggie Bush of course has the big money rookie deal, but Reggie won't be seeing his astronomical salaries in 2010 or 2011 which means re-negotiation. Pierre Thomas has proved to be equally valuable and is making a scant $500,000 in 2009, but will be a RFA in 2010. Something's got to give. From a fantasy perspective, your guess is as good as mine who has the better long term value. We'll know alot more next off-season. I'll bet on Thomas.
Dynasty Outlook:
Thomas: HIGH for this year
Bush: MID VALUE for this year
Bell: NO VALUE
Hill: NO VALUE
TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS
1. Earnest Graham age 29, contract: signed through 20122. Derrick Ward age 28, contract: signed through 2012
3. Clifton Smith age 23, contract: RFA in 2010
4. Carnell Williams age 27, contract: signed through 2010
First of all, I know I'll get some heat puting Earnest Graham #1 on the depth chart, but it's anybody's guess how the Bucs will share the work load with Graham and Ward. I'd assume that they'd use Graham (ala Brandon Jacobs) and Ward (ala Derrick Ward). But at age 28 and 29, neither provides much dynasty value. If I had to pick a Buc RB to own in a dynasty league, it would be Clifton Smith. If you're still waiting for Carnell Williams to make a fantasy impact, you sir, must hate yourself.
Dynasty Outlook:
Graham: ONE YEAR VALUE
Ward: ONE YEAR VALUE
Smith: STASH
Williams: NO VALUE
Williams: NO VALUE
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