Proving to be much more dynamic in the passing game than we saw during his time in Pittsburgh, Conner should be a priority for Arizona to re-sign. When his production flagged down the stretch, so too did the Falcons' offense. Dillon, Kylin Hill, Patrick Taylor. Maurice Jones-Drew reveals his top five rushing duos in the NFL this season. He is smart and . The Colts are in an offensive slump and Taylor has been at the worst end of it. 52 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft. When he is on the field, there isn't a player in the league who can threaten a defense in as many ways as Alvin Kamara. Atlanta does a nice job of doing just that, either out of the backfield or lined up wide. Plus, we'll hear from both players from their introductory press conferences, and finish the night with Chris Grier and Mike McDaniel's post-draft presser. No, the Bucs didn't draft a QB, yes that's a good thing, yes, the Falcons inexplicably drafted a running back at seven overall despite having a rookie running back who ran for over 1,000 yards last season in Tyler Allgeier, no that . 2022 NFL Running Back Rankings 1. Copyright 2019-2023. Spears brings high-end explosiveness to the Titans, which allows him to clear congestion quickly at the second level. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. The load could be catching up soon for the Pro Bowler. His big outing -- 28 carries for 144 yards and 2 TDs -- propelled him into the NFL's top five in rush yards. Having said that, like all backfields, help is needed. The question is whether McKissic, who played big change-of-pace and third-down roles as a pass-catcher, will return. Of course they can still be competitive this season, and this draft continues that idea. Robinson overcame a coaching staff who didn't see his obvious talent, but an Achilles injury in Week 16 puts his status for training camp in question. At 59 and 215-Lbs., Ingram is a reliable battering ram between the tackles. And when you need them the most, this backfield faces the 49ers, Patriots and Steelers during fantasy playoffs. Nevertheless, the Niners are in good shape with the names above. Stroud), Indianapolis (Anthony Richardson) and Tennessee (Will Levis) each grabbed QB prospects in the 2023 NFL Draft. In the absence of David Montgomery, Herbert has been above average in all aspects. If healthy -- a big IF, given Sanders' career -- he could soar over the 1,000-yard mark for the first time in his career. Ingram didn't provide pop and could be released. QB returning, he could look for greener pastures on the open market rather than return for what could be a rebuild given all the Bucs' free agents. I have studied a degree of Podiatry by the Universitat de Barcelona and developed my professional career working in multiple medical centers with multi-disciplinary teams (physiotherapy, osteopathy and medical doctors). Neither Snell nor Ballage fit the bill last season. During his three-year career at TCU, Miller had 2,410 rushing yards on 361 carries, finding the end zone 26 times. You've heard from all the expert guests, now Travis weighs in on his tape study and his favorite players in this year's class. Keep up with the undrafted rookie free-agent signings with a team-by-team list of player acquisitions following the 2023 NFL Draft. The pair combined for 2,306 scrimmage yards and 17 TDs in 2021. It takes a special running back prospect to command Round 1 interest. Where do the Broncos stand after all the picks in the Russell Wilson trade were made? He runs routes and catches like a Pro Bowl wideout. Michael Carter shined as a rookie and Tevin Coleman showed enough in 2021 to warrant a. 29 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. He's the ideal back for new coach Nathaniel Hackett to ride. Plus, Travis and Kyle do a mock "best player available" draft for the 51st pick. Alas, the injury question marks could cap his market. 2022 weekly grid Fantasy points allowed per game to running backs These are the values applied to this year's schedule to determine strength of schedule for running backs. Foreman proved a splendid replacement, and the Titans should work to bring him back to pair with Henry once again. As of Monday, March 14, at noon ET, NFL clubs can legally negotiate with impending free agents ahead of the official opening to free agency on March 16 at 4 p.m. Elliott produced another year of low-wattage output, needing all 17 games to eke over the 1,000-yard barrier (1,002 yards on 237 carries). Now I am studying the master STAPS "Ingnierie et Ergonomie de l'Activit Physique" (IEAP) in the Universit Savoie Mont Blanc in . Spiller rushed for 1,036 yards and 9 touchdowns two seasons ago with 20 catches for 193 . They went with injury-prone interior defensive lineman Bryan Breese. Will he be the same tackle-breaking weapon in 2022? Carolina signed RB DOnta Freeman this offseason, a big-bodied thumper to pair with developing second-year RB Chuba Hubbard, to take some pressure off McCaffrey. July 14, 2022 6:45 am ET. The horrid pass rush of last season has no excuse to return after their first two picks of Bresee and Foskey. Plus, we'll hear audio from coaches and General Manager Chris Grier. Here are the grades for the NFC Souths drafts, starting with, of course, the. 2022 stats:4 games | 49 att | 292 rush yds | 6.0 ypc | 2 rush TD | 4 rec | 16 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. The New Orleans Saints selected Bryan Bresee, a 6-5 and 298-pound defensive tackle from Clemson, with the No. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Ezekiel Elliott, Tony Pollard. After the wild weekend in Kansas City, resident Power Ranker Dan Hanzus reassesses the league hierarchy, 1-32. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Aaron Jones, A.J. His jaw-dropping balance and burst allows him to create extra yardage and make him a scoring threat anywhere on the field. With the North having Nick Chubb, Kareem Hunt, Najee Harris, and Joe Mixon, that does show a lot. Eric Edholm breaks down Day 2 of the 2023 NFL Draft, providing pick-by-pick analysis for every selection in Rounds 2 and 3. The Chargers back put up a career-high 911 rushing yards and 12 TDs on 206 carries while adding 70 catches for 647 yards and eight additional scores. This page was last edited on 7 September 2022, at 12:21 . Henry looked like he was back to being his normal self against the Colts. . Weight Lbs 211lbs. Can we quit with the questions about whether Ekeler can handle a full-time workload? NFL Week 5 underdogs: Can Cowboys overwhelm Rams? What about the other teams around the NFC South? He generated two games of 130-plus rushing yards in 2021 but netted fewer than 35 rushing yards in six others. The 27-year-old Fournette is a 6-foot and 228-Lb. Akers was slated for a massive role in the Rams' offense before tearing his Achilles last summer and missing the majority of the season. 32 Tyrion Davis-Price; 44 Kyle Juszczyk FB; 24 Jordan Mason; 23 Christian McCaffrey; 25 Elijah Mitchell; Wide receivers. Ummmm help? If no other team plunks down more cash for the injury-prone back, a return to Kansas City makes perfect sense for both sides. CEH's injury issues and lack of consistent pop have necessitated a committee backfield in K.C. . The "bell cow" running back is on the way out. Imagine how much more potent Tua Tagovailoa and the RPO game would be with a running back defenses actually fear. Which player earns the No. Since signing his big-money contract extension in 2020, CMC has played in just 10 games. Fournette's postseason run earned him the lead role in the Buccaneers backfield last season. Round 7, Pick 235 | Packers, 18) Kenny McIntosh, Georgia With plenty of cap space, however, a slasher like Marlon Mack who won't break the bank might look nice in powder blue. John Riggins and "The Hogs" were the headliners, while the Dallas Cowboys had Tony Dorsett, Herschel Walker and Emmitt Smith, and the New York Giants featured Joe Morris, Ottis Anderson and Rodney Hampton. Only Kamara could match McCaffrey's versatility and all-purpose production between 2017 and 2019. And L.A. found little of that in its trio of Jackson, Kelley and Roundtree. A lot of this hinges on Young and how he performs, but I think theyve picked a pretty damn good guy to do that. Carolina is likely to pray the injury issues are finally behind him. The question for the Tennessee backfield is where to go to find relief. He is a twitchy ball carrier which was on display at the senior bowl. One of the league's oldest backs, Ingram is entering his 12th season and will turn 33 in December. These are my rankings for the top-5 running backs in the NFC South as we head towards the 2022 season. You won't want to miss a moment of the 2023 season! 8 overall 2023 NFL Draft pick The Texas running back was a 2022 All-American after gaining 1,580 rushing yards and 18 TDs on the ground. Plus, Mike McDaniel and Chris Grier recap Day 2 of the draft with their end-of-night presser. Jameis Winston: Don't Call It a Comeback! April 30, 2023. Former NFL rushing leader and NFL Network analyst Maurice Jones-Drew will survey all running backs and rank his top 15 each week of the 2022 season. He proved that he still has quality football left, picking up 337 yards over four games at mid-season before being hampered by a knee injury down the stretch. Top RBs under contract for 2022: Javonte Williams, Mike Boone. Robinson is in that tier as a prospect. Ranking the best running backs in the NFC South as we head into the 2022 season. Likewise, Edmonds also hits free agency, leaving the backfield barren. A bonus episode of Drive Time this week covers the media availabilities from Wednesday April 19. But he does have solid density for his size, and his game is ultimately predicated on his elite twitch, agility, supremely loose hips, flexibility on his cuts, and his ability to explode upfield after levying cuts with lightning-quick feet. It's a position Tennessee has tried to fill in the past with little success. So lets move on from that atrocious run-on sentence. Check out the weekly FedEx Air NFL Players of the Week and cast your vote after Sunday Night Football. Drive Time returns with the second episode of the night with a breakdown of Dolphins third-round pick, RB Devon Achane. McKissic. 12); D'Andre Swift, Lions (No. Regardless, they filled out their roster properly at the end of the draft with a speedy wideout who lacks any real route running ability but can be developed into a decent depth piece, a tight end who can hopefully serve as a solid backup receiving tight end, and a fun hidden gem EDGE guy who had a productive career at a smaller school (Eastern Michigan) in Jose Ramirez. It will be interesting to see what type of veteran McDaniels brings to play the buffer. 2022 stats:4 games | 81 att | 328 rush yds | 4.1 ypc | 1 rush TD | 9 rec | 44 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 1 fumble lost. Jones and Dillion took the mantle of best RB duo in 2021, proving to be a challenge for all defenses. But will the new coaching staff have the same designs as Urban Meyer's for the all-purpose threat? Jaguars, Falcons in playoff mix; Jets, Seahawks aren't postseason teams, NFL Power Rankings, Week 5: 49ers vault back into top five, send Rams tumbling out of top 10. What I do know is Penny went off -- 17 carries for 151 yards and 2 touchdowns (8.9 yards per carry). With the Chiefs budgeting money elsewhere, I expect a similar approach in 2022. Averaging nearly 115 rush yards per game through Week 4, he's one of the main reasons the Browns are atop the AFC North. 2023 NFL Enterprises LLC. Williams proved he can be the workhorse during his rookie season. 1 spot? In 2022, Austin Ekeler ranked fifth in the NFL in receptions. However, he was never used correctly in stops with Minnesota, Oakland, New England, and Chicago over his first eight seasons. . The Atlanta Falcons and Carolina Panthers made some big moves in this years draft, as did the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and its going to result in a more competitive race for the division title than Saints fans may have first expected. Patterson did play in the game, finishing with 38 yards and a TD on nine carries, but his injury opens the door for young running backs Tyler Allgeier and Caleb Huntley. Lets take a look at the full list below. Maurice Jones-Drew identifies five running backs who can save their teams' seasons down the stretch. Round 5, Pick 163 | Bengals, 11) Eric Gray, Oklahoma A true workhorse isn't necessary in the Bills' offense, yet some semblance of a consistent ground game to punish defenses that sit back would make Buffalo much more dangerous. The NFL Draft has come and gone. Yes, the offensive line struggles didn't help, but until Johnson became a regular, none of Miami's backs could churn out yards. Indy could look to add young depth, but with Taylor in his prime, the Colts have more significant issues to tackle this offseason than the backfield. Even after the Rams rushed for 148 yards in Week 11 and 116 on . But with little cap space, can they strike a deal before another needy team pounces? For at least a portion of the 2022 season, New Orleans may need Ingram to revert back to his Pro Bowl form of just a few years ago. Not much did. 1 spot? Top RBs under contract for 2022: Myles Gaskin, Key free agents: Salvon Ahmed (ERFA), Malcolm Brown (UFA), Phillip Lindsay (UFA), Duke Johnson (UFA). 3.2 Carolina Panthers. Dobbins, Edwards and Hill all suffered season-ending injuries before the first game. Atlanta's Cordarrelle Patterson and Denver's Javonte Williams are top of mind, with both being regulars in my running back rankings through the first quarter of the season. While Charbonnet is competing with a far more talented class, hes still a top-five back. Plus, an updated ranking of his top 15 running backs ahead of Week 17. He is the complete package. Before we get into the full list of which players are making the change, let's take a quick look at what numbers are now available to specific positions. Co-Host of the Bayou Blitz Podcast. Plus, Travis' completely, totally incorrect first-round mock draft, and audio highlights from Bradley Chubb and Durham Smyhte's Tuesday pressers. Round 3, Pick 84 The big question is whether Cohen will return after missing the entire season on IR and whether he'll be the same shifty nuisance he was pre-injury if he does return. The NFC South standings have been updated following the action in Week 14. No, the Bucs didnt draft a QB, yes thats a good thing, yes, the Falcons inexplicably drafted a running back at seven overall despite having a rookie running back who ran for over 1,000 yards last season in Tyler Allgeier, no thats not a good thing (for the Falcons). Top RBs under contract for 2022: D'Andre Swift, Jamaal Williams, Craig Reynolds, Jermar Jefferson, Godwin Igwebuike. The browser you are using is no longer supported on this site. At 5'11 and 205-Lbs., some have expressed doubts about the Panthers reliance on him as a between the tackles runner. Finally, a real draft report instead of the usual cheerleading. It would be a brutal blow to the unit if he moved on after the season he had under Smith. Round 7, Pick 222 | Vikings, 17) Lew Nichols, Central Michigan I think Johnson has the potential to become a good player in the NFL, but its just that for now. With free agency around the corner and the 2022 NFL Draft coming up in April, Kevin Patra assesses the running back situations of all 32 teams in the NFL. 2022 stats:4 games | 59 att | 259 rush yds | 4.4 ypc | 3 rush TD | 6 rec | 33 rec yds | 1 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. With any luck, however, perhaps Mike McCarthy will insist on getting both backs on the field more often to get Pollard more touches. Fifth, period. Flush with cap space, it wouldn't be a surprise if the Jets hunted the free-agent market for a reliable weapon -- even if their last foray into that space didn't work out. Perhaps being another year removed from his ACL tear will help, but the Giants can't presume the back will magically get back to looking like Barry Sanders in space. Ranking the best running backs in the NFC South as we head into the 2022 season. Dan Benton. But without the G.O.A.T. Jacobs provides new coach Josh McDaniels the power runner he desires in his offense. Get the comprehensive list of every Running Back for each NFL pro football team Coming off a 963-yard rookie season, Mitchell proved ideal for Kyle Shanahan's scheme with his ability to get wide, make the correct cuts and run through arm tackles. College Junior Michigan State. Plus, the Vikings and Giants each grab a running back. Having the first overall pick should be easy, right? Round 7, Pick 237 | Seahawks, 2023 NFL Schedule Release Date, Opponents, Important Offseason Dates, NFL Drafts Mr. At 511, 215 pounds, he has the size and contact resistance to churn through congestion and take a workhorses volume. Forty Time Secs 4.38. Adding a dynamic rookie in the draft would seem a priority for the Texans. Hopefully, he keeps this ride steady and duplicates that level of production in London. Ranking the NFC North quarterbacks. The Vikings' offense relied much more on the pass game against the Saints, but on Sunday, they host the Bears. Despite the team's loss, his 75-yard touchdown run in the second quarter sparked a comeback effort in his best game of the season so far. May 17, 2022. You draft the best guy in the draft, and the Panthers did just that. Between Montgomery and Herbert, the Bears have two runners who can pound out yards and churn out first downs. Heres our take on each teams haul: KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI APRIL 27: (L-R) Bijan Robinson poses with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after being selected eighth overall by the Atlanta Falcons during the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft at Union Station on April 27, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri. Jonathan Taylor, Indianapolis Colts The ruling rusher in the NFL with 1,811 yards, Taylor easily outpaced runner-up Nick Chubb by 552 yards. Well they drafted a lot of players, but how many of them really help make the team better immediately. 3 NFC South. He left after the 2018 season as a free agent, but returned via trade midway through last year. If both he and Carson can remain healthy, they can make the kind of formidable duo Carroll has hoped to deploy the past handful of seasons. He's a physical finisher who kicks off every other run with a jaw . Round 1, Pick 8 Perine is a solid spot sub who made a couple of big plays in the postseason, but I expect Evans to play a more significant role in 2022. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Players on each team are listed alphabetically. 2022 stats:4 games | 52 att | 317 rush yds | 6.1 ypc | 3 rush TD | 5 rec | 37 rec yds | 0 rec TD | 0 fumbles lost. With the Bucs' top three backs headed for free agency, GM Jason Licht will have to rebuild the position. To be mentioned in the top-10 conversation, you have to be even better than that. Over the next six weeks, we'll get a better idea of where some of . Top RBs under contract for 2022: Eno Benjamin, Key free agents: James Conner (UFA), Chase Edmonds (UFA), Jonathan Ward (ERFA). Using Dane Brugler's Big Board from The Athletic, Travis examines players within range of picks 51 and 84 and breaks down his favorite tapes to watch. We'll break down the tape, stats and fit of TE Elijah Higgins and OT Ryan Hayes. The following browsers are supported: Chrome, Edge (v80 and later), Firefox and Safari. Gaskin struggled mightily to pick up consistent gains, generating -0.53 rush yards over expected this season, per Next Gen Stats. Davis proved mostly ineffective as a starter, so there would be a hole in Atlanta's backfield if Patterson can't be retained. 1; Geno Smith skyrockets into top 10, NFL contenders or pretenders? General manager Nick Caserio went with a veteran-heavy approach in 2021, which didn't work out. R7 (225): OG Jovaughn Gwyn, South Carolina. Below is a list of the Write CSS OR LESS and hit save. A. Workhorse. Fournette shined with TB12. Williams now has 2 rush TDs in 3 of Detroit's 4 games in 2022, which puts him in elite company. Despite missing three games, Chubb finished second in the NFL with 1,258 rushing yards, proving once again he's one of the few difference-making RBs in the league.
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