Are you ready for some football? While all of you have probably already done your fantasy drafts{except if Mike Simpson is your commissioner}here is my list of the best Running Backs in the NFL this season. Last year I wrote about fantasy Quarterbacks, but this latest addition looks at the half back position. I decided to continue the theme of comparing fantasy players to stars in the music business, so I hope you enjoy.
1. Adrian Peterson-Dave Matthews Band
They can both put on one amazing live show
2. Matt Forte-Santana
Elevate the level of their surrounding talent
3. Michael Turner-Sting
Have proven they can be a superstar on their own
4. Maurice Jones Drew- O.A.R.
I love how now they are becoming more main stream
5. DeAngelo Williams-Kayne West
Yep, they are both going to be around for a while
6. Clinton Portis-Red Hot Chili Peppers
Consistently deliver quality work
7. Brian Westbrook-Jay-Z
When performing they are the best in the business; however, one takes time off due to injury, the other takes time off to be with Beyonce
8. LaDainian Tomlinson-Green Day
Unlike fine wine, as they get older, their talent diminishes
9. Frank Gore-Rob Thomas
Both gifted, yet have no real help around them
10. Brandon Jacobs-Earth Wind and Fire
Wind left for Tampa Bay, but Earth will be just fine, especially now that Fire gets thrown into the flames {this was already the nicknames given to the Giants tandem of running backs last year just in case you didn’t know where I was going with this one}
11. Steve Slaton-Sean Paul
They be “burnin” their opponents whether it’s on the football field or dance floor
12. Marion Barber III-Aretha Franklin
Successful, big {figuratively and literally}, tower over their competition, and you better show them “R.E.S.P.E.C.T.”
13. Chris Johnson-Milli Vanilli
Ok so maybe he did not fake his identity, but they kind of have the same hairdo going
14. Steven Jackson-Justin Timberlake
Better off going solo for any future success
15. Ryan Grant-Eminem
Trying to make a comeback, but who knows how that will go
16. Knowshon Moreno-Taylor Swift
Young, new, and potential for future success
17. Kevin Smith-Motley Crew
Isn’t being a part of a winless team the definition of a “Motley Crew”
18. Thomas Jones-Metallica
Whether it has to do with a new contract or Napster can you guys please stop complaining
19. Reggie Bush-Ozzy Osbourne
Sure they are entertaining to watch, but it’s hard to take them seriously as being part of the elite
20. Willie Parker-Will Smith
Incredibly successful who share awesome nicknames, “Fast Willie” and “Big Willie”
21. Ronnie Brown-Puff Daddy
Multi talented individuals who can do a plethora of things including running and throwing for touchdowns, orchestrating the wildcat offense, raping, producing, fashion, etc…
22. Joseph Addai-Stevie Wonder
Versatile entertainers but can’t seem to SEE open running lanes
23. Marshawn Lynch-Marilyn Manson
Just two hideous looking individuals {sorry, I speak the truth}
24. Darren McFadden-Kings of Leon
Might take longer then expected, but will eventually breakthrough
25. Derrick Ward-Sonny Bono
I’m just not sold that they can take their act solo
26. Chris Wells-Rihanna
Have unfortunately already taken too much of a beating
27. Laurence Maroney- Will. I. Am of Black Eyed Peas
It’s too crowded for them to enjoy individual success {Fred Taylor, Sammy Morris, Kevin Faulk, and Fergie of course}
28. Willis McGahee- Coldplay
“You know how I know you’re gay, you listen to Coldplay,” or root for a player with a gay sounding last name… McGahee
29. Larry Johnson-Bobby Brown
Famous for beating up their spouses and way past their prime
30. Cedric Benson-Lil Kim
Complete jokes that are only famous for getting in trouble with the law
31. Jamal Lewis-2Pac
Both dead… I think?
32. Julius Jones-Garbage
An explanation really isn’t necessary
