2012 Breaking Down The Divisions: AFC SOUTH

A conference once noted for it's gun slingers has now moved to a league of premier runners. Three of the best runners in the league reside in this conference and make no mistake about it, they are all game changers

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The Five Best Running Backs In The NFL As Of October 24, 2011

The past few weeks I have gotten out the pen and the pad and decided that it was time to evaluate on my own that were the best running backs in the game. I am looking for a few things when I evaluate running backs:

1. Do they have the ability to turn water into wine…? Can they make a negative play into a positive?
2. Do they possess the ability to be an every down back…? This means they can run, catch, block, and are a threat in all three categories.
3. Are they homerun hitters… which mean they can take a two yard run and turn it into an 80 yard run.
4. What type of footwork do they have in and out of the cut… Can they go from 100 to 0, and then back to 100 without slipping and sliding all over the field?
5. Do defenders hesitate before they come up to take on the back…? This means they are a force and not every one wants a piece of them at their best.

As I evaluated the backs in the league I had to watch a lot of football. I recorded three games from each of the past four weeks and I spent some time watching guys go at their best. I have to say that the list didn’t shape out like I thought it would. I watched guys who are usually the one’s crowned when it comes to great backs because they have been doing it for so long. What I found is that there are a few guys who really don’t get the attention they deserve when it comes to their football ability.

Lets start with the 5^th back on the list.

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2010 BCSOM Fantasy Football Draft Guide - Running Backs

Now that you have gotten your quarterback situation under control today we are going to discuss the beasts of the fantasy draft. That’s right we are talking running backs. While you are looking for a running back there are three things to keep in mind. First of all do they score touchdowns? The reason is touchdowns are worth 6 points in most leagues. That is the most points you can get on any one play in fantasy on offense. Secondly do they gain a lot of yards per game? In fantasy football you get 1 point per 10 yards rushed for so you want to make sure that your runner gets close to a hundred yards per game.

The goal is to get a minimum of 10 points per game from your running back. Finally is your guy versatile. Versatility is key here because it gives you options. If your running back will be involved in the passing game, or even the return game, it is a plus. Touchdowns are touchdowns and any way your guy can score them you should take it.

Below I have compiled a list of the top 20 running backs to grab in the fantasy draft.

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The AFC South: Colts, Jaguars, Texans, and Titans Battle For Supremacy

Day 5 of breaking down the divisions brings us to the AFC South. The AFC South is a good mixture of speed and power. Quarterbacks are king in this division but the running backs in this division all fit the same build. They are small, dynamic, and can go the distance at any moment. The conference also features some of the best wide receivers in the game today. Ironically the defenses in this division are all built the same, which makes sense if the teams are all so similar.

The Houston Texans are finally establishing their own identity in the league. They have a marquee quarterback in Matt Shaub. Shaub has emerged as a top 8 quarterback in the league. Shaub will have plenty of weapons to work with as the backfield is juiced up with Steve Slaton holding down most of the

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