Life In The Adamantium Bleachers: A Fans Look At The Hot Players In The NFL

Today we will take our fandom evaluation around the league with a look at 10 players or situations that impressed or surprised us on the past couple of weeks. Since we're all about the positives here at Bull City, let's start with the five players who put on particularly impressive showings this past Sunday and Monday.

Who’s Hot

1. Steven Jackson might become the poster boy for this section. The man just goes hard day in and day out. Sunday he seemed to be playing a little bit harder and acted as if he had something to prove. Maybe he didn’t like where I ranked him in the 5 best running backs in the league last week and he decided that he was going to prove me wrong. Seriously outside of Matt Forte is there a more complete runner in the league?

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The Running Back Conundrum: Who Do You Take And Why

When we discuss the running back position, two names come to mind. Immediately everyone jumps on the Chris Johnson and Adrian Peterson bandwagon. It makes perfect sense because both of these guys are the quintessential runners in the game. One is pure speed and the other is a combination of speed and power. So if you had to choose any runner in the game, who do you choose as your franchise running back in 2011?

I am going to argue that I wouldn’t take either of these two. If I had to choose who my runner would be for next season, I take Arian Foster. He is the perfect runner in a league today. He can run, catch, and block. He’s big enough for the goal line and fast enough to play on third down.

If it turns out that someone has already taken Foster, then I am in a conundrum. Johnson and Peterson look very inviting at this point. I have to weigh my options though because both of these guys need volume carries to be effective. Yeah both guys average a lot of yards per carry but it’s because they bore you with the 3 yard runs until finally that homerun 70 yard touchdown occurs on carry 18 or 20.

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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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NFC West: Its About Respect.. The Cardinals, 49ers, Rams, and Seahawks Battle For It

Day 8 of breaking down the divisions has led us to the NFC West. In the past three to four years the NFC West has belonged to the Arizona Cardinals and rightfully so. The Cardinals have been the cream of the crop in that division. Times are changing and a few pieces are now missing from that championship formula.

This year the Arizona Cardinals will be without gun slinging signal caller Kurt Warner and speedy wide receiver Anquon Boldin. Taking over behind the center is former first round draft pick Matt Leinart. Leinart will still have weapons as the backfield is populated with two great backs in Beanie Wells and Tim Hightower. The wide receivers are still amongst the best in the league as Larry Fitzgerald will be showcased along side promising youngsters Steve Breaston and Early Doucet. The Cardinals tight ends are led by Anthony Becht who will also provide balance to the end of an offensive line that can protect the passer as well as dominate the run game.

Defensively the Cardinals have a pretty good defensive front. They are led by Darnell Dockett up front. The linebackers are fueled by explosive playmaker and new addition to the squad Joey Porter. The secondary also should be pretty solid with the addition of Kerry Rhodes at the safety position.

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