Fantasy football's 3 most improved running games for 2024: Steelers, Packers pack 1-2 punch

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The rushing offenses for the Steelers, Packers, and Panthers ORG. We're putrid last season, but we expect that to change in 2024. We tell you why in today's episode of Locked On Fantasy Football ORG.

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Today's episode is brought to you by Fandul ORG. Make every moment more. Right now, new customers get $150 in bonus bets with any winning $5 bet. That's $150 with any winning $5 bet. Visit Fandul.com ORG slash locked on to get started. All right, we're going to talk rushing offenses today. I feel like we've been talking a lot about the new fun passing offenses and what we expect out of these, you know, all the quarterbackmovement. But there's been a lot of movement this year that could change the, you know, the view that we have on some of these teams when it comes to their struggling rushing offenses. We're going to hit on the Steelers, the Packers, and the Panthers. So let's first off, start with my Steelers ORG. Now, how much of an impact do you think that Arthur Smith and the new offensive line and Russell Wilson PERSON has on the Steelers

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running game, Benny? Yeah, I think it could be significant. And you look at where the Steelers ORG were, not too bad, actually. They were 13th in rushing offense last year. So not terrible, but where really dropped off was 60 yards per carry, 4.1, and partly because they got some big runs from time to time from Jail and Warren PERSON and adding to the juice, and Najee Harris PERSON reeled off a few of those, but we know they weren't particularly efficient or consistent in producing these yards, and part of it was the passing game withKenny Pickett was bad, and then it didn't get too much better with Mitchell Trubisky PERSON or Mason Rudolph. it was bad and then it didn't get too much better with Mitchell Trubisky or Mason Rudolph. So the other element we know was the offensive line was a work in progress. They did add Broderick Jones, but this year they've really blown it up. Now on their depth chart, we'll see if this actually comes to fruition, but they have three starters on the left side here, Troy Fittano, Mason McCormick, and Zach Frasier PERSON.We'll see if this holds up, but they have James Daniels is the other guy they have. The former bear and Isaac Smalo used to play for the Eagles ORG. So there are the other options at Guard at this point. And yeah, Broderick Jones PERSON, we'll see if it's him or Fottano slated to be at right tackle that puts Dan Moore Jr. PERSON out of the equation. So when you look at this offensive line, it is definitely upgraded. Arthur Smith PERSON wants to run the ball.He did use a lot of 12 personnel, whether it was with the Titans ORG as their offensive coordinator or with the Falcons ORG that came into play. We'll see what they do here because they don't have the same type of really tight end depth. So I think you'll see a little bit more 11 personnel with this team, but they got to figure that out a little bit more as well because, yeah, they're a little bit to weak on wide receivers at this point. I think they'll find room for these guys to spread the field a little bit, but I think you'll see a mix of 12 and 11 here for Arthur Smith. So now let's go to the quarterback, and this is going to have an impact, whether it's Russell Wilson or Justin Fields PERSON. We know a mobile quarterback who can take off and get yards is going to help a running back.And I think Najee Harris PERSON, like all these factors, the blocking is better. The offense should also pick up things downfield where Russell Wilson PERSON can stretch the field. That's going to open things up as well with the George Pickens PERSON and the deep ball. So that is a factor if they use the extra blocker. On top of having this nice upside young offensive line, that'll be great as well. So things are really looking up here for this Steelers ORG offense in general.But Nadja Harris PERSON, I mean, we talked about him being a big winner after the draft. Well, if you get your offensive line pretty much overhauled, you get a quarterback. And Wilson or Fields PERSON, you feel good about either one, which is not always the case, right? He's a bit of quarterback proof as well. So when you look at that, Najee Harris, he was RB20 and a half point PPR last year in terms of average scoring. So I think this is good. And I think your top five running back might be a little aggressive, but I think top 10 is good.And that would be definitely 10 spots higher than he was last year, Michelle PERSON. Yeah.

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So with Arthur Smith PERSON coming here, we know the Falcons running backs ran the most in the league last year, at 450 attempts just from the running backs. It was the most in the NFL ORG. Now, Pittsburgh ORG was up there as well. I think one difference that we'll see a lot is that the Steelers ORG just really,really struggled to stay on the field, right?

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They had a three and out percentage at the seventh highest rate in the NFL, but it was just most of the year it was terrible. They just could not keep on the field, which they couldn't get runs going. They couldn't score as many touchdowns as they wanted. Well, Atlanta is three and out percent, which 11's lowest in the NFL with Desmond Ritter PERSON, right? Like that's with Desmond Ritter PERSON and they're still top, above average in that category. In 2020, when Arthur Smith was the Titans OC, they also ranked 11th and three and outpercentage as a team as well.

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So I think that's where they're going to succeed. They're going to get more first downs. They're going to have longer drives. And that's going to lead to more opportunities for both Najee Harris and Jalen Warren PERSON, which, I mean, Najee Harris PERSON doesn't necessarily need more opportunity, right? You already leads the league and scrimmage touches since entering the league in 2021.What's also super nice about Najee Harris PERSON when you're drafting him, availability, right? He has not missed a game yet. He is one of two running backs to play every single game since 2021. The other guy is Amir Abdullah PERSON, who never touched his ball, right? So he's the only starting running back that's touching this ball that's staying healthy enough to play. Maybe that changes. We never know with injuries, but availability is key. And man, does he have it? But yeah,I'll say he always gets warmed up towards the end of the year, November through January, like completely different running back compared to the start of the year. We'll see if Arthur Smith can change that and get him going right away. Where would you feel comfortable drafting Anagie Harry PERSON? Would it be, Harry, Harris, would it be in the third round, fourth round around that area?

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I'd say I'd feel okay in the fourth round. I think maybe third, depending on the size of my draft and the scoring format. I think I would lean more toward drafting him earlier if it was standard and less a little bit if it was full PPR. So kind of splitting the difference there. And again, I think where he's being looked at now, he's been kind of ranked where he was finished last year.I don't think you can just say that's going to translate and carry over. I mean, the other thing about it beyond Arthur Smith is that Mike Tomlin PERSON wants to run the ball and wants to win games that way. So you'll get the opportunities and you make a great point about his durability because last year we thought, okay, he's been banged up. Remember there's some talk in the last couple years about knee and ankle. He played through him early and everyone I think was just waiting for Jail and Warren PERSON to take over this backfield. But as we've established several times in the show,the Jailn Warren PERSON is not going to be that expansive back. He's just not that guy that they want exposed to that many touches. So look at Nadja Harris PERSON. He's going to be the bread and butter of what they try to do. And we know he's a capable pass catcher from his rookie season. We know how prolific he was in that aspect. Now, I think they use jail and Warren PERSON more classic. This is a very classic change of pace. He actually finished RB25 last year and a half point PPR. So that was pretty good. You had almost two really good RB2s on this team if you look at in terms of theaverage storing. So again, jailed Warren PERSON maybe is going to get overlooked a little bit. Maybe the momentum is with Harris PERSON, but I wouldn't wait too long to get him. I mean, there's an opportunity here. I think Warren PERSON is still going to get his share of looks. He might get more receiving yards. And he also has a little bit more explosiveness.So when he comes in the game, maybe he can reel off a few long runs, and that helps his numbers as well. Now, I'm not going to go crazy and look at Warren PERSON, but I think if you draft Harris, you certainly have to get Warren. I mean, that's kind of there. So that's what you have to gauge here. So he's one of the higher end, the guys you want to get right behind your starter there. So I do like this backfield. I think, again, it has a lot moreupside. It was better than we thought last year. They just have to stay on the field, sustained drives, and I think that will happen this year. They just have to stay on the field, sustained drives, and I think that will happen this year.

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I'll say, like one thing I dug into, and it made me a little bit worried about Najee Harris PERSON, is that the Falcons ORG ran outside the tackle box on the highest percentage in the league, like by far. It was 73% of the time they were running outside the tackle box. And then also, if you look at the Titans in 2020,they had the fourth highest rate of running outside the tackle box. So that was with Derek Henry and Bijon Robinson and Tyler Algier PERSON. I will say, Najee Harris PERSON struggled running outside, right? He's better up the middle, only average 3.8 yards per carry on the outside, but Warren average 5.4 yards per carry. And Warren had 90 carries outside, right? With Najee Harris at 112.So very, very, like almost even split there with carries outside. So maybe that pushes Jalen Warren PERSON a little bit higher here. I'm a little bit skeptical. I'll say, so Jalen Warren right now is going in the eighth round, just ahead of Zach Moss and Jonathan Brooks PERSON, who I'd rather have than Jalen Warren PERSON, I'd say.

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But after those two guys go, would you rather have Jalen Warren PERSON or Taj

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Spears, Tadier Spears? Yeah, it's really tough to trust Tad J. Spears with Tony Pollard PERSON there.

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I mean, I get it. There are similar roles here. I mean, I think something would have to happen

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for Pollard, but they signed Pollard for a reason where Warren and Harris PERSON, we already know, right, that they can incorporate both these guys with backfield. I have no idea. It's a new offense with Brian Galhan PERSON. I'm not sure how Pollard and Spears are going to split work here without Derek Henry PERSON. And one more.

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Jalen Warren or Devin Singletary PERSON?

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I don't think I'm interested in the Giants ORG rushing attack at all. We talked about Tyrone Tracy Jr., the rookie being a sleeper behind Eric Gray PERSON on the depth chart. I don't want to invest in that. I'd rather invest in a backfield where I think is going to have enough touches to go around and a better offense altogether. I think with Russell Wilson, the Steelers ORG are going to have more offensive enticement here than

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Daniel Jones. Yeah. It's hard because Singletary should get 250 touches. Warren PERSON, I mean, Warren had 210 touches last year. So if they do increase the running, he could be a sneaky value there later as well. In our next segment, we're going to get in the Packers because they have changed their backfield besides AJ Dylan,unfortunately, he's still there. But I think they only scored four rushing touchdowns last year, right? So we'll get into it if we think they could be a little bit more efficient and effective next season.

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Yep, and that will be good here to break down how Josh Jacobs fits in Green Bay. Well, it is an exciting time in the NBA and NHL ORG playoffs as we have advanced to another round here. What a night there for the Celtics came out as we thought liked them a lot in game one at home against the Cavalier ORG. So a lot of a good action to look forward to as we go forward on ice and on the hardwood. And it's winner-take-all-time here coming up soon with the finals and Stanley Cup EVENT. It's going to be awarded here pretty soon.Now Fandall is giving a shot to bring home a big win every year. Right now, new customers can get $150 in bonus bets with any winning $5 bet. That's $150 to bet on spreads, money lines, player props, and more. Visit fandole.com ORG slash lockdown and make every playoff shot count. Fandwell, that's America's number one sportsbook. Hi, this is Jake from Lockdown.

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game much improved well you'll be surprised to know that the packers could improve as well so let's get into that josh jacobs is coming in and they were 15th in rushing offense last year 12 and yards per carry. Michelle, how is Josh Jacobs PERSON create a little bit more upside with this running game?

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You know, we want to get so excited for Josh Jacobs with the Packers ORG. And I do. Like, when it first happened, I was really excited. But then you think about it, you dig a little deeper. Jacobs has only finished as a top 12 running back and points per game in one career season.

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So running back 18 and points per game in 2020, running back for game in 2020, running back 18 and 2021, running back 13 and 2020, running back 13 and 2019. Now, he's being drafted around that RB12 area. So it's not like he's going super high, but maybe that ceiling that we think he has might not be there. He is going to an improved offense from the Raiders to the Packers ORG. So maybe there's more scoring opportunities there. But like I said, last year, the Packers running backs only scored four rushing touchdowns, tied for the fewest in the league.

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Will Love keeps stealing, like Love's touchdown percentage was so high. Do we think he keeps stealing those passing touchdowns or there's more rushing touchdowns to go around? I think that's going to be key for Josh Jacobs success this year.

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Yeah, it was really shocking to see that number of total rushing touchdowns. You have Jordan Love lead the team with four. Actually tied with Aaron Jones and AJ Dillon was Jane Reed, the wide receiver core with two. So that's what you had. Josh Jacobs on his end with the Raiders, he only scored six touchdowns last year. So we want to see the scoring go up.But we also know from a couple years ago when he was a league in rushing yards, won the title there as well, scrimmage yards, that he can score touchdowns. So they can't trust him in the red zone. So I think you look at that. Now you have both Aaron Jones PERSON gone,and then you have Jordan Love PERSON probably not going to run as much. So those are two factors that are come into play here. And I just think they have to score more, right? I mean, it's very low. It's really hard for any QB, even if it's a dedicated running QB, to score a lotof touchdowns. And Jordan Love PERSON is not directly that. He's an athlete, but to give those four rushing touchdowns are hard to see here. So even if a couple go to Josh Jacobs PERSON, you're good,

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right, that they should score more than 10. That's just too few in this day and age when you

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have such a potent offensive attackers do. They're going to be in the red zone quite a bit. So I look at also this offensive line. I mean, they lost David Bakhtiari PERSON, but he was breaking down. He was a little bit older. So I think that was expected. And I think we know with Matt LaFlor, and I've talked about it before, in 2019 when hecame, they made them a really good rushing attack and really supported the quarterback well. And I think you could see that again here with love that transpired before with Rogers PERSON in this offense. So I think they'll dedicate to the run. You don't spend money on a back and try to upgrade when you had a decent one in Aaron Jones PERSON, unless you plan to dedicate your offense a little bit more to running the ball, taking some pressure off Jordan Love PERSON, making it a little bit easier downfield with the throw.So I love Jacobs here in this situation. I think he'll have his, at least second best season. He had such a great season in 2022. We can't say that he's going to get right back up at the level. We can't with AJ Dillon and Marshall and Lloyd PERSON there. So that's how I feel about him. I think you take him as a borderline RB1, RB2, I could be convinced later to take him in the top 12

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at the position. Yeah, I mean, the Packers ran the ball 26 times per game last year, ranked 23rd in the NFL ORG. You have to assume with them putting money in Josh Jacobs, bringing back AJ Dylan for a year, drafting Marchion Lloyd in the third. Like, they want that number to increase,

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right? Last year, Aaron Jones was injured for like 75% of the year.

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They didn't have them, right? Or they had a very, like, hobbly one at, even when he did playuntil right at the end of the year. So really, they were just depending on AJ Dylan and no one else. And I think that's why they couldn't run as much as they wanted to.And you really saw them start to take off and start having a really good offense when Aaron Jones PERSON was destroying defenses, right? So I do think they want to lean on the run more. Let's talk about AJ Dylan or Marshawn Lloyd PERSON, which one we prefer as like the change of pace back on our roster or the handcuff to have in fantasy.So Dylan has had at least 170 carries in each of the last three seasons, right? And also 31 carries inside the five over the last three seasons. That ranks 13th among running backs. That's just too high for AJ Dylan. Jacobs is at 35 such carries ranks ninth. So maybe Dylan will compete with Jacobs PERSON and get some of those goal line carries.But I really want nothing to do with AJ Dylan. I think they brought a Marsha on Lloyd PERSON for to really be that piece that they're missing, that change of pace back. AJ Dylan's not that. He's just a grinder, right? But Lloyd PERSON is very, very fast.He has the breakaway potential. I mean, he led Power 5 running backs and breakaway percentage last year. He killed it in yours per carry at 7.1. He can catch downfield as well so they can trust him in the passing game. He's just so much more athletic and he can do so many more things than AJ Dylan can do.I'd much rather draft Lloyd PERSON late in drafts as like my handcuff or maybe it can be the change of pace back and get some, you know, late around value than Dylan PERSON.

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Yeah, and keep in mind, Josh Jacobs PERSON has some durability issues. We had to play as Amir White PERSON down the stretch part of it is that they were kind of phasing away from him and really everything to do with the previous offense last year. So that was in play there. So Jacobs PERSON has had some injuries and he can't miss a few games. So this is why it's pretty critical to figure out who's going to be the handcuff here. Now, AJ Dillon PERSON was interesting. They let him test free agency. There was just not much out there. And eventually it just came back, probably because he was cheap enough and they just neededsomebody. And maybe they didn't expect to get a Marshawn Lloyd PERSON back of that caliber in the draft. Some people had them as high as the number two back in the class. We'll actually talk about the consensus number one back in the class in our final segment here. But when we look at Marshawn Lloyd PERSON, yeah, he's just got more upside, more explosiveness than AJ Dillon. We know what A.J. Dillon is. He wasn't that good last year, right? He had to comein, you thought, okay, Aaron Jones PERSON has hurt and you're going to carry this team a little bit more. They know he's just a guy. What scares me a little bit, they could go full-blown committee with AJ Dillon and Marshaun Lloyd should something happen to Jacobs PERSON. But if it's later in the year and they feel comfortable with Lloyd PERSON and its past protection, all that, then I would think they would give Lloyd PERSON the next man-up operator. So something we're going to watch closely in training camp, but I'm with you.If you're going to use a late round pick on a handcuff, have some of the big upside. You're not going to get much from Dylan PERSON. And there's no guarantee that if you have Jacobs go down that Dylan PERSON is going to get the key touches, it could easily be Lloyd PERSON. So we'll watch that. And even if he gets the key touches,

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it doesn't really matter, right? We saw that last year. So yeah, it doesn't matter. So yeah, go for the

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upside always. And that's how you have to always look at this because in Dylan PERSON's just a guy. We know

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what they think of them. Lloyd PERSON is the more exciting new toy. And I think they'll use it more.

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We're going to get into the only team that selected a running back in the top two rounds this year.

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The Carolina Panthers. So they might have a very different looking backfield this year. Hopefully they do because it was not pretty to watch last season. We'll get into that to finish our show. Guys, I need you to all listen up for this huge announcement. I have been tracking the leaderboards every day, keeping my eye on the score is putting all my heart into it. And I'm super pumped to announce I am finally on top.That's right. Obviously, I'm talking about the hit mobile game, Monopoly Go PRODUCT. You've probably heard of it. It's been downloaded over 150 million times. It's a great mobile twist on classic Monopoly PRODUCT. You can play anywhere anytime.You explore hundreds of Monopoly boards from Las Vegas to Camelot GPE to the moon, all while raking in huge fortune. Charge rent on iconic properties just like classic monopoly. You can charge your friends rent on your iconic properties or go after their monopoly money by pulling bank heist and taking wrecking balls to their landmarks. But my favorite part is the leaderboards where you can see who's a monopoly tycoon and who's gone bankrupt. So go get yourself on the charts.Download Monopoly Go now free on the app store and Google Play ORG. So the Carolina Panthers, they trade up in the second round to go after Jonathan Brooks PERSON. Probably we're a little bit worried that the Cowboys might be doing that. So they stole the Cowboys future running back and they get Jonathan Brooks PERSON. Now he's coming off an ACL tear from the middle of last season. But it's from all the reports that he says, right? He's going to be ready by training camp.Now players lie those like whenever they're on pace, sometimes it's later. But he's super young, 20 years old, turning 21 years old in late July. He has a perfect body size for a running back in this league at six foot, 216 pounds. Dominant this last season at Texas ORG when he was healthy. He averaged over 140 scrimmage yards per game. He's a really, really good running back. The Panthers last year ran 381 times, kind of middle of the pack, but really poor runningback performance, right? With Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders PERSON. So what are your thoughts on this offense now with Dave Canales there and Jonathan Brooks PERSON there?

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Yeah, let me get rid of the bad news first here. You know where Dave Canales PERSON came from? It was the Buccaneers ORG.

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This was the worst rushing attack in the league last year.

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Oh, Rashad White PERSON was very good in fantasy. He was good in fantasy because he caught a lot of past. I'll get into that more when we kind of weigh in Chuba Hubbard's value behind Brooks PERSON here. But they're 20th in rushing offense. So the Panthers ORG were actually much better. So he inherits a much better running game in terms of straight up.20 second in yards per carry. So there's a lot of room to obviously grow there. Now, Jonathan Brooks, if you look at it and Chuba Hubbard PERSON, there's not much interest at all in this running game. In half point PFR, Brooks is right now ranked 40th in the consensus and Hubbard is 42nd. So these guys are well off the board. They're into the deep RB3, RV4 range. So look, someone's going to touch the ball and be effective. And last year, you look at Chuba Hubbard. He was their best asset. And he was RB 26. So he was just outsideRB2 range. And he had 9 or 2 yards only. He had the key rushing TD6. That was key here. And he didn't get a lot of a role in the passing game. But again, we expect this offense in general to be better. Keep in mind, they invested a lot in their offensive line, namely at Guard here with Damian Lewis PERSON and bringing in Robert Hunt. He helped the Dolphins running game a lot last year. We know that. So got a little be more athletic. They got to get better play out of Ikea Conwo and Taylor Mouton PERSON. They arecapable of being better at the tackle. So those are the key guys that have to get things going. But they should be much better in the inside. They were atrocious. So that's going to help. Canales PERSON also should expand the field a little bit with the receivers they have and having Xavier Liggett and now Deontay Johnson PERSON.So their passing game should be a little bit more legitimate. They also invested a little bit more in tight end. So they have different formation versatility there to help the running game. So there's a lot of ways they can wake up this running game for sure. So it's hard because, again, you saw what Hubbard did last year. He was actually pretty decent, as we mentioned, but new offense.And I think Brooks PERSON is the guy I'm going to invest in. I mean, he's a rookie. As you mentioned, they were the team to take this back and jump a team to get him early. So they have every intent of using him. And it's good. The Rashad White thing is really good here because that means they'll use Brooks PERSON and checkdowns in those cases.It's not like Chuba Hubbard and Miles Sanders did anything of real note in the receiving game last year. I thought Hubbard PERSON might be that guy. But this is really good for Brooks PERSON. I think he's sneaky right now. I think when we're done with this process, he's probably not going to be near 40.He's probably going to be RB 30 somewhere there. Once we get better clarity about his knee injury, he's a guy to go after and maybe a little bit of Hubbard PERSON. But again, I do like what's available here in this Panthers ORG offense.

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I think by the time we're, you know, looking at drafts in September, if Brooks PERSON is out there in training camp and they're like, yeah, he's going to be ready to go for week one. He's going to be drafted as a top 20-ish running back. I think that like his,his draft stock is going to increase like crazy over the summer if he's healthy, right? Now, if they're like, yeah, we're going to put him on, like, he's not practicing. He looks like he's going to be on the you know the i PRODUCT r to start the season then he'll stay down but when you're looking at like let's say he moves up to like the james cook range would you rather jonathan brooks or james cook next year if brooks is ready to go in week

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one oh gosh i think i got to go with james PERSON. I know that offense is going to be more explosive.

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I mean, that's the thing. It's going to always cap me, and that's what's probably hurting their values. It's like, people want to know. This offense can be somewhat competent with Bryce Young PERSON. It was so bad last year. We know Dave Canales says the quarterback whispered, worked with Gina Smith, worked with Baker Mayfield PERSON.But both of those guys are veterans. He's now working with a second year quarterback, so we'll see if that materializes, right?

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I think this offense has to be a little bit more legitimate. You talk about the Steelers ORG, needing to stay on the field a little bit more to help the running backs and win games and get ahead. And I think the Steelers will be a successful team. I think the Packers ORG will be successful team, and they can stay ahead and come into the running game. The Panthers ORG, on the other hand, I'm not sure how competitive they're going to be. I think they'll be better. I mean, they can't be any worse, right? The last two years, it's been pretty bad. So I think if they're somewhat more competitive and the passinggame is legitimate, yeah, we're going to go after Jonathan Brooks PERSON, but I'm not going to say in an offense like the bills that you're not going to take James Cook PERSON who could see the same type of volume. I think that's a fair argument. Now, I'll give you, uh, I not going to take James Cook PERSON could see the same type of volume.

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I think that's a fair argument. Now, I'll give you, I'm going to ask you a question between Brooks PERSON and another guy stuck on a really, really bad offense, right?

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Jonathan Brooks or Ramondre Stevenson PERSON. I think I'm going Stevenson PERSON. I just have a little bit of history production. I know it's a tough one. I know Brooks PERSON probably has a little bit more upside, but yeah.

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I would go Brooks PERSON there., I go Brooks there. I go Brooks PERSON there.

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It might be a struggle to start the year. But I think by midseason, Brooks PERSON is going to be a lot of better. If you're looking for floor, I think Stevenson PERSON can get you some starting. But I would find a scenario where I would, if I'm drafted Stevenson PERSON, that I want an upside backs such as Brooks PERSON. And one more.

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Jonathan Brooks or DeAndre Swift PERSON, both playing with rookie quarterbacks.

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I can't go again. Brooks PERSON is not playing with a rookie quarterback. I don't know why I said that, but. Well, it feels like a rookie because last year was terrible. But, yeah, I have to defend my guy because we talked about Swift and Cook PERSON earlier. I just think they're better guys in better situations right now.So I think that's going to come into play. I mean, Brooks, again, if he heals up, I think you're looking at 2025. Like in the dynasty, it'll be interesting where you want to take him versus if you're looking for him to see, you might not be as hot on him. So Brooks PERSON, I think, can be pretty good in this league. I mean, again, he doesn't follow the production of Bison Robinson PERSON andRoshan Johnson PERSON if he's not a very talented back. So we'll see how it plays out. But again, I think eventually he can emerge as an RB2 here. I think you might have to live with him

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being a flex play early in the season. Now, is Miles Sanders PERSON just dead for fantasy? Like, is his, he's 20, he just turned 27 years old. So there's still time. But like, let's say Brooks isn't ready for week one. Is it my, like did Miles Sanders just struggle in the system last year with a new system? Would he be better? Or maybe his injuries? Like, is Miles Sanders the lead back if Brooks PERSON isn't ready to go.No.

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I don't see it at any shape or form. I mean, now they added Rashad Penny PERSON. So I think they're just collecting Eagles ORG cast off. Like, oh, it didn't work here. So we're going. But Sanders PERSON to me, I hate to say, it looked like a clear, oh, I had a career here with Eagles ORG in that offense. I'm going to go cash in, get a paycheck and check out. And that seems like he was disinterested, I think,at the end of last year. They weren't winning. Their offense wasn't doing much. Juba Hubbard was taking his job. I just, Miles Sanders also got hurt early. And I don't think end of last year. They weren't winning. Their offense wasn't doing much. Juba Hubbard PERSON was taking his job. They just, Miles Sanders PERSON also got hurt early, and I don't think that derailed him from any kind of value. But I don't know.I think Miles Sanders PERSON is a cut candidate. Now that Penny PERSON is in the mix, I'm not saying Penny PERSON is all that great. But it adds another veteran body, right, that you might have to make a decision. We don't want to pay this guy.It's a new offense. They have no, and it's really new general manager in the room, too. So they have no investment in Sanders PERSON, you know. So I think they could easily cut him. And Penny, if he's healthy, I think he has a little bit more explosiveness right now than Sanders PERSON. I think Sanders PERSON is just a guy.We've seen Penny just two years ago. Keep in mind, Dave Canales was in Seattle GPE there, had some good chunk running and produced. So Canales might give Penny PERSON an edge if he's healthy. So I'm not even sure Sanders PERSON is going to make the team. He's certainly not going to make my fantasy team anywhere near it. I made a mistake last year.I just thought he was going to do better. I mean, that opportunity was knocking. That says opportunity isn't everything in fantasy football. You still have to produce and show up and being a good offense. And none of those things factored for Sanders last year.

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Yeah, I really don't need you to give me any more like Rashad Penny PERSON hope. Like I've been holding. I can't get off the Rochard Penny.

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I finally think I did after last year.

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So don't give me any hope on that, please.

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But that would be exciting to see. I didn't even think about the Dave Canales PERSON thing. See, now that's going to be in my head. Thanks. Thanks a lot.

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Yeah.

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So, I think there's only one Eagles X ORG running back.

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I'm going to make this roster. So it's going to be tough. I'll see. I mean, but I think Hubbard PERSON would be your, I don't know if you want to call it a handcuff because you're not sure how the split is going to be. But I'd say if you're going to get a second back from the Panthers ORG,I think you would get to Chuber Harbor GPE. Fair.

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