Buccaneers Rankings: How the running backs rank in the division
The Buccaneers have a deep stable of running back entering this season. Between Martin, Rodgers and Charles Sims, this team will always have someone to turn to it seems.
Still, quantity isn’t always quality, and some teams without as many names in the mix will come in higher ranked unfortunately.
4. Carolina Panthers
I fully expect to be looking at Christian McCaffrey as the starter next season, and a whole new backup will be seen.
Until then though, it is what it is, and this is where the Panthers backfield will enter 2017.
3. Tampa Bay Buccaneers
Since the Buccaneers will be without their starter for three games, it’s hard to place them higher than this.
When you consider the inconsistencies, Martin has had to this point, it only gets harder.
Rodgers showed some flashes in 2016, so let’s all hope he taps into those skills for the three games he’ll be starting for in the upcoming year.
2. New Orleans Saints
Peterson and Ingram are a pretty impressive duo of backs. Unfortunately, there isn’t much change
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of pace there though.
The gameplan to stop one could very well work on the other as well.
In fact, Alvin Kamara figures to factor into the mix as well.
If for any other reason than the fact he can present a solid receiving option, Kamara gives the Saints a nice balance between power and athleticism.
1. Atlanta Falcons
Nobody can argue how effective the duo of Freeman and Coleman has been.
Helping the Falcons get to the Super Bowl is a solid beginning, and I’d expect the two to continue their impressive play.
If any team in the NFC South is going to take on this type of system, Atlanta is going to be the model they use to do so.
Combining for nearly 1,600-yards rushing and 900-yards receiving is easily the best running back group in the division.
These are the rankings as I see them, let me know what you think in the comments, on Twitter or at walkingtheplankpodcast@gmail.com.
Then, check out the rankings for the defensive line, offensive line, quarterbacks, linebackers, receivers, and secondary!