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Backs to the wall

Competition at RB will be intense this summer

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If all three of the Broncos' running backs are healthy in the preseason, Mike Anderson could be the odd man out. Tom Hauck/Allsport

By Bob Harris, Special to CNNSI.com

This is the part two of a five-part series previewing all of the summer's major NFL training camp battles from a Fantasy perspective.
Last week: Quarterbacks. Next up: Wide Receivers.

Arizona: The State vs. Michael Pittman

The adult diversion program Pittman entered after his first arrest carried the condition he avoid further incidents for one year. However, county authorities quickly decided against filing charges against the fourth-year man further, instead referring his case to the Tempe City Attorney's Office, which has yet to determine if any charges will be filed.

All of which puts Pittman directly in the path of NFL commissioner Paul Tagliabue and the league's year-old beefed-up Violent Crimes Policy. Most observers expect the commissioner to suspend Pittman for two to four games depending on the disposition of his case.

If he gets past the commissioner, Pittman still faces the less-than-appealing prospect of dealing with McGinnis, a fairly harsh disciplinarian who cut a number of veterans over the offseason -- including 1998 third overall pick Andre Wadsworth -- because didn't like their attitude.

As one of Pittman's most ardent and vocal supporters, McGinnis reportedly felt betrayed and humiliated after his second arrest. "Two weeks ago, Michael -- eye to eye -- assured me he would take care of his personal problems," McGinnis explained tersely the next day. "Clearly, he has not. I am bitterly disappointed and I have let him know it today."

What a chucklehead. ... As one of only two NFL players to lead his team in both rushing and receiving last year, the Cardinals' entire running game was being built around Pittman, a power rusher with remarkable speed and above average receiving skills. ... Offensive coordinator Rich Olson, an ex-Redskin assistant, was sold on the idea of Pittman achieving Stephen Davis- like success as Arizona's feature back and he stood to make a fortune after signing the team's one-year restricted free agent tender offer of $1.15 million earlier this year.

Sure. ... Pittman will undoubtedly rejoin the fray at some point -- perhaps earlier than any of us might guess. But that doesn't change the fact he let one slip through his hands.

And who knows? Maybe second-year man Thomas Jones can rebound following a disappointing rookie campaign marred by injury, illness and ineffectiveness. McGinnis insists Jones, a diligent participant in the team's offseason workout program, will emerge as the kind of back team officials expected when they burned a first-round pick -- the seventh overall -- to secure his services in last year's draft.

Let's not forget that Jones is a skilled runner with excellent vision and solid receiving skills, who will be working behind a greatly improved offensive line. You might be interested to know that Jones struggled to overcome nervousness and uncertainty as an underclassman at Virginia before emerging as the best running back in school history.

One last note here: Management intends to give Pittman a chance to work out some of his problems before they seriously consider signing a free agent to work behind Jones. The list of candidates currently includes Jonathan Linton, Adrian Murrell, Byron Hanspard, Anthony Johnson, Terry Allen, Kenny Bynum and Kimble Anders.

Buffalo: Halfback vs. Fullback(s)

"That's going to be a fun battle to see in training camp," new head coach Gregg Williams said. "Competition makes us all better, so I think this position will be much stronger because of that."

As of today, I'm looking for the 5-9, 220-pound Henry -- the only true halfback on a roster loaded to the gills with glorified fullbacks -- to emerge as just that this summer.

Why Henry?

For starters, I like his running style. Henry hits the hole quickly and runs close to the ground. That low center of gravity, his powerful lower body and remarkable sense of balance often allow him to turn a 2-yard run into a 5-yard gain and 5-yarders into eight.

I was also impressed with the way he overcame a perceived lack of speed by posting a blistering 4.35-second 40 in front of God and everybody in Indianapolis while many of his "faster" contemporaries chose not to run for time at the scouting combine.

In fact, it's hard not to like a guy who ran with determination and consistency that ultimately allowed Henry to leave Tennessee as the school's all-time leading rusher.

And I'm not alone in my opinion. ... I recently came across a piece written on June 17 by veteran Buffalo News columnist Larry Felser that I found especially compelling.

According to Felser, Henry "already eliminated the 'running back by committee' option" in Buffalo and he went on to state: "Presumably Henry will get the ball 20 to 25 times" in most games. ...

I'll also remind you of the rumors that ran rampant at Tennessee early last year indicating that Jamal Lewis decided to declare for the 2000 draft as a junior because he feared Henry's presence might keep him off the field and hurt his chances of being a first-round pick.

Of course, it's a bit early to look for a consensus here; there are plenty of folks out there touting second-year man Sammy Morris and third-year speedster Shawn Bryson -- and not without good reason.

But if Henry rewards my faith in his ability by landing the starting job, Bryson and Morris will be relegated to complimentary -- but limited -- roles.

This might work out nicely. ...

Williams has been impressed with Bryson, who looked great working as a receiver out of the backfield in recent workouts. He's especially effective catching screen passes, where he's best able to take advantage of his 6-1, 233-pound frame and explosive speed. Remember: Bryson was the fastest player on Buffalo's roster last year.

Morris is a terrific receiver with good run skills, adequate speed, very good balance and body control but questionable durability. ... If he can avoid the nagging injuries that kept him from locking down the starting job last year, Morris could emerge as a significant contributor this year -- especially in short yardage and goal line situations.

A side note here. ... Don't overlook Larry Centers, especially if he's available as your draft winds down. Offensive coordinator Mike Sheppard's version of the West Coast offense will take full advantage of the 6-0, 225-pound veteran's superior receiving skills by isolating him on safeties or linebackers. Centers is the NFL record holder among running backs for receptions.

Carolina: Tim Biakabutuka vs. Richard Huntley

On a more positive note, recent reports out of Carolina state that Biakabutuka understands his career is on the line following the acquisition of free agent Richard Huntley, who was released by the Steelers early last month.

"You can tell [Biakabutuka is] more motivated," Panthers personnel director Jack Bushofsky recently stated. "He's really pushing himself and he looks terrific."

However, the former first-round draft pick is far from a lock to win the starting job. Head coach George Seifert recently told reporters, "I'm looking to see how much of the load [Huntley] can carry. It's going to be competitive. ... We go into camp with Tshimanga as the starter, and then we're going to play the best guy."

And I'm convinced Biakabutuka is the best guy as long -- as long as he's healthy.

That said, Huntley doesn't have to line up as the starter to contribute. He brings experience, size, power and durability to a unit that desperately needs all those qualities.

And there you have it. The ball is in your court. Keep an eye on developments this summer and adjust your rankings accordingly. And I'll leave it at that.

Chicago: James Allen vs. Anthony Thomas vs. Skip Hicks

"If you think you're beaten you are; If you dare not, you don't."

Sure you do. Now, do you remember the line that assures us?

"Life's battles don't always go to the stronger and faster man."

Well. ... I've got bad news for all the James Allen fans out there: When it comes to NFL running backs, the stronger and faster men tend to thrive while the smaller, slower men have a tendency to fall by wayside.

And even though Allen became the first Chicago running back to gain more than 1,00 yards in a single season since Neal Anderson picked up 1,275 yards in 1989, the former Oklahoma star simply doesn't have the breakaway speed necessary to excel in this league. The 5-10, 215-pound Allen's longest run from scrimmage this year was 29 yards and he only managed to put the ball in the end zone twice on 290 carries.

This explains the second-round selection of Anthony Thomas, a bruising 230-pound workhorse out of Michigan, who scored 55 touchdowns during his career as a Wolverine. Thomas has surprising burst for a big man, and I'll be surprised if he doesn't overtake Allen and move into the starting in fairly short order. ... Even if Allen manages to hold onto the starting job early on, the Bears will line up in two-back sets often enough for Thomas to get the touches necessary to progress. ... Coaches are certain to call on the rookie to haul the rock in goal line and short-yardage situations.

It remains to be seen what kind of impact Skip Hicks, signed as a free agent after he was released by Washington back in May, might have in Chicago. Hicks is something of an enigma; despite his 230-pound frame, his 4.4-speed immediately automatically makes him Chicago's most dangerous breakaway threat. His size, speed and receiving skills fit the team's new West Coast offense to a tee. After playing under a similar system in college, Hicks noted, "I thought (the West Coast) really helped me out and displayed a lot of my talents." Recruited to UCLA by Bears' director of college scouting Bill Rees, Hicks still counts former Bruin teammate Cade McNown among his friends.

But here's where things start to get interesting. According to Chicago director of pro personnel Scott Campbell, Hicks is a talented addition, which "gives us another dimension in the speed aspect that we don't have on the team right now at that position." Now let's contrast Campbell's assessment with that of an unnamed scout who watched Hicks work out in Carolina a week before he signed with Chicago: "He looked real heavy-legged and, if you just walked in and didn't know who he was, you'd have thought we were working out some guy we just dragged in off the street. ... Plus he can't catch the ball."

I'll let you draw your own conclusions this time, gang.

One last note on Chicago's rushing attack this season: Offensive coordinator John Shoop isn't installing a completely new system since the coaching staff doesn't have time to start from scratch. But the changes are nonetheless significant. The main difference from the scheming of former coordinator Gary Crowton continues to be the shift to a run-based mindset rather than using the air as the basis of the offense.

Shoop is determined to make the Bears a physical team, specifically a running team capable of controlling the ball and allowing its defense to stay off the field. When he took over the play calling for the last three games of '00 following Crowton's departure, the Bears went from running the ball on 40 percent of their plays to 49 percent. It likely would have gone over 50 percent but for falling behind against the 49ers because of Cade McNown's problems completing passes.

Cleveland: James Jackson vs. Travis Prentice vs. Errict Rhett

Jackson agreed. "I honestly believe that the Browns have found a franchise back," he told reporters immediately after the draft. "I'm going to go in and do what I have to do this summer so Coach Davis and the rest of the staff can see that they have a franchise back."

Guess what? Those who follow the team closely are starting to believe Jackson is ready to deliver as promised.

Errict Rhett should be ready to go full speed when the team's veterans return to work July 27, but there's some question as to just how fast full speed will be with the former Raven and Buccaneer coming off a serious foot injury that limited him to five games last year. ... Prentice struggled for the most part as a rookie last year, but he did run with power on occasion.

Denver: Terrell Davis vs. Olandis Gary vs. Mike Anderson

But the pecking order appears to be fairly cut-and-dried: As long as Davis -- who claims he's good as new after sitting out almost two years, he's good as new after sitting out two years -- can regain his old form, he's the No. 1 back. However, it won't be easy to shake off two years worth of rust in one summer.

Gary, who blew out his knee in the 2000 season-opener, shows no signs of the torn ACL. He's looked quick and strong this spring. Plus, he's the best pass receiver in the bunch and is a terrific blocker.

Anderson, the sixth-round pick out of Utah who gained 1,497 yards as a rookie last year, could be the odd man out in Denver. The former Marine was the subject of trade rumors prior to the draft and ran exclusively with the second and third team during the team's last mini-camp. It's worth noting that Anderson hasn't let the situation get the better of him. In fact, the opposite is true; and Anderson has been busting his tail all offseason, dropping 12 pounds -- down from 232 to 220 -- in an effort to hit the hole more quickly and get around the corner when it's necessary.

One last note on this situation: Davis is expected to be the first professional athlete to testify in the racketeering trial of a strip club owner accused of paying his dancers to have sex with celebrity patrons, sources close to the prosecution's case told CNN last week.

Davis could take the stand as early as next week, the sources said.

Another witness expected to be called as a prosecution witness around the same time is former Gold Club dancer Jana Pelnis, who following a plea-bargain with the government is expected to testify about sex between strippers and athletes paid for by Gold Club owner Steve Kaplan. She has said under oath she was paid to have sex with Davis at the club.

Davis' agent Neil Schwartz told CNN he has not yet been notified about when Davis will testify, saying, "You know more about this than I do at this point." He said Davis would make a statement to the news media after he finishes.

Green Bay: Ahman Green vs. High Expectations

By the time the season ended, Green turned out to be more durable than expected. He managed to overcome the fumblitis that prompted Seattle head coach Mike Holmgren to ship him to Green Bay in the first place; and he demonstrated a knack for getting the job done in short-yardage situations.

Once the dust had settled, the former Cornhusker had racked up a whopping total of 1,734 yards from scrimmage. Along the way, he became only the seventh 1,000-yard rusher in Green Bay's illustrious 80-year history and the 1,175 rushing yards he posted turned out to be the fourth-highest total in team history. Only Jim Taylor, who racked up 1,474 yards in 1962 and 1,307 in 1961, and Levens, who posted 1,435 yards in 1997, have outgained the newcomer.

But wait, there's more. Green's team-high 73 receptions -- the second-highest total by a running back in club history -- earned him the distinction of being the first Packers running back to lead the team in rushing and receiving since 1997.

Green also ranked fourth in the NFC in total yards from scrimmage, sixth in rushing and second in both production of first downs and third-and-one rushing efficiency after producing 90 first downs (61 rushing and 29 receiving) and successfully "converting" 12 of 13 third-and-one situations (92.3 percent). Let's not forget Green's team-high 13 touchdowns, which ranked ninth (tied with Terrell Owens ) in the NFL or the fact that his 10 rushing touchdowns were the most by a Packers running back since Terdell Middleton posted 11 back in '78. Finally, by finishing the season with 12 runs and receptions of 20 yards or more, Green matched a team record -- set by Levens in 1997 -- and tied by Levens in '99.

As impressive as those totals are, I'm more impressed by the way Green went about amassing them. Remember, Green didn't exactly set a blistering pace coming out of the chute back in September, a fact that is borne out by the modest 90 yards he gained in his first three games. However, that inauspicious start didn't discourage Green. The kid never gave up; he continued to bust his tail in order to improve his game -- an objective he relentlessly chipped away at through the first 10 games last season.

Then things changed.

It was Nov. 19 and the Packers were scheduled to take on the Indianapolis Colts. And for the first time all season Green would hit the field without the cumbersome knee brace which kept him from playing up to his full potential.

Say what? You forgot about the injury? That's not really surprising. Green certainly didn't pay much attention to it. And even though trainers thought the slightly torn MCL Green suffered during an Aug. 13 exhibition loss in Denver would cost him at least three games, he never failed to answer the bell.

Despite the injury, the knee brace and the five games in which he shared the workload with Levens, Green's per game rushing average stood at 53.9 yards after 10 games. It might not be the kind of production you'd write home about, but it clearly represented a marked improvement over the meager 30 yards per game he averaged in Weeks One through Three.

But losing the brace put an end to the concept of gradual improvement. Green -- in his first game sans brace -- rocked the Colts, picking up 153 yards on 24 carries. I'm going to go way out on a limb here and speculate that it was no coincidence that Green's per-game average shot up to better than 106 yards per game over the final six games of the season, nor was the fact that Green Bay went 5-1 over that six-game stretch.

Those who follow the team closely attribute Green's success to Levens' extended absences, which made it possible for Green to get enough practice reps to raise his level of play. The fact that Green Bay's offense relies on eight core running plays also worked in Green's favor.

As the season wore on, Green grew increasingly comfortable running those eight plays. By mid-November he was hitting holes without hesitation and he was running the ball with more authority than ever before. By early December, Green wasn't just running with authority; he was running with confidence. He was hitting on all cylinders, running with surprising power and determination. He broke tackles. He made people miss... And every now and then, Green showed off his blazing, sub-4.3 speed just to make sure everybody remembers he's one of the NFL's fastest running backs.

Green's performance didn't go unnoticed. Asked to name his team's most valuable offensive player (other than Brett Favre), head coach Mike Sherman singled out Green, noting, "We would be in deep trouble if we didn't have Ahman Green in the backfield this year."

So, you wanted to know whether Green or Levens opens the season as a starter. Please.

Even with Dorsey Levens taking more reps than expected during recent workouts, the No. 1 job is Green's to lose this summer. And as long as he holds onto the ball, Green will start over Levens.

Kansas City: Dick Vermeil vs. Running Back By Committee

"Tony will be a fullback and a halfback," Vermeil said, adding that Richardson is the likely candidate to play in the one-back formations his team is expected to rely on more than half the time.

The Chiefs are also said to be working on ways to get rookie Derrick Blaylock, Frank Moreau and Mike Cloud involved too, if need be.

Hmmm. Sounds suspiciously like a "committee" if you ask me.

And my guess says that ain't what the Chiefs had in mind when they handed Holmes a five-year, $8 million deal featuring a $2 million signing bonus back in May.

It's certainly not what Vermeil had in mind.

"Anytime you have somebody you think is the best at his position, when you take him out of the game you shift into a second gear," the coach explained recently. "As I did with Wilbur Montgomery [in Philadelphia] and Marshall Faulk [in St. Louis], I leave them in the game and let them play. If they get tired, we take them out for a snap, then put them back in."

Yeah. Just like Holmes did as a Raven in 1998 when he rushed for 1,008 yards and seven touchdowns and caught 43 passes.

So how long did it take the Chiefs to realize their expectations might be less-than-realistic?

I'd say Vermeil caught on right away.

"None of this will fully define itself until we get in full pads and go through training camp and get into the preseason games," he told reporters after the team's first workout last week. "If there's one clearly better, he'll carry the load. The other one gives him a breather if he needs it.

"I think we've added a high-quality football player. I think he brings a lot to the table and will be very tough to beat out. But if it happens, it happens. That will only make us a better football team."

Which is coachspeak for "Why did we give this guy a $2 million signing bonus?"

In the meantime, Vermeil continues to hype Richardson, whose 5.7-yard per touch average last year ranked third in the league behind Faulk and Tiki Barber.

"He's a different-style runner and a very good football player," Vermeil said. "I don't think people hold Tony in as high esteem as they should. I think the combination of these two guys in the same backfield, or any one of these guys in the backfield, makes our running game better."

Meaning?

"We'll be in a lot of one-back," Vermeil said

Minnesota: Michael Bennett vs. Doug Chapman

Chapman added six pounds of muscle to his upper body before checking in at teammate Cris Carter's Boca Raton camp for speed and conditioning work in March. Those who follow the team closely say the former Marshall star's efforts have paid off nicely.

Much like Robert Smith before him, Bennett is a world-class sprinter with above-average football skills -- a combination that makes him a scoring threat whenever the ball is in his hands.

However, you might want to proceed with caution. Given his limited college experience, Bennett could easily wind up spending most of his 2001 season on head coach Denny Green's developmental "shelf." The list of talented young Vikings who have excelled following stints on the "shelf" includes Daunte Culpepper and Smith, who didn't become a starter until his third season as a pro.

And that's enough for me, for now at least. Second-year man Chapman, who didn't take a snap as a rookie last season, is penciled in as the starter heading into camp.

New England: J.R. Redmond vs. Antowain Smith

A big back at 6-2 and 228 pounds, Smith started 28 of the 57 games he appeared in during his four seasons with Buffalo where he rushed for 2,932 yards and 26 touchdowns. The Pats won't hand him the starting job, but Smith will get every opportunity to earn it in camp this summer.

And a change of scenery -- not to mention a new coaching staff -- might be all Smith needs to emerge as the kind of back New England has been looking for since losing Robert Edwards two years ago.

However, head coach Bill Belichick is reportedly looking forward to getting his first extended look at second-year man J.R. Redmond, a skilled runner and receiver who struggled throughout his rookie season after missing most of camp due to a contract holdout and nagging injuries.

The real question when it comes to Redmond is this: Can he stay healthy?

Former LSU standout Kevin Faulk continues to struggle with a career-long tendency to choke at the worst possible times. He has plenty of ability, but year in and year out going back to his college days when he was a fumbler, Faulk has always made mistakes.

New Orleans: Ricky Williams vs. Deuce McAllister

According to observers, Williams told coaches and teammates that 2001 is going to be his breakout season. He appears to be using the injury problems that marred his first two seasons as a pro -- as well as the arrival of first-round draft pick Deuce McAllister -- as motivation for the upcoming year.

One of the nation's top prospects before his senior season at Ole Miss, McAllister's stock dropped dramatically after shoulder and ankle injuries limited him to just eight appearances as a starter in 2000.

And the Saints, who compare McAllister to Fred Taylor and Marcus Allen because of his 4.4 speed, slashing style and ability to go the distance at any time, took advantage of that slide by snagging him with the 23rd pick overall. The youngster reportedly made significant progress during a recent 14-day series of coaching sessions. But as head coach Jim Haslett noted, "There's a lot of things he's got to learn. One of the things is how we practice. How the NFL works. He's got to learn the offense. But he's a smart kid and I think he's going to pick everything up fast."

One last note here: The recent revelation that Williams is taking anti-depressant medication for a social anxiety disorder has reportedly lifted his spirits greatly.

New York Giants: Thunder vs. Lightning

The former Virginia star was originally a third-down/change-of-pace back, but his quickness and elusiveness were too great to keep him off the football field. The question now becomes this: Can Barber perform again in 2001?

The Giants didn't make any major offensive changes during the offseason and we expect coaches to continue using Barber, who provides a perfect compliment to bruising second-year man Ron "Thunder" Dayne, much as they did last year.

In the meantime, it's not hard to figure out why the Giants have been quietly insisting that Dayne report to camp on July 26 in better shape than he was in a year ago. Team officials are convinced that conditioning -- or lack thereof -- is what limited Dayne to 319 yards and one touchdown on 99 carries over the second half of the season.

Compare those totals with the 451 yards and four touchdowns he produced on 129 carries over the first half of the season.

Not surprisingly, Dayne isn't convinced conditioning is the problem. He recently told reporters that he'd like to play at 255-258 this year, as he did last season. He dropped to 250 in college and felt sluggish.

"The coaches never stressed me being 250 or 245," he said. "As long as I can do my job, it seemed they were fine."

Oakland: Tyrone Wheatley vs. Charlie Garner

The addition of Charlie Garner all but guarantees that head coach Jon Gruden will once again use a committee approach leaving fantasy owners in limbo trying to determine which back will post numbers from week to week.

Wheatley's power running style makes it safe to assume that he will get the bulk of the goal-line carries increasing his value slightly over Garner's, but with the glut of RB options the Raiders possess, it will be difficult for one back to stand out above the crowd.

San Francisco: Kevan Barlow (And Paul Smith) vs. Garrison Hearst

1. Garrison Hearst convinces coaches he's ready reclaim the starting halfback job and make a significant, season-long offensive contribution after sitting out more than two years with a serious ankle problem.

2. Unable to keep up with the intense pace of two-a-day practices this summer, a struggling Hearst calls it a career, making way for the emergence of Kevan Barlow, considered one of the better backs available in this year's draft (substitute second-year man Paul Smith for Barlow should the younger man struggle).

Those are the choices. Pick one or the other, but not both. I like Barlow, who should open camp at full speed after recovering from post-draft arthroscopic knee surgery. Big, fast, elusive and powerful; the 6-1, 235-pound Barlow has the tools; all he need is an opportunity to use them.

How good is he? After selecting him with a third-round pick, Bill Walsh told reporters that Denver head coach Mike Shanahan called to congratulate him for drafting "the best back in the draft."

How often do NFL running backs come back from two-year layoffs to regain the form they last played with when healthy? Uhhh. Not very often.

When was the last time a player who's already earned an NFL Comeback Player of the Year Award (in 1995 when he returned from a knee injury to gain 1,070 yards as a Cardinal) pulled off such a feat?

Don't look now, but Hearst might be ready to do just that. After making it through every session -- and every drill -- during a recent mini-camp, coaches are ready to toss the veteran to the wolves this summer, mercilessly putting him through two-a-days, scrimmages and preseason games in order to determine where he -- and they -- stand.

Seattle: Ricky Watters vs. Shaun Alexander

The 32-year old running back showed up at the team's first mini-camp in great shape -- 10 pounds lighter than last year -- after an offseason of intense kung fu workouts. Barring any unexpected developments, Watters will play the same role this year that resulted in a 278-carry, 1,242-yard performance last season.

Tampa Bay: Mike Alstott vs. Warrick Dunn

Durability?

Dunn has played in 63 out of a possible 64 regular season games as a pro in spite of his less-than-imposing 180-pound frame -- which was durable enough to allow Dunn to become the first back in Florida State history to post three 1,000-yard rushing seasons.

Alstott began losing touches to Dunn last year, a trend that's likely to continue in 2001.

The former Purdue star is still impressive in short-yardage and goal-line situations, but the bulk of the carries are likely to go to Dunn. In the second half of last season (when Dunn was clearly the first RB option), Alstott gained only 70 yards on 26 carries in five games. He was also limited to just four receptions over the last eight games of the season. Those totals represent quite a decline from his rookie season in 1996 when he pulled in 65 passes for 557 yards.

Bob Harris is Editor and Webmaster of the TFL Report and Senior Editor for Fantasy Sports Publications. His work is prominently displayed in all four FSP Fantasy annuals -- Fantasy Football Pro Forecast, Fantasy Football Experts Poll, Fantasy Football Cheatsheets and the Fantasy Football DraftBook. ... Look for all four on newsstands nationwide or Order them online now!

 

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