WHois the best running back?
 

I like ricky williams but I'll go with Faulk because of his speed

faulk is a big question mark this yr. last yr, he didnt perform up to his full potential and i'll reserve judgement on him till i see him play.

right now, my votes would be to ricky williams and preist holmes (i'm biased though, since they're both from texas! Hook 'em!)

I'm gonna mention LaDanian Tomlinson. He carries a weak passing team, while some of the others have some more weapons around them.

When he's healthy, Priest Holmes. Marshall Faulk is a great running back and could be number one, but he needs to get back into old form rather than how he played last season.

Tough call, there are so many quality RBs now, but I'd have to pick Ricky Williams.

One bad year doesn't make Faulk 2nd string to anyone. He runs circles around the rest of the league. I hate the Rams, damnit.

Ricky Williams was a stud last year. I was at the Pats/Phins season ending game and Williams carried that team. He was unstoppable! Thankfully, Dave Wanstadt (sp?) decided to go away from Williams and the Pats came back and won that game.

Faulk is just sick. Plain and simple.

Williams and Holmes in a tie.

Ahman Green and Faulk get injured too much, LT and Clinton Portis haven't shown they are as reliable as Williams and Holmes yet. Shaun Alexander is a slight notch below. Edgerrin James needs to prove himself again and show his knee is 100% before he's back on the list, when he is, he's with Williams and Holmes.

Williams, with Holmes slightly behind due to his injury last year.

Don't forget Jamal Lewis. He's an injury risk but he can run like Jeroime Bettis with actual speed. He DID beat out Priest Holmes here in Baltimore. If he stays healthy he will have 1500 yards this year.

I would take Faulk over Williams based on receiving ability.

Holmes rocks. If he bounces back from sugery there is no better back.

Other than him it is a toss-up

god this thered makes me sad

a few years ago i would of made a case for egrgin james


but that is over now i would say preist holems

Priest and Ricky are great, but I'd still take Marshall Faulk over both of them.

I'd just like to add that I think it's great that Ricky is doing so well. The stupid ass Cleveland Browns should have picked him, but they wasted their pick on a QB who won't even start. :lol:

It seems that everyone agrees on who the top three backs are coming into this season.

Best pure runner-i'd have to say ricky williams, he's got the size and speed, plus he's got dreadlocks
Best all around back-Faulk, without a doubt

Now that they have a QB who isn't a great QB, but has proven he's an effective passer when he's not hurt, we'll see. =/

I think Williams is heads above. 1853 yards last year. With 6 quarters he didn't get to play in.

Depends if Holmes is fit... if he is..then him. If not its Shawn Alexander.

Yes... I'm a Seahawks fan :D

Definitely Holmes, if he's healthy.

Ricky Williams is a freak... the man can blast through a hole then run over anyone in his path..

amos zeroue could be a sleeper this year, with the benching of bettis... and besides the obvious choices, Clinton Portis quietly had 1508 rushing yards and 15 rushing TDs as a rookie.
but as for the best RB in the NFL, i'll say marshall faulk even though he didnt have a very good season last year... he just has the most pure talent and athleticism out of any back. he can do it all