Anyone have any deep running back sleepers to watch/add?

[mullmania]

Looking for guys that are probably unrostered but might get a chance to impress in preseason and earn some playing time, or guys who are behind a starter with injury concerns.

Who ya got?

[The GM]

I like Redman (Probably rostered) and Ringer (Maybe on waivers, could be had cheap).

[Mangelo]

Check the Bryce brown thread for more info

[mullmania]

Yeah Redman, Pitt Redman?!, and Ringer are way gone.

I want to keep this open to all fliers but for my specific situation here is my league and team scoring.

For sure. We just had our team 12 startup draft. It's a PPR league, with 4 points per qb pass, 1.5 TE yardage, qb/wr rushing yardage bonus.

20 roster spots with a 4 player developmental taxi.

My starting line up/depth is:

Qb: Rodgers, A. Smith, Kolb
RB: Forte
RB: Bradshaw, Best, Ridley, P. Thomas, Snelling
WR: Harvin
WR: Bowe
WR: Stevie J
Flex(TE/WR/RB): B. Lloyd (or Best if he get's on the field.)
TE: Keller, O. Daniels, D. Pitta, K. Davis
K:
D: Houston, Seattle

Taxi: Broyles, Toon, Osweiler, A. Robinson-te giants

Many of the rookies are gone. Top free agents based on last years points are guys like B. Jacobs, J. Battle, Woodhead, ect

[The GM]

Brandon Jackson in Cleveland.
Brandon Saine in Green Bay.

[shivs]

Brandon Jackson in Cleveland.
Brandon Saine in Green Bay.

I'm liking Alex Green in GB.

[mullmania]

All the backup GB ones are good thoughts. However, they are all rostered.

Guys like Dwyer are rostered.

Keep em coming.

[Jfever]

We're getting deeper here but even though I may be forced to cut him on my first team in sig, Johnny White actually has somewhat of a chance given his situation in Buffalo, albeit, not a great chance. Here's my take, Fred Jackson did have a fantastic 2/3 of a season last year, Spiller had 5 good games in Jackson's sted. Now; Jackson is 31 and typically when RB's get into their 30's, they don't bounce back after normal bumps and bruses as well as they used to. That brings me to Spiller. I'll admit I'm no where near as high on him as many on this site and frankly I don't see him being a 3 down pound the ball type carrier. I understand he has talent and I see him more like a Jamal Charles type. This would leave room for another rb to pick up 10 -15 touches a game. Given Johnny White's size and skill set, he could have value if Jackson were to wear down, get injuried again, and when Buffalo realizes that Spiller is better used sparingly. :2cents:

[Vendetta]

If guys like Saine are rostered then I'm assuming so is Bilal Powell, but, if not, he's one to consider.

I also like Cyrus Gray. Leon Washington may be a possibility (assuming Turbin is already rostered)

[reddaddy32]

Man this is tough, dont know many RB4 on their own team who actually have a shot to play on the field. Dan Herron would be one of my first thoughts. Cincy management should be pretty familiar with him, and he actually is a very solid inside runner. He does a good job after contact, and I think has somewhat deceptive agility. I actually think with 1 injury he might find some serious PT.

I would also consider any RB on the Lions roster. The current top 3 all have serious concerns, and with Best on the PUP, Smith oft-injured, and Leshoure oft-arrested, the position could become wide open in a matter of hours! Also, keep in mind last year when they needed someone, they grabbed Smith off the couch (obviously they were already familiar with him), so they should look to who else is there to fill in. That would be Keiland Williams or Jerome Harrison.

Ill assume Vick Ballard is already rostered, otherwise take him over all the above. I concur of Cyrus Gray as well if he is available. Reports are that the Chiefs are going to run 500+ times this year, so possibly the RB3 gets a solid look. Presumably a guy like Marcel Reece is rostered. I think Bryce Brown will win the backup spot in PHI, so he might work.

Uhh....(researching).....I got nothing else.

EDIT

Just saw a tweet that says Schwartz said Stefan Logan will practice at RB due to Best injury. Interesting that Best is still not clear after all that time. I just cant help but refer to Sidney Crosby and wonder if Best is in line for the same thing. Once it has been this long, just makes me nervous . I dont think Logan is particularly talented, but he will get a shot in camp over the next few weeks.

[WZA]

Man this is tough, dont know many RB4 on their own team who actually have a shot to play on the field. Dan Herron would be one of my first thoughts. Cincy management should be pretty familiar with him, and he actually is a very solid inside runner. He does a good job after contact, and I think has somewhat deceptive agility. I actually think with 1 injury he might find some serious PT.

I would also consider any RB on the Lions roster. The current top 3 all have serious concerns, and with Best on the PUP, Smith oft-injured, and Leshoure oft-arrested, the position could become wide open in a matter of hours! Also, keep in mind last year when they needed someone, they grabbed Smith off the couch (obviously they were already familiar with him), so they should look to who else is there to fill in. That would be Keiland Williams or Jerome Harrison.

Ill assume Vick Ballard is already rostered, otherwise take him over all the above. I concur of Cyrus Gray as well if he is available. Reports are that the Chiefs are going to run 500+ times this year, so possibly the RB3 gets a solid look. Presumably a guy like Marcel Reece is rostered. I think Bryce Brown will win the backup spot in PHI, so he might work.

Uhh....(researching).....I got nothing else.

EDIT

Just saw a tweet that says Schwartz said Stefan Logan will practice at RB due to Best injury. Interesting that Best is still not clear after all that time. I just cant help but refer to Sidney Crosby and wonder if Best is in line for the same thing. Once it has been this long, just makes me nervous . I dont think Logan is particularly talented, but he will get a shot in camp over the next few weeks.

Jerome Harrison is no longer with the team. He had a brain tumor.

Joique Bell, RB DET...local kid on the practice squad.

[Bronx Bomber]

Phillip Tanner is someone I've been grabbing in most drafts. If Felix leaves next year you have Murrays handcuff and even with Felix and Murray he could be relevant at some point. For your specific team I might add DJ Ware for Bradshaw insurance. Should be a split if he misses some time and Coughlin likes guys he can trust.

[general mills]

I like P. Tanner and J. White.

May want to look at J. Battle now that he is with SD. Wouldn't really trust R. Brown being the answer there if Matthews goes down.
Also like M. Thomas from TB. New coaching staff so they don't have much invested in Blount so we will have to see if Blount takes this season more seriously.
Maybe even look at Ware or Scott from the NYG depending on who looks better in training camp. Not sure how ready Wilson will be to start if Bradshaw goes down especially if pass block is needed.

[Pullo Vision]

I like the Tanner idea.

Depends on whether you're looking for production or prospects. People tend to go for the upside chances and forget/excessively downgrade the vets-
Charles Clay
James Casey
Marcel Reese

[general mills]

I like the Tanner idea.

Depends on whether you're looking for production or prospects. People tend to go for the upside chances and forget/excessively downgrade the vets-
Charles Clay
James Casey
Marcel Reese

If thats the case then I would mention McClain also then, look how SD used Tolbert. McClain has shown that he can produce if given the opportunities.