We continue our annual pre-draft look at the most dangerous running backs to roster in dynasty leagues.
We break down the top of this year's outstanding running back crop.
What can we learn from previous rookie mock drafts before and after the NFL Scouting Combine?
Eric Hardter looks ahead to next year's free agent running backs.
We dive deep into the numbers and discuss some intriguing running backs.
We examine the ADPs of some second-year backs.
We examine the potential of another 2025 rookie draft pick.
We break down the rookie campaigns for the 2024 class of running backs.
We break down for running backs this week - and what to do with them.
We enter 2025 by opening up the dynasty mailbag.
We gather some dynasty experts to do one last pre-draft rookie mock before the NFL Draft.
Ryan McDowell shares his biggest takeaways from week ten.
We pick out two trade targets - one for a rebuilding team and one for a contender.
We look at what the first two rounds of next year's rookie draft could look like.
We break down the film on some young players.
We look at some of this week's dynasty talking points.
We examine two rookie performances from last week and assess their dynasty futures.
We look at seven different categories we should be thinking about.
Ryan McDowell shares his takeaways from the preseason.
We break down all we learned from the preseason.
We pick out a deep dynasty sleeper for every team in the AFC.
John Hesterman outlines some ADP risers and fallers over the last month.
We continue with our 2024 “Perfect Draft” strategy series, focusing on how to win your startup dynasty drafts. Anyone who has followed...
If you are drafting for value, what might an ideal startup draft look like?
We look at three ideal startup drafts for dynasty players looking to win now in superflex leagues.
We look at all the significant ADP movement from January to now.
Which rookies have been on the move over the last few months and which tiers should you target?
We bring you version two of our Rookie Draft Cheat Sheets.
Can Ray Davis carve out a role behind James Cook in Buffalo?
We take a closer look at the newly reshaped AFC East.
We examine all your potential options at running back in this year's rookie drafts.
We examine different types of running backs and who you should target in your leagues.
We break down the differences between dynasty and redraft rookie rankings. Which players might have an instant impact?
We finalize our look at some potential busts from this year's draft class.
Where will the IDPs fit in to your rookie drafts this year?
We grade this year's rookie running back class now we know those landing spots.
We consider some players in the AFC East who had their values affected by the 2024 NFL Draft.
How do single-quarterback and superflex rookie drafts differ (outside of the obvious)?
John Di Bari tells you why you shouldn't go near the 2024 rookie running back class.
How helpful were NFL mock drafts in preparing us for rookie drafts and what can we learn?
We break down this year's running back class and what it has to offer.
We answer your dynasty mailbag questions.
We analyze rookie drafts to identify five rookies who could be third round gems.
We look at what kind of real value each draft pick may have this season.
We identify four late-round prospects who currently may be undervalued by the community.
We bring you the final set of Dynasty Fantasy Football rookies for 2024.
We gather some dynasty experts to do one last pre-draft rookie mock before the NFL Draft.
A three round 1QB rookie mock draft in the traditional GAAP Memo format.
We wrap up all the late-round selections and their dynasty relevance.
Here is a glimpse of what you can expect from Day 3 of the NFL Draft.
Here is a glimpse of what you can expect from Day 2 of the NFL Draft.
We examine the strength and depth of this year's positional groups.
We finish up the final installment of our pre-draft rookie bust mock draft.
We gather some dynasty experts to do one last pre-draft rookie mock before the NFL Draft.
We continue our pre-draft rookie bust mock draft.
We break down a recent seven-round CBS NFL mock draft and what the dynasty landscape would look like if it came true.
We discuss some later-round running back prospects.
We unveil a special pre-draft version of a rookie bust mock draft.
We examine your options at the 1.07, 2.07, and 3.07.
The DLF team has its say on this year's running back class.
We break down your options from the ninth spot in your rookie drafts.
We examine the potential of probable late-round running back Ray Davis.
What might your options be if you are picking from the 11th spot in rookie drafts?
We break down your potential options if you are selecting at the end of your rookie drafts this year.
We break down another recent rookie mock draft.
What could the first round of your superflex rookie drafts look like?
We bring you the final round of our post-combine Mock Draft.
Tim Riordan attempts to organize this year's rookie crop into tiers.
Justin Taylor offers his take on this year's rookie crop after the NFL Scouting Combine.
John Di Bari takes you through a rookie mock draft done just before the NFL Scouting Combine.
We look at the second round of our post-combine mock draft.
We round up a rookie mock draft done just before the NFL Scouting Combine.
We break down your rookie draft options in the middle of the third round.
John Di Bari shares his recent experience of a single-quarterback rookie mock draft.
What should your plan be with your early third-round rookie draft picks this year?
We look at which running backs will hit the free agent market this off-season.
We take a look at some Senior Bowl performances.
Where will this year's top prospects land and what does that mean for this dynasty futures?
Guest contributor Travis May provides his top 100 rookie prospects for 2024.
The NFL draft is rapidly approaching, and all anyone can talk about is this running back class. It has the rare combination of elite prospects, solid day-two options, and intriguing late-round fliers that allow it to be compared to the legendary 2017 class. These RBs also enter the league at an important time because many of the best backs are starting to get long in the tooth as NFL general managers and dynasty fantasy managers search for the next great crop of rushers.
With all the new talent set to enter the league soon, let’s look at the NFL’s current depth charts and assess the current backfields in danger of being usurped by younger talent in this year’s draft class, and assess some value for the future.
A team unlikely to draft a running back means their current starter would rank low on this “danger scale,” while a team almost certain to draft a running back means their current back is very dangerous to own right now. We’ll go in reverse order, meaning these are some of the “safer” backs to own in dynasty leagues. Remember, this is not a ranking of the value of these backs, only their danger level. In short, the earlier you see a player’s name on this list, the less likely they are to lose value at the end of this month.
James Cook is in such a tricky spot this offseason and was the most difficult running back to place on this list. On one hand, he’s coming off a career year and has two mediocre backups on the roster behind him. This should mean his position is extremely secure heading into the NFL draft.
However, there’s been a ton of uncertainty clouding his future with the Bills. They haven’t opted to extend Cook past the last year of his rookie deal in 2025. There are a lot of potential paths for Cook's future; he could play out the remaining year of his contract and hit free agency next summer, he could be traded on draft night, or the Bills could have a change of heart and extend him following a league-leading 18 touchdowns.
Either way, Cook is in danger of his situation changing drastically this offseason, and the Bills could easily look towards the future and draft his replacement. I find it unlikely that they keep Cook and draft an RB with meaningful draft capital with Ty Johnson and Ray Davis on the roster, but something’s likely to put a dent in Cook’s dynasty value this offseason.
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