Early Fantasy Football Rankings -- Running Backs

Here are my top 5 rankings for each position and reasoning. RB: 1. Adrian Peterson What do Adrian Peterson, LaDanian Tomlinson and Emmitt Smith all have in common? Well they're all great running backs headed towards or in the NFL Hall of Fame, and they had Norv Turner as their Offensive Coordinator. AP will again be the focal point of the offense, regardless of QB in Minnesota. In 15 of 21 seasons Turner has had RBs have over 1000 yards rushing. He also uses his RBs as recieving options out of the backfield. Peterson's best year for fantasy production? 2009, when he was used by Darrell Bevel (current Seahawks OC) with Brett Favre at QB 2. Jamaal Charles Charles' production last year was no fluke. 4 of the last 6 seasons he's rushed for over 1100 yards, has only played in less than 16 games 3 of 6 years, and 2 of those 3 were 15 game seasons. Only one year he missed the majority of one season. Andy Reid has a winning formula with Charles and Smith. The only thing that could reduce his numbers would be if the Chiefs get an actual option other than Charles and Bowe in short-midrange throws. 3. Marshawn Lynch There is no doubt that Lynch is a monster of a running back. Beast Mode doesn't really come close to the performance of Lynch in that Seattle offense. The last 3 seasons, Lynch has not had less than 1200 yards rushing, and has increased his recieving yards while scoring at least 12 touchdowns in each of the last 3 seasons. 4. LeSean McCoy McCoy will again be the primary ground mover for Chip Kelly in Philly. The only question is whether or not the Eagles will be able to be as function without DeSean Jackson as the downfield threat. I want to see how both the Eagles respond via the draft and then how defenses respond if the Eagles are unable to keep defenses honest with Maclin and Cooper 5. Matt Forte The trusty catching back in Matt Forte. Luckly for owners of Forte last year, that TD leach Michael Bush seemed to be getting fewer and fewer looks at the goal line. Bush is also a free agent and doesn't look to be resigned by the Bears. This could be great for Forte and his production. It could mean between 3-5 more TD's per year if Forte is allowed the goal line stands and he appeared more than capable last season. Honorable Mention: Eddie Lacy Eddie Lacy was the best late round pick for anyone who nabbed him. For those unfortunate to have taken James Franklin even later, well live and learn. One thing you need to know about Lacy, his production last season alone shows he can be a workhorse back capable of carrying the Packers by himself. A rookie campaign in which he rushed for over 1100 yards and 11 TDs was fantastic production. He averaged a little over 4 YPC, but with a healthy Aaron Rodgers and the respect he commands, that should challenge defenses and allow for freer running for Lacy. He just needs to stay healthy and he could be a force and I think a 1st round pick in fantasy drafts.