Is this the year that LT is dethroned as King of the Running Backs?

Question

Fantasy - Should we be concerned about all of the touches he's had & who will knock him off the mountain?

Answer 1

I think he has one more year at the top of the heap.

He's not 30 yet.

He's been spared years of work in the preseason, and in meaningless games.  Yes, he's averaged 330+ carries, and many receptions, but he's not a punishing bruiser.  He's more elusive and appears to take less direct punishment.

Last year's knee injury was his first injury of any significance dating all the way back to high school.

He's on the radio a lot out here, and he sounds ready to rampage.

I'm drafting him again this year if given the chance.

I'm not on board the Adrian Peterson Love Bus just yet.

Answer 2

No, not yet maybe next year.

Answer 3

I would say he is not dethroned yet but next year he will be.  He is still the first overall pick in most drafts, which is while he is still throned this season.  Althrough I don't think he will get the most fantsay points of any RB this year. Who will get more than him is up in the air.  The only way i think AP willl is if he plays every game.  I think addai might have better stats but it could be westbrook, or even steven but I say someone will do better and be throned as the new Kings of running backs.

Answer 4

I personnaly think that he will have a simlar season to last year. I think I wold still draft him at number one though. I dont see Peterson doing better than him this year. (I feel like Im the only guy in the world who feels that way) but anyways I think that Brian Westbrook and Steven Jackon will have better years than himn this year. Ecspecially Jackson if its true that he is in a contract year. (I heard not sure if its true)

Answer 5

no. LT is the best RB in the game. as far as im concerned he still has this year and maybe next. it really depends if the young backs step up. AP, ryan grant, maroney, addai, and so on. the only one that could catch up to him as of now would be fred taylor, but with MJD as a tandem back with him he wont get enough touches. he would also have to stay healthy.

and no matter what anyone says jamal lewis still has it, he just needs to stay healthy.

Answer 6

Ya just never know. An injury could end his career. Even if that shouldn't happen (heaven forbid), who would replace him at the top? Peterson? What's that saying "sophomore jinx"? I've seen a lot of players look like all-stars in their rookie season and a lot of them are now occasional use players. LT is gonna be at the top for a few more years barring injuries.

Answer 7

nah...it will happen sooner or later...more like later

Answer 8

Of course he will be dethroned... Matt Forte's in the league now!

Answer 9

yep!