Who are the most complete backs in the NFL today?

Question

and by complete i mean that they also dont fumble a lot and a good reciever and good runner and help out in blocking.

i think there r only 3 in the nfl LT, Westbrook and steven jackson those guys run good, catch, dont fumble a lot and r good blockers. but wut do u think?

Answer 1

Maroney: He breaks alot of tackles and has speed

LT: It's obivious

Marion Barber: A hard runner and pretty good in receiving

AP: A great catcher and runner

Westbrook: A really good catcher and good runner

Jackson: A good catcher and runner

Answer 2

FRANK GORE! YEAHHHHH!

ROCK ONNNNN !

YEAAHHHHHH!

Answer 3

i think reggie bush, steven jackson, frank gore are aslo in addition to what u said

Answer 4

Brian Westbrook, LaDainian Tomlinson, Stephen Jackson, and Frank Gore.

This is to anyone who said Reggie Bush:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QG1BhQMkP...

Oh, yea he catches real well.  

Answer 5

LT is far and away the best/most complete back, I mostly agree on the other two, and I would add larry johnson and maybe frank gore (he fumble a bit much but is awfully good)...eventually adrian peterson will be up there near the top, but needs to work on his blocking and improve a little in the receiving area.

Answer 6

Westbrook and Steven Jackson both fumble a fair amount.  Other than that, I totally agree with you.  Check out Marshawn Lynch though--he meets all your criteria.  For a rookie, he was a crazy good blocker last year (this is usually the hardest part of the pro game for rookies to pick up), and he runs harder than anyone, and he's a pretty good receiver too.  He barely ever fumbles, too.

Answer 7

The most underrated blocker and runner out there is Clinton Portis.  The man gives it up every play of the regular season, just watch him block, he's a huge factor.  When he's healthy he's good for 1200-1500 yds 7-12 TDS.  Great vision behind blockers, he'll really have a good year under Jim Zorn's offense, where they'll give him time to find the holes and run through them, and perhaps even spell him every once in a while with the best backup HB in the league Ladell Betts.

Answer 8

LT and Brian Westbrook but my boy Marion Barber is gonna show y'all what time it is this year.

Answer 9

Woooooooow did someone seriously put Reggie Bush? He can catch, but ha can not run, pass, or pass block very well, plus he fumbles alot.

LT, LJ, Westbrook, Jakcson.....Willie Parker....Joseph Addai.

Answer 10

LT. He can run, catch, block has both power and speed. LT is by far the most complete back in the nfl.

Brian Westbrook fits best with the system that Philly has. Instead of a run to the outside they throw a screen and Westbrook excels with that. He has a burst of speed to break into the open and can run between tackles.

Joseph Addai and Adrian Peterson in their combined three years in the nfl have shown already that they're huge threats offensively. You heard what AP did to the Chargers right? Mid way through the season he had 1000 rushing yards already. Ball security is an issue but he has worked on it. Addai can run and get you 4-5 yards a carry plus get that breakout run once in a while. He can protect Peyton Manning from that extra guy that slips past the oline since he's the least hit QB in the nfl.

Answer 11

L.T,steven jackson,L.J,D-mac,kevin faulk,joseph addai,fred taylor,and frank gore

Answer 12

Wow!  All of you forgot to mention on of the most complete backs...he can run, catch, and block....maurice jones drew!!

Answer 13

LT,Ronnie Brown. Ricky Williams, Adrian Peterson, Marion Barber, Brian Westbrook, Steven Jackson, Frank Gore, Willie Parker, Fred Taylor.  

Answer 14

the ONLY complete backs in the league right now are as follows.

tomlinson-the best easily

steven jackson- great hands, runs like a bull, does have fumbling problems but usually recovers them

westbrook- the biggest threat receiving the ball as a back, doesnt fumble, is as elusive as tomlinson, holds his own blocking

maurice jones drew-one of the best blocking backs in the game,(he comes in on 3rd and 2nd down to block) better average yards per reception then sj, lt, and westbrook last year. limited catches thanks to the 2 back system

those are the only standout complete backs. probably some lower level ones but those are far the best

peterson isnt even close right now (he will be though)

he is a highly suspect blocker and he fumbles far too much, and loses them, both are fixable in an offseason so expect alot

Answer 15

LT, Westbrook, and Stevn Jackson. Honorable Mention- Frank Gore and Adrian Peterson.

Answer 16

I agree with LT and Westbrook.  Larry Johnson if he's healthy.

Answer 17

ahmad bradshaw