Why is everyone down on these two running backs for fantasy?

Question

Jamal Lewis and Willie Parker are the two RBs in question. Jamal Lewis had 1132 yards and 9 TDs two years ago, and 1304 yards and 9 TDs last season. Jamal Lewis has one of the best O-Lines in football, and I don't see him having a bad season. For him going in the mid 3rd round, I just don't get it. The next guy is Willie Parker. Najeh Davenport didn't steal Willie Parker's goal line carries last season, no one got any goal line carries for the Steelers. And do you guys really think Fat Rashard Mendenhall is gonna get any carries? He sucks, and if he really was gonna get some carries, why is he only owned in 20% of ESPN leauges? Can anyone give me a reason not to take these backs as an option in the late 2nd early 3rd round?

Answer 1

because know one thinks they can produce the same numbers they did last year

Answer 2

Jamal as a great left side and will continue to put up numbers willie parker isnt bad they would be backups though unless you go for a strong Q or HB

Answer 3

Ok Jamal Lewis is going to have an excellent year. He has bulked up and his offensive line is young and only getting better. He is a steal in the 3rd round I would take him in the 2nd.

Parker only scored twice last year and now has Mendenhall. Honestly I agree with you Parker will be very good this year. He may not get all the 3rd down and goal line carries. But he will get 70 to 80% of the carries and is a HUGE steal in the 5th and ive seen im fall to the 6th. Great value picks in those rounds.

Answer 4

i think they both make decent 2nd tier running backs; i would consider taking either in 2nd or 3rd round of a 12 team league depending on where i am in drafting order

Answer 5

Ok, Jamal Lewis is productive, and maybe is a third round back.  I think that the only reason he is going so late because alot of people are picking WR and QB's quickly.  As for willie parker you stated, "no one got any goal line carries for the Steelers".  As for that reason I would pick him up in the 5th or 6th with a handcuff of fat Rashard.