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who will hold the rushing title in'08

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Mid Iowa Saint

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Since:Jun 11, 2007

March 11, 2008 1:27 pm

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As free agency has all but wrapped up and the NLF draft coming up, who do you think will be the rushing king this coming season and why?

Of course I couldn't fit them all so please, don't be offended that some of the stars aren't on this list, but you can place them in your remarks if you wish.

Cheers!!!!!!!

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Mid Iowa Saint Reputation:97 Level:Superstar Since:Jun 11, 2007
	March 11, 2008 1:31 pm Score: 96
	I personally think the load will be put on Adrian Peterson's shoulders and I think he'll be able to handle it. The Vikings have also started to address the WR situation and that should help to open the running game some more. Addai and LT will be up there too (provided LT is healthy).
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charlieinfl Reputation:96 Level:Superstar Since:Aug 29, 2007
	March 11, 2008 1:45 pm Score: 95
	Adrian Peterson would be my second choice. But, I'm going to go with Joseph Addai of the Colts. I don't think we've seen his best football yet. When teams play the Vikings this year, they will likely do a lot of eight man fronts on defense; thus limiting Peterson's stats. Everyone knows Peterson will get the ball. But, with the Colts, teams will expect a pass first offense, which is what buried them in the playoffs. Between that and Manning being 32 years old, I think Dungy and the Colts change their offensive philosophy a bit, leaning more on Addai to carry the load; thus opening up the play-action passes Manning is so good at. Just a gut feeling - I think this will be Addai's year. I'd LIKE to see Reggie Bush to well; just not sure if he's there yet.
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Stephen Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Sep 28, 2006
	March 11, 2008 3:33 pm Score: 95
	I think L.T. will suffer this year with out Lorenzo Neal, and I think teams will be putting 8 men in the box consistently to stop Adrian Peterson. With that said Addai is a possibility, but I have to go with my heart and say Ronnie Brown will get the job done. Ronnie was on an All Star pace last year, and it appears that the Miami Dolphins are really improving a weak offensive line. He Ronnie can fully recover from his injury I think he has a chance to shock some people. I also think you can take Reggie Bush off the list. I am beginning to beleive the Texans made a smart decision in taking Mario Williams over Bush.
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cnt52706 Reputation:82 Level:All-Star Since:Jul 17, 2007
	March 11, 2008 4:08 pm Score: 75
	Dont count out Marion the Barbarian! As a starter getting 30 carries a game.....I cant wait to see what he does!
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Cowboys Rule Reputation:94 Level:All-Star Since:Aug 16, 2006
	March 11, 2008 5:27 pm Score: 97
	Marion won't get 30 carries a game. He would die by the end of the season with this physical running style. As much as I like Adrian Peterson he was incredibly inconsistent this year. Went from 296 yards in one game to something like -3 against the 49ers. Maybe it was just because he was a rookie, I'm not sure. I'd say maybe a Steven Jackson or Larry Johnson since they should be back and fully healthy, although Larry still doesn't have much talent around him offensively.
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nouzridleft Reputation:28 Level:Rookie Since:Mar 11, 2008
	March 11, 2008 7:48 pm Score: 35
	Steven Jackson will have 1 heck of a season.
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Eaglesfan_26 Reputation:70 Level:Pro Since:Jul 12, 2007
	March 11, 2008 9:34 pm Score: 83
	Why isn't Brian Westbrook on this list aside from Reggie Bush and darren mcfadden this sounds about right how could u put those to up there? im not saying brian will win it but he will most likely be in the top 5 and should definately be put into thought!!!!!!
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