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Lotus · 07-07-2009, 11:17 AM

As much as I love CP, he hasn't had a run of 40+ yards in a long time. He is not the breakaway back that he used to be and perhaps this keeps him from the top five.

However, CP otherwise is a complete back, unlike Adrian Peterson. I've always thought that Peterson was overrated. He is exciting and productive when running the ball, to be sure. But he is a poor blocker, not a great pass-catcher, and he fumbles too frequently. Further, although he has been fairly durable over the last couple of years, I will not be surprised if he suffers another big injury.

07-07-2009, 11:17 AM	#14
Lotus Fire Bruce NOW Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Hattiesburg, MS Posts: 11,434	Re: Marshall Faulk's Top 5 RB's...No Portis?! As much as I love CP, he hasn't had a run of 40+ yards in a long time. He is not the breakaway back that he used to be and perhaps this keeps him from the top five. However, CP otherwise is a complete back, unlike Adrian Peterson. I've always thought that Peterson was overrated. He is exciting and productive when running the ball, to be sure. But he is a poor blocker, not a great pass-catcher, and he fumbles too frequently. Further, although he has been fairly durable over the last couple of years, I will not be surprised if he suffers another big injury. __________________ Bruce Allen when in charge alone: 4-12 (.250) Bruce Allen's overall Redskins record : 28-52 (.350) Vinny Cerrato's record when in charge alone: 52-65 (.444) Vinny's overall Redskins record: 62-82 (.430) We won more with Vinny