Training camps have opened their doors and I’m excited to continue the predictions for the upcoming season. Not every note is earthshattering, but they will all certainly give you a better insight for draft day. We looked at the AFC last week so it’s the NFC’s turn. Ezekiel Elliott: The hype train is moving full steam ahead. Are we overvaluing the Cowboys rookie RB? NFC East -Dallas – The Cowboys “hype train” is in overdrive on rookie running back Ezekiel Elliott – the fourth back off the board (ADP 8.2). However, be very wary of Ohio State running backs. They run through gaping holes made by soon-to-be NFL offensive lineman and too many end up falling short of lofty expectations. Since 1999 the Buckeyes have sent four running backs to the NFL in the top-three rounds – Carlos Hyde (2014), Chris “Beanie” Wells (2009), Maurice Clarett (2005) and Joe Montgomery (1999). Are any of them a top-four NFL back? I saw on an OSU fan site a top-six all-time Buckeye running backs list – Archie Griffin, Eddie George, Keith Byars, Ezekiel Elliott, Tim Spencer and Chris Wells. Excluding Elliott, only one of the five was a fantasy stud (George). I…
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