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Positional Power Rankings: RB packages
by Adrian Hasenmayer, FOXSports.com
The days of the workhorse running back that dominates the ball seem to be dwindling. Consider that last season only five running backs legged out more than 300 carries, while a decade ago, in 1998, the NFL's RB leaderboard included 11 backs hitting the 300 mark.n today's NFL, more and more teams are staying true to the numbers, specifically 300 (number of carries in a season that merit concern) and 30 (the hypothetical age when RBs start breaking down). The result the past several seasons has been the growing popularity of the RB-by-committee, which used to be solely out of necessity but now is deemed necessary by many teams in a league full of approximately 50-60 high-speed car wrecks per game for running backs.
Which teams are the most well-stocked at RB in 2009? For the purposes of our rankings, the goal for every team is to find two, if not three, guys who can come in and start in case of injury emergencies. In the best cases, each back can bring a unique talent and role to his team. And for RBs, youth — or more specifically lack of wear and tear — is more important than most other positions on the field.
RANKING THE NFL'S RB PACKAGES
PANTHERS
RB:
DeAngelo Williams
Jonathan Stewart
Mike Goodson
Jamall Lee
FB:
Brad Hoover
Tony Fiammetta Does anyone outside of Charlotte even know what DeAngelo Williams looks like? Maybe not, but someone put this dude on a poster — check his obscene numbers from '08: 1,515 rushing yards (third in NFL), 5.5 yards per carry (first among No. 1 RBs, only the Giants' Derrick Ward was better) and 20 total touchdowns (most in NFL). And John Stewart's not just a cable talk-show host. Carolina's No. 1A RB scored 10 rushing TDs and nearly reached 1,000 yards on his own. The Panthers also really like rookie Mike Goodson after his strong OTAs, plus Brad Hoover gives the run-heavy team solid depth as a blocker, runner and receiver when his number is called.
2.
VIKINGS
RB:
Adrian Peterson
Chester Taylor
Albert Young
Ian Johnson
FB:
Naufahu Tahi
Nehemiah Broughton Kudos to Brad Childress for finally giving the game's best back the keys full-time last season, though many Vikings fans wondered what took so long. But Adrian Peterson showed he was definitely worthy with an NFL rushing crown in his second season. His only issues are an occasional case of the fumbles (which occur mainly out of fighting for extra yards when none are there, something that can be cured) and the eight-nine man fronts he routinely faces due to the team's suspect QB situation — thus, explaining Childress' dance with Brett Favre. Behind Peterson, Taylor is a strong No. 2 back and you may recall rookie Ian Johnson, who famously proposed during a BCS on FOX telecast while back at Boise State. Ultimately, the best medicine for this running game would be a legitimate passing game.
3.
TITANS
RB:
Chris Johnson
LenDale White
Chris Henry
Javon Ringer
Quinton Ganther
Rafael Little
FB:
Ahmard Hall
Casey Cramer Whether they are called "Flash and Dash" or "Dumb and Dumber," Tennessee's 1-2 duo of Johnson-White may be the AFC's best twosome. Johnson enters his second season oozing with even more potential as a touchdown waiting to break loose, and White appears (for now, anyway) to have hit his stride regarding work habits. The Titans have plenty of depth at the spot, with Chris Henry a potential threat and impressive rookie Javon Ringer looking good in shorts this spring. Behind a mammoth run-blocking offensive line and stud fullback in Hall, the Titans are overstocked.
4.
FALCONS
RB:
Michael Turner
Jerious Norwood
Jason Snelling
Thomas Brown
Verron Haynes
FB:
Ovie Mughelli For all the love thrown at the feet of Atlanta's QB prodigy Matt Ryan last season, none of it would have possible if not for the best free-agent acquisition of the 2008 offseason: Michael Turner. Formerly L.T.'s backup in San Diego, "The Burner" scorched opposing defenses for 1,699 yards and 17 TDs last season (both 2nd in NFL). But the concerning stats is 376, or his NFL-high number of carries — hence, the team's annual offseason pledge to get exciting backup Jerious Norwood more touches this season. We've heard it before, and yet last season the Falcons backup had the same amount of touches (131) he had in '07. Mughelli gives the Falcons a respected fullback presence, but injuries could really challenge this group.
5.
GIANTS
RB:
Brandon Jacobs
Ahmad Bradshaw
Danny Ware
Andre Brown
Allen Patrick
FB:
Madison Hedgecock For a team that won the Super Bowl just two seasons ago, the Giants enter '09 with some big questions — and it's not just Plaxico Burress they'll be missing on offense. Gone is RB Derrick Ward to Tampa Bay, meaning last year's fourth-quarter shot in the arm Ahmad Bradshaw must prove he can handle being Brandon Jacobs' main understudy in an enhanced role. Still, GM Jerry Reese did a fine job in landing Andre Brown in the draft to help restock what has been a position of strength in New York and the anchor of Eli Manning's offense.
6.
CHARGERS
RB:
LaDainian Tomlinson
Darren Sproles
Gartrell Johnson
Jacob Hester
Michael Bennett
Curtis Brinkley
FB:
Mike Tolbert
Billy Latsko
William Rentmeeser First off, L.T. is still L.T., and the ever-growing gut tells me that his disbelievers will be proved dead wrong this season. That said, look for Norv Turner to ensure that Tomlinson is not overworked and healthy for the playoffs for the first time in three years. The Chargers' coach has both speed and beef with which to choose, with his own pocket full of lightning in 5-foot-7 Darren Sproles plus Jacob Hester, a 230-pounder with kicks who GM A.J. Smith hopes is another Michael Turner clone. The Bolts are still trying to find a FB bonecrusher ever since Lorenzo Neal was not re-signed after the '07 season (and no, that will not be veteran Michael Bennett, a long shot to make the roster). But just getting the old L.T. back will anchor this group firmly.
7.
RAVENS
RB:
Ray Rice
Willis McGahee
Cedric Peerman
Jalen Parmele
Cory Ross
FB:
Le'Ron McClain
Jason Cook For a team built to run without a healthy go-to back and with a rookie QB last season, the Ravens' running game was impressive in '08, ranking fourth in yards per game (148.5) and first in carries (592) despite being led in rushing by a rookie fullback. But many league insiders are questioning if veteran Willis McGahee has anything left in the tank even though he turns only 28 in October. Even if the Ravens were to cut McGahee, they should be fine with second-year Ray Rice stepping up as more than just a third-down back.
8.
COWBOYS
RB:
Marion Barber III
Felix Jones
Tashard Choice
Alonzo Coleman
Keon Lattimore
FB:
Deon Anderson
Asaph Schwapp
Jamar Hunt Jerry Jones had big dreams last summer after watching his fellow Arkansas alum Felix Jones electrify during training camp and the preseason. But an early-season injury derailed what the owner hoped would be the ultimate backfield combination, pairing the rookie's big-play potential outside with Barber's grinding style inside. The good news from Jones' injury: Dallas found out that Tashard Choice had game, giving the 'Boys a solid No. 3 RB. The bad news: Barber wore down with the grueling punishment he created for himself, meaning Dallas lost their key fourth-quarter advantage of Barber cutting defenses down in the final 15 minutes. If Felix is healthy in '09, this backfield trio could be one of the league's best.
9.
JETS
RB:
Thomas Jones
Leon Washington
Shonn Greene
Danny Woodhead
FB:
Tony Richardson
Jehuu Caulcrick If GM Mike Tannenbaum can satisfy both of his veteran backs, the Jets should have quite the running game for QB Mark Sanchez to potentially lean on as a rookie. Jones is hanging his helmet on the fact that he led the AFC in rushing (1,312 yards, fifth overall in NFL) and scored a career-high 13 rushing TDs. What he also likely realizes is that he's a dinosaur in RB years (age 31) and the Jets just drafted Shonn Greene in April as his eventual replacement. Jones' tag-team partner and return star Leon Washington is also vying for a new deal and considering a camp holdout. If the money issues are worked out, the pair along with Greene and veteran fullback Tony Richardson should give the Jets a top-10 running game.
10.
DOLPHINS
RB:
Ronnie Brown
Ricky Williams
Patrick Cobbs
Lex Hilliard
Anthony Kimble
FB:
Lousaka Polite
Chris Brown Even two seasons ago when the Dolphins won just one game, the running game was the team's biggest strength with Ronnie Brown. Who knew his "Wildcat" ways would start the hottest NFL trend of 2008? Team officials are quietly hoping for bigger things from Brown this fall, with the RB rolling into minicamps in the best shape of his career. You have to credit Bill Parcells for keeping an open mind and reviving Ricky Williams' pro career, wisely as a supplementary piece to keep the focus and pressure off his sensitive soul (and that's not meant as an insult, just the reality). Cobbs is listed as the current third-stringer, but he's more important as a return threat. Miami could use a better No. 3 piece, but as long as the Ronnie-Ricky combo stays healthy (never a given for either), the Dolphins should be set in the backfield.
11.
SAINTS
RB:
Reggie Bush
Pierre Thomas
Mike Bell
Lynell Hamilton
P.J. Hill
Herb Donaldson
FB:
Heath Evans
Darian Barnes
Olaniyi Sobomehin This backfield appears in transition with no Deuce McAllister tenderizing opponents like Rocky Balboa in a meat-packing plant. But coaches hope they have the NFL's best-kept secret in Pierre Thomas, expected to fill the void left by the Saints' all-time leading rusher. The transition began late last year, when the Saints finished 4-2 with Thomas' increased workload. In that time, he scored nine TDs rushing and receiving while averaging 15.5 carries per game. What about Reggie Bush? Listen, he's no bust because he's still effective ... for what he is, a versatile back who needs space to work magic. He's just not a true No. 1 back, missing 10 games over the last two seasons and never rushing for 4.0 yards per carry. Denver castoff Mike Bell is done with his fullback experiment, shedding weight to restore quickness and potentially adding depth if (or when) Bush gets hurt. But if Thomas can keep impersonating his mentor, the Saints have the inside/outside combo that worked so well for them in their '06 playoff run.
12.
RAIDERS
RB:
Darren McFadden
Justin Fargas
Michael Bush
Gary Russell
Louis Rankin
FB:
Lorenzo Neal
Luke Lawton
Oren O'Neal
Marcel Reece Running back-starved GMs around the league will be keeping an eye on the Raiders' transactions web page, as there appears to be a few quality horses who may need a new stable. McFadden, who could be poised for a breakout season, and Fargas are likely safe. Now that he's healthy, Michael Bush is the great unknown in Oakland. He's shown flashes of his dominant college self, but enough to warrant a major role alongside McFadden? More eyebrows were raised when Oakland claimed ex-Steeler Gary Russell on the spring waiver wire, but credit Al Davis for a nice pickup with veteran fullback Lorenzo Neal.
13.
EAGLES
RB:
Brian Westbrook
LeSean McCoy
Lorenzo Booker
Marcus Thigpen
FB:
Leonard Weaver
Kyle Eckel
Marcus Mailei While Andy Reid tries to once again coax his manic Philly fans to relax regarding Brian Westbrook's latest injury (expected to miss most of preseason after recent ankle surgery), the Eagles' multi-talented star hits the dreaded 30 mark in September. For the pessimist, Westbrook is coming off of his least-productive season since 2005. The glass half-full crowd notes Westbrook's stellar playoffs, and the fact that when healthy, he's still among the top 2-3 players with the rock in football. Westbrook insurance was drafted and signed in former Pitt star LeSean McCoy, replacing longtimer Correll Buckhalter as Westbrook's No. 2. The biggest difference in Philly might be the addition of an actual fullback, and one in Weaver, who has had success with the ball as a runner and receiver as well. But Philly's potential on paper could be derailed quickly with a Westbrook injury or McCoy rookie wall.
14.
STEELERS
RB:
Willie Parker
Mewelde Moore
Rashard Mendenhall
Justin Vincent
Stefan Logan
Isaac Redman
FB:
Carey Davis
Frank Summers The Steelers have always been known for their defense and running game, which makes it so weird that they won a Super Bowl with a running game ranked 23rd in the NFL. Most of those issues can be fixed with a stronger offensive line, but Pittsburgh also adds (hopefully) a healthy Rashard Mendenhall to the RB mix. The Steelers' first-round pick from 2008 missed most of last year due to injury, but his presence should help Willie Parker stay fresh and quick. Parker is an elite athlete when not worn down but has seen his yards per carry drop in each of his five NFL seasons (down to 3.8 in '08). The days of his 300-carry seasons should be over, and for the Steelers, they need to be. Smartly, the Steelers have kept Mewelde Moore in the fold, as he proved a reliable insurance policy last season after Mendenhall went down. If the kid stays healthy, the Steelers' rushing attack should be back in the top 10.
15.
PATRIOTS
RB:
Fred Taylor
Kevin Faulk
Sammy Morris
Laurence Maroney
BenJarvus Green-Ellis True to Bill Belichick's long-time M.O., the Pats have assembled several interchangeable parts in the backfield, which should serve them well. The biggest winner may be the former Jaguars star Taylor, who leaves one of the NFL's most poisonous locker rooms last year for one of the steadiest. The biggest individual loser may be Maroney, whose own injury issues seem to have cost him a chance (for now) of establishing himself as the every-down back he yearns to become. But for the team, all five running backs leading into camp have produced at one point in their careers, giving New England the deepest group in football.
16.
REDSKINS
RB:
Clinton Portis
Ladell Betts
Rock Cartwright
Marcus Mason
Anthony Alridge
Dominique Dorsey
FB:
Mike Sellers
Jonathan Evans There may be warning smoke before a house-fire develops in Jim Zorn's kitchen. Looking strictly at his 2008 season numbers, Portis enjoyed his best year since 2005 — and a Pro Bowl one at that — with 1,487 rushing yards and nine TDs. So why was he benched at halftime against the Ravens during the Redskins' late-season freefall? That's what he still might want to know. The veteran back was quoted recently saying he and his coach had long since patched things up. Ideally, a more prolific passing game would open things up for Portis and running mate Ladell Betts.
17.
BILLS
RB:
Marshawn Lynch
Fred Jackson
Dominic Rhodes
Xavier Omon
Bruce Hall
Justise Hairston
FB:
Corey McIntyre What was a major negative at the time — Marshawn Lynch's offseason suspension to start the season — may turn into a positive, seeing as it forced the team to add a seasoned backup option in ex-Colts Super Bowl champ Dominic Rhodes. The Bills hope that Rhodes and the elusive Fred Jackson can hold down the fort until Lynch returns after the first three games, and at least Lynch will be fresh into October. But Buffalo's starting Pro Bowler with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons figures to benefit from the addition of Terrell Owens to the offense, potentially removing one defender from the eight-man fronts he regularly ran into.
18.
BEARS
RB:
Matt Forte
Kevin Jones
Garrett Wolfe
Adrian Peterson
FB:
Jason McKie
Jason Davis
Will Ta'ufo'ou For all the criticism GM Jerry Angelo rightly faced by sticking so long with headache Cedric Benson, he sure found the antidote in Forte. The Bears' rookie second-round pick ranked third in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage rushing and receiving (1,715) and was the team's leader in carries and catches, accounting for over 51 percent of the Bears' offensive touches. That's both eye-popping and alarming and also the reason Chicago hopes veteran Kevin Jones can help carry the load. Garrett Wolfe and the other Adrian Peterson give the Bears some third-down passing options, but one way the Bears could see even more success from the running game would be an improved passing attack from Jay Cutler.
19.
TEXANS
RB:
Steve Slaton
Chris Brown
Ryan Moats
Arian Foster
Jeremiah Johnson
Clifton Dawson
FB:
Vonta Leach Fantasy folks know all about Steve Slaton. This year the rest of the casual football fans should find out, too. As a rookie in '08, the former West Virginia star rescued the Texans' running attack after Ahman Green unsurprisingly broke down again, with Slaton finishing with 1,282 rushing yards and 50 receptions. One of the better stats: Slaton led the NFL in fourth-quarter rushing yards by far with 464, including five of his nine rushing TDs. Now the team is trying to find a backup for him with Green out of the picture, with the brittle Chris Brown and Ryan Moats (a former disappointment in Philly) battling for the gig. For a team with big-time playoff aspirations, the Texans will certainly be watching camp cut lists and waiver wires all summer long.
20.
RAMS
RB:
Steven Jackson
Antonio Pittman
Kenneth Darby
Sam Gado
Chris Ogbonnaya
FB:
Mike Karney
Chris Massey
Jerome Johnson Can Steven Jackson dominate as he did two seasons ago? The Rams hope so, with quarterback Marc Bulger recently admitting as much to FOXSports.com's Alex Marvez. It's as shocking to look back at Jackson's numbers in 2006 (1,528 rushing yards, 90 receptions) as it is not surprising that injuries became a factor under his heavy workload (missed four games in each of the past two seasons). The St. Louis backups are adequate for a game or two, but any Rams' hopes this season directly needs the old Jackson game in, game out.
21.
49ERS
RB:
Frank Gore
Michael Robinson
Glen Coffee
Thomas Clayton
Kory Sheets
FB:
Moran Norris
Zak Keasey Head coach Mike Singletary has been adamant that the Niners must feed Frank Gore as much as possible. And if he can stay healthy, that appears to be a potential playoff plan out in the sad NFC West. Gore is the best player in San Francisco, but if he goes down, the 49ers could be 86'ed quickly. Robinson, the former Penn State QB, is no Gore. The team likes rookie Glen Coffee, but it's a bit early to chug a full cup. It's interesting to note how much Gore loves his fullback, Moran Norris. Before leaving his exit interview following the end of last season, Gore made it a point to ask Singletary to do whatever it took to keep Norris. Still, if Gore's not healthy, it won't matter who's blocking.
22.
COLTS
RB:
Joseph Addai
Donald Brown
Mike Hart
Chad Simpson
Lance Ball Indy's 31st-ranked running game put too much of a burden on QB Peyton Manning last season, so the Colts looked to RB with their first-round pick Donald Brown. The UConn star is expected to take the full-time weight off starter Joseph Addai's plate, who saw his production drop in half in '08 (544 rush yards, five rush TDs) after a stellar 2007 season (1,072 yards, 12 TDs). General manager Bill Polian hopes Brown can do plenty for Indy, but as the Colts are currently constructed, they're a bit thin at the position.
23.
PACKERS
RB:
Ryan Grant
Brandon Jackson
Kregg Lumpkin
DeShawn Wynn
Tyrell Sutton
FB:
Korey Hall
John Kuhn
Quinn Johnson How good is Ryan Grant? We should all find out this season whether or not it was a mistake for GM Ted Thompson to commit a long-term deal to Grant before the '08 season after what was then a little over a half-season of production in '07. Grant's overall numbers last season seem adequate at first glance (1,203 yards, eighth in NFL), but he has admitted this summer that he expects more than a sub-4.0 yard per carry average and four rushing TDs. If injuries hamper Grant's effectiveness as it did at times last year, Brandon Jackson proves to be a decent sub but certainly no game-breaker to keep the heat off QB Aaron Rodgers. While part of the Packers' running issues were hampered by a banged-up O-line, the group could use a few more insurance legs.
24.
JAGUARS
RB:
Maurice Jones-Drew
Chauncey Washington
Rashad Jennings
Alvin Pearman
FB:
Greg Jones
Montell Owens MJD asked for the big money, and he got it ... and all the expectations of a No. 1 RB, without the safety net of running in tandem with ex-Jag Fred Taylor (now in New England). Pound-for-pound one of the NFL's toughest dudes, he may be up for the challenge after 38 touchdowns in his three seasons as just a part-timer, but his blocking and receiving should make more snaps a layup. His No. 2 will likely be FB Greg Jones, who's been part of past Jaguar RB committees and healthy after a injury-riddled '08. The team is quietly geeked over seventh-round rookie Rashad Jennings, a bruiser (6-1, 230) who was thought to be a draft sleeper before sliding due mostly to his college days at small-school Liberty. If this character guy (he's never had a sip of alcohol, wow) can play in the bigs, the Jags could be running 40 times per game.
25.
BUCCANEERS
RB:
Derrick Ward
Earnest Graham
Clifton Smith
Josh Vaughan
Kareem Huggins
Cadillac Williams
FB:
B.J. Askew
Jameel Cook So Derrick Ward left a part-time role with the Giants — a bonafide Super Bowl contender — for another timeshare in Tampa, which missed the playoffs last year, has a 32-year-old rookie head coach and could start a rookie QB. Before we pile on, Ward did want to stay in the Big Apple but was told frankly by the front office that the G-Men could not afford to keep him. A shame for him becomes a boon for the Bucs' ground game, as both Ward and Graham could become a surprisingly successful duo down South. The big question remains the status of Cadillac Williams, once the franchise back who is again trying to recover from season-ending injury.
26.
BRONCOS
RB:
Knowshon Moreno
Correll Buckhalter
Lamont Jordan
Darius Walker
Ryan Torain
FB:
Peyton Hillis After his nightmarish offseason, give coach Josh McDaniels credit for this: He and the team didn't mess around in the draft, grabbing the top RB on the board with Knowshon Moreno. The former Denver coaching staff endured the true mess from '08 when every Broncos RB suffered serious injury. Hopefully the plague is over, but the karma gods may not be pleased to see Denver respond by signing two backs (Buckhalter and Jordan) with serious injuries on their résumés. That said, if Moreno is the real deal and last year's summer sleeper Ryan Torain can find a niche, the Broncos could (stressing the could) be set in '09. Just cross your fingers and toes, Denver fans.
27.
LIONS
RB:
Kevin Smith
Maurice Morris
Aaron Brown
Aveion Cason
Antone Smith
Allen Ervin
FB:
Jerome Felton
Terrelle Smith Well, at least Kevin Smith has a lot more confidence than short-term memory. He recently publicly predicted a playoff season for last season's winless wonders, which at a glance, appears silly and in the big picture may qualify him for the loony bin. OK, OK, enough of the cheap shots — he's suffered enough with the Lions (wait, there I go again, sorry). Smith does at least seemingly have the talent and potential to back his own game up, and this season, the Lions added long-time Seahawk Maurice Morris. But frankly, there won't be too many chances for Smith and Morris to milk a fourth-quarter lead.
28.
BENGALS
RB:
Cedric Benson
Brian Leonard
Bernard Scott
Kenny Watson
DeDe Dorsey
Marlon Lucky
James Johnson
FB:
Daniel Coats
Jeremi Johnson
Fui Vakapuna
J.D. Runnels
Chris Pressley Well, the Bengals are going all in on Cedric Benson, having given him a two-year, $7-million contract this offseason. Whether or not that is wise or not remains to be seen for the former Bears bust, but it's still a reasonably short commitment — which will allow the team to cut bait if the former first-rounder proves a big tease. The Bengals liked Benson's production down the stretch in '08, but granted, it was against mostly limp competition. If Benson falters, Cincy will have plenty of journeymen fighting for backup carries this summer, but none who can truly give QB Carson Palmer the kind of balance he needs to keep defenders from teeing up on him.
29.
CHIEFS
RB:
Larry Johnson
Jamaal Charles
Kolby Smith
Javarris Williams
Jackie Battle
Dantrell Savage
FB:
Mike Cox The big question is always with the mental state of Johnson, who has not even closely resembled the 1,700-yard back he was BEFORE he finally scored his long-term contract a few years ago. In 2005-06, LJ averaged 1,770 rushing yards and 20 total TDs but has failed to total that combined for each of the past two seasons (curse you, Herman Edwards). If Johnson is not the Johnson of old, the Chiefs would turn to second-year Jamaal Charles (respectable 5.3 yards per carry in '08) and Kolby Smith to hold up the backfield. But clearly neither would strike serious fear into opposing coordinators.
30.
SEAHAWKS
RB:
Julius Jones
T.J. Duckett
Justin Forsett
Devin Moore
Tyler Roehl
FB:
Owen Schmitt
Justin Griffith
David Kirtman Where art thou, Shaun Alexander? Quite frankly, the running game could use an infusion of a few good men. Jones started just 10 games, but that was after he became a starter in name only in Dallas ... and he didn't do much to make a case for a sole role. Seattle has a decent short-yardage option in T.J. Duckett, who figures to see more carries with long-time backup Maurice Morris gone. But Seattle's offense has been a bit off-balance ever since Alexander became a has-been himself.
31.
CARDINALS
RB:
Chris Wells
Tim Hightower
Jason Wright
LaRod Stephens-Howling
FB:
Tim Castille With all due respect to ex-Card Edgerrin James, the lack of a sustainable running game proved to be Arizona's biggest weakness last season. And by weakness, we're talking about a running game that ranked dead last in the league with only 73.6 rush yards per game — hence, the drafting of Ohio State star "Beanie" Wells with the Cards' first-round pick in April. While talented, Wells carries his own durability questions into the dilemma of the team's void atop the depth chart. Most expected Tim Hightower to win the gig outright when coach Ken Whisenhunt benched Edge midseason, but the rookie could not answer the call on an every-down basis. Instead, he seems best as a Marion Barber-light — a great changeup on an 8-10 carry per game basis. Arizona also brought in ex-Browns backup Jason Wright for depth, but all eyes will be on Beanie.
32.
BROWNS
RB:
Jamal Lewis
Jerome Harrison
James Davis
Noah Herron
FB:
Lawrence Vickers
Charles Ali Here's another running back about to hit the 30-year-old mark (in August) that's possibly on the decline. Sure, he recorded his seventh career 1,000-yard season in '08 but only barely with 1,002 — and in a 16-game season, that's not terribly productive. This spring he blamed a nagging injury for his first season (when healthy) without a 100-yard game. Eric Mangini had better hope there's still some tread left on those tires, because there's not much backing him up. Harrison (a fifth-round pick in '06) has been intriguing as a potential long-distance threat but has never stepped forward and become more.
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by Adrian Hasenmayer, FOXSports.com
The days of the workhorse running back that dominates the ball seem to be dwindling. Consider that last season only five running backs legged out more than 300 carries, while a decade ago, in 1998, the NFL's RB leaderboard included 11 backs hitting the 300 mark.n today's NFL, more and more teams are staying true to the numbers, specifically 300 (number of carries in a season that merit concern) and 30 (the hypothetical age when RBs start breaking down). The result the past several seasons has been the growing popularity of the RB-by-committee, which used to be solely out of necessity but now is deemed necessary by many teams in a league full of approximately 50-60 high-speed car wrecks per game for running backs.
Which teams are the most well-stocked at RB in 2009? For the purposes of our rankings, the goal for every team is to find two, if not three, guys who can come in and start in case of injury emergencies. In the best cases, each back can bring a unique talent and role to his team. And for RBs, youth — or more specifically lack of wear and tear — is more important than most other positions on the field.
RANKING THE NFL'S RB PACKAGES
PANTHERS
RB:
DeAngelo Williams
Jonathan Stewart
Mike Goodson
Jamall Lee
FB:
Brad Hoover
Tony Fiammetta Does anyone outside of Charlotte even know what DeAngelo Williams looks like? Maybe not, but someone put this dude on a poster — check his obscene numbers from '08: 1,515 rushing yards (third in NFL), 5.5 yards per carry (first among No. 1 RBs, only the Giants' Derrick Ward was better) and 20 total touchdowns (most in NFL). And John Stewart's not just a cable talk-show host. Carolina's No. 1A RB scored 10 rushing TDs and nearly reached 1,000 yards on his own. The Panthers also really like rookie Mike Goodson after his strong OTAs, plus Brad Hoover gives the run-heavy team solid depth as a blocker, runner and receiver when his number is called.
2.
VIKINGS
RB:
Adrian Peterson
Chester Taylor
Albert Young
Ian Johnson
FB:
Naufahu Tahi
Nehemiah Broughton Kudos to Brad Childress for finally giving the game's best back the keys full-time last season, though many Vikings fans wondered what took so long. But Adrian Peterson showed he was definitely worthy with an NFL rushing crown in his second season. His only issues are an occasional case of the fumbles (which occur mainly out of fighting for extra yards when none are there, something that can be cured) and the eight-nine man fronts he routinely faces due to the team's suspect QB situation — thus, explaining Childress' dance with Brett Favre. Behind Peterson, Taylor is a strong No. 2 back and you may recall rookie Ian Johnson, who famously proposed during a BCS on FOX telecast while back at Boise State. Ultimately, the best medicine for this running game would be a legitimate passing game.
3.
TITANS
RB:
Chris Johnson
LenDale White
Chris Henry
Javon Ringer
Quinton Ganther
Rafael Little
FB:
Ahmard Hall
Casey Cramer Whether they are called "Flash and Dash" or "Dumb and Dumber," Tennessee's 1-2 duo of Johnson-White may be the AFC's best twosome. Johnson enters his second season oozing with even more potential as a touchdown waiting to break loose, and White appears (for now, anyway) to have hit his stride regarding work habits. The Titans have plenty of depth at the spot, with Chris Henry a potential threat and impressive rookie Javon Ringer looking good in shorts this spring. Behind a mammoth run-blocking offensive line and stud fullback in Hall, the Titans are overstocked.
4.
FALCONS
RB:
Michael Turner
Jerious Norwood
Jason Snelling
Thomas Brown
Verron Haynes
FB:
Ovie Mughelli For all the love thrown at the feet of Atlanta's QB prodigy Matt Ryan last season, none of it would have possible if not for the best free-agent acquisition of the 2008 offseason: Michael Turner. Formerly L.T.'s backup in San Diego, "The Burner" scorched opposing defenses for 1,699 yards and 17 TDs last season (both 2nd in NFL). But the concerning stats is 376, or his NFL-high number of carries — hence, the team's annual offseason pledge to get exciting backup Jerious Norwood more touches this season. We've heard it before, and yet last season the Falcons backup had the same amount of touches (131) he had in '07. Mughelli gives the Falcons a respected fullback presence, but injuries could really challenge this group.
5.
GIANTS
RB:
Brandon Jacobs
Ahmad Bradshaw
Danny Ware
Andre Brown
Allen Patrick
FB:
Madison Hedgecock For a team that won the Super Bowl just two seasons ago, the Giants enter '09 with some big questions — and it's not just Plaxico Burress they'll be missing on offense. Gone is RB Derrick Ward to Tampa Bay, meaning last year's fourth-quarter shot in the arm Ahmad Bradshaw must prove he can handle being Brandon Jacobs' main understudy in an enhanced role. Still, GM Jerry Reese did a fine job in landing Andre Brown in the draft to help restock what has been a position of strength in New York and the anchor of Eli Manning's offense.
6.
CHARGERS
RB:
LaDainian Tomlinson
Darren Sproles
Gartrell Johnson
Jacob Hester
Michael Bennett
Curtis Brinkley
FB:
Mike Tolbert
Billy Latsko
William Rentmeeser First off, L.T. is still L.T., and the ever-growing gut tells me that his disbelievers will be proved dead wrong this season. That said, look for Norv Turner to ensure that Tomlinson is not overworked and healthy for the playoffs for the first time in three years. The Chargers' coach has both speed and beef with which to choose, with his own pocket full of lightning in 5-foot-7 Darren Sproles plus Jacob Hester, a 230-pounder with kicks who GM A.J. Smith hopes is another Michael Turner clone. The Bolts are still trying to find a FB bonecrusher ever since Lorenzo Neal was not re-signed after the '07 season (and no, that will not be veteran Michael Bennett, a long shot to make the roster). But just getting the old L.T. back will anchor this group firmly.
7.
RAVENS
RB:
Ray Rice
Willis McGahee
Cedric Peerman
Jalen Parmele
Cory Ross
FB:
Le'Ron McClain
Jason Cook For a team built to run without a healthy go-to back and with a rookie QB last season, the Ravens' running game was impressive in '08, ranking fourth in yards per game (148.5) and first in carries (592) despite being led in rushing by a rookie fullback. But many league insiders are questioning if veteran Willis McGahee has anything left in the tank even though he turns only 28 in October. Even if the Ravens were to cut McGahee, they should be fine with second-year Ray Rice stepping up as more than just a third-down back.
8.
COWBOYS
RB:
Marion Barber III
Felix Jones
Tashard Choice
Alonzo Coleman
Keon Lattimore
FB:
Deon Anderson
Asaph Schwapp
Jamar Hunt Jerry Jones had big dreams last summer after watching his fellow Arkansas alum Felix Jones electrify during training camp and the preseason. But an early-season injury derailed what the owner hoped would be the ultimate backfield combination, pairing the rookie's big-play potential outside with Barber's grinding style inside. The good news from Jones' injury: Dallas found out that Tashard Choice had game, giving the 'Boys a solid No. 3 RB. The bad news: Barber wore down with the grueling punishment he created for himself, meaning Dallas lost their key fourth-quarter advantage of Barber cutting defenses down in the final 15 minutes. If Felix is healthy in '09, this backfield trio could be one of the league's best.
9.
JETS
RB:
Thomas Jones
Leon Washington
Shonn Greene
Danny Woodhead
FB:
Tony Richardson
Jehuu Caulcrick If GM Mike Tannenbaum can satisfy both of his veteran backs, the Jets should have quite the running game for QB Mark Sanchez to potentially lean on as a rookie. Jones is hanging his helmet on the fact that he led the AFC in rushing (1,312 yards, fifth overall in NFL) and scored a career-high 13 rushing TDs. What he also likely realizes is that he's a dinosaur in RB years (age 31) and the Jets just drafted Shonn Greene in April as his eventual replacement. Jones' tag-team partner and return star Leon Washington is also vying for a new deal and considering a camp holdout. If the money issues are worked out, the pair along with Greene and veteran fullback Tony Richardson should give the Jets a top-10 running game.
10.
DOLPHINS
RB:
Ronnie Brown
Ricky Williams
Patrick Cobbs
Lex Hilliard
Anthony Kimble
FB:
Lousaka Polite
Chris Brown Even two seasons ago when the Dolphins won just one game, the running game was the team's biggest strength with Ronnie Brown. Who knew his "Wildcat" ways would start the hottest NFL trend of 2008? Team officials are quietly hoping for bigger things from Brown this fall, with the RB rolling into minicamps in the best shape of his career. You have to credit Bill Parcells for keeping an open mind and reviving Ricky Williams' pro career, wisely as a supplementary piece to keep the focus and pressure off his sensitive soul (and that's not meant as an insult, just the reality). Cobbs is listed as the current third-stringer, but he's more important as a return threat. Miami could use a better No. 3 piece, but as long as the Ronnie-Ricky combo stays healthy (never a given for either), the Dolphins should be set in the backfield.
11.
SAINTS
RB:
Reggie Bush
Pierre Thomas
Mike Bell
Lynell Hamilton
P.J. Hill
Herb Donaldson
FB:
Heath Evans
Darian Barnes
Olaniyi Sobomehin This backfield appears in transition with no Deuce McAllister tenderizing opponents like Rocky Balboa in a meat-packing plant. But coaches hope they have the NFL's best-kept secret in Pierre Thomas, expected to fill the void left by the Saints' all-time leading rusher. The transition began late last year, when the Saints finished 4-2 with Thomas' increased workload. In that time, he scored nine TDs rushing and receiving while averaging 15.5 carries per game. What about Reggie Bush? Listen, he's no bust because he's still effective ... for what he is, a versatile back who needs space to work magic. He's just not a true No. 1 back, missing 10 games over the last two seasons and never rushing for 4.0 yards per carry. Denver castoff Mike Bell is done with his fullback experiment, shedding weight to restore quickness and potentially adding depth if (or when) Bush gets hurt. But if Thomas can keep impersonating his mentor, the Saints have the inside/outside combo that worked so well for them in their '06 playoff run.
12.
RAIDERS
RB:
Darren McFadden
Justin Fargas
Michael Bush
Gary Russell
Louis Rankin
FB:
Lorenzo Neal
Luke Lawton
Oren O'Neal
Marcel Reece Running back-starved GMs around the league will be keeping an eye on the Raiders' transactions web page, as there appears to be a few quality horses who may need a new stable. McFadden, who could be poised for a breakout season, and Fargas are likely safe. Now that he's healthy, Michael Bush is the great unknown in Oakland. He's shown flashes of his dominant college self, but enough to warrant a major role alongside McFadden? More eyebrows were raised when Oakland claimed ex-Steeler Gary Russell on the spring waiver wire, but credit Al Davis for a nice pickup with veteran fullback Lorenzo Neal.
13.
EAGLES
RB:
Brian Westbrook
LeSean McCoy
Lorenzo Booker
Marcus Thigpen
FB:
Leonard Weaver
Kyle Eckel
Marcus Mailei While Andy Reid tries to once again coax his manic Philly fans to relax regarding Brian Westbrook's latest injury (expected to miss most of preseason after recent ankle surgery), the Eagles' multi-talented star hits the dreaded 30 mark in September. For the pessimist, Westbrook is coming off of his least-productive season since 2005. The glass half-full crowd notes Westbrook's stellar playoffs, and the fact that when healthy, he's still among the top 2-3 players with the rock in football. Westbrook insurance was drafted and signed in former Pitt star LeSean McCoy, replacing longtimer Correll Buckhalter as Westbrook's No. 2. The biggest difference in Philly might be the addition of an actual fullback, and one in Weaver, who has had success with the ball as a runner and receiver as well. But Philly's potential on paper could be derailed quickly with a Westbrook injury or McCoy rookie wall.
14.
STEELERS
RB:
Willie Parker
Mewelde Moore
Rashard Mendenhall
Justin Vincent
Stefan Logan
Isaac Redman
FB:
Carey Davis
Frank Summers The Steelers have always been known for their defense and running game, which makes it so weird that they won a Super Bowl with a running game ranked 23rd in the NFL. Most of those issues can be fixed with a stronger offensive line, but Pittsburgh also adds (hopefully) a healthy Rashard Mendenhall to the RB mix. The Steelers' first-round pick from 2008 missed most of last year due to injury, but his presence should help Willie Parker stay fresh and quick. Parker is an elite athlete when not worn down but has seen his yards per carry drop in each of his five NFL seasons (down to 3.8 in '08). The days of his 300-carry seasons should be over, and for the Steelers, they need to be. Smartly, the Steelers have kept Mewelde Moore in the fold, as he proved a reliable insurance policy last season after Mendenhall went down. If the kid stays healthy, the Steelers' rushing attack should be back in the top 10.
15.
PATRIOTS
RB:
Fred Taylor
Kevin Faulk
Sammy Morris
Laurence Maroney
BenJarvus Green-Ellis True to Bill Belichick's long-time M.O., the Pats have assembled several interchangeable parts in the backfield, which should serve them well. The biggest winner may be the former Jaguars star Taylor, who leaves one of the NFL's most poisonous locker rooms last year for one of the steadiest. The biggest individual loser may be Maroney, whose own injury issues seem to have cost him a chance (for now) of establishing himself as the every-down back he yearns to become. But for the team, all five running backs leading into camp have produced at one point in their careers, giving New England the deepest group in football.
16.
REDSKINS
RB:
Clinton Portis
Ladell Betts
Rock Cartwright
Marcus Mason
Anthony Alridge
Dominique Dorsey
FB:
Mike Sellers
Jonathan Evans There may be warning smoke before a house-fire develops in Jim Zorn's kitchen. Looking strictly at his 2008 season numbers, Portis enjoyed his best year since 2005 — and a Pro Bowl one at that — with 1,487 rushing yards and nine TDs. So why was he benched at halftime against the Ravens during the Redskins' late-season freefall? That's what he still might want to know. The veteran back was quoted recently saying he and his coach had long since patched things up. Ideally, a more prolific passing game would open things up for Portis and running mate Ladell Betts.
17.
BILLS
RB:
Marshawn Lynch
Fred Jackson
Dominic Rhodes
Xavier Omon
Bruce Hall
Justise Hairston
FB:
Corey McIntyre What was a major negative at the time — Marshawn Lynch's offseason suspension to start the season — may turn into a positive, seeing as it forced the team to add a seasoned backup option in ex-Colts Super Bowl champ Dominic Rhodes. The Bills hope that Rhodes and the elusive Fred Jackson can hold down the fort until Lynch returns after the first three games, and at least Lynch will be fresh into October. But Buffalo's starting Pro Bowler with back-to-back 1,000-yard seasons figures to benefit from the addition of Terrell Owens to the offense, potentially removing one defender from the eight-man fronts he regularly ran into.
18.
BEARS
RB:
Matt Forte
Kevin Jones
Garrett Wolfe
Adrian Peterson
FB:
Jason McKie
Jason Davis
Will Ta'ufo'ou For all the criticism GM Jerry Angelo rightly faced by sticking so long with headache Cedric Benson, he sure found the antidote in Forte. The Bears' rookie second-round pick ranked third in the NFL in total yards from scrimmage rushing and receiving (1,715) and was the team's leader in carries and catches, accounting for over 51 percent of the Bears' offensive touches. That's both eye-popping and alarming and also the reason Chicago hopes veteran Kevin Jones can help carry the load. Garrett Wolfe and the other Adrian Peterson give the Bears some third-down passing options, but one way the Bears could see even more success from the running game would be an improved passing attack from Jay Cutler.
19.
TEXANS
RB:
Steve Slaton
Chris Brown
Ryan Moats
Arian Foster
Jeremiah Johnson
Clifton Dawson
FB:
Vonta Leach Fantasy folks know all about Steve Slaton. This year the rest of the casual football fans should find out, too. As a rookie in '08, the former West Virginia star rescued the Texans' running attack after Ahman Green unsurprisingly broke down again, with Slaton finishing with 1,282 rushing yards and 50 receptions. One of the better stats: Slaton led the NFL in fourth-quarter rushing yards by far with 464, including five of his nine rushing TDs. Now the team is trying to find a backup for him with Green out of the picture, with the brittle Chris Brown and Ryan Moats (a former disappointment in Philly) battling for the gig. For a team with big-time playoff aspirations, the Texans will certainly be watching camp cut lists and waiver wires all summer long.
20.
RAMS
RB:
Steven Jackson
Antonio Pittman
Kenneth Darby
Sam Gado
Chris Ogbonnaya
FB:
Mike Karney
Chris Massey
Jerome Johnson Can Steven Jackson dominate as he did two seasons ago? The Rams hope so, with quarterback Marc Bulger recently admitting as much to FOXSports.com's Alex Marvez. It's as shocking to look back at Jackson's numbers in 2006 (1,528 rushing yards, 90 receptions) as it is not surprising that injuries became a factor under his heavy workload (missed four games in each of the past two seasons). The St. Louis backups are adequate for a game or two, but any Rams' hopes this season directly needs the old Jackson game in, game out.
21.
49ERS
RB:
Frank Gore
Michael Robinson
Glen Coffee
Thomas Clayton
Kory Sheets
FB:
Moran Norris
Zak Keasey Head coach Mike Singletary has been adamant that the Niners must feed Frank Gore as much as possible. And if he can stay healthy, that appears to be a potential playoff plan out in the sad NFC West. Gore is the best player in San Francisco, but if he goes down, the 49ers could be 86'ed quickly. Robinson, the former Penn State QB, is no Gore. The team likes rookie Glen Coffee, but it's a bit early to chug a full cup. It's interesting to note how much Gore loves his fullback, Moran Norris. Before leaving his exit interview following the end of last season, Gore made it a point to ask Singletary to do whatever it took to keep Norris. Still, if Gore's not healthy, it won't matter who's blocking.
22.
COLTS
RB:
Joseph Addai
Donald Brown
Mike Hart
Chad Simpson
Lance Ball Indy's 31st-ranked running game put too much of a burden on QB Peyton Manning last season, so the Colts looked to RB with their first-round pick Donald Brown. The UConn star is expected to take the full-time weight off starter Joseph Addai's plate, who saw his production drop in half in '08 (544 rush yards, five rush TDs) after a stellar 2007 season (1,072 yards, 12 TDs). General manager Bill Polian hopes Brown can do plenty for Indy, but as the Colts are currently constructed, they're a bit thin at the position.
23.
PACKERS
RB:
Ryan Grant
Brandon Jackson
Kregg Lumpkin
DeShawn Wynn
Tyrell Sutton
FB:
Korey Hall
John Kuhn
Quinn Johnson How good is Ryan Grant? We should all find out this season whether or not it was a mistake for GM Ted Thompson to commit a long-term deal to Grant before the '08 season after what was then a little over a half-season of production in '07. Grant's overall numbers last season seem adequate at first glance (1,203 yards, eighth in NFL), but he has admitted this summer that he expects more than a sub-4.0 yard per carry average and four rushing TDs. If injuries hamper Grant's effectiveness as it did at times last year, Brandon Jackson proves to be a decent sub but certainly no game-breaker to keep the heat off QB Aaron Rodgers. While part of the Packers' running issues were hampered by a banged-up O-line, the group could use a few more insurance legs.
24.
JAGUARS
RB:
Maurice Jones-Drew
Chauncey Washington
Rashad Jennings
Alvin Pearman
FB:
Greg Jones
Montell Owens MJD asked for the big money, and he got it ... and all the expectations of a No. 1 RB, without the safety net of running in tandem with ex-Jag Fred Taylor (now in New England). Pound-for-pound one of the NFL's toughest dudes, he may be up for the challenge after 38 touchdowns in his three seasons as just a part-timer, but his blocking and receiving should make more snaps a layup. His No. 2 will likely be FB Greg Jones, who's been part of past Jaguar RB committees and healthy after a injury-riddled '08. The team is quietly geeked over seventh-round rookie Rashad Jennings, a bruiser (6-1, 230) who was thought to be a draft sleeper before sliding due mostly to his college days at small-school Liberty. If this character guy (he's never had a sip of alcohol, wow) can play in the bigs, the Jags could be running 40 times per game.
25.
BUCCANEERS
RB:
Derrick Ward
Earnest Graham
Clifton Smith
Josh Vaughan
Kareem Huggins
Cadillac Williams
FB:
B.J. Askew
Jameel Cook So Derrick Ward left a part-time role with the Giants — a bonafide Super Bowl contender — for another timeshare in Tampa, which missed the playoffs last year, has a 32-year-old rookie head coach and could start a rookie QB. Before we pile on, Ward did want to stay in the Big Apple but was told frankly by the front office that the G-Men could not afford to keep him. A shame for him becomes a boon for the Bucs' ground game, as both Ward and Graham could become a surprisingly successful duo down South. The big question remains the status of Cadillac Williams, once the franchise back who is again trying to recover from season-ending injury.
26.
BRONCOS
RB:
Knowshon Moreno
Correll Buckhalter
Lamont Jordan
Darius Walker
Ryan Torain
FB:
Peyton Hillis After his nightmarish offseason, give coach Josh McDaniels credit for this: He and the team didn't mess around in the draft, grabbing the top RB on the board with Knowshon Moreno. The former Denver coaching staff endured the true mess from '08 when every Broncos RB suffered serious injury. Hopefully the plague is over, but the karma gods may not be pleased to see Denver respond by signing two backs (Buckhalter and Jordan) with serious injuries on their résumés. That said, if Moreno is the real deal and last year's summer sleeper Ryan Torain can find a niche, the Broncos could (stressing the could) be set in '09. Just cross your fingers and toes, Denver fans.
27.
LIONS
RB:
Kevin Smith
Maurice Morris
Aaron Brown
Aveion Cason
Antone Smith
Allen Ervin
FB:
Jerome Felton
Terrelle Smith Well, at least Kevin Smith has a lot more confidence than short-term memory. He recently publicly predicted a playoff season for last season's winless wonders, which at a glance, appears silly and in the big picture may qualify him for the loony bin. OK, OK, enough of the cheap shots — he's suffered enough with the Lions (wait, there I go again, sorry). Smith does at least seemingly have the talent and potential to back his own game up, and this season, the Lions added long-time Seahawk Maurice Morris. But frankly, there won't be too many chances for Smith and Morris to milk a fourth-quarter lead.
28.
BENGALS
RB:
Cedric Benson
Brian Leonard
Bernard Scott
Kenny Watson
DeDe Dorsey
Marlon Lucky
James Johnson
FB:
Daniel Coats
Jeremi Johnson
Fui Vakapuna
J.D. Runnels
Chris Pressley Well, the Bengals are going all in on Cedric Benson, having given him a two-year, $7-million contract this offseason. Whether or not that is wise or not remains to be seen for the former Bears bust, but it's still a reasonably short commitment — which will allow the team to cut bait if the former first-rounder proves a big tease. The Bengals liked Benson's production down the stretch in '08, but granted, it was against mostly limp competition. If Benson falters, Cincy will have plenty of journeymen fighting for backup carries this summer, but none who can truly give QB Carson Palmer the kind of balance he needs to keep defenders from teeing up on him.
29.
CHIEFS
RB:
Larry Johnson
Jamaal Charles
Kolby Smith
Javarris Williams
Jackie Battle
Dantrell Savage
FB:
Mike Cox The big question is always with the mental state of Johnson, who has not even closely resembled the 1,700-yard back he was BEFORE he finally scored his long-term contract a few years ago. In 2005-06, LJ averaged 1,770 rushing yards and 20 total TDs but has failed to total that combined for each of the past two seasons (curse you, Herman Edwards). If Johnson is not the Johnson of old, the Chiefs would turn to second-year Jamaal Charles (respectable 5.3 yards per carry in '08) and Kolby Smith to hold up the backfield. But clearly neither would strike serious fear into opposing coordinators.
30.
SEAHAWKS
RB:
Julius Jones
T.J. Duckett
Justin Forsett
Devin Moore
Tyler Roehl
FB:
Owen Schmitt
Justin Griffith
David Kirtman Where art thou, Shaun Alexander? Quite frankly, the running game could use an infusion of a few good men. Jones started just 10 games, but that was after he became a starter in name only in Dallas ... and he didn't do much to make a case for a sole role. Seattle has a decent short-yardage option in T.J. Duckett, who figures to see more carries with long-time backup Maurice Morris gone. But Seattle's offense has been a bit off-balance ever since Alexander became a has-been himself.
31.
CARDINALS
RB:
Chris Wells
Tim Hightower
Jason Wright
LaRod Stephens-Howling
FB:
Tim Castille With all due respect to ex-Card Edgerrin James, the lack of a sustainable running game proved to be Arizona's biggest weakness last season. And by weakness, we're talking about a running game that ranked dead last in the league with only 73.6 rush yards per game — hence, the drafting of Ohio State star "Beanie" Wells with the Cards' first-round pick in April. While talented, Wells carries his own durability questions into the dilemma of the team's void atop the depth chart. Most expected Tim Hightower to win the gig outright when coach Ken Whisenhunt benched Edge midseason, but the rookie could not answer the call on an every-down basis. Instead, he seems best as a Marion Barber-light — a great changeup on an 8-10 carry per game basis. Arizona also brought in ex-Browns backup Jason Wright for depth, but all eyes will be on Beanie.
32.
BROWNS
RB:
Jamal Lewis
Jerome Harrison
James Davis
Noah Herron
FB:
Lawrence Vickers
Charles Ali Here's another running back about to hit the 30-year-old mark (in August) that's possibly on the decline. Sure, he recorded his seventh career 1,000-yard season in '08 but only barely with 1,002 — and in a 16-game season, that's not terribly productive. This spring he blamed a nagging injury for his first season (when healthy) without a 100-yard game. Eric Mangini had better hope there's still some tread left on those tires, because there's not much backing him up. Harrison (a fifth-round pick in '06) has been intriguing as a potential long-distance threat but has never stepped forward and become more.
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bestmoviestar
Jul
30th
New Website
By Photoswithattitude
So I have been busy on a couple of projects:
a) Updating my website to include a Blog Section
go take a look and feel free to leave a comment Photoswithattitude Blog
b) Working hard on my Sex-In-Suburbia project. I now have a major book company interested in the project! - Still looking for more models who may wish to take part? - email me!!! ps - The website will be updated very soon too!
Lastly, after a hectic last weekend working with Holly D I have an exciting few weeks coming up... A shoot for PunkGrl possibly on Sunday, a shoot with Shay Hendrix next week, and a couple more sets booked with Sasha Rose...
Should be fun!
a) Updating my website to include a Blog Section
go take a look and feel free to leave a comment Photoswithattitude Blog
b) Working hard on my Sex-In-Suburbia project. I now have a major book company interested in the project! - Still looking for more models who may wish to take part? - email me!!! ps - The website will be updated very soon too!
Lastly, after a hectic last weekend working with Holly D I have an exciting few weeks coming up... A shoot for PunkGrl possibly on Sunday, a shoot with Shay Hendrix next week, and a couple more sets booked with Sasha Rose...
Should be fun!
Jul
29th
Impossible to Please
By bestmoviestar
A group of girlfriends is on vacation when they see a 5-story hotel
with a sign that reads: "For Women Only." Since they are without
their boyfriends and husbands, they decide to go in.
The bouncer, a very attractive guy, explains to them how it works. "We have 5 floors. Go up floor by floor, and once you find what you are looking for, you can stay there. It's easy to decide since each floor has a sign telling you what's inside."
So they start going up and on the first floor the sign reads: "All the men on this floor are short and plain." The friends laugh and without hesitation move on to the next floor.
The sign on the second floor reads: "All the men here are short and handsome." Still, this isn't good enough, so the friends continue on up.
They reach the third floor and the sign reads: "All the men here are tall and plain."
They still want to do better, and so, knowing there are still two floors left, they continued on up.
On the fourth floor, the sign is perfect: "All the men here are tall and handsome." The women get all excited and are going in when they realize that there is still one floor left. Wondering what they are missing, they head on up to the fifth floor.
There they find a sign that reads: "There are no men here. This floor was built only to prove that there is no way to please a woman."
LOL
-best-moviestar
The bouncer, a very attractive guy, explains to them how it works. "We have 5 floors. Go up floor by floor, and once you find what you are looking for, you can stay there. It's easy to decide since each floor has a sign telling you what's inside."
So they start going up and on the first floor the sign reads: "All the men on this floor are short and plain." The friends laugh and without hesitation move on to the next floor.
The sign on the second floor reads: "All the men here are short and handsome." Still, this isn't good enough, so the friends continue on up.
They reach the third floor and the sign reads: "All the men here are tall and plain."
They still want to do better, and so, knowing there are still two floors left, they continued on up.
On the fourth floor, the sign is perfect: "All the men here are tall and handsome." The women get all excited and are going in when they realize that there is still one floor left. Wondering what they are missing, they head on up to the fifth floor.
There they find a sign that reads: "There are no men here. This floor was built only to prove that there is no way to please a woman."
LOL
-best-moviestar
Jul
29th
New Mobile Launch: http://www.izzy2go.com
By spankmo
We've just launched a new site, built for independent performer,
Izzy Charm... her own mobile site, offering members the opportunity
to enjoy her fun pantyhose photo shoots and video clips wherever
they are!
Jul
29th
We-Vibe The Toy You Wear While You Fuck!
By redsuze
I was extremely excited at the prospect of reviewing the We-Vibe as
it is a first for me and possibly the adult toy world too. This toy
is unlike any other I am aware of on the market and I just couldn’t
wait to receive it for review...
Read the rest of this naughty review here
Enjoy!
Suze X
Read the rest of this naughty review here
Enjoy!
Suze X
Jul
28th
Hey
By Krystal Niles
Hey Guys and Girls,
Hope your all well, We have been busy shooting the lota of content for our site which will be live in 3 weeks so watch this space :) really excited.
I am back shooting at Pixel8 Studios on Thursday to respond to requests from fettish sets i did for Leatherfixation.com, ladiesinleathergloves.com and also girlsinleatherboots.com so im really looking forward to that please check out the updates :)
I am still shooting in London on the 13th in a fab venue and have spaces left so if any togs wanna shoot me at NO studio cost to yourselves please mail me asap so i can finalise the details :)
Really pleased to see the pics from Harmony Films Party and Ben Dover`s Porn Disco :) cant wait for the next one and it was great to hook up with my LA Pal Jordan Kingsley again shes fab :)
Also im very excited about working with PD Jenks a truely lovely man from Canada who is helping to promote me please do check out his bulletins and links its fab I also wanna welcome Holly Kiss and Tanya Cox who i now believe are on board too :)
The next few months should be cool i really hope to do my upcoming shoots with two of my fave hotties Kaz B and Cate Harrington :) soon
Much Love
Krystal Niles xxxx
Hope your all well, We have been busy shooting the lota of content for our site which will be live in 3 weeks so watch this space :) really excited.
I am back shooting at Pixel8 Studios on Thursday to respond to requests from fettish sets i did for Leatherfixation.com, ladiesinleathergloves.com and also girlsinleatherboots.com so im really looking forward to that please check out the updates :)
I am still shooting in London on the 13th in a fab venue and have spaces left so if any togs wanna shoot me at NO studio cost to yourselves please mail me asap so i can finalise the details :)
Really pleased to see the pics from Harmony Films Party and Ben Dover`s Porn Disco :) cant wait for the next one and it was great to hook up with my LA Pal Jordan Kingsley again shes fab :)
Also im very excited about working with PD Jenks a truely lovely man from Canada who is helping to promote me please do check out his bulletins and links its fab I also wanna welcome Holly Kiss and Tanya Cox who i now believe are on board too :)
The next few months should be cool i really hope to do my upcoming shoots with two of my fave hotties Kaz B and Cate Harrington :) soon
Much Love
Krystal Niles xxxx
Jul
28th
Hey
By Krystal Niles
Hey Guys and Girls,
Hope your all well, We have been busy shooting the lota of content for our site which will be live in 3 weeks so watch this space :) really excited.
I am back shooting at Pixel8 Studios on Thursday to respond to requests from fettish sets i did for Leatherfixation.com, ladiesinleathergloves.com and also girlsinleatherboots.com so im really looking forward to that please check out the updates :)
I am still shooting in London on the 13th in a fab venue and have spaces left so if any togs wanna shoot me at NO studio cost to yourselves please mail me asap so i can finalise the details :)
Really pleased to see the pics from Harmony Films Party and Ben Dover`s Porn Disco :) cant wait for the next one and it was great to hook up with my LA Pal Jordan Kingsley again shes fab :)
Also im very excited about working with PD Jenks a truely lovely man from Canada who is helping to promote me please do check out his bulletins and links its fab I also wanna welcome Holly Kiss and Tanya Cox who i now believe are on board too :)
The next few months should be cool i really hope to do my upcoming shoots with two of my fave hotties Kaz B and Cate Harrington :) soon
Much Love
Krystal Niles xxxx
Hope your all well, We have been busy shooting the lota of content for our site which will be live in 3 weeks so watch this space :) really excited.
I am back shooting at Pixel8 Studios on Thursday to respond to requests from fettish sets i did for Leatherfixation.com, ladiesinleathergloves.com and also girlsinleatherboots.com so im really looking forward to that please check out the updates :)
I am still shooting in London on the 13th in a fab venue and have spaces left so if any togs wanna shoot me at NO studio cost to yourselves please mail me asap so i can finalise the details :)
Really pleased to see the pics from Harmony Films Party and Ben Dover`s Porn Disco :) cant wait for the next one and it was great to hook up with my LA Pal Jordan Kingsley again shes fab :)
Also im very excited about working with PD Jenks a truely lovely man from Canada who is helping to promote me please do check out his bulletins and links its fab I also wanna welcome Holly Kiss and Tanya Cox who i now believe are on board too :)
The next few months should be cool i really hope to do my upcoming shoots with two of my fave hotties Kaz B and Cate Harrington :) soon
Much Love
Krystal Niles xxxx
Jul
28th
My First Anal Toy
By redsuze
I’m a bit of a virgin when it comes to anal and I have to be a) in
the right frame of mind, and b) relaxed enough to accommodate
something in my ass...
Read the rest of my first encounter here
Enjoy!
Suze X
Read the rest of my first encounter here
Enjoy!
Suze X
Jul
28th
Spanking
By bestmoviestar
I entered the office and walked to the receptionist. "Mr. Drake to
see Ms. Taylor." The woman checked her book, nodded and told me to
have a seat. The office was neat, efficient and quiet. I noticed
that each time the door to Ms. Taylor's office opened she was
either on the phone or giving orders to one of the secretaries that
went in and out like worker ants in a colony. They were the ants
and she was the queen. After waiting about 10 minutes, I was
escorted into her office. I looked around, not a pencil out of
place. She nodded to the chair in front of her desk and told the
secretary to bring me coffee. When the secretary had brought me a
cup, she told her no interruptions for the next 15 minutes. I sat
sipping my coffee. She looked at me and I got the distinct
impression I was being examined like a piece of livestock. "Well
Mr. Drake, that is what I call you isn't it?" "Just Drake is
fine."
"Well Drake. I contacted you because of your name and your profile. I don't need a relationship and don't want one. I enjoy spankings. Plain ordinary OTK, hand, brush, and/or belt spankings. I want what I want when I want it. I like them hard. From what you have told me during our e-mail exchanges, that is what you do." I sipped my coffee. I refused to jump to her tune. "That's correct", was all I said in reply. She must have expected more but nodded her head when I gave no more information. "There is a catch", she said. I lifted my eyebrow as I looked at her. "I enjoy role-play. You are the daddy I am the daughter. If there is going to be any sex after a spanking I will initiate it. That must be understood from the start. During the time we spend together, I will call you nothing but Daddy. You will never treat me in any way other than your daughter. Are these conditions satisfactory to you Drake?" I sipped my coffee as I looked at her. She must be very used to having all her employees jump whenever she farts. I wasn't one of her employees. I sat my cup down on her desk. I ignored the look she gave me.
"Ms. Taylor. I do what I do very well. I understand your conditions and agree with them 100%. Now here are my conditions. From the time you walk into the room I am in, you are my daughter. Your age means nothing to me. Your position, wealth and/or status mean even less. I will give you the spanking you desire, the way you desire it. I will not mark or harm you but my spankings will be severe and once it starts, you are in it till it's over. No amount of crying, whining or threats will stop me. Is that understood?" she looked at me with something like disbelief. I guess no one ever talked to her in such a manner in her own office. I had kept my voice low on purpose. This conversation was strictly confidential. I watched as she stared at me. I looked her straight in the eye. "Yes Sir", she finally replied. "I will send you further instructions later. You will follow them to the letter. If you feel you can not do this, then it's been very nice meeting you." With that, I turned and left her office. I made sure to say good bye to the receptionist as I left. She was very pretty. I went back to my office and continued the day's tedium task. At two o'clock, I got an e-mail message on my screen. All it said was "Daddy I really need to talk to you". I waited a full 15 minutes before I picked up the phone. The number was private. It went directly to Pamela's office. After two rings she picked it up. "Daddy?" she said in a childlike voice. "Pamela, I'm at work. How many times must I tell you not to call me at work?" she hesitated a few moments, then continued. "I know Daddy. But my teacher made me call you. She yelled at me for not doing my homework. She said I was suspended until you came up to school." Her game had started much sooner than I had anticipated. I blew air from my lips as if I was disgusted. "Pamela I told you last time that if I got called one more time to come up to school you would regret it. Well young lady, this time you have really done it. I will show no mercy this time." I listened as the line went quiet. She sounded like she was really crying in the background. "Daddy I did my homework. I just left it home. Don't spank me. Please daddy."
Pamela had given me the address of the apartment that she used when she slept in town. I went there at 7. The doorman announced me and she was at the door when I got off the elevator. No longer the arrogant, self-assured, businesswoman. She was the little girl that agonized, looking at the clock, waiting for her daddy to come home and give her a spanking. I went to the bar and poured myself a drink. Her eyes followed my every movement. I took a big gulp from my glass. Then I slammed it down on the bar. Pamela jumped and began to wring her hands together. "I told you young lady. I warned you what would happen if I had to leave work and go to school again." She started to say something but I held up my hand. "Spare me the lies. Strip!" She began to cry. Real tears began to fall from her eyes. "Those tears will only make it worse for you. And I don't intend to have to chase you either. Now get those clothes off." I sat down in the only straight backed chair in the apartment. Pamela was still wringing her hands and backing away. I gave her a hard look. "Young lady. If I have to get up and come get you, I will rip those clothes off your back and give you a spanking like you never had. Now strip like I told you to." She had her back against the wall now. With nowhere to run, she began to unbutton her blouse. I had yet to see her naked so I let my eyes take in her every move. She continued to cry as she removed her blouse. "The bra too Daddy?"
"Damnit! I said strip. What part of that don't you understand?" her hands shook even more as she unsnapped her bra. Her tits were medium size. She had big dark round circles with twin pointy nipples in the center. She unbuttoned her skirt and it fell to the floor. Then she pushed her slip over her slim waist and down over her tiny ass. She stood in heels, stockings, garter belt and panties. "You may leave the garter and stockings on but take those panties off."
"Daddy I'm too old for you to give me a naked spanking. I'm not a little girl anymore."
"You should have thought of that before you forgot your homework."
I got up and walked over to her. She tried to shrink back against the wall. I grabbed her by the hand and pulled her to the chair. "Since you have taken so long to get undressed, I will give you one spanking with your panties on. Then I will take them off and give you another one even harder."
"No daddy. Please Daddy", she cried as I placed her over my knees. Her small ass looked so smooth and round encased in her panties that I was tempted to rub it. But she wanted no foreplay. No sex of any kind unless she wanted it. I raised my hand. SMACK. I smacked her ass so hard, even my hand stung. "No Daddy. Please Daddy!"
"I will teach you to do what is expected of you. SMACK. Pamela was kicking her feet. She was bouncing around so much I had to grab her and pull her back up on my knee. "When I tell you to strip, I mean now and I mean every piece of clothing. SMACK. Is that understood?" SMACK. "Yes Daddy. Oh please it hurts so bad." SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. Pamela's ass was warm. I could feel the heat even thru her panties. I would have given anything to rub it but that wasn't part of the game. Her tears were genuine. I knew it was hurting but that was what she wanted. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. "This will be the very last time I ever get called up to your school young lady. SMACK. SMACK. You will do all of your homework. SMACK. SMACK. You will go to school everyday prepared to learn. SMACK. SMACK. You will stop being such a spoiled brat. SMACK. SMACK. Is that understood?"
"Yes Daddy! Oh Yes!"
"Good!" SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK.
I pulled her to her feet. She stood there, hands behind her back, rubbing her ass hard and fast. "Turn around. And put those hands by your side." Pamela obeyed. Her hands dropped to her side as she turned her back to me. I grabbed her panties and pulled then down her legs. Her ass, even with its chocolate color was red. I had given her a spanking like she wanted. I could see small whelps rising where my hand had hit the Drakee spot repeatedly. "Go get me my hairbrush." She swung around. "No Daddy please not that. I'll be good, I promise. Oh Daddy I'll do anything just don't use the hairbrush on me." I almost called a halt to this game. She seemed terrified. But she was such an arrogant bitch when I was in her office. If I was only going to get one chance to spank her superior acting ass, I was going to make it a good one. "Pamela, had you done what I told you, when I told you to, this wouldn't be necessary. But you always have to push things. You always want to see just how much you can get away with. Well there is only one boss in this house. Now go into the bathroom and bring me my hairbrush." During our e-mail conversations, I had described to Pamela the type of hairbrush I enjoyed using. So I wasn't surprised when she returned with the hairbrush behind her back. She walked to me still holding her hands behind her.
"Please Daddy. I promise I'll be good. I'll keep my room clean, I'll stay off the phone, I'll do whatever you want me to do. Just don't spank me with the brush. Please Daddy. Plllleeeeaaaassssseeee!" she stood before me crying like a baby. I held out my hand. Pamela slowly took the brush from behind her back. She handed it to me. I smacked it against my hand. The loud smacking sound caused her to jump each time I did it. "If you had obeyed me when I told you to strip, you wouldn't be getting this spanking." Pamela stood there, tears running down her face. I had my own reason for wanting to use the brush on her behind. My hand stung from the hard spanking I had already given her. "There is a lesson to be learned here and you will learn it. Even if I have to beat it into you. When I tell you something, I do it for a specific reason. There is no argument, no compromise and no hesitation. Is that understood Pamela Taylor?"
"Yes Daddy. I promise I'll do what you tell me from now on. Don't spank me any more." I knew that the spanking must have hurt a lot. I didn't hold back as I spanked her. But she had not called my name. That was the safe word that had been set up. If during anytime, she called out 'Drake', the action stopped immediately. This spanking was more for effect than punishment. I knew her ass had taken much punishment so I was going to change tactics.
I pulled Pamela's body over my knee again. Her small ass sticking up in the air the way it did, was so tempting. I had to exercise control not to give in and rub it. Her ass so smooth before my spanking, was now marred with small whelps. I poked at them with my finger. This caused Pamela to moan in pain. "Daddy please, I'm sorry. Don't spank me again."
"I'm sorry to honey. Sorry you haven't learned to do as you're told. I will not spank you as severe as I already have. But this spanking will enforce in you that Daddy will be obeyed." With that, I hooked my leg over her left leg. Pulling my leg back, I effectively opened her legs wide. I swung the brush. SMACK. SMACK. This time it landed on her inner thigh. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. I didn't have the heart to add more punishment to her already sore ass. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. I concentrated all my hits to the back and inner parts of both thighs. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. The smacks were designed to sting but didn't do much damage. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. From the way Pamela screamed and hollered, you would have thought that I was killing her.
I decided to stop now. This wasn't a long spanking but it had definitely been a harsh one. I led Pamela over to the bed and lay her face down. Then taking a jar of cream from my bag, I began to rub it over her thighs and buttocks. The cool cream touching her skin caused her to cry out in pain. I ignored her protest and spread the cream liberally over her skin. A doctor friend had given it to me. He had made it to sooth the pain his wife received from the spankings I was paid to give her. But that's another tale in itself. Pamela's sobs turned to tiny whimpers. She lay clutching the pillow. Seeing that there was no chance of sex this time, I covered her up and left the apartment. I was at home the following evening when the phone rang. "Drake?"
"Ms. Taylor, What a pleasant surprise. I hope nothings wrong."
"No Drake. Nothings wrong. I just wanted to call and say thank you." I chuckled. "The pleasure was all mine."
"No Drake, you kept your word. You didn't try to touch me in any way sexual. And you gave me exactly what I asked for. My god but you were intense. And please call me Pamela."
"As long as we are not into our roles, you are Ms. Taylor."
"What was that cream you used. I woke up expecting to feel like hell but instead, I was able to walk around with difficulty." I laughed again. 'Oh you mean "Spanker's Cream". A friend of mine makes it up for me. He sells it but only by special order and you must be recommended by someone he knows. I'll get you a jar." The line grew quiet for awhile.
"Daddy! I'm sorry. I'll try to behave next time." Pamela had dropped her voice back into that of a little girl. "I'm sorry to Baby. But Pamela you know that when you are bad, you will get a spanking don't you?"
"Yes Daddy. Can I tell you something?"
"Baby you can tell Daddy anything, you know that."
"And you won't get mad?"
"Well I'll try not to but I won't promise." She waited as if she was thinking. "Well. After you put the cream on to make the pain go away, I got this funny feeling in my cunnie."
"What kind of feeling baby?" 'I can't describe it Daddy. All I know is that I had to rub it. And the more I rubbed it the better the feeling got. You know what?"
"What baby."
"Wellll, I don't know if I should tell you this."
"Go ahead baby, tell Daddy."
"Well, I wanted you to rub it for me. All I could think of was that it would have felt even better is you had rubbed it. If I get a spanking again, will you rub it for me?"
"Pamela, I hope that doesn't mean that you will do something bad just to have me rub your cunnie. And you remember what happened that time I walked in your room and found you rubbing your cunnie."
"I know Daddy, you spanked me hard. This time it was because of the spanking that I had to rub my cunnie. It even felt funny in my butt. I wouldn't ask you to rub there though. Daddy, if I did get a spanking, would you rub my cunnie to make me feel better?"
From Pamela's voice, I could tell she was getting excited. I decided to get her even more turned on. 'Well Pamela, a spanking is punishment for doing something wrong. But after the spanking, since it does hurt so much, if rubbing your cunnie will make you feel better, I'll rub your cunnie for you."
"How will you rub it daddy? Please tell me." She wanted me to get her off over the phone. OK I knew how to play that game. "You will be lying on your stomach crying. Your behind will still feel like it's on fire. I'll rub the cream on your legs and butt to take the sting away. As I rub the cream in, I'll let my fingers touch your cunnie. You will be moaning from the pain but as the cream makes you feel better, your voice will change. When my fingers touch your cunnie, you will open your legs wider. I know that a spanking sometimes makes your cunnie very wet. I will start to spread that wetness around. I'll let my fingers work it over your cunnie. Then I'll turn you over to rub the other side. This time when I rub your cunnie, I'll let one of my fingers slide inside."
"Ohhh!"
"If you tell me that it feels good, I'll keep sliding my finger in and out."
"Will you just use one finger Daddy?"
"No baby. The better you tell me you're feeling, the more fingers I will slide into you."
"Will it hurt Daddy?"
"Honey you just told Daddy that rubbing your cunnie made you feel better." Pamela was breathing heavy now. I could hear her soft moans over the phone. I guessed she was on the other side, playing with her cunt. "Will you only use your finger Daddy?"
"What else would you like Daddy to use?"
"You know Daddy."
"No baby. Tell Daddy what else you want him to use."
From the sounds coming over the phone, Pamela was reaching her orgasm. Her voice grew husky. She kept moaning over and over, "Oh yea! Oh Yea!"
"What else do you want Daddy to use on your cunnie baby?" Pamela was cumming. Her moans told me she had reached her climax. But her words cinched it. "Your dick. I want you to put your dick in me Daddy. Fuck me! Oh Daddy please fuck me! Now Daddy! DDDDDDAAAAAAADDDDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!" I listened as she let her climax wash over her. Then just as abruptly she began to cry. "Pamela? Pamela, are you alright?" 'Click' she hung up the phone. I was tempted to call back but decided against it. I concentrated on the problem that I had in front of me. I closed my eyes, wrapped my hand around my already hard dick and pumped. Visions of Pamela, her ass up in the air as I spanked it again and again. Hearing her cries, her begging and pleading for me to stop. Then the sight of her lying before me as I rammed my dick in her, were the thoughts that brought me to my own release. I grabbed up some tissues and wiped myself clean. Then lay back and drifted off to sleep. I would hear from Pamela soon. And when I did, she would have been a very bad girl.
I hope u has like this new one
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Sweet Kisses
bestmoviestar
"Well Drake. I contacted you because of your name and your profile. I don't need a relationship and don't want one. I enjoy spankings. Plain ordinary OTK, hand, brush, and/or belt spankings. I want what I want when I want it. I like them hard. From what you have told me during our e-mail exchanges, that is what you do." I sipped my coffee. I refused to jump to her tune. "That's correct", was all I said in reply. She must have expected more but nodded her head when I gave no more information. "There is a catch", she said. I lifted my eyebrow as I looked at her. "I enjoy role-play. You are the daddy I am the daughter. If there is going to be any sex after a spanking I will initiate it. That must be understood from the start. During the time we spend together, I will call you nothing but Daddy. You will never treat me in any way other than your daughter. Are these conditions satisfactory to you Drake?" I sipped my coffee as I looked at her. She must be very used to having all her employees jump whenever she farts. I wasn't one of her employees. I sat my cup down on her desk. I ignored the look she gave me.
"Ms. Taylor. I do what I do very well. I understand your conditions and agree with them 100%. Now here are my conditions. From the time you walk into the room I am in, you are my daughter. Your age means nothing to me. Your position, wealth and/or status mean even less. I will give you the spanking you desire, the way you desire it. I will not mark or harm you but my spankings will be severe and once it starts, you are in it till it's over. No amount of crying, whining or threats will stop me. Is that understood?" she looked at me with something like disbelief. I guess no one ever talked to her in such a manner in her own office. I had kept my voice low on purpose. This conversation was strictly confidential. I watched as she stared at me. I looked her straight in the eye. "Yes Sir", she finally replied. "I will send you further instructions later. You will follow them to the letter. If you feel you can not do this, then it's been very nice meeting you." With that, I turned and left her office. I made sure to say good bye to the receptionist as I left. She was very pretty. I went back to my office and continued the day's tedium task. At two o'clock, I got an e-mail message on my screen. All it said was "Daddy I really need to talk to you". I waited a full 15 minutes before I picked up the phone. The number was private. It went directly to Pamela's office. After two rings she picked it up. "Daddy?" she said in a childlike voice. "Pamela, I'm at work. How many times must I tell you not to call me at work?" she hesitated a few moments, then continued. "I know Daddy. But my teacher made me call you. She yelled at me for not doing my homework. She said I was suspended until you came up to school." Her game had started much sooner than I had anticipated. I blew air from my lips as if I was disgusted. "Pamela I told you last time that if I got called one more time to come up to school you would regret it. Well young lady, this time you have really done it. I will show no mercy this time." I listened as the line went quiet. She sounded like she was really crying in the background. "Daddy I did my homework. I just left it home. Don't spank me. Please daddy."
Pamela had given me the address of the apartment that she used when she slept in town. I went there at 7. The doorman announced me and she was at the door when I got off the elevator. No longer the arrogant, self-assured, businesswoman. She was the little girl that agonized, looking at the clock, waiting for her daddy to come home and give her a spanking. I went to the bar and poured myself a drink. Her eyes followed my every movement. I took a big gulp from my glass. Then I slammed it down on the bar. Pamela jumped and began to wring her hands together. "I told you young lady. I warned you what would happen if I had to leave work and go to school again." She started to say something but I held up my hand. "Spare me the lies. Strip!" She began to cry. Real tears began to fall from her eyes. "Those tears will only make it worse for you. And I don't intend to have to chase you either. Now get those clothes off." I sat down in the only straight backed chair in the apartment. Pamela was still wringing her hands and backing away. I gave her a hard look. "Young lady. If I have to get up and come get you, I will rip those clothes off your back and give you a spanking like you never had. Now strip like I told you to." She had her back against the wall now. With nowhere to run, she began to unbutton her blouse. I had yet to see her naked so I let my eyes take in her every move. She continued to cry as she removed her blouse. "The bra too Daddy?"
"Damnit! I said strip. What part of that don't you understand?" her hands shook even more as she unsnapped her bra. Her tits were medium size. She had big dark round circles with twin pointy nipples in the center. She unbuttoned her skirt and it fell to the floor. Then she pushed her slip over her slim waist and down over her tiny ass. She stood in heels, stockings, garter belt and panties. "You may leave the garter and stockings on but take those panties off."
"Daddy I'm too old for you to give me a naked spanking. I'm not a little girl anymore."
"You should have thought of that before you forgot your homework."
I got up and walked over to her. She tried to shrink back against the wall. I grabbed her by the hand and pulled her to the chair. "Since you have taken so long to get undressed, I will give you one spanking with your panties on. Then I will take them off and give you another one even harder."
"No daddy. Please Daddy", she cried as I placed her over my knees. Her small ass looked so smooth and round encased in her panties that I was tempted to rub it. But she wanted no foreplay. No sex of any kind unless she wanted it. I raised my hand. SMACK. I smacked her ass so hard, even my hand stung. "No Daddy. Please Daddy!"
"I will teach you to do what is expected of you. SMACK. Pamela was kicking her feet. She was bouncing around so much I had to grab her and pull her back up on my knee. "When I tell you to strip, I mean now and I mean every piece of clothing. SMACK. Is that understood?" SMACK. "Yes Daddy. Oh please it hurts so bad." SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. Pamela's ass was warm. I could feel the heat even thru her panties. I would have given anything to rub it but that wasn't part of the game. Her tears were genuine. I knew it was hurting but that was what she wanted. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. "This will be the very last time I ever get called up to your school young lady. SMACK. SMACK. You will do all of your homework. SMACK. SMACK. You will go to school everyday prepared to learn. SMACK. SMACK. You will stop being such a spoiled brat. SMACK. SMACK. Is that understood?"
"Yes Daddy! Oh Yes!"
"Good!" SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK.
I pulled her to her feet. She stood there, hands behind her back, rubbing her ass hard and fast. "Turn around. And put those hands by your side." Pamela obeyed. Her hands dropped to her side as she turned her back to me. I grabbed her panties and pulled then down her legs. Her ass, even with its chocolate color was red. I had given her a spanking like she wanted. I could see small whelps rising where my hand had hit the Drakee spot repeatedly. "Go get me my hairbrush." She swung around. "No Daddy please not that. I'll be good, I promise. Oh Daddy I'll do anything just don't use the hairbrush on me." I almost called a halt to this game. She seemed terrified. But she was such an arrogant bitch when I was in her office. If I was only going to get one chance to spank her superior acting ass, I was going to make it a good one. "Pamela, had you done what I told you, when I told you to, this wouldn't be necessary. But you always have to push things. You always want to see just how much you can get away with. Well there is only one boss in this house. Now go into the bathroom and bring me my hairbrush." During our e-mail conversations, I had described to Pamela the type of hairbrush I enjoyed using. So I wasn't surprised when she returned with the hairbrush behind her back. She walked to me still holding her hands behind her.
"Please Daddy. I promise I'll be good. I'll keep my room clean, I'll stay off the phone, I'll do whatever you want me to do. Just don't spank me with the brush. Please Daddy. Plllleeeeaaaassssseeee!" she stood before me crying like a baby. I held out my hand. Pamela slowly took the brush from behind her back. She handed it to me. I smacked it against my hand. The loud smacking sound caused her to jump each time I did it. "If you had obeyed me when I told you to strip, you wouldn't be getting this spanking." Pamela stood there, tears running down her face. I had my own reason for wanting to use the brush on her behind. My hand stung from the hard spanking I had already given her. "There is a lesson to be learned here and you will learn it. Even if I have to beat it into you. When I tell you something, I do it for a specific reason. There is no argument, no compromise and no hesitation. Is that understood Pamela Taylor?"
"Yes Daddy. I promise I'll do what you tell me from now on. Don't spank me any more." I knew that the spanking must have hurt a lot. I didn't hold back as I spanked her. But she had not called my name. That was the safe word that had been set up. If during anytime, she called out 'Drake', the action stopped immediately. This spanking was more for effect than punishment. I knew her ass had taken much punishment so I was going to change tactics.
I pulled Pamela's body over my knee again. Her small ass sticking up in the air the way it did, was so tempting. I had to exercise control not to give in and rub it. Her ass so smooth before my spanking, was now marred with small whelps. I poked at them with my finger. This caused Pamela to moan in pain. "Daddy please, I'm sorry. Don't spank me again."
"I'm sorry to honey. Sorry you haven't learned to do as you're told. I will not spank you as severe as I already have. But this spanking will enforce in you that Daddy will be obeyed." With that, I hooked my leg over her left leg. Pulling my leg back, I effectively opened her legs wide. I swung the brush. SMACK. SMACK. This time it landed on her inner thigh. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. I didn't have the heart to add more punishment to her already sore ass. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. I concentrated all my hits to the back and inner parts of both thighs. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. The smacks were designed to sting but didn't do much damage. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. SMACK. From the way Pamela screamed and hollered, you would have thought that I was killing her.
I decided to stop now. This wasn't a long spanking but it had definitely been a harsh one. I led Pamela over to the bed and lay her face down. Then taking a jar of cream from my bag, I began to rub it over her thighs and buttocks. The cool cream touching her skin caused her to cry out in pain. I ignored her protest and spread the cream liberally over her skin. A doctor friend had given it to me. He had made it to sooth the pain his wife received from the spankings I was paid to give her. But that's another tale in itself. Pamela's sobs turned to tiny whimpers. She lay clutching the pillow. Seeing that there was no chance of sex this time, I covered her up and left the apartment. I was at home the following evening when the phone rang. "Drake?"
"Ms. Taylor, What a pleasant surprise. I hope nothings wrong."
"No Drake. Nothings wrong. I just wanted to call and say thank you." I chuckled. "The pleasure was all mine."
"No Drake, you kept your word. You didn't try to touch me in any way sexual. And you gave me exactly what I asked for. My god but you were intense. And please call me Pamela."
"As long as we are not into our roles, you are Ms. Taylor."
"What was that cream you used. I woke up expecting to feel like hell but instead, I was able to walk around with difficulty." I laughed again. 'Oh you mean "Spanker's Cream". A friend of mine makes it up for me. He sells it but only by special order and you must be recommended by someone he knows. I'll get you a jar." The line grew quiet for awhile.
"Daddy! I'm sorry. I'll try to behave next time." Pamela had dropped her voice back into that of a little girl. "I'm sorry to Baby. But Pamela you know that when you are bad, you will get a spanking don't you?"
"Yes Daddy. Can I tell you something?"
"Baby you can tell Daddy anything, you know that."
"And you won't get mad?"
"Well I'll try not to but I won't promise." She waited as if she was thinking. "Well. After you put the cream on to make the pain go away, I got this funny feeling in my cunnie."
"What kind of feeling baby?" 'I can't describe it Daddy. All I know is that I had to rub it. And the more I rubbed it the better the feeling got. You know what?"
"What baby."
"Wellll, I don't know if I should tell you this."
"Go ahead baby, tell Daddy."
"Well, I wanted you to rub it for me. All I could think of was that it would have felt even better is you had rubbed it. If I get a spanking again, will you rub it for me?"
"Pamela, I hope that doesn't mean that you will do something bad just to have me rub your cunnie. And you remember what happened that time I walked in your room and found you rubbing your cunnie."
"I know Daddy, you spanked me hard. This time it was because of the spanking that I had to rub my cunnie. It even felt funny in my butt. I wouldn't ask you to rub there though. Daddy, if I did get a spanking, would you rub my cunnie to make me feel better?"
From Pamela's voice, I could tell she was getting excited. I decided to get her even more turned on. 'Well Pamela, a spanking is punishment for doing something wrong. But after the spanking, since it does hurt so much, if rubbing your cunnie will make you feel better, I'll rub your cunnie for you."
"How will you rub it daddy? Please tell me." She wanted me to get her off over the phone. OK I knew how to play that game. "You will be lying on your stomach crying. Your behind will still feel like it's on fire. I'll rub the cream on your legs and butt to take the sting away. As I rub the cream in, I'll let my fingers touch your cunnie. You will be moaning from the pain but as the cream makes you feel better, your voice will change. When my fingers touch your cunnie, you will open your legs wider. I know that a spanking sometimes makes your cunnie very wet. I will start to spread that wetness around. I'll let my fingers work it over your cunnie. Then I'll turn you over to rub the other side. This time when I rub your cunnie, I'll let one of my fingers slide inside."
"Ohhh!"
"If you tell me that it feels good, I'll keep sliding my finger in and out."
"Will you just use one finger Daddy?"
"No baby. The better you tell me you're feeling, the more fingers I will slide into you."
"Will it hurt Daddy?"
"Honey you just told Daddy that rubbing your cunnie made you feel better." Pamela was breathing heavy now. I could hear her soft moans over the phone. I guessed she was on the other side, playing with her cunt. "Will you only use your finger Daddy?"
"What else would you like Daddy to use?"
"You know Daddy."
"No baby. Tell Daddy what else you want him to use."
From the sounds coming over the phone, Pamela was reaching her orgasm. Her voice grew husky. She kept moaning over and over, "Oh yea! Oh Yea!"
"What else do you want Daddy to use on your cunnie baby?" Pamela was cumming. Her moans told me she had reached her climax. But her words cinched it. "Your dick. I want you to put your dick in me Daddy. Fuck me! Oh Daddy please fuck me! Now Daddy! DDDDDDAAAAAAADDDDDDYYYYYYYYYYY!" I listened as she let her climax wash over her. Then just as abruptly she began to cry. "Pamela? Pamela, are you alright?" 'Click' she hung up the phone. I was tempted to call back but decided against it. I concentrated on the problem that I had in front of me. I closed my eyes, wrapped my hand around my already hard dick and pumped. Visions of Pamela, her ass up in the air as I spanked it again and again. Hearing her cries, her begging and pleading for me to stop. Then the sight of her lying before me as I rammed my dick in her, were the thoughts that brought me to my own release. I grabbed up some tissues and wiped myself clean. Then lay back and drifted off to sleep. I would hear from Pamela soon. And when I did, she would have been a very bad girl.
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26th
Wash & Wear Hair: 4 Cuts Even a Hair Klutz Can Handle
By bestmoviestar
With the right cut and a few key products, you'll get a good chunk
of your life back—and look genuinely gorgeous.
Curly summer hair; Photos: Fernando Milani; From O, The Oprah Magazine, July 2009
Your Good Fortune: Bold, vivacious ringlets come naturally to you. While some of us struggle to inject our hairstyle with a bit of an edge, you make rebellious cool look easy.
Your Challenge: Like teenagers and kudzu, curls can be willful and take on a life of their own if you don't set some boundaries.
Your Ideal Cut: A style that dusts the shoulders lets curly hair strike the perfect balance between wild and soft, explains hairstylist Sebastian Scolarici of New York City's Serge Normant at John Frieda salon, who masterminded the cuts on these pages. (If you want to move more toward the wild side, go shorter.) Layers should be very long—no shorter than six inches—except for a few in front to frame the face. Sebastian cut our model's hair dry so he could see how each snip affected the overall silhouette (a good idea with curly hair). "You don't want to thin out the curls; you just want to shape them around the ends," he said.
Steer Clear Of: Short layers. Especially if your hair is fine (like our model's), they will make your curls spring up too much (boing!) and disrupt the shape of your style. And if a stylist takes out a razor: Run. The result will likely be frizz and split ends. Even if your overall style is a little loose, your ends should be scrupulously neat. Swimsuit, Eres Paris.
Your go-to product: A rich, moisturizing styling cream.
Your salon checklist:
* Cut dry
* Shoulder-grazing length
Long layers
I hope u enjoyed the article
xxooxox
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Curly summer hair; Photos: Fernando Milani; From O, The Oprah Magazine, July 2009
Your Good Fortune: Bold, vivacious ringlets come naturally to you. While some of us struggle to inject our hairstyle with a bit of an edge, you make rebellious cool look easy.
Your Challenge: Like teenagers and kudzu, curls can be willful and take on a life of their own if you don't set some boundaries.
Your Ideal Cut: A style that dusts the shoulders lets curly hair strike the perfect balance between wild and soft, explains hairstylist Sebastian Scolarici of New York City's Serge Normant at John Frieda salon, who masterminded the cuts on these pages. (If you want to move more toward the wild side, go shorter.) Layers should be very long—no shorter than six inches—except for a few in front to frame the face. Sebastian cut our model's hair dry so he could see how each snip affected the overall silhouette (a good idea with curly hair). "You don't want to thin out the curls; you just want to shape them around the ends," he said.
Steer Clear Of: Short layers. Especially if your hair is fine (like our model's), they will make your curls spring up too much (boing!) and disrupt the shape of your style. And if a stylist takes out a razor: Run. The result will likely be frizz and split ends. Even if your overall style is a little loose, your ends should be scrupulously neat. Swimsuit, Eres Paris.
Your go-to product: A rich, moisturizing styling cream.
Your salon checklist:
* Cut dry
* Shoulder-grazing length
Long layers
I hope u enjoyed the article
xxooxox
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