Quarterback First, Running Back Second

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Published: June 4, 2009

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... draft. Projecting a running back to be the No. 1 pick is the common trend. Peterson is the guy this year, before him it was LT.

It makes sense though, more points are granted for rushing touchdowns and yards. Running backs can be a double edge sword as well producing receiving points along with their rushing totals.

Quarterbacks though, especially the elite quarterbacks, produce many more touchdowns and yards than any other position. Still they are considered second in value to the running backs.

Drew Brees as of now is ranked 12th on the top 100 list on ESPN behind nine running backs. Brees though was the leading point scorer in fantasy football last year.

You know who was second last year in fantasy points?  That's right another quarterback, Aaron Rodgers was second in points last year.

Adrian Peterson was ninth in fantasy football points last season. He wasn't even the highest scoring running back, DeAngelo Williams...

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