Jamaal Charles versus Ryan Grant is a decision owners are likely to face in their fantasy football draft. When looking for a RB2 or hopefully RB3, these two are going to be likely choices to select from.
Jamaal Charles closed out the year last season looking strong, and owners were looking forward to good things from him in 2010. Then the Chiefs did something to throw a little cold water on those hopes by bringing in Thomas Jones from the Jets. Jones is currently being listed as the starter, but most analysts believe that this is a motivational technique to get Charles fired up and fight for his spot. While Jones cannot match Charles in youth and explosiveness, he is a veteran and must be of concern to Charles’ owners as he could steal carries if he performs well early. It is my prediction however that Charles is a solid pick and that Jones will fade and end up as a relief back, and not a true timeshare for the Chiefs.
Ryan Grant plays for the likely offensive juggernaut that is the Packers. Green Bay should have one of the strongest offensive units in the NFL in 2010 with Aaron Rodgers pitching it around to Jennings, Driver, and Finley. The question is whether Grant can really get involved and bring solidity to the running game. A lot of the scoring and movement on this offense is going to come through the air, which should mean that lanes will be available for Grant to run through.
There is no doubt that Grant has the superior team and the superior hold on his position, but something about Charles still intrigues me. I think he is poised for a solid year, but in this faceoff with the comparative weakness of the Chiefs to the Packers offense and the presence of Thomas Jones, Ryan Grant gets my vote.
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