UK_EaglesFan89 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 Eagles Miles Sanders lands outside the top-20 in a ranking of NFL running backs Miles Sanders is one of the most dynamic weapons on the Philadelphia Eagles offense, but he appears to be fighting for respect as the 2020 NFL season nears. Maurice Jones-Drew was one of the top running backs in the NFL during his time with the Jaguars and now with the NFL Network as an analyst, the former UCLA star spends his time analyzing the running back position. During a recent ranking of all 32 NFL starting running backs heading into the 2020 season, MJD ranked the Eagles star No. 21 on the list, right behind Jets star, Le’Veon Bell. Miles Sanders Philadelphia Eagles · Second season 2019 stats: 16 games | 179 att | 818 rush yds | 4.6 ypc | 3 rush TDs | 50 rec | 509 rec yds | 3 rec TDs Sanders flashed during his rookie season, and we should expect to see more big plays out of him as the starter out of the gate in Year 2. The speed added in the passing game should open things up for the dual-threat back. He needs to prove he can be the player he was at Penn State consistently and that can handle the toll of being the guy for an entire season. Sanders should be even more dynamic this season after making huge strides as a pass catcher during his rookie season. If the Eagles can open up things in the outside passing game, Sanders could have even more room to roam and wreak havoc. Christian McCaffrey was the number player on the list followed by Ezekiel Elliott (2), Nick Chubb (3), Alvin Kamara (4), and Joe Mixon who rounded out the top-five. https://theeagleswire.usatoday.com/2020/07/14/philadelphia-eagles-miles-sanders-nfl-running-back-rankings/ What a load of rubbish. Not in the top 20? Utter trash take this one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 @UK_EaglesFan89 I take it the last statement in the quoted section is yours (and not part of the original article)? 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eglz1 Posted July 16, 2020 Share Posted July 16, 2020 What MJD might be missing is what Sanders did when. I think it's fair to say the second half of Sanders' rookie season was a little better than his first half. Not exactly a surprise for a rook. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggs Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 He will be top 10 this year or next - sort of like shady was in his prime with a little less of the negative yardage. We just need a decent, slightly bigger # 2 plus boston scott as the little guy and we’ll be good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted July 17, 2020 Author Share Posted July 17, 2020 7 hours ago, time2rock said: @UK_EaglesFan89 I take it the last statement in the quoted section is yours (and not part of the original article)? That's correct. Not sure what's happened there as I put that outside the quote section. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
time2rock Posted July 17, 2020 Share Posted July 17, 2020 4 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: That's correct. Not sure what's happened there as I put that outside the quote section. I've seen similar quotes in other posts here and have wondered whether it was from the writer or if it was yours but wasn't sure. This one kinda seemed obvious (had a hard time seeing Erby using "rubbish"). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_irie1 Posted July 19, 2020 Share Posted July 19, 2020 I think that the bigger snub here is that Saquon Barkley isn’t in the top 5. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted July 20, 2020 Author Share Posted July 20, 2020 14 hours ago, mr_irie1 said: I think that the bigger snub here is that Saquon Barkley isn’t in the top 5. Yeah that's pretty bold too! Basically this list, these rankings are not work the paper they are written on. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricAllenPick6 Posted July 21, 2020 Share Posted July 21, 2020 This is a strange list. At the top he says it's based on "who he thinks will have the most production". Then, he says Barkley is not top 5 because his pass protection was bad: Quote Barkley is one of the most talented players in the NFL. There's no questioning that. BUT his pass protection is horrible. Remember when Jamal Adams grabbed the ball out of Daniel Jones' hands and took it to the house? Well, that was Barkley's block. He missed it, and it cost the Giants big time. I need to see this part of his game improve. So, what is it dude? Is it how well rounded a player they are or is it who will have the most production? Either way, Bell had a 3.2 YPC, 789 rushing yards - Sanders had a 4.6 YPC with 818 rushing yards. Sorry, why is he ranked lower? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 13 hours ago, EricAllenPick6 said: This is a strange list. At the top he says it's based on "who he thinks will have the most production". Then, he says Barkley is not top 5 because his pass protection was bad: A strange list and a bad article? 😁 I could perhaps understand Sanders not being top 10 but not top 20? Going in to a season where he's the lead back after a season where he put up really good numbers despite not being the starter until a few weeks in to the season? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkFrizzell Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 Who cares what that midget says. He has always shown an anti-Eagles Bias. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EricAllenPick6 Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 9 hours ago, UK_EaglesFan89 said: A strange list and a bad article? 😁 I could perhaps understand Sanders not being top 10 but not top 20? Going in to a season where he's the lead back after a season where he put up really good numbers despite not being the starter until a few weeks in to the season? Seems like not many people were paying any attention to Miles Sanders last year. I think the dude is about to explode this season. I remember BWest made a HUGE jump from 1st year to 2nd year, and I think Miles will do that, too. Lots of talent at RB in the NFL, it would be a tad bit disrespectful to that talent to make him top-10. He's certainly top-20, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted July 22, 2020 Author Share Posted July 22, 2020 56 minutes ago, EricAllenPick6 said: Seems like not many people were paying any attention to Miles Sanders last year. I think the dude is about to explode this season. I remember BWest made a HUGE jump from 1st year to 2nd year, and I think Miles will do that, too. Lots of talent at RB in the NFL, it would be a tad bit disrespectful to that talent to make him top-10. He's certainly top-20, though. I'm optimistic on what he can do this chances though perhaps a little reserved. I mean there is a chance that with more tape on him teams figure out how to use him. I think he's a really good young player so I think he's going to have a really good year but I'm just slightly hesitant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByEagle Posted July 22, 2020 Share Posted July 22, 2020 To be honest, I like him being ranked where he is. Gives him a chip on his shoulder to prove the so called experts wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UK_EaglesFan89 Posted July 23, 2020 Author Share Posted July 23, 2020 10 hours ago, DeathByEagle said: To be honest, I like him being ranked where he is. Gives him a chip on his shoulder to prove the so called experts wrong. I mean it may do yeah. Not sure he'll get too worked up by a ranking by Maurice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeathByEagle Posted July 23, 2020 Share Posted July 23, 2020 Players get worked up over a madden rating. Just like the rest of the world these guys are sensitive, lol. Doesnt matter who is rating them, having a comment etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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