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Todd Gurley, LAR: Amazing what a competent play-caller can do for a generational-type talent.
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David Johnson, ARI: Considering heavy usage in 2016, getting most of 2017 off may not have been the worst thing for his longevity.
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Ezekiel Elliott, DAL: Third-year back still very young, but off-field issues remain reason for concern.
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Alvin Kamara, NO: Began to emerge as option 1A near end of season; system should make 80 catches/year a regular occurrence.
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Le'Veon Bell, FA: Heavy 2017 usage/poor efficiency/new OC are all worrisome for 2018 prospects and beyond.
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Christian McCaffrey, CAR: Carolina didn't come close to scratching the surface of his talent as a runner.
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Leonard Fournette, JAC: Running style/heavy workload doesn't bode well for extended NFL career.
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Kareem Hunt, KC: How much workload will 2017 rushing champion lose to Spencer Ware?
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Dalvin Cook, MIN: Injury history a concern, but no question he is a franchise back.
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Melvin Gordon, LAC: Was the emergence of Ekeler a good or bad thing for his long-term fantasy value?
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Kenyan Drake, MIA: Injury-prone RB finally stayed healthy and delivered on his vast potential.
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Derrick Henry, TEN: Two huge runs made his 2017 look better than it was; 2018 may remove Murray from the equation, however.
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Jordan Howard, CHI: Another position where new HC/OC (Nagy/Helfrich) should lead to more consistency.
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Jay Ajayi, PHI: Will Eagles feature him next season?
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Carlos Hyde, FA: Took conditioning seriously in 2017 and proved to be a capable all-purpose back; will next employer feel the same way?
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Chris Carson, SEA: Hard to overstate just how impressive he was behind one of the league's worst lines prior to getting hurt.
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Chris Thompson, WAS: TD regression figures to hit hard in 2018, but dynamic playmaker nonetheless who should see more work.
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Alex Collins, BAL: Not guaranteed the starting job in 2018, but he proved he can handle it if necessary.
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Aaron Jones, GB: Brings an explosive element to the backfield none of his other teammates do.
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C.J. Anderson, DEN: Rumor has it he is a cut candidate this offseason.
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Duke Johnson, CLE: Odds are relatively high Browns take a blue-chip RB high in draft.
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Matt Breida, SF: Seemed to be Shanahan's "guy" on occasion as rookie; will Niners allow him to take on the role full-time?
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Marlon Mack, IND: With Gore a FA and many holes to fill, Colts could use 2018 to see if this playmaker is their back of the future.
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D'Onta Foreman, HOU: Houston appeared to be moving more toward a RBBC prior to him tearing his Achilles in mid-November.
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Jerick McKinnon, FA: Vikings seemingly never wanted to trust him. Will he get that shot in free agency?
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Ameer Abdullah, DET: His biggest problem seems to be team having no idea how to use him week-to-week.
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Kenneth Dixon, BAL: Most talented back on his team, but he may have put himself too far behind the eight-ball.
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Tarik Cohen, CHI: A near-lock to be used more consistently in 2018.
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Ty Montgomery, GB: Destined to be a third-down/change-of-pace back next season? Or is he moving back to WR?
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Latavius Murray, MIN: Hard to imagine he is anything more than a goal-line/short-yardage RB in 2018 if Cook stays healthy.
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Corey Clement, PHI: Did he do enough late to make Sproles expendable?
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James Conner, PIT: Stands to become a top-20 option if Bell sits out in protest of expected franchise tag.
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Devontae Booker, DEN: Supposedly a favorite of current regime in Denver.
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Marshawn Lynch, OAK: Looked good when given the chance last season; does he fit in a Gruden offense?
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Peyton Barber, TB: Workmanlike runner who could shoot up about 20 spots if Bucs don't add a RB in draft or free agency.
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DeMarco Murray, TEN: A likely cut candidate; injuries wrecked his 2017, but he never did look like his younger self.
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Spencer Ware, KC: Absolutely no idea if he'll be a true backup in 2018 or see 35-40 percent of the workload.
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Joe Williams, SF: Hyped rookie who spent season on IR; will he be the 1B to Brieda's 1A?
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Doug Martin, TB: Another cut candidate; may not get another chance to lead a backfield.
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Adrian Peterson, ARI: Will likely be looking at his third team in a year; hard to see him getting another chance to be "the guy."
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Wayne Gallman, NYG: Showed some passing-game chops late in season, but a blue-chip RB could be on his way.
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Rob Kelley, WAS: Will Jay Gruden's pet get another opportunity to start?
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D.J. Foster, ARI: Has as good of chance as any back on roster to serve as David Johnson's handcuff.
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