Biggest Running Back Bust for Fantasy Football in '09

I know it's only week 2 but I am going to come out and say it. Joseph Addai is the biggest running back bust of the '09 fantasy season. The Colts have come out and looked awful, they are very lucky to be 1-1. It seems that the team is really going to have to ride on the shoulders of Manning and not depend on anything else. The offensive line is looking horrible and giving the passing game fits, not to mention the running game. Addai was picked #1 by many in this years draft I'm sure and he has totaled somewhere in the neighborhood of 8-15 points. I'm not saying he is a bad back, he is a good back on a potentially bad team.

I'll be honest, I took Addai as my first pick and I am in the process of trading him right now. Last week he ended up with a touchdown and 9 yards rushing. The only reason he got the touchdown was because they got it to the 1 yard line and he punched it in. If you look at the recent history of the Colts they don't end up inside the 5 yard line very often. Their touchdowns are usually scored on a mid range pass from Manning to one of his many threats down field. Trust me, Addai will not get that many carries from inside the 5 because they are never there. It's not looking good for him to score many points this season.

If the Colts are going to win this season it will be great coaching, a healthy Manning and some awesome defense. My advice would be to get rid of Addai now for a middle of the road back who is on a team that does get inside the 5 on a regular basis, at least this boosts the odds of a rushing touchdown greatly. There are a lot of injuries out there right now and lots of people are looking to replace guys with trades, use these opportunities to get what you need with as little sacrifice as possible.

Just remember, when it comes to fantasy play you have to look at the whole team that your guy plays for. Football is truly a team sport and guys don't become great on their own. These stars have a great supporting cast and they have taken full advantage of it. Also look at the tendencies of what you team has done in the past. These things will take you a long way and make you a little smarter than the other guys. Good luck, and if Addai scores 30 points next week, I'm sorry.....