I can see why most of these songs didn't make it on to a real album, but it makes perfect sense that Drake released a surprise compilation album recently. "Care Package" has all the tracks that Drake had released in between singles from albums and mix tapes.
It certainly has some familiar songs ("5 a.m. in Toronto," "Paris Morton Music," "Trust Issues") and they are pretty dang good. There are also a few that I do not remember, and they are pretty great. Now, my love for Drake started because he was on one of my guilty pleasures "Degrassi: TNG." But I also think he is very talented as a rapper/singer. This continues to showcase this.
As for fantasy football:
Running back is perhaps the most important position in fantasy. Having a dominant running back can be all one needs to ride their way deep into the fantasy football playoffs. During AP's 2,000-yard season, or Ladanian Tomlinson's 28 touchdown year, among others, won people leagues.
However, 2019 does not appear to have that stand-out RB who is going to get like 350-400 touches and absolutely blow up the fantasy landscape. That said, there is an obvious tier system. Within the top 20 there are three clear tiers in my estimation, so that's how we're going to sort these RB rankings.
But first... how did I do a year ago? Let's find out.
Picked No. 1 for 2018, Todd Gurley II. Actually finished:1. BOOM. Not that it was too out on a limb, but exactly right is exactly right!
Picked No. 2 for 2018, Alvin Kamara. Actually finished: 4. Kamara did not have a sophomore slump, and while he wasn't second, pretty dang close.
Picked No. 3 for 2018, Melvin Gordon III. Actually finished: 7. I was a huge proponent of Gordon, and he dealt with a few injuries, or he might have been in the top three like I had predicted. Pretty good call on my part.
Picked. No. 4 for 2018, Kareem Hunt. Actually finished: 13. After the whole video incident, Hunt only played 11 games, so he was probably better than fourth if not for that, so not a bad choice.
Picked No. 5 for 2018, Ezekiel Elliott. Actually finished: 5. Boom No. 2! I was right on here. I knew that he would have a good year. Assuming that he doesn't hold out for more than a couple weeks, he should be back in this position again.
Picked No. 6 for 2018, Leveon Bell. Actually finished: N/A. Well, that was worst pick of the year. I am glad I didn't have him any higher as a lot of folks did, however, he didn't play obviously, and I am cautioning taking him this year as well.
Picked No. 7 for 2018, David Johnson. Actually finished: 11. I was a lot closer than most, because a lot of experts had DJ up near the top 5. He certainly has that capability, but the Cardinals were a dumpster fire a year ago. They should be a bit better with a new offense and Kyler Murray and what not in 2019.
Picked No. 8 for 2018, Christian McCaffrey. Actually finished: 3. A bit of a miss here. I underestimated the amount of volume that the uber-talented McCaffrey would get. Despite a bit of a crap season for the Panthers, he was very good.
Picked No. 9 for 2018, Leonard Fournette. Actually finished: 40. YUCK! He should be so much higher, but he just can't stay healthy or get much help. He plays a full season, see him jump up near this spot. He would have been 12th had his eight-game total of 109 been doubled.
Picked No. 10 for 2018, Saquon Barkley. Actually finished: 2. I certainly underestimated Barkley's talent. Holy crap. He was outstanding as a rookie with over 2,000 all-purpose yards and a ton of fantasy value despite a less-than-stellar Giants offense. He will be tasked with carrying them again this year.
Without further ado, here are my RB rankings for 2019:
Championship-level Tier:
These guys are unquestioned No. 1 backs and no-brainer top 5 picks.
1. Saquon Barkley: Barkley had an unreal season last year on a dumpy offense and as a rookie learning a new offense. With another year under his belt and guaranteed touches as the focal point of the Giants, he is going to be unreal.
2. Christian McCaffrey: He had 107 catches, but scored only 13 total TD. If he scored more, he could be truly transcendent. Again he is the focal point of an offense that likes to use him.
3. Alvin Kamara: Some worry about his durability and how he will handle not having Mark Ingram as a running mate. Honestly, I just see that as more opportunity. Plus, Latavius Murray should pick up Ingram's slack easily.
4. David Johnson: 2016's best RB could have a comeback year under a new coach. Also, Kyler Murray and the passing game should take the pressure off DJ's running, and he's one of the best pass catchers.
Top-five potential, but also some ??? tier:
5. Ezekiel Elliot: He might drop more in the coming weeks, especially with the news that he is not afraid to sit out, but for now, we have to assume he comes back at some point. If he does, he should still be very good.
6. James Conner: Many are expecting the Steelers to drop off, but the line is still there, and so are Juju and Big Ben. Conner is going to see a lot of touches and a lot of scores. He should still be a big scorer.
7. Joe Mixon: There are not too many unquestioned three down backs, and Mixon is one. The Bengals might not be the best offensively, but Mixon is going to get the volume.
8. Damien Williams: I'm not sure how talented Williams is, but he he is productive. Andy Reid, Mahomes and the Chiefs offense is going to be awesome, and Williams appears to be the clear No. 1 back after a strong finish to 2018.
9. LeVeon Bell: I'm tempering my expectations a little on Bell, who has one of the most unique running styles in history. He has been out for a whole year, and will be playing for a new team and a new offense. However, he is supremely talented, and the Jets should be improved.
10. Nick Chubb: Chubb showed a lot of promise last season, and the Browns should only really be better in 2019. That means Chubb is going to be an RB1.
11. Kerryon Johnson 12. Aaron Jones 13. Melvin Gordon
Starter, but not likely to be RB1 tier:
14. Dalvin Cook 15. Todd Gurley II 16. Chris Carson 17. Devonta Freeman 18. Marlon Mack 19. Leonard Fournette 20. Phillip Lindsay.
Wide receivers are up next week!
OK. I'll share one picture from next week as a preview.
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