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Running Back Rank: #3
Overall: #3
Rice enjoyed his best season to date, which is saying something considering his production to date. But Rice was huge all season, finishing with a career high in rushing yards and total yards. Rice eclipsed 2,000 total yards (2,068) for the second time in his career. The biggest improvement for Rice came in touchdown totals, scoring 15. His previous career high in touchdowns was eight. Rice finally got consistent goal-line chances and took advantage. Over the last three seasons, Rice averages 1,962 total yards per season the last three years. He also has 60-plus receptions three straight seasons. Rice is a good between the tackles runner for his size, but has game-breaking speed and great moves in the open field. He has very good vision and does a good job of setting up his blocks. And he is much improved in short-yardage situations, which is a huge plus for fantasy teams. Rice is the focal point of the Ravens' offense.
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Rice is the real deal at running back. You can really make a case for him to be the No. 1 overall pick, especially in PPR leagues. He can match last season, getting 2,000-plus total yards once again. And we think he can get double-digit touchdowns once again. Rice is in the prime of his career and should be one of the first three picks off the board come draft day. You won't find a more consistent fantasy back. |
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| Baltimore Ravens franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice said he is staying in shape this offseason even though he is not working out at the team's facility because of his contract situation. Rice said he likes working out so his absence will not affect his shape. |
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| Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice said he is not upset that the team drafted RB Bernard Pierce because he knows one running back can't do it all in the NFL now and it is good to have two running backs. |
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| Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice said Saturday, May 12, he feels the best he's ever felt heading into the 2012 season. |
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| Baltimore Ravens RB Ray Rice made a promise to fans Saturday, May 12, that the team will capture the Super Bowl this season. |
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| Baltimore Ravens franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice is not expected to attend the start of the team's voluntary workouts Monday, April 16, according to league sources. |
| Fantasy Impact: Hopefully, this doesn't drag on too long. We don't want another Chris Johnson situation this year. |
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| The Baltimore Ravens are reportedly not close to a deal with RB Ray Rice, who was designated with the franchise tag. Rice has no plans to report without a new deal. |
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| Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he is happy with the progress the team has made with franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice on a long-term contract. |
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| Baltimore Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome said he agreed that franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice outplayed his rookie contract. However, Newsome hinted Rice should be happy with the $7.7 million tag. 'From where he was to where we've put the franchise tag on him, that's a significant increase,' Newsome said. |
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| Baltimore Ravens franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice hopes to be able to work out in the team's offseason program that starts April 16, but he has yet to sign his $7.7 million franchise tender. 'I think progress is being made,' Rice said. 'It's one of those things. I didn't set the bar for what running backs get. Obviously, they got what they deserved. I played my contract out. I took the franchise tag. What it's going to do is buy time, and hopefully we come out with a number that's fair to both sides. But at the same time, the number was set. It wasn't set by me.' |
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| The Baltimore Ravens are currently just $1.7 million under the salary cap. In order to free up some cap room, the Ravens are hoping to get new deals completed with QB Joe Flacco and franchise free-agent RB Ray Rice. Flacco ($8 million cap number) and Rice ($7.7 million franchise tag) account for 12 percent of the team's salary cap. |
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