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Buffalo Bills news, 5/7: C.J. Spiller debated in running back rankings

How high should C.J. Spiller be in the NFL's running back rankings? Probably higher than 14th.

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AP (then everyone else): Ranking the running backs - NFL.com

Dan Hanzus takes on the surprisingly difficult task of trying to rank the top 30 ball-carriers in football. C.J. Spiller is 14th and Fred Jackson 19th.

ATL writers weigh in on NFL running back debate - NFL.com

Chris Wesseling argues Spiller should be several spots higher on the running back rankings, while the original author starts to come around to the idea that a guy who averaged six yards a carry is better than Alfred-freaking-Morris. Can Spiller be a factor between the tackles?

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