Chris Johnson settling his contract dispute has brought a change atop our rankings.  Of course, that’s not the only thing that’s different.  Let’s take a look at how our rankings currently look:

1. Chris Johnson – Tennessee Titans
2. Adrian Peterson – Minnesota Vikings
3. Maurice Jones-Drew – Jacksonville Jaguars
4. Ray Rice – Baltimore Ravens
5. Frank Gore – San Francisco 49ers
6. Steven Jackson – St. Louis Rams
7. Michael Turner – Atlanta Falcons
8. Knowshon Moreno – Denver Broncos
9. DeAngelo Williams – Carolina Panthers
10. Ryan Grant – Green Bay Packers
11. Rashard Mendenhall – Pittsburgh Steelers
12. LeSean McCoy – Philadelphia Eagles
13. Jonathan Stewart – Carolina Panthers
14. Beanie Wells – Arizona Cardinals
15. Cedric Benson – Cincinnati Bengals
16. Jamaal Charles – Kansas City Chiefs
17. Shonn Greene – New York Jets
18. Ryan Matthews – San Diego Chargers
19. Pierre Thomas – New Orleans Saints
20. Ronnie Brown – Miami Dolphins
21. Matt Forte – Chicago Bears
22. Brandon Jacobs – New York Giants
23. Felix Jones – Dallas Cowboys
24. Clinton Portis – Washington Redskins
25. Joseph Addai – Indianapolis Colts
26. Ben Tate – Houston Texans
27. Fred Jackson – Buffalo Bills
28. Jahvid Best – Detroit Lions
29. C. J. Spiller – Buffalo Bills
30. Justin Forsett – Seattle Seahawks
31. Cadillac Williams – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
32. Marion Barber – Dallas Cowboys
33. Darren McFadden – Oakland Raiders
34. Jerome Harrison – Cleveland Browns
35. Chester Taylor – Chicago Bears
36. Thomas Jones – Kansas City Chiefs
37. Ahmad Bradshaw – New York Giants
38. Montario Hardesty – Cleveland Browns
39. Ricky Williams – Miami Dolphins
40. LaDanian Tomlinson – New York Jets

Thoughts:

• The resolution of Chris Johnson’s contract dispute in Tennessee allows him to leapfrog into the top spot of the rankings.  He will be the main cog of the Titans’ offense, with Javon Ringer (who has eight career carries) as his main backup.  The Vikings, meanwhile, drafted Toby Gerhart 51st overall.  He easily could see some time, especially if Peterson continues to struggle with fumbling problems.
• As of right now there still is a chance that Cedric Benson is suspended a few games due to a recent assault charge.  While it doesn’t appear likely, it’s still possible and has to be taken into consideration.
• The talk of the Cardinals utilizing the run more now that Kurt Warner has retired makes Beanie Wells look like a much more attractive option, no?
• Rashard Mendenhall should have a solid start to his 2010 campaign, especially with Ben Roethlisberger out due to suspension.  Still, he had just three 100-yard games in 2009, so it’s hard to slot him in the Top 10.
• Does the presence of Thomas Jones hurt Jamaal Charles’ value?  I certainly don’t think so, and you can see why by clicking here.
• DeAngelo Williams vs. Jonathan Stewart…  While Williams should be ranked higher, check out why I think Stewart has more fantasy value based on his draft spot by clicking here.  As a RB2, he’s a tremendous option.
• There’s a lot of buzz surrounding Ryan Mathews, but be cautious.  With Darren Sproles as the third down back, Mathews may not contribute much in the passing game.  Also, don’t rule out the fullback, Mike Tolbert, vulturing some TDs.
• Clinton Portis appears primed to open the season as the Redskins starter, making him worthy of being a RB2.  Of course, with Larry Johnson and Willie Parker on the roster, he’ll likely share carries, but at that point in the daft, everyone has questions.
• Check out why I think Justin Forsett is the running back to own from Seattle by clicking here.
• Would you consider Brandon Jacobs a RB2?  I would, and you can find out why by clicking here.

What are your thoughts on these rankings?  Who is ranked to high?  Who is ranked to low?

Make sure to check out our 2010 rankings:

• Top 25 Quarterbacks
• Top 60 Wide Receivers
• Top 20 Tight Ends