Cramer's 'Mad Money' Recap: These Stocks Won't Drop the Ball

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"The most crucial position on any fantasy football team is the running back," said Jim Cramer on his "Mad Money" TV show Wednesday. This player must be "a real workhouse" -- consistent, strong, powerful and displaying leadership.

Cramer, in keeping with his football analogy theme this week, unveiled some stocks that give your portfolio a good ground game. On Tuesday, Cramer offered up his wide receivers; on Monday, it was the defensive line.

Cramer believes that it takes the same skills to develop a fantasy football team that it does a winning portfolio. The addition of the right running back in one's portfolio will deliver the yards even if the Federal Reserve does little to help the economy.

The first potential running back Cramer mentioned was Cisco Systems (CSCO Quote). Cramer likes Cisco's management and that its fourth-quarter 2007 net sales were up 18% year over year. As the "backbone of networking," he equated Cisco to Shawn Alexander of the Seattle Seahawks.

Second of the four running backs was Google (GOOG Quote). Cramer believes that Google is consistent and getting better every season. With an increasing market share, he compared Google to Larry Johnson of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Third, Cramer talked about Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold (FCX Quote), which he owns for his charitable trust Action Alerts PLUS. As one of the metal plays of choice, Freeport-McMoRan is a global play with a "lock on copper." The company was compared to LaDainian Tomlinson of the San Diego Chargers.