BaltimoreTwilightMarauder
Superstar
The problem is, most running backs produce about the same and even when you have some elite ones, they're gonna be done in about 6 years.
They treating these running backs like women pushing 30
- Thread starter shakobe
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Big facts. Early 2000s were dope
For example these guys were all legitimate feature backs in either 2002 or 2003:
Travis Henry
Curtis Martin
Ricky Williams
Jamal Lewis
Rudi Johnson
LaDainian Tomlinson
Priest Holmes
Charlie Garner
Clinton Portis
Eddie George
Edgerrin James
Fred Taylor
Stephen Davis
Tiki Barber
Duce Staley
Ahman Green
Anthony Thomas
James Stewart
Michael Bennett
Marshall Faulk
Shaun Alexander
Deuce McAllister
2002 and 2003 Deuce
Gritsngravy
Superstar
Lowkey this is mlb opportunity to bring Bo Jackson type super athletes back into the sport
Jean Jacket
NOPE
Treblemaka
President, BYNKRadio.com (Retired)
At the end of the day the NFLPA is the shxttiest Pro players union ive ever seen in my life. Players aren't ever going to have contracts at the level they should because of it.
NFL players historically have the weakest resolve of major sport athletes when it comes to striking, player concessions, and predicting how the game will change.
It's obvious the NFL has wanted a faster paced game with less violence. RBs don't contribute to either and actually have the opposite effect. Combine that with Hybrid QBs and Franchise tags and you have a market that can treat RBs like a car lease instead of an investment.
NFL players historically have the weakest resolve of major sport athletes when it comes to striking, player concessions, and predicting how the game will change.
It's obvious the NFL has wanted a faster paced game with less violence. RBs don't contribute to either and actually have the opposite effect. Combine that with Hybrid QBs and Franchise tags and you have a market that can treat RBs like a car lease instead of an investment.
They got rid of De Smith though. Let's give the new guy a chance.
Eagles been ahead of the curve on this for years 
Bop Gun
Turn Me Loose, We Shall Overcome
The way all these teams have undersized Front Sevens, sacrificing size and strength for speed, I'm gonna run it down their throats.
Some teams are known historically for prioritizing the running game: Steelers, Bears, Giants, Raiders, Cowboys, Ravens, and a couple others. These are some of the most successful franchises in NFL History.
Some teams are known historically for prioritizing the running game: Steelers, Bears, Giants, Raiders, Cowboys, Ravens, and a couple others. These are some of the most successful franchises in NFL History.
NYC Rebel
...on the otherside of the pond
I think this is the ripple affect of the type of offensive lineman we have coming into the NFL.
Rarely do we have true maulers come into the league with all these spread formation OLinemen where backs today don’t have players in front of them to allow them to showcase their talents.
Another strange thing to me is that I don’t think a lot of these backs are as good as runners in the past. I just don’t see the mental smarts from the position other than Nick Chubb, Saquon, and a very small handful of running backs. They just aren’t as musically poetic runners as I grew up seeing and learning from.  I’ve seen so many so-called good backs, leave yards on the field, by being poor decision makers.
There are a LOT of DUMB runners in the NFL.
Rarely do we have true maulers come into the league with all these spread formation OLinemen where backs today don’t have players in front of them to allow them to showcase their talents.
Another strange thing to me is that I don’t think a lot of these backs are as good as runners in the past. I just don’t see the mental smarts from the position other than Nick Chubb, Saquon, and a very small handful of running backs. They just aren’t as musically poetic runners as I grew up seeing and learning from.  I’ve seen so many so-called good backs, leave yards on the field, by being poor decision makers.
There are a LOT of DUMB runners in the NFL.
That’s a weak offense for a top 5 QB talent, not a mark of Ekeler’s importance
NYC Rebel
...on the otherside of the pond
I honestly feel Bjan Robinson and Breece Hall (when healthy in 2024) will be along the lines of McCaferty.
RBs need to be the reverse Deebo as players, being able to swap out as receivers.
Ultimate chess pieces.
I was born way too early.
RBs need to be the reverse Deebo as players, being able to swap out as receivers.
Ultimate chess pieces.
I was born way too early.
Piff Perkins
Veteran
Fair point. Also worth noting the previous GM doled out insane contracts, including a bloated one to Kenny Golladay. That's 14mil in dead cap this year...that could have been going to Barkley lmao.