Don't misunderstand I love 3 down backs but the reality in today's offense they are becoming more rare. Today the game is heavy on passing and short passes are like runs these days.Bronco Billy wrote: ↑Mon May 17, 2021 10:57 amI thought the bulk of your response was very good, but this struck me as odd. Legitimate 3 down RBs are extremely valuable IMO. There just aren’t as many because being a 3 down RB in today’s NFL requires a broader skill set than it used to so a lot of coaches elect to use committees instead as a virtual substitute. Maybe I’m misreading your thoughts.
This doesn't mean that there won't be the occasional Henry type drafted but it is obvious teams are relying more and more on specialists with athletic QB's that can get in space on RPO's and make all the throws. The game is changing and the power back types will be more and more relegated to short yardage and goal line types.
A player like Robinson not only now has to contend with a more explosive RB on the roster, he also has to deal with a QB that can run and make all the throws.
On a side note, even Zeke will pay a price this year as Pollard may actually be the back to own this season as he is more explosive and looks to be quicker out of the backfield.
In 2020 2 RB's had 300 plus carries, the next highest was 247, only 10 total had 200 plus carries. The 15th highest had in the 180's in carries or under 12 per game on average.
Only 4 RB's rushed for over 1100 yards.
Robinson had 240 carries and 1070 yards and was one of only 8 RB's that rushed for over 1000 yards.
I know we love our RB's but it is really obvious RBBC is the reality by the growing majority of teams today.