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Originally Posted by htismaqe
The problem is that they gotta pay Henry now. I'm just not a fan of building around a RB. Not in 2020.
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I think it's easier to replace running back stats with younger, cheaper players via the draft, than the stats of any other skill position players.
Steelers fans were upset when Bell sat out, but for the money they saved not paying Bell, Conner produced very similar stats. No, he did not replace Bell completely, but he was much more cost effective.
The average career length for running backs is a little less that 5 seasons, and depending on their usage, the number of seasons a running back stays elite is less than that.
Two years ago Gurley was an elite running back. Devonta Freeman had two elite seasons. David Johnson had one elite season. Once upon a time, Larry Johnson had back to back 1700 yard seasons, and it was only the 3rd time that had happened in NFL history.
Paying a large percentage of your salary cap to a running back is not a formula for long term success.
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