I feel bad for RBs. I know its a subject often talked about, but the injuries to Saquon Barkley and Christian McCaffery, along with the downfall of Zeke and a number of other backs over the years (Gurley, Bell, David Johnson, and more) has left the position market devastated.
Just being a RB is treacherous. The FB position has all but evaporated, and as more teams unearth late round performers, or run out a platoon, the more and more feature RBs are going to be devalued.
WRs on the other hand have begun to see an increase in their market value, most likely due to the rise in passing the league has experienced over the years, as well as the mentioned decline in RB usage and more 4 receiver sets.
I wonder if there will ever be a renaissance for ball carriers? Maybe a super duper star runner will come out and bring maximum appeal back to the position, or if a RB has an incredible campaign and helps a team to a SB title or something.
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