NFL Draft Emphasizes Diminishing Role of Running Backs inOffenses
by Sportico from NFL News, Scores, Fantasy Games and Highlights 2020 | Yahoo Sports on (#6MC8G)
The running back was once viewed as the cornerstone of an NFL offense, with teams using their workhorse to dominate the run game while setting up the passing game. Backs such as Ki-Jana Carter, Bo Jackson, Billy Sims and the late O.J. Simpson were first overall draft picks, showing just how much teams valued the ...