(07-28-2023, 10:31 AM)flgatorsandjags Wrote:

(07-27-2023, 10:33 PM)p_rushing Wrote: Not devalued but realistic with them not being able to remain at a high level of play for a long time. Teams still spend money or picks on them.

Comparing them to WRs is crazy because teams have to over pay for garbage there. You need 6 WRs and you can be fine with 2 RBs. The talent and limited spots on a roster make it easier to find talent later or even sign someone off the street. WRs are much harder to find late and the production is spread around. It enables interchangeable WRs to make close to $10 million. A WR off the street won't play but a RB could be successful enough.

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Yup, stay healthy and play at a high level and they will get their money even if it's one year deals

You realize those are the two most difficult parts of being an RB in today's NFL, right?

JRob was never the same after his injury.
D'ernest Johnson had 534 yards rushing in 2021. In 2022, 2 fewer games played and 517 fewer yards run.

Why hasn't Zeke gotten a deal if all they gotta do is stay healthy and play at a high level? Not even a one-year deal at this stage. Teams are already in camp and prepping for the season. Is this just another facet of the new world order for RB? No deal until seasons begin, and no time to practice with team or learn playbook (where past success may in itself be justification for the devaluing)?

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