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Average RB tenure in the NFL
Posted on 1/28/10 at 9:25 pm
Posted on 1/28/10 at 9:25 pm
So a thought occurred to me. The average RB tenure seems to be going down as the brutal play takes it toll.
However, what seems odd is the fact teams are throwing the ball more, which should lend toward helping RB's stay healthy.
Why are they lasting for shorter periods of time?
However, what seems odd is the fact teams are throwing the ball more, which should lend toward helping RB's stay healthy.
Why are they lasting for shorter periods of time?
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Posted on 1/28/10 at 9:28 pm to Survivor 2010
Well the average NFL tenure in general is b/w 3-4 years. I think that is skewed by all the players who just don't pan out and are cut and end up drifting around in semi-pro leagues.
While teams pass more, running back is still the most punishing position. Athletes are getting bigger, stronger, faster every year, including the running backs.--This means higher-impact collisions. It is offset by advancements in medical science. Gale Sayers and even Bo Jackson might've been able to come back from their injuries if Dr. James Andrews was doing then what he's able to do now.
While teams pass more, running back is still the most punishing position. Athletes are getting bigger, stronger, faster every year, including the running backs.--This means higher-impact collisions. It is offset by advancements in medical science. Gale Sayers and even Bo Jackson might've been able to come back from their injuries if Dr. James Andrews was doing then what he's able to do now.
Posted on 1/28/10 at 9:31 pm to Jamohn
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Dr. James Andrews
There is a name that is thrown around for every athlete in America.
Back to the post, is it possible for a RB in todays game to have a productive 10-12 year career?
Posted on 1/28/10 at 9:35 pm to Survivor 2010
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Dr. James Andrews
Dude's supposed to be the best doc in america for athletes. He went to LSU btw.
LINK
Posted on 1/28/10 at 9:37 pm to lsubeagle
No doubt. It just seems that surely there are others out there that are excellent but his name comes up for everyone.
Not knocking him at all....
Not knocking him at all....
Posted on 1/28/10 at 9:50 pm to Survivor 2010
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Why are they lasting for shorter periods of time?
My theory on this is that we see younger guys come in and have "fleeter feet" than these guys who have been in the league for a while. Once you get those younger guys in there that are a step better, the need for a veteran running back is lessened. Because so much of being a running back, in strictly a running game, is all about natural ability and reaction, it does not take someone who has been in the league to do what comes natural. The only things that the new guys need to figure the most are pass protections and probably route running, which if you have a smart running back, does not take too long to develop.
Other positions, like quarterback and even receiver, are more beneficial to veteran guys who know all the intricacies of the game. Therefore, they can play somewhat longer with sustained success.
Just my two cents.
Posted on 1/28/10 at 10:18 pm to ohiosportfan777
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While teams pass more, running back is still the most punishing position.
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My theory on this is that we see younger guys come in and have "fleeter feet" than these guys who have been in the league for a while. Once you get those younger guys in there that are a step better, the need for a veteran running back is lessened. Because so much of being a running back, in strictly a running game, is all about natural ability and reaction, it does not take someone who has been in the league to do what comes natural.
I think both of these hold some truth.
I only have a few more years of Fwank left before he runs out of steam.
Posted on 1/28/10 at 10:24 pm to Survivor 2010
quote:Not sure. I think that even though players' nutrition, workout regimens, and yes even steroids, are making them evolve into bigger and stronger athletes, their tendons are not evolving to keep up. I think that the way these running backs cut and the speed at which the accelerate might be becoming too much for their tendons to handle.
Back to the post, is it possible for a RB in todays game to have a productive 10-12 year career?
FWIW I think the same holds true for baseball and why pitchers are blowing their arms out at much higher rates.
Posted on 1/28/10 at 10:30 pm to Jamohn
my theory is that RB is one of the most easily replaceable positions in the NFL. Only the top 10 or so RBs in the league truly have the skill to stay for a while.
If you look at average salary by position in the league, RB is near the bottom (only kickers, TEs, and safeties) get paid less. I think the average salary in comparison to others is a pretty good indicator of the importance of a position to a team.
This coupled with the fact that the injury rates of RBs is so high, means there's just tons of turnover.
If you look at average salary by position in the league, RB is near the bottom (only kickers, TEs, and safeties) get paid less. I think the average salary in comparison to others is a pretty good indicator of the importance of a position to a team.
This coupled with the fact that the injury rates of RBs is so high, means there's just tons of turnover.
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