re: Saquon Barkley at the combine

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I agree. This is eerily similar to the late 90’s - earlier 2000’s a la Jamal Lewis and Larry Johnson. It’s a passing league these days.

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Except RBs partake in the passing league do they not?

Blocking
Receiving

Those kind of RBs are a premium because they can get cheap yards and first downs to keep the chains moving. They also confuse defenses by being able to stay on the field with the threat of running. Or just ball control by being able to run for 1st downs in short yardage.

Gurley
Fournette
Kamara
Elliott

4 RBs, 3 of which were top 15 picks and each one helped their respective teams go to the playoffs in their big year.