1. 01-18-14 10:25 AM #36
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    I don't get why people are saying RBs don't deserve big money. Running Backs are the most cheated NFL players in the league. The average career of a RB is 3 years and done. Why? Because they are often the smallest guy and get pounded 20+ times a game it's brutal to their body. So often times whatever they signed for in their rookie contract is going to utilize their best years in the NFL.

    While it might be strategic approach to underpay a RB it still cheats them more than any other position that's all I'm saying. They have short careers because the position they play is the most brutal one.
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  2. 01-18-14 10:31 AM #37
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    Quote Originally Posted by Parligod View Post
    I don't get why people are saying RBs don't deserve big money. Running Backs are the most cheated NFL players in the league. The average career of a RB is 3 years and done. Why? Because they are often the smallest guy and get pounded 20+ times a game it's brutal to their body. So often times whatever they signed for in their rookie contract is going to utilize their best years in the NFL.

    While it might be strategic approach to underpay a RB it still cheats them more than any other position that's all I'm saying. They have short careers because the position they play is the most brutal one.
    You make a good point. RB is probably the shortest life span position in football. Do not blame RB's for getting the money while they can. However, in constructing a team with the salary cap in play, RB is one of those positions where you can find good runners at a bargain price. Guys looking for an opportunity. Overall, would rather spend more $$ on O Lineman than running backs. A bad team usually has a poor O Line.
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  3. 01-18-14 04:35 PM #38
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    Quote Originally Posted by d2bets View Post
    That doesn't explain Adrian Peterson. How many playoff games has he won?
    Basically the same Vikings team that had Brett Favre. Christian Ponder would devalue any great running backs career.
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  4. 01-18-14 04:56 PM #39
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    Quote Originally Posted by Easy-Rider 66 View Post
    You make a good point. RB is probably the shortest life span position in football. Do not blame RB's for getting the money while they can. However, in constructing a team with the salary cap in play, RB is one of those positions where you can find good runners at a bargain price. Guys looking for an opportunity. Overall, would rather spend more $$ on O Lineman than running backs. A bad team usually has a poor O Line.
    Exactly. It's supply and demand. It's so much harder to find a good linemen than a good RB.
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  5. 01-18-14 08:30 PM #40
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    Quote Originally Posted by seaborneq View Post
    Basically the same Vikings team that had Brett Favre. Christian Ponder would devalue any great running backs career.
    Point is saying that we only recognize good RB's playing for top teams just isn't true. Peterson. Chris Johnson was recognized even when Titans were bad. McCoy is good even if Eagles not that good. I think it's actually opposite. Best RB's are usually not on the best teams. Tomlinson never really won anything either.
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  6. 01-18-14 10:08 PM #41
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    Draft RBs mid to late rounds

    Let them go to FA

    Draft new ones
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  7. 01-18-14 11:16 PM #42
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    funny how rb's are no use anymore. the nfl has become pretty sad. rb used to be the next most important spot after qb.
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  8. 01-18-14 11:22 PM #43
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    funny how rb's are no use anymore. the nfl has become pretty sad. rb used to be the next most important spot after qb.
    It's all of the rule changes over the years to open up the passing game, making RBs less valuable.
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  9. 01-18-14 11:25 PM #44
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    Quote Originally Posted by slacker00 View Post
    It's all of the rule changes over the years to open up the passing game, making RBs less valuable.

    pretty sad. defensive players of this era cant play defense.
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    Quote Originally Posted by lakerboy View Post
    pretty sad. defensive players of this era cant play defense.
    With the increasing emphasis on passing offense in the rules, DEs that can get to the QB are at an all time premium.
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  11. 01-19-14 02:08 AM #46
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    Who the hell are you Isaac fukkin newton?
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  12. 01-19-14 11:45 AM #47
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    he just needs a little incentive and chip on his shoulder to play hard the way he did to that big contract, Vince and everyone was pushing for him to get paid and 2k.
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  13. 01-19-14 11:53 AM #48
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    you don't spend that kind of money on SPEED backs. Power backs tend to be a better buy IMO. A slight loss in speed and that RB is done. Most power backs last
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  14. 01-19-14 12:01 PM #49
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    We would welcome him in miami with open arms.....make it happen ross you dick ferry
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  15. 01-19-14 12:15 PM #50
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    I could see Miami, Dallas, Atlanta, St. Louis, Jets, and Cleveland having interest in him if they have the cap room.
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  16. 01-19-14 01:37 PM #51
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    DeMarco Murray is the biggest tease in the NFL. A locomotive with a broken frame. CJ wouldn't last two weeks in Dallas.
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  17. 01-19-14 01:40 PM #52
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    Quote Originally Posted by Parligod View Post
    I don't get why people are saying RBs don't deserve big money. Running Backs are the most cheated NFL players in the league. The average career of a RB is 3 years and done. Why? Because they are often the smallest guy and get pounded 20+ times a game it's brutal to their body. So often times whatever they signed for in their rookie contract is going to utilize their best years in the NFL.

    While it might be strategic approach to underpay a RB it still cheats them more than any other position that's all I'm saying. They have short careers because the position they play is the most brutal one.
    It's called capitalism....i.e....supply and demand.
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  18. 01-19-14 05:26 PM #53
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    Miami should try to pick him up, they don't even have one good timeshare running back at this point.
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  19. 01-19-14 07:57 PM #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by seaborneq View Post
    DeMarco Murray is the biggest tease in the NFL. A locomotive with a broken frame. CJ wouldn't last two weeks in Dallas.
    Murday is on my 'never draft' list. Too unreliable
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  20. 01-19-14 11:36 PM #55
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    Aging legs equals no value.
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  21. 01-20-14 12:11 AM #56
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    careers for running backs do seem to be getting shorter than they used to be, makes sense for them to leave college early
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  22. 01-20-14 08:45 AM #57
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    Emmitt Smiths rushing record is forever safe now. 10 years is too much to ask today for a running back. Frank Gore takes the hardest shots of anyone in the league, he will be braindead by 2017.
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  23. 01-20-14 12:23 PM #58
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    Quote Originally Posted by seaborneq View Post
    Emmitt Smiths rushing record is forever safe now. 10 years is too much to ask today for a running back. Frank Gore takes the hardest shots of anyone in the league, he will be braindead by 2017.
    You are probably right. Adrian Peterson needs 5-6 more healthy and productive seasons just to have a shot.
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  24. 01-27-14 02:02 PM #59
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    he's having surgery on his knee. torn meniscus. says he's had it since week 3.
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  25. 01-27-14 02:22 PM #60
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    Yes, kind of incredible that he played through torn meniscus, especially since his second half was better than his first half.
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