Football as a sport is constantly changing before our eyes. 20-30 years ago, if you didn’t have a stud running back and a good enough offensive line, you probably didn’t have much chance of competing with the best. Today, it’s all about attacking through the air, while there are cases to be made that running back is one of the least valuable positions in today’s NFL.
Positions like quarterback, edge rusher and offensive tackle have generally been thought of as the most important and most valuable positions in the NFL, with wide receiver and cornerback making a much bigger case as teams decide to pass the ball at a growing rate.