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How Important is the Running Back Position?

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The past week has been pretty interesting for NFL fans. We’ve known for a while now that the value of the Running Back position has diminished. Who remembers the 2006 NFL Draft where many experts predicted running back Reggie Bush to be the top prospect? The former Heisman Trophy winner from USC was supposed to be the next Barry Sanders. Many had him going to the Texans first overall, instead he went to the Saints 2nd overall after Defensive End Mario Williams. That was probably the last time a running back was projected to go so high.