New York Giants running back Saquon Barkley is the top back in the NFL, according to a poll of more than 50 league executives, coaches, scouts and players, but Carolina Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey isn't far behind.
In the poll conducted by ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, McCaffrey finished second behind only Barkley. One anonymous AFC executive provided their rationale for placing Barkley ahead of CMC: "Not as sturdy as Saquon. Not the same speed-and-power combo. That affects what you do a little bit more, even though both are great.