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NFL Draft: Off and running, or running clearly off?

INDIANAPOLIS — Running backs? More like running with pianos on their backs.

OK, that's a bit harsh, particularly because no one is mistaking this crop of running backs with the embarrassment of riches we've seen in recent years. Eight backs have gone in the first round over the past four drafts combined, and 20 more went on Day 2 over that span.