How to help running backs in the NFL

[erod]

Running backs are extremely valuable, but they age fast.

The system in place does not benefit them because most running backs are ready to go on day one. Other positions take longer to develop in general and take much less early contact overall.

However, we need great backs to want to be great backs instead of switching to other positions early on for money reasons. It's a critical position in the game.

The fix is relatively simple.

1. Put a premium on rookie RB salaries. Say a 25% increase requirement when drafted, with mandatory 10% escalation clauses each year of the rookie deal.

2. No franchise tags for running backs unless the RB agrees.

3. Make the 5th year option on first-round RB picks have to be approved by the running back.

Give these guys some power so the position stays lucrative for guys to want to be backs.

The snaps and punishment they take early warrants a different approach.

 

[kskboys]

Running backs are extremely valuable, but they age fast.

The system in place does not benefit them because most running backs are ready to go on day one. Other positions take longer to develop in general and take much less early contact overall.

However, we need great backs to want to be great backs instead of switching to other positions early on for money reasons. It's a critical position in the game.

The fix is relatively simple.

1. Put a premium on rookie RB salaries. Say a 25% increase requirement when drafted, with mandatory 10% escalation clauses each year of the rookie deal.

2. No franchise tags for running backs unless the RB agrees.

3. Make the 5th year option on first-round RB picks have to be approved by the running back.

Give these guys some power so the position stays lucrative for guys to want to be backs.

The snaps and punishment they take early warrants a different approach.

Not bad. I disagree w/ #2, as that is where the RB makes money. Most would not be paid as much on a long term contract as they get on the franchise tag.

 

[erod]

Not bad. I disagree w/ #2, as that is where the RB makes money. Most would not be paid as much on a long term contract as they get on the franchise tag.

That's why I'm saying it has to be approved by the back.

 

[CowboysFaninHouston]

Running backs are extremely valuable, but they age fast.

The system in place does not benefit them because most running backs are ready to go on day one. Other positions take longer to develop in general and take much less early contact overall.

However, we need great backs to want to be great backs instead of switching to other positions early on for money reasons. It's a critical position in the game.

The fix is relatively simple.

1. Put a premium on rookie RB salaries. Say a 25% increase requirement when drafted, with mandatory 10% escalation clauses each year of the rookie deal.

2. No franchise tags for running backs unless the RB agrees.

3. Make the 5th year option on first-round RB picks have to be approved by the running back.

Give these guys some power so the position stays lucrative for guys to want to be backs.

The snaps and punishment they take early warrants a different approach.

Why? The market is what it is. FB over time went away and devalued. Same with RB

 

[MapleLeaf]

The biggest threat to a RB is 1st and 10, and 3rd and 3 or less. There is this stubbornness among coaches and fans to have to believe you need to establish your identity by establishing the run.

In the meantime the entire league, not just Cowboys, are hampered by the lack of quality lineman. Why would you bash your head against this wall constantly.

I like things like:

1. Develop a slot receiver who can convert three yard catches all day long.
2. Blocking TEs.
3. A screen game to RBs and slot receivers and TEs. We are typically talking about 3-4 yards as a "win".
4. Have the strongest o-line coaching group in the league.
5. If you do want something on line talent, then better pulling guards.

 

[acr731]

Zeke still would have held out.

 

[Shane612]

Running backs are extremely valuable, but they age fast.

The system in place does not benefit them because most running backs are ready to go on day one. Other positions take longer to develop in general and take much less early contact overall.

However, we need great backs to want to be great backs instead of switching to other positions early on for money reasons. It's a critical position in the game.

The fix is relatively simple.

1. Put a premium on rookie RB salaries. Say a 25% increase requirement when drafted, with mandatory 10% escalation clauses each year of the rookie deal.

2. No franchise tags for running backs unless the RB agrees.

3. Make the 5th year option on first-round RB picks have to be approved by the running back.

Give these guys some power so the position stays lucrative for guys to want to be backs.

The snaps and punishment they take early warrants a different approach.

No. It should be market driven.

 

[FuzzyLumpkins]

Limit carries to 200.

 

[baltcowboy]

Running backs are extremely valuable, but they age fast.

The system in place does not benefit them because most running backs are ready to go on day one. Other positions take longer to develop in general and take much less early contact overall.

However, we need great backs to want to be great backs instead of switching to other positions early on for money reasons. It's a critical position in the game.

The fix is relatively simple.

1. Put a premium on rookie RB salaries. Say a 25% increase requirement when drafted, with mandatory 10% escalation clauses each year of the rookie deal.

2. No franchise tags for running backs unless the RB agrees.

3. Make the 5th year option on first-round RB picks have to be approved by the running back.

Give these guys some power so the position stays lucrative for guys to want to be backs.

The snaps and punishment they take early warrants a different approach.

All good suggestions but the owners are only going to agree with this if they get something from it. Plus running backs are a small minority of players. Why would the other players agree to this?

 

[Havic]

Easiest way to help a RB? Exclude them from the salary cap.

 

[Darthkuriboh]

Get rid of all of the **** rules that are trying to turn the NFL into the arena league

 

[DAL1180]

Running backs are extremely valuable, but they age fast.

The system in place does not benefit them because most running backs are ready to go on day one. Other positions take longer to develop in general and take much less early contact overall.

However, we need great backs to want to be great backs instead of switching to other positions early on for money reasons. It's a critical position in the game.

The fix is relatively simple.

1. Put a premium on rookie RB salaries. Say a 25% increase requirement when drafted, with mandatory 10% escalation clauses each year of the rookie deal.

2. No franchise tags for running backs unless the RB agrees.

3. Make the 5th year option on first-round RB picks have to be approved by the running back.

Give these guys some power so the position stays lucrative for guys to want to be backs.

The snaps and punishment they take early warrants a different approach.

No actually it doesn't. Every industry on the planet has positions that aren't highly paid. Supply and demand. The position is not as highly valued as it once was. The money they make would be enough for most of us to live very comfortably. Or learn another position. The game has/is changing yearly. Heck daily. It is was it is.

 

[Momanpr100]

Sounds good. But they definitely need to do something. Rb was always my favorite position.

 

[kskboys]

No actually it doesn't. Every industry on the planet has positions that aren't highly paid. Supply and demand. The position is not as highly valued as it once was. The money they make would be enough for most of us to live very comfortably. Or learn another position. The game has/is changing yearly. Heck daily. It is was it is.

You mean the money they make in one year.

 

[Qcard]

Running backs are extremely valuable, but they age fast.

The system in place does not benefit them because most running backs are ready to go on day one. Other positions take longer to develop in general and take much less early contact overall.

However, we need great backs to want to be great backs instead of switching to other positions early on for money reasons. It's a critical position in the game.

The fix is relatively simple.

1. Put a premium on rookie RB salaries. Say a 25% increase requirement when drafted, with mandatory 10% escalation clauses each year of the rookie deal.

2. No franchise tags for running backs unless the RB agrees.

3. Make the 5th year option on first-round RB picks have to be approved by the running back.

Give these guys some power so the position stays lucrative for guys to want to be backs.

The snaps and punishment they take early warrants a different approach.

OH!! Now we want to talk running backs ….accurate passes

 

[TNCowboy]

You answered the issue. They're ready to go as rookies, and they don't last long. That makes them not so valuable.

LOL switching positions. There are going to be precious few players who are good enough for that to be an option.

This is simply a supply and demand issue. Why give a RB big $ when you can get a guy 80% or 90% as good in the draft for 10% of the cost. They're never again going to get big guaranteed $ except in special situations.