One of the most well-worn NFL adages that you’ll likely ever hear is that you need to be able to run the ball and stop the run on defense. It’s especially re-tread when discussing what it takes to have success through the playoffs.
Clichés become what they are for a reason though – behind what eventually becomes seen as a tired or hackneyed saying is usually an undeniable truth. The question then becomes, why do people get tired of the truth?
Well, it’s tough to say. We come to things like the NFL for entertainment, so sometimes it’s inconvenient for the inner fan in us who’s seeking something new and exciting that hard boiled truths get in the way of a fun new narrative.