Most moderately informed football fans understand that a strong running game, on average, is not a predictor of success. Leaving aside the painful observation that the #1 rushing team in the NFL in 2022 also earned the #1 pick overall, there are many, many statistical analyses that explain that while it is a good idea to run the ball from time to time, and an even better idea to run it at least moderately well, there is little to no benefit to investing the resources in having a truly elite running game.
A Recent History of First-Round Running Backs
