Now, it seems sillier than ever to invest heavily in a back. In 2015, Adrian Peterson, Doug Martin, Chris Ivory, and Darren McFadden were four of the five leading rushers in the NFL. In 2017, those four ranked 39th, 49th, 51st, and tied for 293rd in rushing yardage. They were usurped by Kareem Hunt and Alvin Kamara, the 2017 league leaders in rushing yardage and yards per attempt, respectively. Last season Hunt and Kamara were both rookies selected in the third round of the draft. Why devote significant resources to acquiring a top-tier running back if Day 2 draft picks can outperform them?
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