If you know anything about Warren Sharp, one of the most well-respected draft analysts and NFL analyst, you probably know that he’s not a big fan of the running back position as a feature, rather as a complement, and is opposed to using a first-round pick on a back short of drafting somebody like Barry Sanders in a system that can support him.
Recently appearing on 93.7 The Fan, he talked about his views and how they might relate to Pittsburgh, noting that the average run in the NFL produces a negative expected value, which he explains means that it brings a team further away from scoring points.