Okay, let’s dispel a myth: Running backs should be expected to be at their peak NFL performance by Week 1 of their first professional season.
That’s the myth. That’s the lie we’ve convinced ourselves of because the position seems so easy from our point of view; the quarterback is going to hand you the ball, the offensive linemen are going to create lanes, the coaches are going to tell you where to run, and your only job is to be fast, elusive, shifty, and powerful. It’s that easy, right?
Apparently not.
A lot of people are criticizing Seattle Seahawks rookie Rashaad Penny for two reasons:
- He’s averaging only 3.