The running back position is one that’s evolved more than just about any other over the past decade. Gone are the days of big 250-pound pound running backs carrying the ball 25 times a game and not being much of a factor catching passes. Now, NFL teams are looking for more versatility at at the position, typically with a committee of players.
A lot of teams are going with a group of players who have differing skill sets, which keeps the backs fresh and healthy for the long haul of a 16-game season. But that’s not always the case -- especially if a team has someone as capable as Ezekiel Elliott, David Johnson or Le’Veon Bell.