Saints Pick 3.08 - RB Kendre Miller

Boston Saint · 05-21-2023, 12:43 PM

I’m sure I’ll catch some flak for saying this, but I’m a little tired about hearing what RBs can do in the passing game. I know they are valuable but Derrick Henry isn’t a big receiving threat out of the backfield. His best years he averaged under 20 catches per season. All i’m saying is I miss a back you could line up and hand the ball to reliably. I think that type of back has lost its value in the league in favor of more “versatile” backs.

SmashMouth · 05-21-2023, 07:21 PM

Originally Posted by Boston Saint

I’m sure I’ll catch some flak for saying this, but I’m a little tired about hearing what RBs can do in the passing game. I know they are valuable but Derrick Henry isn’t a big receiving threat out of the backfield. His best years he averaged under 20 catches per season. All i’m saying is I miss a back you could line up and hand the ball to reliably. I think that type of back has lost its value in the league in favor of more “versatile” backs.

Don't disagree , but the game has changed . The Earl Campbells are not wanted anymore . It's a shame really.

AsylumGuido · 05-22-2023, 08:04 AM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Don't disagree , but the game has changed . The Earl Campbells are not wanted anymore . It's a shame really.

Yup. The game has changed across the board. Teams are now looking for multidimensionality at all positions. According to Spotrac positional salaries, the average salary for a RB is the lowest for any starting player on offense or defense except for the FB. They also have the shortest average career length. A high school RB can convert to either strong or free safety and eventually make THREE times more and play for twice as long. You just don't see those Earl Campbell types anymore. Just like you don't see single bar face masks. The games has indeed changed.

05-21-2023, 12:43 PM	#1
Boston Saint 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Nov 2020 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 5,137	Re: Saints Pick 3.08 - RB Kendre Miller I’m sure I’ll catch some flak for saying this, but I’m a little tired about hearing what RBs can do in the passing game. I know they are valuable but Derrick Henry isn’t a big receiving threat out of the backfield. His best years he averaged under 20 catches per season. All i’m saying is I miss a back you could line up and hand the ball to reliably. I think that type of back has lost its value in the league in favor of more “versatile” backs. jnormand likes this.

05-21-2023, 07:21 PM	#2
SmashMouth I donated, did you? Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Mandeville, LA Posts: 39,064 Blog Entries: 29	Re: Saints Pick 3.08 - RB Kendre Miller Originally Posted by Boston Saint I’m sure I’ll catch some flak for saying this, but I’m a little tired about hearing what RBs can do in the passing game. I know they are valuable but Derrick Henry isn’t a big receiving threat out of the backfield. His best years he averaged under 20 catches per season. All i’m saying is I miss a back you could line up and hand the ball to reliably. I think that type of back has lost its value in the league in favor of more “versatile” backs. Don't disagree , but the game has changed . The Earl Campbells are not wanted anymore . It's a shame really.

05-22-2023, 08:04 AM	#3
AsylumGuido 10000 POST CLUB Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bossier City, LA Posts: 26,804	Re: Saints Pick 3.08 - RB Kendre Miller Originally Posted by SmashMouth Don't disagree , but the game has changed . The Earl Campbells are not wanted anymore . It's a shame really. Yup. The game has changed across the board. Teams are now looking for multidimensionality at all positions. According to Spotrac positional salaries, the average salary for a RB is the lowest for any starting player on offense or defense except for the FB. They also have the shortest average career length. A high school RB can convert to either strong or free safety and eventually make THREE times more and play for twice as long. You just don't see those Earl Campbell types anymore. Just like you don't see single bar face masks. The games has indeed changed. SmashMouth likes this.
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