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I've long contended that NFL trends are less about evolution and more about revolutionthat is, that trends in the NFL aren't marching toward some ideal but rather rehashing concepts and trends that were alreadyen voguewhile some of the current players were in diapers.
So, while many assumed the running back position was dead and gone forever, I waited and figured that the NFL would punch itself out with spread attacks and pass-heavy schemes just like it did back when the Air Coryell, Run-and-Shoot or K-Gun offenses were all rage at different points in the NFL's history.
Rinse, lather, repeat.
I just didn't think it would happen this fast!
Perhaps teams were emboldened by the Seattle Seahawks' reliance on running back Marshawn Lynch and the subsequent payday he received or the New England Patriots' run-heavy scheme (note: for those keeping score at home, those were the Super Bowl teams and last two champions).
Or, maybe it's just time to re-energize some rushing attacks to exploit matchups as teams have been eschewing traditional in-the-box linebackers and overdrafting pass-rushers and nickel/dime cornerbacks for a while now.
Whatever it is, the running back market for guys like DeMarco Murray, Frank Gore, Ryan Mathews, Shane Vereen and Roy Helu is a little surprising, and this in a year when the running back draft class is as good as it's been in awhile.
Oh, and Adrian Peterson is still potentially out there for grabs.
Source: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/2388566-10-most-surprising-developments-of-2015-nfl-free-agency
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