Author Archives: Tyler McLean

For the past few years, one phrase has dominated football discourse: “Running backs don’t matter.” Contracts shrink. Draft value drops. Veteran backs get released earlier than ever. And analytically speaking, there is some logic behind the argument. But here’s the truth most discussions miss: 👉 Running backs do matter — just not in the wayContinue reading “Why the “Running Backs Don’t Matter” Narrative Is Wrong”