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Transitioning to the role of running backs in the current NFL landscape, Smith addressed the zeitgeist of devaluing the position. He argued that Saquon Barkley’s recent successes with the New York Giants demonstrate that the running back position can maintain significant value when executed correctly.
Smith contended that running backs can still steer the fate of a game when they are utilized in a manner that maximizes their abilities, noting that teams need to refine their approach to this position to fully leverage its potential.