Coaches try to earn points with the fans and media by saying that they have to establish the run and play a hard, physical game. Losing commitment to the run game usually happens pretty quickly now since teams are less likely to be criticized for losing through a faulty passing play than by a failed running play. It is just a feedback loop where reduced rushing attempts means not investing in the position appropriately means fewer rushing attempts, etc.
According to Spotrac, the average NFL running back in 2021 earned $2.34 million, which was less annually than the average kicker ($2.70 million), not even half as much as the average outside linebacker ($5.40 million), nearly 3 ½ times less than the average left tackle ($7.75 million) and about $8 million less than the average quarterback ($10.07 million).
According to Spotrac, the average NFL running back in 2021 earned $2.34 million, which was less annually than the average kicker ($2.70 million), not even half as much as the average outside linebacker ($5.40 million), nearly 3 ½ times less than the average left tackle ($7.75 million) and about $8 million less than the average quarterback ($10.07 million).
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