Veteran Running Backs: The NFL's Overlooked Asset
The 2024 NFL season has highlighted a market inefficiency with veteran running backs, who, despite being undervalued and let go by their former teams, have excelled with new teams. Players like Derrick Henry, Joe Mixon, and Saquon Barkley have proven their worth, showcasing that the running back market lags behind other positions like wide receivers and quarterbacks in terms of pay. This inefficiency has been exploited by teams like the Ravens and Eagles, who have benefited from acquiring these productive players at a bargain.