The RB Position in Today's NFL

[12thMan]

Originally Posted by TheMalcolmConnection

Would you put him in the great backs category? The good backs you are talking about would become "great" behind that line. Arguably the best offensive line in football (at least the left side is).

Possibly, but I think all of the truly great ones ran behind dominant lines. The only exception I can think of would be Barry Sanders. But I would put Alexander in the "great backs" category as far as present day, active runners are concerned. Of all time?? Maybe not, but I think history will ultimately put Alexander in that category when it's all said and done.

To me he just lacks something, but who can argue with his stats.