Christian McCaffrey: It’s “asinine” to say running backs don’t matter

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In July 2018, the Rams made Todd Gurley the highest-paid running back with a four-year, $60 million contract extension. The Rams got two seasons, 31 games, including the postseason, 2,268 rushing yards and 31 rushing touchdowns before cutting Gurley. The Cowboys signed Ezekiel Elliott to a six-year, $90 million extension that made him the highest-paid [more]

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