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We have seen the NFL free-agent market at running back lag behind other positions. There are multiple reasons for this. It has not been subtle. Teams value running backs at a lesser clip than pretty much every other non-special teams position. The why: A perfect case study here would be the San Francisco 49ers. They relied on three former undrafted free-agent running backs last season, boasting the second-best rushing attack in the NFL en route to a Super Bowl appearance. It’s about scheme. It’s been about scheme for some time now. As more teams go the route of the recent 49ers and the New England Patriots of the past two decades, running backs are going to be left out in the cold. Don’t expect that to change once NFL free agency opens next week. Here are some of the factors behind this. 2020 NFL Draft: While there is not a top-10 back in this year’s class, a number of players at this position will both contribute immediately and could be seen as value picks later in the annual event. J.K. Dobbins: This 5-fo
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