Average for an RB is 2 yrs 5 mos, if I’m reading correctly. This graphic is interesting, as we’re always wondering why the Giants picks don’t hold on for very long. Always wondered if that problem is unique to us. This would say no.
Life is short in the nfl. I’ve heard they get a pension after four seasons. Look at the avg and how few get there. They should do better than four with all the money the NFL has and how the rookie contracts work now. F*** the owners and can’t blame the guys who hold out to want more.
Now that the rookie deals are cheap the owners have every incentive to replace guys quickly w cheap labor as they get close to their second contract. A key factor into why the quality of play has gone down over the years.
That's why I don't have a problem with guys holding out. It's such a violent game & such a short career that these guys should try to get as much $ as they can before they call it quits or their body betrays them.
That graphic is skewed because it counts all players Â
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This! Those averages are close to meaningless, because it doesn't account for the "suck" factor.
It stands to reason that the players that get hit the most AND have to retain their speed to stay in the league, would have the shortest careers. That means RBs and WRs.
One would think that OL and QB would be the two positions that last the longest by a large margin, because those positions arguably rely the least on their speed.
Saquon will in all likelihood be washed up by 2025-6. Strange to think.
Enjoy the veal...
Yup, Tiki was one of the best at avoiding big bone crunching hits over his career. Big power backs like DeMarco really get beat down quickly
And yet, Tiki cited the cumulative pounding as one of his reasons to retire, which we all thought was early bc he was still producing at peak level.
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most RBs are lucky to have 4 good years.
Yup, Tiki was one of the best at avoiding big bone crunching hits over his career. Big power backs like DeMarco really get beat down quickly
And yet, Tiki cited the cumulative pounding as one of his reasons to retire, which we all thought was early bc he was still producing at peak level.
Good to kn9w that Zeke will be done in 3-4 years.
That game was the key to the 2011 SB run. If Murray finishes that game, who knows the result, and the consequences for the NYG franchise.
5:11 remaining 1Q. 25:55 of the youtube clip.
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most RBs are lucky to have 4 good years.
Yup, Tiki was one of the best at avoiding big bone crunching hits over his career. Big power backs like DeMarco really get beat down quickly
And yet, Tiki cited the cumulative pounding as one of his reasons to retire, which we all thought was early bc he was still producing at peak level.
Good to kn9w that Zeke will be done in 3-4 years.
He might be an exception since his offensive line blocks so well for him.
No, the average is not 6 years.
Average for an RB is 2 yrs 5 mos, if I’m reading correctly. This graphic is interesting, as we’re always wondering why the Giants picks don’t hold on for very long. Always wondered if that problem is unique to us. This would say no.
Now that the rookie deals are cheap the owners have every incentive to replace guys quickly w cheap labor as they get close to their second contract. A key factor into why the quality of play has gone down over the years.
Would like to know the average career length of first/second round picks by position... or avg career length of a NFL starting player.. by position.
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This! Those averages are close to meaningless, because it doesn't account for the "suck" factor.
It stands to reason that the players that get hit the most AND have to retain their speed to stay in the league, would have the shortest careers. That means RBs and WRs.
One would think that OL and QB would be the two positions that last the longest by a large margin, because those positions arguably rely the least on their speed.