Can someone explain to me why this happens to some RBs?

[KillerKat]

Steve Slaton for example. In 2008 he gets over 1200 yards, but then his career takes a nose dive the next two years and now is on the verge of getting cut. How does this happen to RBs? How can they show star talent one year, just to compeltely suck afterwards?

[frash.exe]

playing RB wears you down real easy compared to other positions

[GritsRgreat]

playing RB wears you down real easy compared to other positions

True, and this is why i'm against paying runningbacks a ton of money who are close to 30 years old.

[OneBadassCat]

I also think it's because there are just so many variables that make a RB successful. That's why there are so few main stay RB's that last for a good number of years, because they really are that talented.

[Jackofalltrades]

Because RB's are a dime a dozen right now.

[The Huddler]

I think he got hurt too

[Delhommey]

Well Slaton caught a severe case of the fumbles while Foster lost his and led the NFL for all RB's. Also Tate (who lost a lot by getting hurt in preseason last year) has started a comeback.

All in the timing.

[Mr ocho nueve]

Wear on a RB takes it toll on the body faster than any other position, maybe except lineman. Injury happens more often, and playcalling and the teams ability to pass the ball is taken into account. Example, the years after our Double Trouble tandem broke the duo record, our inability to pass took a tole on our run game.

[Double34Trouble28]

JOAT said it, RBs are a dime a dozen outside of maybe 4-5. RB potential in this league for the most part is about opportunity.

[thefuzz]

This is why I was against signing DWill.

[FugginPoo]

this is why its stupid to have so much money tied into our RB's

[Johnny Rockets]

A bit off subject but it is amazing how devalued the RB has become in todays NFL. Just a few years ago, RB's would be drafted like crazy in the first round.... now there is maybe 1 or 2 if that (I am just guessing)?

Same thing is happening with LB's.