The 2019 NFL season will be an interesting one from the standpoint of Le’Veon Bell and Kareem Hunt in new uniforms while having the annual discussion of the who truly is the league’s top running back.
Former NFL star Maurice Jones-Drew is now an analyst with the NFL Network, and recently, he came out with his list of the top running backs for all 32 teams in the league.
Likely fueling the Jordan Howard disrespect train, Jones-Drew dropped Howard into the middle of the pack, giving an underrated No. 17 ranking on his list.
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EaglesSomething had to change in Philly after last year’s team rushed for a measly 98.1 yards per game (28th in the league), the fewest rushing yards per game by the team since 2005. Trading for former Bears back Jordan Howard was a great move, as he should provide the physical presence the offense has searched for since the departure of LeGarrette Blount last offseason. Being traded should light a fire under Howard, who’s in a contract year. This quality Eagles offensive line will only help him.
Howard will likely carry a big chip on his shoulder after losing his job in Chicago to Tarik Cohen, and subsequently being traded to the Eagles. Howard is no slouch and joins Ezekiel Elliott and Todd Gurley with the most rushing yards in the NFL over the past three seasons.
Giants star running back Saquon Barkley top the list at No. 1 followed by the Saints Alvin Kamara.
