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The 2024 NFL season was the year of the running back and nobody played better than Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles. His 2,000-yard campaign helped the Eagles capture the Super Bowl, but Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson outperformed Barkley in one area.
There was a point when it felt like an outright necessity to give a draft class three years before determining whether or not those players hit. Things have changed to a degree, as we’ve seen an influx of young players
The biggest difference between the 2025 NFL Draft class and last year's class is at the running back position. Last year, many rankings didn't have one running back in Round 1 of rookie drafts. This year,
Pro Football Focus released its list of the top 101 players from the 2024 NFL season and four Falcons made the cut. Three of the four are offensive players and two are former top-10 picks. Running back Bijan Robinson came in the highest at No. 15 on PFF’s top 101.
Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry, plus a historically great draft class at the position, have NFL executives thinking of running backs as franchise cornerstones once again.
Bijan Robinson and Jahmyr Gibbs were the top running back prospects in the 2023 NFL draft. Both players were fresh off impressive college football careers, and they were viewed as can't-miss prospects.
Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson had a terrific second season in the NFL, but even he might be surprised by Pro Football Focus's running back grades.
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Bijan Robinson Makes Michael Penix Jr.'s Transition Easier for Atlanta FalconsEven after finally inserting first-round pick Michael Penix Jr. into the lineup, the Atlanta Falcons went into the offseason with a competitive whimper. The defense played a big hand in Penix's 1-2 record as a starter as the offense averaged 32 points in his three starts.
The Chargers’ receiver room is in massive need of an overhaul and McMillan is the type of player who can change their fortunes overnight. He was always a high-profile prospect, but he burst into the mainstream in Arizona’s season opener when he caught ten passes for over 300 yards and four touchdowns.
The Falcons are looking to move on from Kirk Cousins this offseason. Here's a trade with the Jets that may work in their favor.
NFL season was the year of the running back and nobody played better than Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles. His 2,000-yard campaign helped the Eagles capture the Super Bowl, but Atlanta Falco
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