Published Jan 31, 2025
620. Why Don’t Running Backs Get Paid Anymore? | Freakonomics Radio
Stephen Dubner delves into the diminishing salaries of NFL running backs, dissecting the market dynamics and strategic shifts reshaping the once-coveted position, with insights from Roland Fryer and LeSean McCoy illustrating the blend of economics and gameplay evolution affecting their value.
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