(S27) PT3 - We're halfway there

[SchwarzNarr]

This year it seems clear that there is a big discrepancy in running back statistics, and it will be interesting to see what happens as awards voters look toward the value in a team. With the traditional running back seeming to be boom or bust, I think it’s important to really look at all the stats involved with running backs. Richard Gilbert is currently the running back with the fifth most rushing yards - at 616. While this doesn’t seem great comparing him to Nakamura who has over 800 yards, Gilbert has one of the highest average yards per carry in the league and is tied for second in touchdowns. Couple that with his 250 receiving yards, and 34 pancakes, Gilbert is a monster for the team. With running backs being what they are in the new sim, he is producing enough and in the places that matter to make him incredibly effective for the Yeti offense. As the season progresses, Gilbert will continue to put up the yards - and if he continues to produce in this same way, he is one of the most effective running backs in the league right now. I think he’ll have a tough fight for running back of the year, but he should definitely be in consideration.