Only nine running backs have ever rushed for over 2,000 yards in a single season. In a volatile position with a short shelf life, running backs have struggled to find ways to secure both high pay and long-term value.

We agree with you and acknowledge legends like Brian Dawkins and Jason Kelce; they're the greatest of all time (G.O.A.T.s). Bo Jackson could have also been considered the G.O.A.T., and he is certainly respected as one of the greatest all-around athletes to ever grace the planet.

At 28, Barkley is around the age where running backs start to decline in production. He also has an injury history that includes an ACL tear in 2020.