[Senator Clay Davis]

But when you look at how offenses have evolved in the last 10 years, the short passing game and jet sweeps and things like that have essentially replaced everything but running between the tackles. Ball control is not really an effective weapon anymore in a world where a team like the Chiefs can score 21 points in 10 minutes or less. Offensive football has become quicker than ever. Three yards and a cloud of dust is a relic of the past.

A running back who can catch definitely is important, but you don't need to pay big for that. The Patriots had a dynasty with Kevin Faulk, Danny Woodhead, Dion Lewis, and James White as pass catchers out of the backfield. Good coaching can scheme average players open, even if great players could make those 5 yard catches 8 yard catches. But outside QB the bulk of a team's cap should go to the trenches, and the outside positions (WR/CB).