Different Types Of Running Backs

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Classification Essay There are three types of running backs that are in the NFL currently, in the past, and in the future. These running backs are known as: the power running back, the balanced running back, and the speed running back. They all have different traits that classify them into these categories: the power running back bully’s his way through the defense, the speed running back is known for his elusiveness and running past players, the balanced running back pulls together both these traits and can do both. All these running backs are useful in the NFL and nowadays teams hope to have two or all three of these kinds of running backs on their teams so that they can change the pace and fool other teams. The power running back is the

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