So I got into the NFL in the early/mid 90s. Back then there were some great running backs - happening onto a Lions game late on Sunday night over here and seeing Barry Sanders was what got me into it. But it seems the running game is dead. Just a load of journeymen and no real stars like they used to be. Everything seems to be about the pass now.
I don't know enough tactically to work it out and have read some comments that this change had happened but without any description I could understand. Can someone tell me why and is it a permanent shift in tactics?
Also, I can't help thinking the game would be better single platoon. Know this would never happen, but think rugby and cricket are better for being single platoon sports. Anyone agree?