Running back positions in the NFL, are currently searching for a new team with more oxygen. One Free agent RB’s dissatisfaction stems from the way his position is treated within the league, as he believes that being a running back is currently the least favorable position to play. In the previous season, Ex-Chiefs joined forces with Javonte Williams to form a formidable duo for the Broncos, amassing numerous yards and touchdowns. However, unexpectedly, the Broncos released him in the middle of the season. Subsequently, he signed with the Chiefs but did not see any playing time with them. Consequently, he has once again become a free agent.

Expressing his frustrations, Melvin Gordon III claims that NFL teams prefer young and inexpensive running backs who are selected in the later rounds of the draft. Additionally, he takes an indirect swipe at Aaron Rodgers‘ new offensive coordinator Nathaniel Hackett, who happened to be his coach during his time in Denver.

Gordon did not enjoy his time playing under Hackett

Reflecting on the previous season, Gordon candidly admitted that the team encountered numerous challenges, emphasizing the severity of the situation by repeating it three times. “The situation wasn’t, it wasn’t good. It wasn’t good. It wasn’t good,” Gordon exclaimed. Nonetheless, he expressed optimism about the team’s current state, acknowledging that their success hinges on Wilson’s performance. In light of their disappointing previous record, Gordon eagerly anticipates a resurgence, hoping for a significant improvement in the number of games won.

“But like I said, I think they’ve got the pieces there now that’s gonna put him [Russell Wilson] in the best situation. Now, what [Wilson will] do this year? It’s on him, but I definitely believe they’ll be a better football team than they were last year.”

Though Gordon’s words may seem critical of Nathaniel Hackett, the coach from the previous year, it is undeniable that Hackett’s poor leadership and numerous mistakes resulted in his dismissal after just one season. Clearly, Gordon did not find his time playing under Hackett to be enjoyable.

Running Backs Undervalued and Uncompensated in the NFL?

In a recent interview on ‘The Jim Rome Show,’ Gordon stated, “We just don’t get no love, it’s literally the worst position to play in the NFL right now, it s**ks.” He believes running backs are undervalued and not well compensated by teams. Although Gordon won the Super Bowl with the Chiefs, he didn’t have any game appearances for them.

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One team that could use a veteran running back like Gordon is the New York Jets. They have Hackett as their offensive coordinator, who knows Gordon from their time together in Denver. The Jets are also rumored to be interested in other star running backs, such as Ezekiel Elliott and Dalvin Cook. However, Gordon may have hurt his chances of joining the Jets by criticizing his position and Nathaniel Hackett indirectly.

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