RB positional spending 2021

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(01-18-2021, 06:26 PM)Nate (formerly eliminate08) Wrote: I was surprised we weren't spending the most honestly with both Mixon and Gio. Yes, I would move on from Mixon if we don't
use him more and he doesn't stay healthy most importantly and I love Mixon. But you just cannot spend that much money on 
RB's and not enough on the O-line IMO. We need to use the running game much more regardless of the RB's. This will take 
pressure off of Burrow and we need to do this along with solidifying the OL first.

We need to also use the backs we have more in the passing game and use it as an extended part of the running game.

I think the Bengals did use the RB a good amount in the passing game. Mixon and Bernard combined for 68 receptions on 85 targets. That'd be 4th most in the offense if by a single person. Add another 17 targets for Perine and Trayveon Williams, and you're looking at 102 targets to all RBs.

That 102 total targets to RBs is 17th in the NFL. Ahead of the following playoff teams: SEA, CHI, PIT, CLE, BUF, LAR, BAL, and TEN (57% of playoff teams).

Here's the data in case you're interested - https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/reports/targets-distribution/rb.php