While you can debate the "value" of running backs all day long, the NFL tells us exactly how they view the position based on the contracts they hand out. As of now, the league's highest-paid running back,

Josh Jacobs finished his first season with the Green Bay Packers with 1,671 scrimmage yards and 16 total touchdowns. Based on these simple metrics, his immediate impact was obvious—and that's why he made the Pro Bowl.

The Bills are hoping to slow down Derrick Henry in the divisional round, but they know exactly what it's like to be on the future Hall of Famer's bad side. Even aside from a 199-yard performance ...