Narratives and reputations are hard to break for a variety of reasons. In the end, they don’t tend to matter too much in professional sports outside of how the media covers teams and players.
For Cleveland Browns RB Nick Chubb, it has seemed obvious to a lot of fans that he is the best running back in the NFL. Yet, time after time Chubb is left off of many lists. Last week, we covered, once again, how underappreciated the Browns star running back is.
The reasons for this are quite simple:
- Cleveland has lost more than they’ve won with Chubb
- Chubb is quiet
- Unlike many other backs, Chubb hasn’t been a big part of the passing game
- Fantasy football players have had flashier players with more upside
- Chubb’s running style doesn’t always translate into highlights
Summing it up, steady and stable doesn’t sell in the 2020s.