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Jordan Howard got snubbed.
During the unveiling of the NFL's annual top-100 list, when the best 100 players in the league are decided by the players, Howard found himself without a number. Despite his dazzling rookie campaign, he didn't make the list. Meanwhile, Ezekiel Elliott landed in the top 10.
That's strange considering Howard was arguably just as efficient -- if not more efficient -- than his fellow rookie Elliott last season. It's also strange considering Howard arguably has the best chance of stealing Elliott's rushing crown in 2017.
In Elliott's first season with the Cowboys after they made him the fourth overall pick in the draft, he racked up a league-high 1,631 rushing yards. Howard, after the Bears made him the 150th overall pick in the draft, finished second, though he lagged behind Elliott by 318 yards. It wasn't a close race.
Barring unforeseen injuries, look for Howard to close the gap or even overtake Elliott in the category. At the very least, Howard belongs in the same conversation as Elliott as one of the game's best running backs. And he's coming for Elliott's crown.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why-bears-jordan-howard-might-be-poised-to-steal-ezekiel-elliotts-rushing-crown/
During the unveiling of the NFL's annual top-100 list, when the best 100 players in the league are decided by the players, Howard found himself without a number. Despite his dazzling rookie campaign, he didn't make the list. Meanwhile, Ezekiel Elliott landed in the top 10.
That's strange considering Howard was arguably just as efficient -- if not more efficient -- than his fellow rookie Elliott last season. It's also strange considering Howard arguably has the best chance of stealing Elliott's rushing crown in 2017.
In Elliott's first season with the Cowboys after they made him the fourth overall pick in the draft, he racked up a league-high 1,631 rushing yards. Howard, after the Bears made him the 150th overall pick in the draft, finished second, though he lagged behind Elliott by 318 yards. It wasn't a close race.
Barring unforeseen injuries, look for Howard to close the gap or even overtake Elliott in the category. At the very least, Howard belongs in the same conversation as Elliott as one of the game's best running backs. And he's coming for Elliott's crown.
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/why-bears-jordan-howard-might-be-poised-to-steal-ezekiel-elliotts-rushing-crown/