LA Chargers ball carrier Austin Ekeler had a candid conversation about his feelings as it relates to the current state of the NFL's running back market.
Ekeler expressed frustration over how his position was being treated, especially as it relates to other positions."If I'm looking at some of the backup receivers out here that are still making more than me, that's going to p--s me off, right? I'm a little bit like, 'OK, wait a minute, so you're telling me these people are the No.
"It causes us to question, right? We're going to fight for that. I'm bringing more value to the team than this person. I think I should be compensated for that. ... It seems like it's about money, but it's about principles. It's about the principle of adding value to a team." Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler carries the ball against the Jacksonville Jaguars during the first half of an AFC Wild Card playoff game at TIAA Bank Field, Jan. 14, 2023, in Jacksonville, Fla.and Las Vegas Raiders running back Josh Jacobs, and said they were seeking proper compensation after their respective strong seasons in 2022.
From Ekeler's point of view, it makes sense that star running backs are pushing back during contract negotiations."When we don’t get that, absolutely, we’re going to fight back," Ekeler told Eisen. "We have no choice. … It seems like it’s about money, but it’s about principle, right? It’s about the principle of adding value to a team. But then I also get it from the other side. They’re like, ‘Hey, none of these other running backs are getting paid. Let’s just see what happens. Let’s franchise tag these guys, and then let’s wait a year. Let’s see what happens.' … Both sides are playing this game, and how it turns out, time will tell.
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