In the NFL’s pass-first era, the veteran running backs are making noise at an old-school position. You could see his sarcasm begging for permission to bite. As Justice Hill listened to a question about the NFL’s running back revival, he pursed his lips and figured out how to respond the nicest way he could.

In the history of the NFL, only three running backs have rushed for at least 1,300 yards, 10 touchdowns and an average of six yards per carry through 12 games. Two of them will be

Chief among them are the two best running backs in the game today, Derrick Henry of the Baltimore Ravens and Saquon Barkley of the Philadelphia Eagles. Both in their first season with their new teams,