has arguably endured the biggest free fall in production over the course of the 2019 season than any other player in the NFL. The running back is being paid like a top tier player at his position, but is barely seeing the field.The 2016 All-Pro seemed to hit rock bottom in Week 11, playing in just nine snaps against San Francisco. has seemingly taken over as the starting back in Arizona
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