John Winter The average weight of quarterbacks in the NFL is 225 lbs in recent years. Running back is the position nearest in size to the quarterback average. Quarterbacks in college football have an average weight of 207 lbs. How Do NFL Quarterbacks Compare To Other Positions? Here is a graph of how the average weight of … Read more
The average weight of defensive backs in the NFL is 200 lbs in recent years. This is one of the lightest positions in football and is similar to the average wide receiver. Defensive backs in college football have an average weight of 189 lbs. Why Are Defensive Backs Lighter Than Many Other Positions? Defensive backs … Read more
The average weight of running backs in the NFL is 214 lbs in recent years. This is one of the lightest positions in football but is heavier than the average wide receiver. Running backs in college football have an average weight of 202 lbs. Why Are Running Backs Lighter Than Many Other Positions? Running backs … Read more
The average weight of wide receivers in the NFL is 200 lbs in recent years. This is one of the lightest positions in football. Wide receivers in college football have an average weight of 190 lbs. Why Are Wide Receivers Lighter Than Other Positions? Wide receivers average about 114 lbs lighter than offensive linemen. That … Read more
Linemen and linebackers are very different positions in American football. Their different roles on the field mean that linemen tend to be significantly heavier than linebackers. This article explains their positions and what they do on the field. What’s The Difference Between A Lineman And A Linebacker? The easiest way to explain the difference between … Read more
The case of Mackey v NFL was one of the most important factors in creating the modern free agency rules in NFL football. This article explains who John Mackey was, and how his lawsuit would influence professional sports so profoundly. Who Was John Mackey? John Mackey, number 88, was a star tight end in the … Read more
Free agency in the NFL has a complicated history. One of the main waypoints on the road to modern free agency was the Rozelle Rule. This article explains the Rozelle Rule, why it existed, and how it stopped free agency for a decade. What was the Rozelle Rule? Before we look at how this rule … Read more
Kyle Sinckler got a pay rise when he moved from Harlequins to the Bristol Bears. This article looks at Kyle Sinckler’s salary. We’ll examine his current rugby contract, and what factors led to his ability to negotiate his high value. We’ll look at how he compares with teammates at his club and with the players … Read more
Mako Vunipola signed his first contract with Saracens in 2011 and his latest in 2021. This article looks at Mako Vunipola’s salary. We’ll examine his current rugby contract, and what factors led to his ability to negotiate his high value. We’ll look at how he compares with teammates at his club and with the players … Read more
Joe Marler signed his first contract with Harlequins in 2009 and his latest in 2020. This article looks at Joe Marler’s salary. We’ll examine his current rugby contract, and what factors led to his ability to negotiate his high value. We’ll look at how he compares with teammates at his club and with the players … Read more