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Mannion system floor: 1,252 rushing yards based on peer RB production

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The Eagles' offseason changes prioritized unlocking the running game through a wide-zone blocking scheme and more under-center runs. Barkley's production will depend on offensive line health. Among top-10 RBs last season, Kyren Williams (1,252 rushing yards on 259 carries), Bijan Robinson, De'Von Achane, and Christian McCaffrey all played in offenses with roots from the system that Mannion will run in Philadelphia; Williams' numbers should be considered the floor for Barkley this season.

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Among the top 10 running backs in the NFL last season, Bijan Robinson, De'Von Achane, Kyren Williams and Christian McCaffrey all played in offenses with roots from the system that Mannion will run in Philadelphia. Williams rushed for 1,252 yards on 259 carries. I think both of those numbers should be considered the floor for Barkley this season.
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The Eagles' offseason changes prioritized unlocking the running game through a wide-zone blocking scheme and more under-center runs. Barkley's production will depend on offensive line health. Among top-10 RBs last season, Kyren Williams (1,252 rushing yards on 259 carries), Bijan Robinson, De'Von Achane, and Christian McCaffrey all played in offenses with roots from the system that Mannion will run in Philadelphia; Williams' numbers should be considered the floor for Barkley this season.
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Saquon Barkley (RB PHI). Mannion system floor: 1,252 rushing yards based on peer RB production
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