The time is not right yet

The Professional League was never a monolith; rifts existed between opinions, as well as opportunities between interests.

Hunter believed that Bell's strike action indeed leveraged the League's alliance of interests, allowing different perspectives on running backs to grow and sparking numerous controversies.

Moreover, this year, the running backs truly performed exceptionally, even exploding onto the scene. Los Angeles Rams' Gurley, Dallas Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott, New York Giants' Barkley, Carolina Panthers' McCaffrey, Tennessee Titans' Henry, and so on, all had their moments to shine.

Clearly, the running backs, whether openly or secretly, all realized the underlying significance of Bell's strike. One by one, they burst onto the scene, seizing the opportunity to prove the vital importance of running backs to Football.