Talent is only one part of the equation, though. Speaking in an interview with KIRO radio recently, Kubiak listed the top two qualities of elite NFL running backs, per Mike Dugar at The Athletic.

ESPN's 2025 floor: 6-11. The ceiling: 11-6. The worst-case scenario of six wins would be Seattle's worst season since Jim Mora's last year in 2009. The best-case of 11 wins would be in line with the ...