Feb 4, 2021
GREEN BAY, Wis. – Player grades are a staple series of stories at the end of every season. Ours are different, as we grade based on their impact compared to the salary cap. That’s because the cap is such a big part of building a roster. Not only must a team’s high-priced players deliver but it must have some of its less-expensive players outperform their contracts. Generally, the Green Bay Packers got those contributions on the way to a second consecutive NFC Championship Game.
This series continues with the running backs. All salary data is from OverTheCap.com.
Driver-crew chief pairings: Austin Dillon-Justin Alexander (No. 3); Tyler Reddick-Randall Burnett (No. 8)
What’s new: Nothing really and that continuity is a good thing as RCR has no changes to its driver lineup for the first time since 2017. RCR leaned into analytics from its “war room” to help make determinations on pit calls with at-track personnel limited from the COVID-19 pandemic protocols, so it will be interesting to see if that trend continues. From the technical alliance side, Trackhouse Racing Team is onboard, making Daniel Suarez a de facto teammate. It’s similar to their relationship with Richard Petty Motorsports and its new driver, Erik Jones.