Eric Bieniemy is a career quality starter — a running back whose body of work places Bieniemy in the top quarter of all players at the position historically. The Knox model values sustained contribution over flash, and Bieniemy's career arc reflects exactly that kind of reliable professional-grade performance.
A running back with a top 30% among starters — the kind of consistent contributor every roster needs. Solid availability (excellent availability over their career) added to their value.
Worth 67 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 37% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +8.4 on average.See board →
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Career Value · VORP
67 career value over replacement — #1681 all-time of 4,649. 7.4/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #39 (Rd 2) · LAC · 1991 · +8.5 vs expected KV-H
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