NFL: The Insiders on De'Von Achane

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HM was the RB five last year, but my concern is he lost to a who threw to running backs at the second highest rate the last two years and moved to Malik Willis who does throw into running backs in that span, the lowest rate in football.

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Achane's outlook is dampened by a change in quarterback target tendencies.

De'Von Achane faces concerns regarding his role following the team's move to Malik Willis, who historically throws to running backs at a significantly lower rate than the previous quarterback.