Nyheim Hines | RB | Age: 23
There has been much talk this offseason in regards to which Colts players benefit the most from the addition of quarterback Philip Rivers. While the wide receiver corps and tight end room definitely see a bump, a particular running back is likely to see his role and production expanded in 2020.
Given that he is the best pass-catcher in the backfield and the fact that he possesses an intriguing blend of speed and elusiveness, Hines is primed for a breakout. The addition of Rivers should help the passing offense in a big way, but Hines being the primary pass-catching back will benefit him greatly.
Rivers has always had a knack for targeting the running back position, regardless of who is in the backfield. This gives us a sense that it wasn’t a product of the players he had but more a true tendency in his game plan.
Hines has the ninth-most targets (139) and eighth-most receptions (107) among all running backs over the last two seasons. Now, he gets a quarterback who has historically targeted the running back position well above average.