RB pay problem if it is to be fixed it will fix itself over time. I remember back in the 80's when RBs were paid at a premium, and all they did was run the ball. Todays game with the modenr offense, backs need to be able to run routes and catch passes. Perhaps over time, as these skills progress, they will be considered worth more. But hey, they are getting paid, lets not kid ourselves.
The RB position Will come back to getting paid, but it will take some time ... unfortunately a few deserving generations won't get paid as they should.
With the NFL moving away from running and more to 90% passing, its going to be awhile.
I'm wondering when a team will start the season Without an official RB on the roster ....
There will be RB's that come into the league as WR's due to this.
It will start in College first ... so far, your still seeing RB's, but if this continues, that will change.
Until the NFL cycles away from the high percentage passing league, I doubt we'll see a change.
Everything goes in cycles, we'll see how long it takes, it may take a different kind of rule change for it to happen though, seeing they have changed the rules in favor of the offense this is what they are getting ... if they go back to letting the Defense play the game the way it was, then you'll get your RB back.