Howard was a top five blocking RB in 2018. I don't know what happened last year, maybe he was never really healthy at all.
If he returns to form as one of the best blocking backs in the NFL he will have earned his money right there.
Nobody should be thinking that Howard will be our lead ball carrier. That guy will be drafted and I'm really hoping it's Jonathan Taylor. It isn't often, and perhaps even a rarity that you have the #3 RB in breaking tackles coupled with the fastest RB in the draft. Let's get him!
A fully healthy Howard buying into being a role player on this offense could be way more valuable than most realize.
Gordon is a bell cow, and not that great of one....imo
Apples and Oranges