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When I read "pure running ability" I assume it is meant as the innate ability of the RB to feel the flow of the defense, set-up and position defenders, and the burst of speed to exploit the overpursuit. That is a lot of words that make up the combination of lateral movement, hip swerve, and change of direction, but I guess it can be thought of as a QB's ability to "feel" the pressure in the pocket. Some have it, and some don't. Some RB's may be faster down the stretch, or more powerful at the point but the play isn't moving in slow motion for them, that is where the "pure running ability" trumps the speed and power.