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Finding Najee Harris’ Backup Underrated Need For Steelers

The running back position in today’s NFL isn’t what it was 10-15 years ago. Long gone are the days of that “three yards and a cloud of dust” mentality, with the modern game favoring a more pass-happy approach. Even the NFL rulebook has changed over that span, seeming to favor the offense. There are 5,000 yard passers aplenty, while the 30+ carry-per-game running backs seemingly going the way of the dinosaurs. However, there are a few exceptions to that, as teams like the Titans, Browns and the Steelers whose bread and butter is the ground game. Those teams instead prefer to rely on their workhorse backs and play a ball-control style.