It’s pretty natural for a successful running back and his fullback to build a strong relationship. After all, even as the fullback position has diminished in importance during the current era of the game, the fullback when employed is still primarily tasked with opening holes for the running back.
It would be fair to say that Pittsburgh Steelers running back Le’Veon Bell has such a relationship with his own fullback, Roosevelt Nix, a relationship that they have shared with the team over the course of the past three seasons. While Nix has only recorded nine touches in that span—capped off by a rushing touchdown and a receiving touchdown this past season—he has been a fan favorite for his hard work opening holes.