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Najee Harris: Running Backs ‘Only Position That Gets Penalized’ For Doing Their Job

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The biggest critique of Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris has been his lack of efficiency, as he’s yet to crack 4.0 yards per carry in either of his first two seasons in the league. During an appearance on Not Just Football with Cameron Heyward, Harris seemed to argue against that idea, by saying running backs are the only position that’s penalized for doing their job. He argued that if a back gets a certain number of carries, it’s because it’s what the team needs.

“You could say you rushed for 1,300 yards, 1,200 yards. It’s a good year, right?