The Steelers are typically a team that takes a very balanced approach to offensive play calling. They would give Le’Veon Bell a couple dozen touches and still allow Ben Roethlisberger to air it out when need be.
Last year, however, the Steelers got away from the run game toward the end of the season, and it showed.
James Conner started off his sophomore campaign with Pittsburgh in a remarkable way – churning out 135 yards and a score on the ground on 31 carries. However, despite his success on the ground against Cleveland in week one, Randy Fichtner gave him just 8 carries the following week in a loss to the Chiefs.