The 2015 off-season saw the Steelers in need of someone to backup Le’Veon Bell. So, GM Kevin Colbert brought in, veteran, DeAngelo Williams. All of us weren’t sure what Williams had left in the tank. The lifespan of an NFL running back isn’t that long. Since the NFL has become more of a “passing league,” many people think the RB position is becoming irrelevant, though, I personally disagree. But what we saw last year from DeAngelo Williams proves that some players can defy the odds, and still play at a high level.
When the Steelers signed Williams, he was told that he’d only be a backup, and he was fine with that.