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Analyst Not Giving Kaleb Johnson ‘Too Much Credit’ For Improved Performance Against Buccaneers

Related Topics: Jaylen Warren, Gregg Rosenthal

Kaleb Johnson had a disappointing showing in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first preseason game. However, in his second shot at NFL action, Johnson had a much more encouraging performance. He recorded 11 carries for 50 yards and one catch for nine yards. Despite that bounce-back performance, Gregg Rosenthal isn’t throwing too much praise Johnson’s way.

“I did go back and watch his carries, and he played behind [Kenneth] Gainwell very clearly, and they just sat Jaylen Warren,” Rosenthal said recently on his NFL Daily podcast. “So, to me, he might be third in line. And I know the numbers were good, but he’s a big back.