When Kaleb Johnson was drafted, many figured he’d end up eating into Jaylen Warren’s carries as the season progressed. Then, the Steelers handed Warren a contract extension and have given him most of the carries through two weeks. He had some big moments against the Seahawks, and former NFL head coach Jon Gruden thinks he should be getting more carries against the Patriots this Sunday.
“I think Warren needs to get 20 carries, 17-20 carries. And I think he needs to be featured in the passing game. He is their best player, skill wise, on the Steelers right now.