The Steelers managed to get rookie RB Kaleb Johnson some work before the bye, but what does that mean for the rest of the season? No doubt providing a little confidence boost, how will his role evolve starting this weekend? HC Mike Tomlin addressed the circumstances of his rookie runner and what comes next for the third-round draft pick.
“I think that he’s going to continue to get better with opportunity. He doesn’t have control over when those opportunities occur”, Tomlin said of Johnosn, via the Steelers’ website. “When he gets them, he’d better make the best of them”.