Kaleb Johnson Not Satisfied With Bounce-Back Performance Against Buccaneers

Kaleb Johnson SteelersIt was a rough showing in the preseason opener for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back Kaleb Johnson, who admitted he played too timid, raising some early concerns regarding his outlook in the Black and Gold.

But Saturday night against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Acrisure Stadium, Johnson put many of those concerns to rest. The rookie third-round pick out of Iowa rushed for 50 yards on 11 carries, showing off his feel in the zone rushing attack. He hit a couple of big runs on cutbacks that showed his vision and feel.

The performance was one that Johnson, who spoke to reporters after the loss to Tampa Bay, feels good about. But he also acknowledged he left some plays…