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The pros and cons of adding another running back to the Steelers

Over the course of the 2020 NFL offseason, multiple running backs have asked to be traded, and many others still remain on the free agent market. The 2019 Pittsburgh Steelers running backs were ravaged by injury, the most notable being James Conner. Steelers fans called for the organization to add to its running back depth chart, and the organization did respond in the way of drafting Anthony McFarland Jr. in the 4th round of the 2020 draft. But was that move enough? Let’s take a look at some of the pros and cons of adding one of the top available running backs, plus a look at the pros and cons of not adding to the position at all.