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Steelers: Running Back Breakdown, Grades

ByWilliam Mellott

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Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 20, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) runs the ball against the Denver Broncos during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Jason Bridge-USA TODAY Sports /

DeAngelo Williams

Back up may not be the word or position to describeDeAngelo Williams. He stepped up big time last year in Bell’s absence, Steeler fans are happy to have a back up as talented as Williams. This will be his second season wearing the black and gold, his tenth overall in the NFL. He averaged nearly 5 yards a carry with 11 touchdowns and just over 900 yards in 2015. His carries will drop this year with Bell back in the mix.

Grade: B

Williams has power sprinkled with some speed. He will be a solid goal line back and maybe even some third down work. When Bell needs a breather, it is nice to know that there is someone behind him that can carry the load for a drive with the offense not skipping a beat.

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