Behind the Steel Curtain on Lew Nichols

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Lew Nichols has a strong hold on the RB3 job. Despite averaging just 3.6 yards per carry in the team's preseason opener, Nichols paced the Steelers running back room and led them in touches. Nichols was on the field with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle with the first and second teams...Nichols was always the third RB in line to get touches during drills and team periods.
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Nichols has strong hold on RB3 role; led touches despite 3.6 YPC in preseason.

Lew Nichols has a strong hold on the RB3 job and is beyond the 'camp darling' label. Despite averaging just 3.6 yards per carry in the preseason opener, Nichols paced the Steelers running back room and led them in touches. He was on the field with Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle with the first and second teams, was always the third RB in line during drills and team periods, scored several touchdowns in 11-on-11 drills, and has clear support from the offense. The team's preseason deployment and practice positioning suggest they are strongly considering Nichols for the role, and he could make the team with a strong finish to the preseason.

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