Behind the Steel Curtain on Kaleb Johnson

Article5 takeaways from the Steelers’ 17-0 loss to the New York Jets
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the Iowa product's lack of burst has become a real concern in the NFL. He was always seen as a running back who needs a runway to get going properly, but unlike the poster child for that style of play, Derrick Henry, Johnson hasn't shown off much tackle-breaking ability thus far, and hasn't seemed to reach a threatening top speed, either.
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Johnson's lack of burst and tackle-breaking ability remains a real concern.

Iowa product received the most running back carries (10 for 39 yards) against the Jets but continues to show concerning lack of burst and tackle-breaking ability; unlike elite runway-dependent backs like Derrick Henry, Johnson hasn't demonstrated threatening top speed or the ability to break tackles, raising questions about his NFL fit despite receiving the most preseason work.

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