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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 raises NFL concerns despite preseason carries.

Iowa product received the most carries (10 for 39 yards) in the Jets game but the source remains concerned about his lack of burst and tackle-breaking ability compared to elite runway-dependent backs like Derrick Henry. Johnson hasn't shown threatening top speed and the source notes his lack of burst has become a real concern in the NFL. Despite this, the source is not as bearish as most Steelers fans. The competition for RB3 remains wide open behind starters Jaylen Warren and Rico Dowdle.

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