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Fullback Is Nothing New For David Johnson & His Position Switch Is Not Surprising

Found May 24, 2012 on Steelers Depot: Yardbarker Blogger Network
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The big news from day two of the Pittsburgh Steelers first OTA session of the 2012 season that everyone is buzzing about today seems to be the announcement that David Johnson is no longer considered a tight end now, but a fullback instead. There are even some clamoring that he needs to hurry up and change his number to one in the 40's as well. The truth is that Johnson is no stranger to lining up in the backfield with his hand in the dirt through his first three seasons in the league. I went back and did a quick check of our game participation charting from last year, and during the regular Read more [...]
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