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First down. Fourth down. First quarter or overtime. The Pittsburgh Steelers rookie running back figures the best chance for his team to be successful is with the ball tucked under his right arm and his legs churning upfield.

The Pittsburgh Steelers will have competition at running back and outside linebacker this year, although I believe rookies Le'Veon Bell and Jarvis Jones will win those jobs.

Since the draft ended I had been finally calming down from the Steelers off season moves that started with the release of James Harrison as free agency began in March 2013.

These are some of my early prospects to watch for this season that could possibly be Drafted by the Steelers .

Isaac Redman, an undrafted free agent running back out of Bowie State, achieved cult hero status among fans a few years ago for his preseason "Redzone" prowess.

The Steelers wanted to improve their running game in 2012, then they did a strange thing: They did absolutely nothing to help the rushing attack and, in fact, reduced their chances of running the ball better heading into last season.

Judging by the way the Pittsburgh Steelers looked at running backs in free agency, it was pretty clear they'd select one in the 2013 NFL Draft .

In many years that might be the case. After all, when you're coming off a long postseason run and pretty much know everyone on your two-deep depth chart, you can afford to do that.

Gillislee's lateral quickness and determined running style landed with the Miami Dolphins , who used the 164th pick of the draft on the Deland native.

The Steelers have chosen running back Le'Veon Bell in the second round of the 2013 NFL Draft, held this evening at Radio City Music Hall in New York City.

The Pittsburgh Steelers have officially agreed to terms with free agent running back LaRod Stephens-Howling . Financials of the one-year deal were not immediately available.

Happy Draft Day Steeler Nation! In just a few short we will know who the newest edition to your Pittsburgh Steelers will be.

With eight picks in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers could still focus their attention on selecting a running back.

Apr 26, 2012; New York, NY, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers fans from left Yusuf Cawthon , Joseph Cawthon , James Hatcher and Zach Cawthon pose for a photo before the 2012 NFL Draft at Radio City Music Hall.