Pittsburgh Steelers: Rookie RB Chris Rainey Could Provide to be Major Asset Early On for Steelers
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By Ben O’Rourke
Featured NFL Writer
Recent news of Ben Roethlisberger‘s shoulder problem has left Pittsburgh Steelers fans at bay, wondering how the team will respond without the play action long-ball option on a consistent basis.
More than likely, the answer will be this year’s fifth-round draft pick, Chris Rainey, from the University of Florida.
Rainey brings a burst of speed to the backfield that has been absent since the departure of Willie Parker. With the power running game as a known asset , Rainey brings the screen pass and outside running game to the table as a viable option without the use of Roethlisberger’s powerful passing arm and the long distance speed of teammates like Mike Wallace and Antonio Brown.
While playing at Florida, Rainey averaged 5.0 yards per rush and 12.3 per reception. Those numbers would seem to be average to most, but going up against the speed of teams in the SEC, in the likes of LSU and Alabama, is nothing short of impressive.
With the rarity of star players like Roethlisberger being limited on the field, due to injury of this magnitude, it goes to show the intelligence of the Rooney family and the Steelers organization of being able to put together quality draft picks for main stream play-time or clutch back-up plans in situations like this instance.
Expect the pitch out or the deep drop and screen to Rainey to be a popular option for the Steelers this season, in hopes of conserving Big Ben’s arm.
The only remaining question is if Rainey is up to the challenge and can handle the spotlight in an organization that has so much going for them.
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Source: http://www.nationalfootballauthority.com/2012/08/pittsburgh-steelers-rookie-rb-chris.html
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