RB Kaleb Johnson, PIT (2 Viewers)

[Godsbrother]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

 

[MAC_32]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

 

[KellysHeroes]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

KJ fell pretty low in my redraft: pick 9.2, I'm not expecting much to be honest

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

Yeah, I’ve read this a few times this preseason and yet there are some projecting Warren to be some high volume starter? I’m not seeing it.

RBBC is the most likely outcome here, but based on fit and draft capital I expect KJ to finish the year as more of a focal point. If he doesn’t, the Steelers lit a pick on fire.

 

[KellysHeroes]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

Yeah, I’ve read this a few times this preseason and yet there are some projecting Warren to be some high volume starter? I’m not seeing it.

RBBC is the most likely outcome here, but based on fit and draft capital I expect KJ to finish the year as more of a focal point. If he doesn’t, the Steelers lit a pick on fire.

3rd Round draft capital isn't really a lot. The player that fits plays. And if Johnson can't protect Rodgers on passing plays... then Warren gets the snap

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

Yeah, I’ve read this a few times this preseason and yet there are some projecting Warren to be some high volume starter? I’m not seeing it.

RBBC is the most likely outcome here, but based on fit and draft capital I expect KJ to finish the year as more of a focal point. If he doesn’t, the Steelers lit a pick on fire.

3rd Round draft capital isn't really a lot. The player that fits plays. And if Johnson can't protect Rodgers on passing plays... then Warren gets the snap

It’s a lot for a RB in the YooL 2025

 

[KellysHeroes]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

Yeah, I’ve read this a few times this preseason and yet there are some projecting Warren to be some high volume starter? I’m not seeing it.

RBBC is the most likely outcome here, but based on fit and draft capital I expect KJ to finish the year as more of a focal point. If he doesn’t, the Steelers lit a pick on fire.

3rd Round draft capital isn't really a lot. The player that fits plays. And if Johnson can't protect Rodgers on passing plays... then Warren gets the snap

It’s a lot for a RB in the YooL 2025

Not to argue but 3rd rounder for an RB is more of journeyman status. Ofcourse there are some hits but in general 3rd rounders are bodies

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[Hot Sauce Guy]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

Yeah, I’ve read this a few times this preseason and yet there are some projecting Warren to be some high volume starter? I’m not seeing it.

RBBC is the most likely outcome here, but based on fit and draft capital I expect KJ to finish the year as more of a focal point. If he doesn’t, the Steelers lit a pick on fire.

3rd Round draft capital isn't really a lot. The player that fits plays. And if Johnson can't protect Rodgers on passing plays... then Warren gets the snap

It’s a lot for a RB in the YooL 2025

Not to argue but 3rd rounder for an RB is more of journeyman status. Ofcourse there are some hits but in general 3rd rounders are bodies

DraftHistory.com

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Lloyd was certainly expected to be good, as was Kendre Miller.

Achane, Beneon, Spears, Charbs, Bigsby, Rachaad White, BRob, Monty, Henderson, Moss - all drafted with high expectations.

Just because they don’t all hit doesn’t diminish the fact that they were all taken in the 3rd round and all were expected to be impact players for their respective teams at the time they were drafted.

IMO 3rd round is still considered a big investment at RB since we’re in a day and age where they’re devalued.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

For whatever it does for your KJ calculus, they just gave Warren a 2 year extension...

Steelers signing RB Jaylen Warren to two-year contract extension

 

[SayWhat?]

There was always going to be “someone” there alongside Johnson. I’d rather it be an extended Warren than a possible 1st-3rd round running back drafted over the next 2-3 years. I think this is a net neutral for Johnson. He either takes the job, or he doesn’t. Warren shouldn’t impact that.

 

[KellysHeroes]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

Yeah, I’ve read this a few times this preseason and yet there are some projecting Warren to be some high volume starter? I’m not seeing it.

RBBC is the most likely outcome here, but based on fit and draft capital I expect KJ to finish the year as more of a focal point. If he doesn’t, the Steelers lit a pick on fire.

3rd Round draft capital isn't really a lot. The player that fits plays. And if Johnson can't protect Rodgers on passing plays... then Warren gets the snap

It’s a lot for a RB in the YooL 2025

Not to argue but 3rd rounder for an RB is more of journeyman status. Ofcourse there are some hits but in general 3rd rounders are bodies

DraftHistory.com

www.drafthistory.com

Lloyd was certainly expected to be good, as was Kendre Miller.

Achane, Beneon, Spears, Charbs, Bigsby, Rachaad White, BRob, Monty, Henderson, Moss - all drafted with high expectations.

Just because they don’t all hit doesn’t diminish the fact that they were all taken in the 3rd round and all were expected to be impact players for their respective teams at the time they were drafted.

IMO 3rd round is still considered a big investment at RB since we’re in a day and age where they’re devalued.

Charbs was a mid 2nd

 

[Hot Sauce Guy]

It looks to me like a full RBBC for the Steelers in the early part of the season cause Gainwell is also going to get snaps

Jaylen Warren's career high in touches is 210, so this should be expected. Health will likely dictate ultimately, but the earliest this backfield takes shape is probably after the bye.

Yeah, I’ve read this a few times this preseason and yet there are some projecting Warren to be some high volume starter? I’m not seeing it.

RBBC is the most likely outcome here, but based on fit and draft capital I expect KJ to finish the year as more of a focal point. If he doesn’t, the Steelers lit a pick on fire.

3rd Round draft capital isn't really a lot. The player that fits plays. And if Johnson can't protect Rodgers on passing plays... then Warren gets the snap

It’s a lot for a RB in the YooL 2025

Not to argue but 3rd rounder for an RB is more of journeyman status. Ofcourse there are some hits but in general 3rd rounders are bodies

DraftHistory.com

www.drafthistory.com

Lloyd was certainly expected to be good, as was Kendre Miller.

Achane, Beneon, Spears, Charbs, Bigsby, Rachaad White, BRob, Monty, Henderson, Moss - all drafted with high expectations.

Just because they don’t all hit doesn’t diminish the fact that they were all taken in the 3rd round and all were expected to be impact players for their respective teams at the time they were drafted.

IMO 3rd round is still considered a big investment at RB since we’re in a day and age where they’re devalued.

Charbs was a mid 2nd

Ah, so he was. My greater point stands.