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Jerome Bettis, when recently given the ability to use active players to create the ultimate running back, only needed one. The Steelers’ legend and Hall of Fame running back chose a two-time Pro Bowler who is on the short list of the NFL’s best current backs.
“I don’t even have to build one,” Bettis said. “I’ve got one. Saquon Barkley. Just package him and ship him out to all 32, and we have a great one.”
It’s easy to see why Bettis picked Barkley as his ultimate running back. At 6-foot and 232 pounds, Barkley has the strength to break tackles and grind out yards. He also has impressive agility and speed that makes him a big-play threat every time he touches the ball.
Barkley is also a solid pass catcher. He caught 139 passes during his final three seasons with the Giants and last season matched his career-high with four touchdown receptions. During the Giants’ upset win over the Vikings in the 2022…
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Author : Bryan DeArdo
Publish date : 2024-07-12 20:49:13
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