Steelers OC compares Najee Harris to this former 2,000-yard rusher after eye-popping run vs. Falcons

Najee Harris’ fifth-year option was not picked up by the Steelers in large part because Pittsburgh wanted to see how the former Pro Bowl running back fits inside new offensive coordinator Arthur Smith’s system. Based on this past Sunday’s game and Smith’s subsequent comments about Harris, it appears that the Steelers may already have their answer. 

Smith went as far as to compare Harris to one of his former players who rushed for over 2,000 yards when Smith was the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans. Smith’s comparison was made in reference to a stiff arm Harris delivered during Pittsburgh’s season-opening win over the Atlanta Falcons. 

“That reminded me of some of the Derrick Henry runs that he finished off,” Smith said, via The Athletic. 

The success of Pittsburgh’s offense has largely been predicated on Harris’ production since his rookie season back in 2021. If Harris has a good game, the Steelers’ offense is usually productive, thus typically resulting in a Pittsburgh win. Conversely, the Steelers have rarely had success if Harris isn’t a factor. 

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Author : Bryan DeArdo

Publish date : 2024-09-12 18:52:01

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