stillers4me
08-04-2014, 05:50 AM
It was 37 years ago Larry Brown successfully made the transition from tight end to tackle in the middle of the Steelers dynasty of the 1970s. Brown, who caught a touchdown pass in Super Bowl IX, became a tackle in his seventh NFL season in 1977 and played another seven years after the move. He was the starting right tackle in Super Bowl XIV and made a Pro Bowl in 1982 before retiring in 1984.
Third-year pro Will Johnson hopes he can make a seamless transition to another position this summer in hopes of extending his career. Johnson played his first two seasons as a fullback, but has been moved to tight end, and if he wants to remain with the Steelers he must prove he is a capable tight end by the end of training camp.
The Steelers are not eliminating the fullback from their offense, but they are asking Johnson to learn the tight end position because they want more flexibility in the offense and on their roster...........
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/04/Steelers-give-more-responsibility-to-versatile-Will-Johnson/stories/201408040073#ixzz39Q3m4Syf
Third-year pro Will Johnson hopes he can make a seamless transition to another position this summer in hopes of extending his career. Johnson played his first two seasons as a fullback, but has been moved to tight end, and if he wants to remain with the Steelers he must prove he is a capable tight end by the end of training camp.
The Steelers are not eliminating the fullback from their offense, but they are asking Johnson to learn the tight end position because they want more flexibility in the offense and on their roster...........
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2014/08/04/Steelers-give-more-responsibility-to-versatile-Will-Johnson/stories/201408040073#ixzz39Q3m4Syf