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09-15-2010, 08:43 PM
By Teresa Varley - Steelers.com
Posted 2 hours ago
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The Steelers defense will have their hands full this week attempting to if not stop, at least contain Titans running back Chris Johnson.
Johnson had an amazing 2009 season, rushing for an impressive 2,006 yards and he hasn’t slowed down a bit. And he has the breakaway speed that can change the complexion of a game in a heartbeat.
“This guy can run through the back of the end zone every time he touches the football,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “There’s an element of respect that comes with preparing for a guy that is capable of those things. We are familiar with him, we’ve played against him. He stuck his foot in the ground and cut back across our field, and got some yards in chunks on us. That’s a big challenge.”....................................
[URL]http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Tough-test-for-defense/4e0090a3-5f94-4ad1-ba4a-da745523bec5 (http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Tough-test-for-defense/4e0090a3-5f94-4ad1-ba4a-da745523bec5#)
Posted 2 hours ago
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The Steelers defense will have their hands full this week attempting to if not stop, at least contain Titans running back Chris Johnson.
Johnson had an amazing 2009 season, rushing for an impressive 2,006 yards and he hasn’t slowed down a bit. And he has the breakaway speed that can change the complexion of a game in a heartbeat.
“This guy can run through the back of the end zone every time he touches the football,” said Coach Mike Tomlin. “There’s an element of respect that comes with preparing for a guy that is capable of those things. We are familiar with him, we’ve played against him. He stuck his foot in the ground and cut back across our field, and got some yards in chunks on us. That’s a big challenge.”....................................
[URL]http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Tough-test-for-defense/4e0090a3-5f94-4ad1-ba4a-da745523bec5 (http://www.steelers.com/news/article-1/Tough-test-for-defense/4e0090a3-5f94-4ad1-ba4a-da745523bec5#)