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08-28-2011, 04:53 AM
TE Johnson finding his stride with Steelers
By Ralph N. Paulk, PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Sunday, August 28, 2011



Steelers tight end David Johnson had been pressed throughout the preseason to prove he's a reliable backup to Heath Miller.

Johnson impressed offensive coordinator Bruce Arians enough that he started opposite Miller on Saturday night at Heinz Field in a 34-16 win over the Atlanta Falcons.

The move reaped immediate benefits. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger surprised a Falcons defense prepared to negate the Steelers' speed on the flanks by making Johnson an early target.

Johnson, promoted to second team earlier in the week, caught the Falcons napping when he pulled in Roethlisberger's first pass for a 17-yard gain to the Atlanta 18.


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