Bell joins Dwyer, Redman in pursuit of Steelers’ feature back role

A sense of urgency gripped running backs Jonathan Dwyer and Isaac Redman soon after Michigan State runner Le'Veon Bell was drafted by the Steelers in the second round.

Coach Mike Tomlin and general manager Kevin Colbert were disappointed in the ground game's lack of production in 2012. The Steelers averaged 96.1 rushing yards to rank 26th in the NFL, and they had 11 games in which they rushed for less than 100 yards — including seven for 75 yards or less.

A consistently ineffective run game created added stress for offensive coordinator Todd Haley. More important, it demanded more from quarterback Ben Roethlisberger, who struggled at times to adapt to an unfamiliar offense that starved for balance. ............


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