First-year running backs coach James Saxon has some thoroughbreds to work with at the position, including second-year back Le'Veon Bell and offseason free agent addition LeGarrette Blount.
Saxon is enjoying working with the group already, and looking forward to what is still to come from them.
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On the group of running backs:**
"They are a good group, working very hard and I am excited to see them work during this minicamp."
- On Bell and what he brings to the offense:
"He is very smart. He is a very talented football player. I think his upside is very, very high."
- On how Bell and Blount are working together:
"I think it's going to be fun to watch. I think those two guys work well together. They are going to compete and challenge each other to be very, very good football players for the Steelers."
- On how well the offensive coaching staff is gelling this offseason:
"We understand what we are asked to do. Coach (Mike) Tomlin made it clear he wants this football team to be in position to win football games. As a staff I think we are responding that way. I think the guys in the room understand the task at hand."
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