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Five possible landing spots for C.J. Spiller

By Dani Bostick

Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller (28) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 1, 2016; New Orleans, LA, USA; New Orleans Saints running back C.J. Spiller (28) warms up before the game against the Baltimore Ravens at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome. Mandatory Credit: Matt Bush-USA TODAY Sports /
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Sep 12, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 12, 2016; Landover, MD, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back DeAngelo Williams (34) rushes for a touchdown against the Washington Redskins during the second half at FedEx Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Mills-USA TODAY Sports /

4. Pittsburgh Steelers

The Pittsburgh Steelers have one of the best ground games in the league. Le’Veon Bell is currently suspended for missing several drug tests, leaving the bulk of the work to league veteran DeAngelo Williams. Williams led the league with 143 yards in Week 1 and an astoundingly efficient 5.5 yards per carry.

Current backup Fitzgerald Toussaint only had six yards on three attempts in Week 1. Last season, however, he ended up contributing after both Bell and Williams were sidelined with injuries during the postseason.

What would the Steelers do with Spiller? First, James Saxon is one of the most talented position coaches in the league. (He is Adrian Peterson’s former running backs coach.) Much like receivers coach Richard Mann, Saxon works magic. If something does happen to Williams or Bell, Spiller could be a reliable backup to Toussaint (or a starter instead of him.)

Second, the Steelers have struggled on special teams. Last year, they cut Dri Archer and brought in Jacoby Jones, king of bobbles and fumbles. Spiller has first-round talent and extensive NFL experience. Though he is likely past his prime, he might be a nice addition to the Steelers special teams corps so that fans don’t need to worry about seeing Antonio Brown out their fielding punts. Yikes!

Next: 3. Baltimore Ravens

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