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RB Rico Dowdle with the steelers

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Steelersfan43, Mar 9, 2026 at 7:24 PM.

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  1. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    They are saying locally that Warren will be third down back.
    Looks like his run attempts will go down considerably?
     
    Wardismvp, Mar 10, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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  2. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Third down back is laughable. I doubt that he even loses his roll to Dowdle. It seems like they didnt want to pay anyone more than Warren which would indicate he is to remain the lead back.
     
    Blast Furnace, Mar 10, 2026 at 4:43 PM
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  3. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    Dowdle signed for more than Warren.
     
    Bubbahotep, Mar 10, 2026 at 4:46 PM
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  4. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    You’re right, got players mixed up, it was Gainwell he came in less than.

    Dowdle getting a smidge more than Warren, maybe they are changing the guard.

    He wont be demoted to 3rd down back though thats for sure.
     
    Blast Furnace, Mar 10, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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  5. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Blast Furnace, Mar 10, 2026 at 6:45 PM
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  6. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    Dowdle ran for more yards and averaged more yards per carry than Warren did last year. He also has more experience in McCarthy's system from their time in Dallas. I wouldn't be surprised to see them splitting the touches evenly, but Dowdle could end up with more of the carries. Gainwell was excellent in 2025, but Dowdle is a better partner for Warren, allowing him to take over the third-down role as part of his workload. That is an an area in which Warren excels.
     
    Formerscribe, Mar 10, 2026 at 7:14 PM
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  7. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I haven’t watched a lot of Rico’s play over the past couple of years, but from what I saw he’s a very solid inside runner who should impact heavily. From what I’ve read in many outlets he’s solid in pass protection, which is a must, especially if we have a 43 year old QB next season.

    I would have loved to have Gainwell back, but he and Warren are similar players. Dowdel provides a complementary chess piece. It also signals that the team is not confident at all in K. Johnson being able to make a year 1 to year 2 step.
     
    Steel_Elvis, Mar 11, 2026 at 6:09 AM
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