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Ed Bouchette's Daily Question
Tuesday, September 12, 2006

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Question: With the addition of Najeh Davenport, does Duce Staley now have as much of a role with the Steelers as Quincy Morgan did prior to the Miami game?

Larue Pastrami, Pittsburgh

BOUCHETTE: Provided Davenport is healthy and can show his legs are still strong, Staley's role may vanish. Davenport is a big, strong runner who has averaged 4.9 yards per carry in his career. The problems for him have been injuries, the same way they were a problem for a former big back with the Steelers, Chris Fuamatu-Ma'afala. They may keep Staley around because they have to pay his full salary of $1.5 million anyway and as insurance in case Davenport or another back is hurt.

First published on September 12, 2006 at 12:00 am