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Why not run more out of the "I"?
Sunday, October 05, 2008
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Q.: Why not run more out of the "I" with Sean McHugh as fullback? The one play (albeit one play) where McHugh took off Bart Scott's helmet netted 10 yards and looked to be a recipe for success. I love the pass, but why not utilize the power "I"?

Michael Broderick, Dayton, Ohio

BOUCHETTE: Perhaps they will. In fact, I believe you will see McHugh play some fullback in Jacksonville tonight. He did a nice job on the one block Monday night and he's done it in the league. I don't think they'll be passing fools tonight; they'll try to run and McHugh could be part of that as the replacement for fullback Carey Davis. But remember, the Steelers de-emphasized their lead blocker last season when Dan Kreider was used less often, so I don't know that you will see a lot of it, even when Carey Davis returns.

First published on October 5, 2008 at 12:00 am