4 changes that could ignite Steelers offense in second half of the season

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Rookie running back Antony McFarland hasn’t made the same strides as some of the other Steelers rookies have so far this season. He has blown a few opportunities by slipping or cutting back inside on plays that could have been massive, and he has managed just 3.8 yards per carry on the season so far.

But despite all of this, I think the Steelers should start to get McFarland more involved in the offense. Against the Cowboys, there weren’t a lot of open running lanes. However, you can just see the speed and explosion of McFarland when the ball is in his hands. Any play feels like he could bust off a big run.

Adding more responsibility to the speedy running back will only help make him a better player, and getting him the reps now could make Anthony McFarland a player Pittsburgh could trust come playoff time. If Conner happens to go down with an injury at some point this season, the Steelers will really need him. If they continue to get McFarland work on offense, big plays are bound to come.

Overall, the Steelers could be fine if they don’t change a thing, and there is no guarantee that all of these changes will help the team. However, if Pittsburgh is willing to experiment a bit, they could find that this offense is even better than what they thought it could be.