KC Warpaint 3,235 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 The Steelers added depth at running back when they signed free agent Knile Davis to a one-year deal on Monday. Davis, the Kansas City Chiefs third-round draft pick in 2013, has played in 57 games in his four season, including two with the Green Bay Packers in 2016. He has 250 carries for 805 yards, a 3.2-yard average, and 11 touchdowns in his four seasons. He also has 34 receptions for 271 yards and a one touchdown. Davis was utilized in the kickoff return game for the Chiefs, and in the 2015 AFC Wild Card game he returned the opening kickoff 106 yards for a touchdown against the Houston Texans. He also had a 108-yard kickoff return against the Denver Broncos in 2013. He has returned 73 kickoffs for 1,960 yards, a 26.8-yard average, and two kickoff returns for touchdowns. Davis had a 109-yard kickoff return for a touchdown against the Steelers in the 2013 preseason. “I have done well in the past with kickoff returns,” said Davis. “I feel like I can help the Steelers out. That’s going to be a big role for me.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DefensiveMan 758 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 He'll do well in kickoff returns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DieHard 2,061 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 He has some running ability also. Just the combination of poor blocking, lack of illusiveness and a history of fumbling are just too much to over come. I think he is OK returning kicks, but he doesn't bring a lot to the table. Reminds me if LJ. Hope he does well, but I doubt it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
West 6,714 Posted March 20, 2017 Share Posted March 20, 2017 I do not think he will make it through camp with the Steelers. They are a "no-bullshit / toughness centered " organization. Knile can not stay out of the tub. w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calichief 3,016 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 I do not think he will make it through camp with the Steelers. They are a "no-bullshit / toughness centered " organization. Knile can not stay out of the tub. w Am I missing something? I don't recall him being injury prone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eraser 722 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Le'Veon Bell is owed $12,120,000 this year, and has zero dead money counting against the cap. This is his final year of his contract. He was suspended for 3 games because of substance abuse. The Steelers need to keep their options open. If Bell test positive again, it could be a full year suspension. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetlord 10,209 Posted March 21, 2017 Share Posted March 21, 2017 Knile is a warm body on the RB list. He's no substitute for Bell. If the Steelers want to replace Bell, they'll go shopping elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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