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Arizona Cardinals running backs could collectively lead NFL

By Scott Allen

GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 11: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)
GLENDALE, AZ - AUGUST 11: Running back David Johnson #31 of the Arizona Cardinals warms up before the preseason NFL game against the Los Angeles Chargers at University of Phoenix Stadium on August 11, 2018 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) /
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CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 05: Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Derrick Coleman #40 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images)
CHARLOTTE, NC – NOVEMBER 05: Thomas Davis #58 of the Carolina Panthers tackles Derrick Coleman #40 of the Atlanta Falcons in the third quarter during their game at Bank of America Stadium on November 5, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images) /

Derrick Coleman (fullback)

Coleman will be the teams lone fullback on the 53-man roster.  He comes to Arizona to help resurrect a position that has been vacant on the Cardinals roster since 2012.

Former head coach Bruce Arians offense didn’t have fullbacks in it.  Steve Wilks’ offense does carry a fullback.

The preseason roster had a couple of fullbacks, the other one was Elijhaa Penny.  Penny was released on Saturday but was re-signed on Sunday to the Cardinals practice squad.

If something happens to Coleman, Penny will be the guy here.  For now, Coleman will carry the load at the position.

It will be interesting to see how the Cardinals use their fullback.  Imagine this will be a position used traditionally like other teams do, when short yardage is needed.

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The Cardinals used their running backs in short goal line situations in the preseason.  I would look more of Coleman in those situations as well in the regular season.

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