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Clemson football: 3 perfect NFL landing spots for Travis Etienne

By Andrew Boardwine

Nov 28, 2020; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) embraces Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney before the game against Pittsburgh at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 28, 2020; Clemson, SC, USA; Clemson running back Travis Etienne (9) embraces Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney before the game against Pittsburgh at Memorial Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Ken Ruinard-USA TODAY Sports /
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Travis Etienne, Clemson football Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY Sports
Travis Etienne, Clemson football Mandatory Credit: Josh Morgan-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Pittsburgh Steelers

One of the Pittsburgh Steelers’ biggest needs this offseason is a running back and Travis Etienne could be the answer.

The Steelers won the AFC North Division this past season, but last in the wild-card round of the playoffs. Pittsburgh has one of the best defenses in the league and they rely heavily on that unit to get the job done.

That being said, the Pittsburgh rushing attack has been less-than-ideal. James Conner averaged just 4.3 yards per carry and no one else with more than 30 attempts finished the year with more than 3.4 yards per carry.

This is a franchise that needs to establish a rushing attack and could use a playmaker out of the backfield who can make an impact in the passing game. Not only does that fit Etienne, but it would also put him in a winning franchise that is ready to compete.

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