Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris during his team's 29-10 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Dec. 25, 2024. -- Ed Thompson / Steelers Now ...

Browns guard Joel Bitonio is back for Year 12 off the shores of Lake Erie. The perennial Pro Bowler is itching to get back to a run game that bludgeoned opponents in Kevin Stefanski’s early days.

There are other elements to consider, too. The 2018 team had a much better running game with Todd Gurley compared to 2021's combination of Darrell Henderson and Sony Michel.