Steelers Rookie Chris Rainey Looks to Have Impact on Offense in 2012

June 2, 2012   ·   John Phillips   ·   Jump to comments

It's a new world for Steelers fifth-round pick Chris Rainey.  His bubble has been burst since being drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in April's NFL draft.  But his first impressions of his new home have been positive.
"It's beautiful," said Rainey.  "People explained to me how nice it was when you come through the tunnel.  I'm happy to be here."
As for the actual task of making an NFL roster, Rainey has been told by Mike Tomlin there was a simple formula to doing so.
"Be fast, do your job and finish," said Rainey in his shorts from Steelers OTA practice.  "It's as simple as that."
Rainey is one of five running backs on the roster not named Rashard Mendenhall.  As it stands, Isaac Redman will start the season as the club's No. 1 back while Mendenhall heals from his ACL tear.  With one less proven back in camp, Rainey hopes to take advantage of it and make the club.
"There's always competition, but you just have to do your job...

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