Steelers Notebook: Randle El grasps another position

[BillsFever]

Antwaan Randle El, who has lined up at receiver, quarterback and running back in the Steelers' offense, has added another position to his resume -- holder.

Randle El, a second-round draft pick in 2002, took snaps and held for kicker Jonathan Ruffin yesterday in the team's only practice at St. Vincent College in Latrobe.

"It creates some opportunities," Coach Bill Cowher said. "We watched him out here and I don't think there's too much you can ask him to do that he can't do. He's a very talented player."

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[The_Philster]

Randle El among Steelers' book of tricks

LATROBE, Pa. (AP) -- Kordell Stewart may be gone, but it doesn't mean the Pittsburgh Steelers have any shortage of trick plays or a trickster.

With Stewart in Chicago, former Indiana quarterback Antwaan Randle El has reveled in his role as perhaps the Steelers' most unique playmaker.

During camp, Randle El has lined up as a quarterback, tailback and even a holder.

Randle El may not be as polished as Maddox, but "you're going to have to account for him," special-teams coach Kevin Spencer said....more