After being one of the league’s top running backs in the second half of last season, the Cincinnati Bengals are looking for Canadian Chase Brown to be an even bigger focal point this season.

“I believe Chase Brown is a top-10 back in the league,” offensive coordinator Dan Pitcher said. “Certainly, you don’t want to burn the guy out. You also want to make sure your most explosive players are on the field and ready to touch the ball as many times as possible.”

Between Week 9 through Week 17 last season, Brown ranked fifth in the league in yards from scrimmage and third in touches. The London, Ont., native missed the season finale at Pittsburgh because of an ankle injury.

At this point last year, Brown was the team’s backup running back behind Zack Moss. Then, as Brown improved his ability

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