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The most contentious job search heading into the Pittsburgh Steelers' 2013 training camp was the battle of the backs. Which of the team's five running backs would emerge and take the title of starter into the season?
Well, one week into the preseason, that answer is still pretty unclear.
Promising rookie Le'Veon Bell's much-anticipated debut was slashed due to a sore knee. Jonathan Dwyer, who had an excellent chance to take control of the pittsburgh steelers football jerseys, had a rough night. As did most of the other Steelers' backs.
Certainly, the Steelers will need to see more improvement out of the position in the coming weeks, but let's take a look at where each back currently stands on a mock depth chart:
1. Le'Veon Bell, Rookie
By sitting on the bench for the Steelers' Week 1 preseason matchup against the Giants, rookie second-rounder Le'Veon Bell may have actually helped his stock.
 Bell watched on with a sore knee as Pittsburgh managed only 94 yards on the ground, averaging just 3.5 yards per tote. His two biggest competitors, Dwyer and Isaac Redman, were equally unimpressive, combining for 22 yards on eight carries.
Bell is the most talented back on the Steelers' roster, and the team didn't spend a relatively high second-round pick on the former Spartan to watch him ride the pine. But Pittsburgh will have to see him in some live game action before it is ready to hand him the reigns.
 Holding the rookie out of Saturday's game was more a precautionary measure for the Steelers. Bell should be ready to make his debut on Monday against Washington.
2. Jonathan Dwyer, 4th Year
Saturday was not a good day for Dwyer.
The fourth-year back had a golden opportunity to seize control of the backfield race with Bell on the bench. But six carries and a stingy 15 yards later, it looks like Dwyer has lost some ground in the running.
Now, one preseason game won't decide the fate of the Steelers' backfield situation. Dwyer has done a good job of coming into camp lighter and in better shape, and, by most accounts, he's looked great in practice.
But Dwyer may have let his best opportunity slip past him on Saturday.
Dwyer needs to get better at using his big frame, turning his shoulders and hitting the holes. He's got a little bit of an uphill battle ahead of him if he wants to win the starting job in 2013.
3. LaRod Stephens-Howling, 5th Year
Without question, LaRod Stephens-Howling had the best game of any Steelers back on Saturday.
 The former Pitt Panther and Arizona Cardinal led Pittsburgh in carries (seven) and had a game-high 40 yards on the ground. That was good for averaging nearly six yards a carry and 25 more yards than any other Steelers back.
Stephens-Howling had been an undervalued asset for the Cardinals in the past and came to Pittsburgh this offseason with not-so-great odds of making the team. But he's performed very well in camp and is probably the best receiving back on the roster.
With a few more good performances like Saturday's, Stephens-Howling should be able to lock up a roster spot for the 2013 season. Pittsburgh might be able to even utilize his skill set in the return game, upping his odds of making the cut.
4. Isaac Redman, 4th Year
There have been a few things working against Isaac Redman this year in Steelers camp.
 For starters, he has a very similar running style and body type as both Bell and Dwyer. Currently, those two would seem to sit ahead of him on the depth chart.
Secondly, Redman's two best assets, pass blocking and goal line, seem to have been overtaken by Bell, who has all but locked up a spot in those situations.
Finally, Redman carried the ball only twice in the preseason opener against the Giants. That number was the least of any of the Steelers backs. He also didn't catch a pass and was not targeted.
As it stands, Redman is the most polished and experienced of any of the Steelers backs. He's also a fan-favorite amongst Steeler Nation. But when push comes to shove, the Steelers will most likely face a decision where they'll either have to keep Dwyer or Redman.
Right now, Redman is behind the eight ball.
5. Baron Batch, 3rd Year
Baron Batch came into camp as the low man on the totem pole, and he hasn't done a whole lot to change that perception so far.
The former Texas Tech Red Raider had his opportunities against the Giants. He carried the ball five times on Saturday night, mustering a pedestrian four yards in the process.
Batch showed promise in his rookie training camp before blowing out his knee and was one of the players to watch all last season. But he never really came around and fell out of favor quickly.
 This could be his last shot with the Steelers. As of this moment, it doesn't look like Batch is making this team.
Dan Snyder , a 2012 graduate of Temple University, has been covering the Pittsburgh Steelers for over a year now. His work has been published on mainstream sports media sites such as the Bleacher Report.