Related by context. Frequent words. (Click for all words.) 61 workload 43 workloads 42 busier 40 absences 40 nagging injuries 40 fewer 39 retirements 39 growing pains 38 heavier 37 layoff 36 caseload 36 leaner 36 overworked 36 sore shoulder 35 rigors 35 duties 35 headaches 35 responsibilities 35 hectic schedule 35 soreness 35 furloughs 35 warmer weather 35 undersized 35 job 35 dropoff 35 sore elbow 34 caseloads 34 heftier 34 playmaking 34 season 34 furlough 34 demotion 34 depth chart 34 brunt 34 underclassmen 34 workhorse 34 surgically repaired 33 furloughed 33 backups 33 fullbacks 33 stressful 33 injury riddled 33 minicamps 33 concussion symptoms 33 departures 33 sore hamstring 33 stretched thin 33 sprained ankle 33 cooler temperatures 33 workdays 33 load 33 burden 33 sprained knee 32 defensive stopper 32 steep learning curve 32 starter 32 slimmed down 32 fully staffed 32 ankle sprain 32 fatigued 32 offseason workouts 32 extra 32 shouldering 32 aches 32 fresher 32 lighter 32 maternity leave 31 bulked 31 staff 31 salary 31 pink slips 31 understaffed 31 bone bruise 31 workday 31 warmer temperatures 31 injury 31 injuries 31 colder temperatures 31 hiring freeze 31 Injuries 31 upperclassmen 31 assignments 31 attrition 31 tailback 31 reshuffling 31 played sparingly 31 juggle 31 lineup 31 rehiring 31 stress 31 retire 31 torn labrum 31 work ethic 30 backup 30 freshmen 30 absenteeism 30 cramps 30 overburdened 30 arthroscopic knee surgery 30 learning curve 30 quicker