The Steelers introduced Adam Thielen and Marquez Valdes-Scantling into the offense last week, and they seem here to stay. While the duo combined for one catch for four yards, everyone on the team insists that you can’t judge their impact by their stat line. Their ability to contribute as they did in a short timeframe alone has their peers singing their praises.
“I think it just speaks to the caliber of players they are”, fellow wide receiver DK Metcalf said of Thielen and Valdes-Scantling, via the Steelers’ website. “For them to get here and know that we’re gonna be elevated on a Thursday, and then for them to get themselves ready, I thought, was a big deal.