While the Steelers are excited about having P Cameron Johnston back, they are not forgetting about Corliss Waitman’s efforts. After Johnson’s season-ending injury in Week 1 last year, they brought in Waitman, who had a very good season. A very good season especially if you measure it against the Steelers’ past.
The Steelers signed Cameron Johnston to solve their ongoing punting problem. One of the best punters in the NFL, he figured to provide instant success. Although Waitman’s numbers skewed toward league averages, he set Steelers records filling in.
If he is indeed merely filling in, as special teams coordinator Danny Smith seemed to hint at something more.