When the Pittsburgh Steelers drafted Yahya Black, his 6-5, 336-pound frame strongly suggested he would be the big, two-gapping nose tackle that they have been missing for years in the middle of their defense. But DL coach Karl Dunbar quickly vouched for Keeanu Benton as their starting nose tackle and hinted that Black would function as more of a base end.
Through two games, it’s already fair to wonder if that is the right approach. One Steelers insider thinks it’s just a matter of time before Black takes over the starting NT role.
“They have options.