As T.J. Watt skips out on mandatory minicamp in the midst of contract negotiations with the Pittsburgh Steelers, his absence opens up an opportunity for others behind him.
That includes rookie fourth-round outside linebacker Jack Sawyer, who is drawing quite a bit of praise and attention from outside linebackers coach Denzel Martin.
Martin, speaking to reporters Tuesday on Day 1 of mandatory minicamp at the UPMC Rooney Sports Complex on the South Side, stated that Sawyer has been great since joining the Steelers out of Ohio State, is eager to learn and is exactly like what was seen on tape during his time with the Buckeyes.