Broderick Jones’ rookie year was something of a NASCAR pit stop. At least in the way he became a full-time starter. Beginning the year as a backup, he took over as the Pittsburgh Steelers’ starting right tackle in Week 9 against the Tennessee Titans. Which meant stepping into the lineup on a short week for a Thursday night game at a position he hadn’t started at since high school.
Despite the challenge, Jones didn’t lose any lug nuts. Entering his second season, he’s working to fine-tune his skills no matter where Pittsburgh decides to play him.
“You gotta be able to fine-tune your skills on both sides and just be able to lock in and focus,” he told reporters in video shared by the Pittsburgh-Post Gazette’s YouTube page.