It’s been some time since the Pittsburgh Steelers have last had the sort of pedigree that they currently have in their tight end room. Eric Ebron is a carryover from last season, a former first-round draft pick whom they signed in free agency. To the room was added Pat Freiermuth, a rookie second-round draft pick.
(Yes, Vance McDonald was a second-round pick, too. I know. They were both drafted 55th overall.)
With that sort of pedigree in the room, it’s no surprise that much is being expected of them this year, not just from their coaches, but from themselves.