Much of the attention externally entering training camp and the preseason surrounding rookie first-round tackle Broderick Jones had to do with him potentially competing for the starting left tackle job for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Internally, the focus was just one getting Jones as many reps as possible in an effort to try to get a foundation underneath him and let him grow and learn overall.
After the preseason finale against the Atlanta Falcons Thursday night inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin is pleased that the Steelers were able to accomplish that with Jones.
“I felt really good about the number of reps we were able to get him and that was our intention,” Tomlin said following the 24-0 win over Atlanta, according to video via the Steelers YouTube page.