In a reflection of how much progress a young Pittsburgh Steelers’ offensive line has to go, Pro Football Focus didn’t include either of the team’s starting tackles in a recent list of its Top 32. Author Zoltan Budley didn’t choose Broderick Jones or Troy Fautanu in his ranking and with valid reason.
Both players are first round picks but neither have proven themselves at the NFL level. Jones is coming off a difficult second season, one filled with mental mistakes, penalties, and poor pass protection. Fautanu missed nearly his entire rookie season after dislocating his kneecap in September, shelving him for the year.