As unfortunate and frustrating as it is, the Pittsburgh Steelers must use patience in working with sixth-year tight end Vance McDonald. While both the team and McDonald himself were hopeful that he might get the chance to return to the field tomorrow for the season opener, he was not ready from a health standpoint.
And so we continue to play the waiting game. Of concern is the fact that McDonald practiced on a limited basis on Wednesday, the first time that he took the field in any meaningful context since suffering a foot injury during training camp in July, and then was not able to practice the following do days.