The Pittsburgh Steelers are expecting second-year linebacker Payton Wilson to take a leap this season as he’ll likely slide into a starting role next to Patrick Queen. It’s no sure thing, however, with Cole Holcomb back healthy, and inside linebackers coach Scott McCurley talked about where Wilson needs to get better.
“Expanding his role, I think it’s understanding, it’s experience and it’s awareness in the run game as much as anything. ‘Cause I like his size, I think he’s a strong player, it’s just getting that experience in the run game, understanding where his fits are, the looks from the offense, how they’re gonna block him, where the blocks are coming from, how to put myself in position to play off blocks and finish on the ball,” McCurley said via audio provided by the team’s PR department.