Slot receivers aren’t the same as they were 10 years ago. They aren’t even the same as they were 4 years ago, when in 2016 the Steelers played Eli Rogers as their main slot receiver. In the current NFL, star receivers who used to line up almost exclusively outside frequently move inside to get different match-ups and drive linebackers like Vince Williams crazy. While Steeler fans should be used to this with JuJu Smith-Schuster playing outside as well as being the teams main slot receiver, it is happening all over the league.
The Steelers plan to revitalize their offense runs through the slot
