With Pittsburgh Steelers backup tight end Matt Spaeth out this past Sunday for the team’s game against the Oakland Raiders, rookie fifth-round draft pick Jesse James was allowed to dress for the first time this season. The Penn State product filled in admirably for Spaeth and on Tuesday, head coach Mike Tomlin was asked about the similarities and differences between the two players.
“He’s a different guy,” said Tomlin of James. “Obviously, he brings a different skillset. He probably does some things in the passing game better than Matt [Spaeth].