The NFL can be a bit wild sometimes; it’s not always about the “next man up.” It’s like playing musical chairs with some math involved. Take Ben Skowronek’s story about Robert Woods; it shows how things can flip. One year, the veteran sticks around, and the next it’s the younger guy’s turn. It’s not personal, just how the numbers work out.
Skowronek and Woods have bumped into each other in L.A., Houston, and now Pittsburgh. Sharing those places makes the competition hit harder than fans might think. One season, the front office prefers the guy with the smooth routes; the next, they might lean towards the all-around special-teamer.