A tight end is typically a quarterback’s best friend. Especially lately, that role is sometimes occupied by a running back, but in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ case, it’s likely that Vance McDonald is going to, and going to have to, be a big asset for the offense going forward as they begin this temporary chapter with Mason Rudolph under center.
McDonald was targeted seven times last Sunday and made seven catches. Four of those targets were from Rudolph in the second half, accounting for more than one fifth of his 19 attempts in the passing game.