With a lack of a proven WR2, the tight ends have taken on a large role in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. Coming into the year, Darnell Washington was a piece of the puzzle. However, he figured to be much smaller of a piece than Pat Freiermuth and Jonnu Smith.
Yet Washington is playing so well, some believe he’s starting to take the reins as the TE1. But according to Mike Tomlin, that’s not because of an improvement in his play. Instead, he thinks the Steelers are finally learning how to utilize him best.
“I don’t know that he’s physically gotten better.