One of the favorite topics of reporters to ask about during the offseason is whether or not the Pittsburgh Steelers will employ more packages on offense involving multiple tight ends. Not in some years, however, have they been better equipped to actually run out of the 12 personnel package than they are this year.
That would be due to the development of their two young tight ends, second-year Pat Freiermuth and fourth-year Zach Gentry, the latter a 2019 fifth-round pick who was drafted with the knowledge that he would be a project in need of development.
Well, that chicken has come home to roost, and even though that saying is usually invoked with a negative connotation, this time, it’s a good thing.