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Mike Tomlin Jokes That Steelers Won't Use Mitchell Trubisky Like Saints' Taysom Hill

Don't expect Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Mitchell Trubisky to start running routes as a tight end any time soon.

Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was asked about the backup signal-caller's athleticism Tuesday, and he joked it isn't a situation similar to the New Orleans Saints' Taysom Hill, who's used as a multifaceted playmaker:

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Tomlin asked about Mitch Trubisky's athleticism: "We have no intention of making him Taysom Hill, if that's what you're asking." (everyone laughs)

Trubisky signed with the Steelers during free agency in March to take over as their starting quarterback following the retirement of Ben Roethlisberger.