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Mike Tomlin: JuJu Smith-Schuster's Hit on Vontaze Burfict a 'Teachable Moment'

Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin called wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster's blindside block on Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict in Monday's game a "teachable moment."

According to Sean Gentille of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Tomlin commented on the hit Tuesday, saying, "[Smith-Schuster's] actions after the hit are more disturbing than the hit itself. He's a better sportsman than he displayed after the block."

The hit occurred on a short pass to Steelers running back Le'Veon Bell in the fourth quarter and resulted in Burfict getting carted off due to a head injury.