Behind the Steel Curtain on Michael Pittman

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Michael Pittman Jr., the Steelers' latest offseason trade acquisition, mirrors Metcalf in size (6'4, 223 pounds) but wins his contested catch opportunities at a higher clip (52.6% vs 41.8%) and functions best underneath as either a Z-receiver or power slot.

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Pittman's 52.6% contested catch rate exceeds Metcalf's 41.8%; best deployed as Z-receiver or slot.

Pittman mirrors Metcalf in size (6'4, 223 pounds) but wins contested catch opportunities at a higher clip (52.6% vs 41.8%) and functions best underneath as either a Z-receiver or power slot, making him a complementary piece to Metcalf in the Steelers' pass-catching group.

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