Behind the Steel Curtain on Pat Freiermuth
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Offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio said the Steelers will continue to 'push the envelope' with Freiermuth's usage, especially when the coaching staff recognizes opportunities to isolate him one-on-one against opposing defenders. 'Pat's done a great job of controlling the middle of the field.'
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Steelers OC plans to expand Freiermuth's role with more one-on-one isolation opportunities.
Steelers offensive coordinator Brian Angelichio stated the team will continue to 'push the envelope' with Freiermuth's usage, especially when the coaching staff recognizes opportunities to isolate him one-on-one against opposing defenders. Angelichio praised Freiermuth for controlling the middle of the field. The Steelers appear intent on expanding his role beyond last year's 41 receptions for 486 yards under former OC Arthur Smith, who favored both Jonnu Smith and Darnell Washington. Under new coach Mike McCarthy, Freiermuth's combination of size, hands, and route-running ability could create matchup problems against linebackers and force safeties to account for him, potentially opening opportunities elsewhere in the passing game. If Pittsburgh consistently creates isolated opportunities for him between the numbers, he could become an even bigger component of the passing game.
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