National media outlet makes encouraging prediction for Steelers rookie
NFL.com made an encouraging prediction this week for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Broderick Jones. Jones was selected by the Steelers with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The former Georgia standout is expected to help solve Pittsburgh's left tackle issues, which were a thorn in the Steelers' side last season. […]
NFL.com made an encouraging prediction this week for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive lineman Broderick Jones.
Jones was selected by the Steelers with the No. 14 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft.
The former Georgia standout is expected to help solve Pittsburgh's left tackle issues, which were a thorn in the Steelers' side last season.
NFL.com is feeling optimistic that Jones will indeed be able to help improve the Steelers' left tackle play. They predicted this week that Jones will be a member of the NFL's All-Rookie team after the 2023 season.
From NFL.com: Left tackle was a major issue for the Steelers last year. It won't be in 2023 if Jones uses his athleticism to play balanced in pass pro and gets after this man in the run game. It might take the 22-year-old two or three games to get used to the speed and power of veteran edge rushers, but he'll eventually find his groove.
If the Steelers are going to get back to the playoffs in 2023, and if second year quarterback Kenny Pickett is going to take the next step in his development, then Pittsburgh needs stellar offensive line play.
Jones has the resume and the talent to be a franchise left tackle. Now he just has to go out and prove it starting this fall.
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