Steelers Diontae Johnson set to come off IR, play at Rams in Week 7
While everyone wants to blame Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada, there is more beneath the surface of Pittsburgh's offensive struggles. Injuries play a major role, with Pittsburgh down four offensive starters vs. Baltimore this past weekend. Well, according to the man himself, the next time they're on the field, Pittsburgh will have one of […]
While everyone wants to blame Pittsburgh Steelers offensive coordinator Matt Canada, there is more beneath the surface of Pittsburgh's offensive struggles.
Injuries play a major role, with Pittsburgh down four offensive starters vs. Baltimore this past weekend.
Well, according to the man himself, the next time they're on the field, Pittsburgh will have one of their best players back and ready:
'Hell Yea, I’m Coming back.'
“Hell ya, I’m coming back, “I’ve been working my behind off these last three, four weeks,” Pro Bowl WR Diontae Johnson told reporters when asked about his availability against the Rams. “Today was one of those days to see how far I’ve come along. Everything looked great out there to them. I feel completely great and healthy.”
Now Pittsburgh is on a bye this week, giving Johnson even more time to get back to full health, although all signs point to the fact that he could play as soon as this Sunday if need be.
Lord knows they need him:
“Obviously, we are lacking a little bit on offense,” Johnson said. “When I get back, Pat (Freiermuth), the rest of the guys, things are going to be fine. With me being out there specifically just giving that presence and more route-running ability out there getting open and creating separation. Being another weapon for Kenny, take some of the pressure off GP and the rest of the guys.”
And that's the truth. If you really peel back the layers of this offensive onion, being without your #1 WR, starting left tackle, starting right guard, and budding tight end, yet still being above .500 and atop the division with a injured QB and questionable play-caller…
That's damn near a miracle.
Steelers reportedly turn down consulting role for former QB Byron Leftwich
Here is the latest on the situation involving Leftwich and the Steelers front office.
