Welcome to Steelers Morning Rush, our new daily short-form podcast with Alan Saunders, giving a longer perspective on a single news topic surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers or the National Football League. Today, it’s the performance of rookie defensive lineman Yahya Black in the season opener against the New York Jets on Sunday and whether or not he’s earned more playing time.
Black had a solid debut in a rotational role against the Jets, and was one of the few bright spots in what was a miserable overall day for the Pittsburgh defensive line. None of the Steelers linemen were especially good, but did Black earn more playing time in the future, and should a move to nose tackle be in the bards?
Alan breaks it down.
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