New England Patriots wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster recognizing himself as a possible good fit in New England wasn’t a feeling that came to him overnight.
It was something he knew long ago, due to the organization’s strategy against him as a member of the Pittsburgh Steelers.
The moment came in the 2018 season. New England recognized that Smith-Schuster was going to be a tough matchup for the defense. As a result, they double-teamed him in coverage. The strategy worked, as Smith-Schuster recorded only four catches for 40 yards and zero touchdowns.