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Breakout stalled, James Washington still searching for 'Top Gun' moves

PITTSBURGH -- While a record-breaking receiver at Oklahoma State, James Washington often got free on a move his coaches called "Top Gun": creating separation with a hip push-off is like hitting the air brakes and watching the jet fly by.

Only one problem navigating that move against NFL cornerbacks.

"They call it 'throw by' here. It's illegal," the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie receiver said. "Unless you can do it subtly. I'm trying to become a pro."

That means mastering the nuances of the receiver position in the Steelers offense, which is the next crucial step for the clearly talented second-rounder.