“Scramble drill” wasn’t a phrase used much in last years Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense. Not when the ball comes out in a league-quickest 2.3 seconds like it did with Ben Roethlisberger. Not when Roethlisberger became almost entirely a pocket passer, a clear departure from what he was over Act I of his career. Now, the Steelers have a group of mobile quarterbacks, ones willing and able to extend the play. And rookie Connor Heyward is learning to keep his head on a swivel for where the quarterback is going. He spoke with reporters following today’s practice about gaining chemistry with quarterbacks once the play breaks down.
Connor Heyward Learning The Art Of The Scramble Drill
