The Pittsburgh Steelers lost several core special teamers during the offseason as linebacker linebacker Tyler Matakevich left via free agency and outside linebacker Anthony Chickillo, fullback Roosevelt Nix and wide receiver Johnny Holton all had their contracts terminated. To help Steelers special teams coordinator Danny Smith feel a little bit better about the loss of several core players from last season, the organization signed free agent fullback and special teams ace Derek Watt to a three-year contract. On Wednesday, Smith was asked about Watt and what makes him such a good special teams player.
“He’s a Watt,” Smith said.