First-round rookie Broderick Jones received most of the attention in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ preseason opener Friday night. Seventh-round rookie Spencer Anderson was praised for his versatility, playing both guard spots and right tackle. Rightfully so, those two are worth talking about.
Just don’t forget about the forgotten man: OT Dylan Cook. A former college quarterback, Cook was signed by the Steelers in the middle of May. With several strong practices and a good preseason opener, he’s making a strong push for a practice squad spot. Here’s his positive tape from Friday.
We’ll break this down into pass protection, run blocking, and general athleticism.