With Dwayne Haskins confirmed as getting his first chance to start this preseason for the Pittsburgh Steelers, Friday night in the finale against the Carolina Panthers, focus has shifted to how to former first-round pick will do in his audition as the starter, and what kind of situation he is in for that contest. One viewpoint is the opportunity he gets to play with the team’s top offense, and better showcase his skillset for the Steelers coaches and decision-makers.
Another angle is viewing the challenge Haskins gets in the form of the Panthers’ defense. Carolina is playing its preseason finale, too, and head coach Matt Rhule has indicated many of his top defenders will be out there to start the game.