A debut is just a starting point of an NFL career, not the end. But for Pittsburgh Steelers rookie offensive tackle Troy Fautanu, he’ll need better outings going forward to gain a starting spot and prove he was worth the team’s investment in him. Former and longtime NFL defensive lineman Chris Long offered his take on Fautanu’s performance Friday against the Houston Texans, one that came with more critique than praise.
“Fautanu, just Week 1, he showed me he’s got some work to do,” Long said on his Green Light podcast. “He’s kind of, his feet are in the air when when he makes contact.