Perhaps the comment was meant without any hint of shade at Calvin Austin III’s former offensive coordinator. But in the context of how ineffective Matt Canada’s offense was in 2023, Austin is happy to show off what he can do as an actual wide receiver instead of being just a “gadget” player.
Asked what he is expecting from the Steelers’ new Arthur Smith-led offense, Austin believes he can make conventional plays in the passing game.
“I can obviously do a lot with the ball in my hands,” he said via reporter Amanda Godsey. “But I’m a true receiver.