2018 seems to be Jesse James’ year. For all the times the Pittsburgh Steelers have tried to replace him, first with Ladarius Green, then with Vance McDonald, not to mention all the interest they’ve shown in the position during the draft, he keeps shining through as the most reliable option.
James is coming off a career game, burning the Kansas City Chiefs for 138 yards. That’s more than Heath Miller ever had and the most yards by a Steelers’ tight end in nearly 30 years. Pittsburgh failed to offer James a contract extension before the season began, as they did to Vince Williams and Chris Boswell, but given his early season performance, may be regretting that.