PITTSBURGH -- Every year, the NFL is littered with preseason success stories that don't translate to the regular season.
At least two instances indicate Eli Rogers will be different.
In the Pittsburgh Steelers' joint practice against the Detroit Lions, Ben Roethlisberger threw to Rogers on his first two attempts of the day in 11-man work.
In Friday's win at New Orleans, Roethlisberger threw to Rogers on four of his first 14 attempts, resulting in two catches for 17 yards.
The Steelers have been hungry for a true slot receiver to pair with Antonio Brown, and they might just have it in Rogers, Teddy Bridgewater's close friend from Miami Northwestern High who went undrafted out of Louisville and missed all of last season with a foot injury.