The Pittsburgh Steelers made sure to shore up their offense and defense this offseason, and they did not neglect special teams. Return specialist Cordarrelle Patterson was added almost as soon as the kick return rule was changed, showing how committed the Steelers are to taking advantage of that facet of the game. It seems Mike Tomlin is intent on squeezing out all the talent left in Patterson.
Talking to Patterson on the sideline during the preseason finale against the Detroit Lions Saturday, Missi Matthews said she overhead Tomlin talking about Patterson.
“When you came off the field, I heard Coach Tomlin say something about, ‘We’re gonna get all that football out of you that you have left.