The Pittsburgh Steelers believe they’ve hit on something with Payton Wilson, the rookie linebacker. While he likely won’t immediately claim a starting role, he is acquitting himself well so far in training camp. Coaches already started talking about a role for him in OTAs, and they will struggle to get him off the field once he is on.
Part of the intrigue over Wilson is how complete a player he is, functioning in all elements of his position. He is certainly not just a situational player, even if he may begin his career as a dime defender.