Now, these two young tight end are looking to start their own legacy in Pittsburgh. With Jesse James leading the way as the starter, Grimble will play a second-team role. But with his pass catching ability, he could emerge as one of Ben Roethlisberger’s favorite targets in 2017.
Some experts believe that the Pittsburgh Steelers should play more of a spread offense in 2017; using three of four receivers in each set, and relying on one tight end at a time. While their receiving core is one of the best in the NFL, mixing up sets and allowing their young tight ends to get action is significant in their development.