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Plans For Smith-Schuster In The Slot Coming Into Focus

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Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver JuJu Smith Schuster has played roughly the same number of snaps aligned out of the slot as he has on the outside over the course of the first three games of the 2017 regular season. That balance could shift more heavily in favor of the inside position starting tomorrow.

There is a legitimate motive to do so. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and offensive coordinator Todd Haley have talked about the potential for matchup problems a wide receiver with his size who can work the middle of the field could present to opposing defenses.