It certainly feels like the Pittsburgh Steelers have failed to utilize TE Pat Freiermuth consistently since he entered the league. He did have a career-high seven touchdowns as a rookie. He followed that up with 732 yards in his second season while averaging 11.6 yards per catch. But he still feels like a mismatch waiting to break out.
Offensive coordinator Arthur Smith could change all that. Before Smith was head coach of the Atlanta Falcons or even the offensive coordinator for the Tennessee Titans, he was a tight ends coach. It’s in Smith’s coaching blood to utilize the position in the passing game.