It’s getting to be the point where Pittsburgh Steelers right tackle Marcus Gilbert is the Steve McLendon on the offensive side of the ball, a player who often doesn’t get noticed unless he does something wrong, but is otherwise, when healthy, a relatively consistent performer.
After a rough start, last year was his best thus far up until the point that he began to deal with injuries, and the season opener has gotten the 2015 season off to a promising start for the fifth-year pro.
Gilbert’s block on the first play of the game was just one of many facets that led to a nice 18-yard run to kick off the game, but his was as important as any.