The Pittsburgh Steelers reportedly intend to start rookie Troy Fautanu as soon as possible—but Broderick Jones has to wait. To wait, specifically, to move over to left tackle on a full-time basis, which is a mistake. Now that the Steelers have decided that Fautanu is ready, it is imperative that they pull the trigger on Jones.
The Steelers drafted Broderick Jones to start at left tackle, which general manager Omar Khan reaffirmed in February. Yet the reality is he has seen relatively little work at left tackle, his natural position, throughout the offseason. While he has seen time there, including in Friday’s preseason game, he has largely remained on the right side.