The Pittsburgh Steelers have a starting offensive line consisting of 40 percent rookies thanks to Zach Frazier and Mason McCormick. Were it not for injury, Troy Fautanu would be in there, too, though McCormick is also starting due to injury. But they are not playing just because they are the last men standing. Steelers OL coach Pat Meyer says they possess unique traits that allows them to play as rookies.
“Their mindset, their play style,” he said, is why Frazier and McCormick are able to start for the Steelers so early. “Most of the time rookies come in and they’re kind of sitting back and they don’t want to step out of place.