The Pittsburgh Steelers have targeted 11 different players in the past two weeks, with at least nine per game. That is a feature of their offensive system under OC Arthur Smith, not a bug. The fact that it suits QB Russell Wilson’s purview is merely an added bonus. And now with star WR George Pickens ailing, that group approach will come in handy.
“I think it improves morale”, Smith said, via transcript, about the Steelers’ diverse-target approach in the passing game. “A lot of guys don’t take for it granted. When you put installs in, human behavior, everybody feels like they’ve got a chance”.