Wide receiver Allen Robinson II wasn’t brought in to be the star. Not to be the top guy, the player QB Kenny Pickett looked for first whenever he dropped back. Robinson was traded over from the Los Angeles Rams to do the dirty work. Dig out the safety, make the underneath catch on third down, be a leader and mentor to a young receiver room. When you look at his numbers, 19 catches for barely more than eight yards per grab, it doesn’t look impressive. But to the Steelers, his impact goes beyond the box score.
Speaking to reporters Thursday, OC Matt Canada praised Robinson’s impact in doing the little things that help the team.