After losing tight end Jesse James this offseason to the Detroit Lions in free agency, the Pittsburgh Steelers went on to select former Michigan tight end Zach Gentry in the fifth-round of the 2019 NFL Draft with hopes that they can quickly develop the one-time quarterback and especially as a blocker. With Gentry entering the team’s annul rookie minicamp as a very raw tight end, Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin was asked during his Saturday afternoon post-practice media session how much growth the 6081, 265-pound player has ahead of him with him being so inexperienced at the position.
Tomlin On Rookie TE Gentry: ‘It’s Reasonable To Expect Him To Get A Lot Better’
