In J.C. Hassenauer’s first start at center this season, the Pittsburgh Steelers rushed for 190 yards, the most they’ve run for as a team in 4.5 years. That can’t be entirely attributed to Hassenauer’s ascension into the lineup but it certainly can’t be ignored either. Speaking to reporters during his Tuesday press conference, Mike Tomlin praised Hassenauer’s play pre and post-snap.
“I liked a lot of what I saw last night, not only in his play, but in his communication,” Tomlin said via the team YouTube channel. “He did a nice job of communicating with the group and identifying people both in the run and in the pass.