Steelers spent a second round draft pick on tight end Pat Freiermuth. He impressed as a rookie by catching 60 passes and being a good blocker. He believes that more is on the horizon this year.
Freiermuth stated that Steelers coach Mike Tomlin has challenged him to improve in every aspect of the game and he believes he can do so.
He stated, via the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review, "Just being an overall better tight end, i think." "I did some great things last year, but it was just my goal to take my game to the next level. Goals include being consistent in the run and pass protection. Coach T challenges us in such a way that we are forced to be complete players."
Freiermuth's most successful teammates are amazed.
Steelers tight end Zach Gentry stated, "Coming off his great rookie year, he's even improving this year." "You've witnessed him running routes and feeling more confident about the offense.
Kevin Rader, Steelers tight end, said, "His potential, like, wow. The sky is the limit." He was amazing last year, you saw the potential he had and he is probably even more adept at his route running. He is amazing at catching the ball and getting out of break.
Connor Heyward, a Steelers rookie tight-end, said, "He's going be one of the top tight ends in the league. If not the best. He's a great tight end. He is a tight end. He can catch, block, and run. He's so smooth, his catch radius is insane. Pat is a tight end of the highest caliber.
Last season was a disappointing one for the Steelers offense. The most pressing question is whether Mason Rudolph, Kenny Pickett, or Mitchell Trubisky can be their quarterback. Freiermuth's ability to take the team to the next level is another crucial question. His teammates and Freiermuth believe he can.
