The Pittsburgh Steelers’ curiosity in QB Shedeur Sanders — notably Mike Tomlin’s — has now been reported by a number of insiders. Earlier studies indicated that Tomlin actually likes Sanders however left some room for interpretation. Tony Pauline’s newest phrases paint a extra exact image of the state of affairs inside the Steelers’ constructing.
“My reporting was that Mike Tomlin is in favor of the staff drafting Shedeur Sanders,” Sportskeeda’s Pauline mentioned Tuesday by way of 93.7 The Fan’s Pomp and Joe Present. “Shedeur Sanders is Mike Tomlin’s man. Now, whether or not or not he’s gonna have the ultimate say or not, I don’t know.”
Might Aaron Wilson’s report that Sanders’ go to with the Steelers didn’t go properly have come from anyone else within the constructing? That is hypothesis on my half, however might one other exec or scout have a unique interpretation of the go to? Sanders is alleged to have a singular persona, in order that wouldn’t be probably the most shocking factor.
What we do know is that Tomlin likes him. He confirmed as a lot immediately throughout his pre-draft press convention. He particularly praised Sanders’ toughness and aggressive spirit.
Tomlin locations a excessive precedence on intangible qualities, particularly in terms of quarterbacks. He routinely held excessive expectations for Kenny Pickett and referred to “soccer justice” ultimately coming due to how exhausting Pickett labored and every thing he noticed behind the scenes from him. That didn’t work out in the long run for Pittsburgh.
Whereas the intangible qualities are undoubtedly vital, they’re nothing with out the measurable traits. Is Sanders probably the most athletic? No. Does he have the strongest arm? Additionally no.
That doesn’t imply they aren’t NFL caliber, however that’s for the evaluators to resolve inside the Steelers’ constructing. It actually looks as if Tomlin is offered on the remainder of the package deal being ok.
The P-G’s Gerry Dulac just lately opined that Tomlin has much more management now with Omar Khan than he did with Kevin Colbert because the GM. Whether or not or not that’s true, everyone knows Tomlin has important sway within the constructing. If Tomlin actually likes Sanders and he can get Artwork Rooney II on board, then perhaps Sanders is their prime goal at choose No. 21.
