Pittsburgh –Expecting to be idle for another gameday, Scotty Miller sat at his locker in street clothes ninety minutes prior to the game. He was then tapped on the shoulder to remind him to put on his equipment. Everyone expected George Pickens to play, but he was sidelined by a late-week hamstring injury.
“I know I’ve been around long enough, and it’s tough, but that’s the business we’re in,” Miller added. I simply strive to prove myself to these people by being prepared for every session and every week.
Miller has been reduced to a gameday inactive since the Steelers acquired Mike Williams. Even though he had anticipated being inactive, he had to step up and play 34 snaps against the Browns. After Van Jefferson, that was the second-most snaps of any wide receiver.
Late in the game, a moonball sent in Miller’s way gave him his moment to shine. He shuffled his feet to make a toe-tapping hold after adjusting to the back shoulder toss.
According to Miller, Russ and I failed to connect despite my early go-route on third-down. Things were different then.
Mike Tomlin, the head coach, always reminds his players that their plays are genuine, sustained plays rather than flashes of brilliance. After that huge catch on the sideline, he told Miller that.
That illustrates Tomlin’s increasing confidence in his wide receiver corps in Pickens’ absence.
Take a look at us. Mike is waiting for an opportunity while he sits there. I’m holding out for a chance. Guys who are capable of playing and finishing tasks. So when we get it, we’re just ready and hungry,” Miller stated.
Players who had been silent for the majority of the season were able to step up and produce a couple key plays for the Steelers. Among them was Miller; if Pickens is not ready to play next week, the team may need him once more.
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