Webnews: Steelers want Darnell Washington to be "allowed to grow"

The Steelers are expected to throw first-round pick Broderick Jones right into the fire at left tackle this season, but the plan for third-round pick Darnell Washington is a bit different.
Washington had a lot of admirers because of the potential he showed as a receiver and a blocker while playing tight end at Georgia, so some might have expected him to be on the fast track to the lineup. The Steelers have Pat Freiermuth and Zach Gentry back from last season, however, and tight ends coach Alfredo Roberts said that will allow them to take a more measured approach Read more…