JuJu Smith-Schuster already appears happy with the Pittsburgh Steelers’ present squad.
In reality, he thinks the staff already is meshing effectively collectively months earlier than the 2019 season even kicks off.
“The chemistry is on point,” Smith-Schuster instructed reporters Wednesday per ESPN. “Everyone is on the same page. Everyone is communicating. There’s really no — how do you say? — drama in our locker room.”
Considering the pot continues to be being stirred by ex-Steelers huge receiver Antonio Brown following his departure from Pittsburgh, drama is the very last thing the Black and Gold want behind the scenes. Despite that small blip on their radar, Smith-Schuster, who will take over Brown’s position as high receiver on the staff come September, mentioned he and the Steelers will proceed to attempt for fulfillment.
“I’m looking at my own team and how we do and how we win,” he mentioned. “I would take five catches for 30 yards and win the game than have 10 catches and two touchdowns. It’s not really about myself at the end of the day. It’s about getting a Super Bowl.”
The 22-year-old doesn’t appear to thoughts being the younger gun on the staff, both.
“Being a young guy in a room … I feel like a French bulldog, you know, just barking at everybody,” he mentioned. “At the same time, they’ve got dogs, too, so they can bark. I like that role.”
For now, nevertheless, Steelers followers should wait to see simply how spectacular this staff chemistry really is.
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