Martavis Bryant has been very impressive in his past two NFL games. From catching the deep ball, from going up and snatching the ball out of the air in the red zone. With his production in the last two games is it time for Bryant to start?
Bryant over the last two weeks has scored 3 touchdowns and opened up the offense in a way not seen in quite some time. Bryant has shown a above average ability to beat single coverage off the line of scrimmage and the deep speed to run away from defensive backs playing zone.With the exception of one easy drop Bryant has been very sure handed. Even though Markus Wheaton scored yesterday he has not brought the explosive ability Bryant has brought. However Bryant has produced off the bench so when he comes in defenses don’t pay him the type of attention the starters receive such as Wheaton,and Antonio Brown.
With Bryant success these last two weeks it’s safe to say Bryant is no longer a secret. Corners will have to figure out if it’s best to play man or zone on Bryant.With Bryant’s presence it has allowed other wide receivers such as Darius Heyward Bey,Lance Moore,and tight end Health Miller to become more involved. Bryant played in the shadow of Sammy Watkins at the University of Clemson but now he is starting to emerge as a noticeable player. This Sunday night game vs rival Baltimore Ravens could very well be Bryant’s coming out game showing the league he is ready to be big time.
DrGeorge
October 28, 2014 at 4:37 pm
It doesn’t matter whether he starts. It matters how much he plays. Bryant, Bey, Miller, Wheaton, and Moore give the Steelers one of the best receiving corps in the NFL and prevents opponents from doubling A. Brown. The taller Miller, Bryant and Bey are easy targets for Ben to find and make him more productive. Playing time is more important than starting.