I don't quite get why they are not only saying this but saying it matter-of-factly. He has 2/3rds of the starts (65% of the starts & 62% of the targets) as Gronk and only 1/3rd of the TDs. He's not even on pace for the yardage. It's not like he was playing with a scrub, he was Alex Smith's go to target. Kelce's highest TD season was last year at 8, Gronk had that in 1 less game. Gronk had 50 more yards on almost 20 less targets. The year before last Kelce only had 1 more TD than Gronk and Gronk missed half the year with injuries and only started 6 games. He only had about double Gronk's yardage on 3x the targets. Gronk did that while being plagued with injuries since his 3rd season, and a target of frequent cheap shots to the knees and head. The Patriots offense has been anemic this year while the Chiefs are on a record breaking pace through the first 4 games. Yet still Kelce isn't clearly blowing Gronk out of the water to justify making that statement. Let's see how they stack up after the other 75% of the season is played.
If Switzer and MacDonald continue to play a prominent role in the Steelers' offense, with Big Ben and also Watt on D, the Steelers actually are a decent team to watch.
Same here about Ryan Switzer, I was shocked Mike Tomlin allowed a white WR play so much. With that said I think Switzer has the potential to be a Cole Beasley type, and should only improve here in production!
Spot on! I also noticed how much the 3 Hill, Erickson, and Switzer are getting involved in special offensive packages. Those guys are definitely some of the more underrated surprises we've had so far this season!!
That's right. Tomlin better watch out or these white pass catchers will become an indispensable part of his team.
That's so weird. For many years I have hated the Steelers and so whenever I saw Big Ben playing so great it was disappointing because it meant the "black" team would come out on top. This last game I more enjoyed the team as there were other players to watch. And it was nice being able to cheer for Rothliesberger. His style of play is really unique. I don't think there is any other QB that plays like him. The way he is so tough in the pocket and able to make big plays under pressure. I hope this more white friendly team can have a good run. Heck they are almost as good to watch as the Pats now!
