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Is it time for the Steelers to get Mike Williams more involved in the offense?

PITTSBURGH — Say this about Mike Williams: He sure knows how to make a good first impression. Just five days after the Pittsburgh Steelers traded a 2025 fifth-round pick to acquire the receiver from the New York Jets, Williams made not only one of the biggest plays of the game, but arguably one of the most impactful plays of the Steelers’ season. “For me, I’ve always been like, when your number is called, be ready,” Williams said. WILSON TO AUSTIN FOR THE LEAD!#PITvsCLE on Prime Video Also streaming on #NFLPlus pic.twitter.com/MCBXxDvbWG — NFL November 22, 2024 Asked about how he’s responded to a new receiver in the room who could have eaten up playing time, Austin answered in a thoughtful way. So I just always approach each day with that outlook like I’m competing for the goals that I know I want to achieve.” While Austin and Jefferson have mostly responded in the right way to Williams’ arrival, the Steelers admit that they can still benefit from working the newcomer into the rotation more frequently and making him more of a focal point of the passing game.

New York Times

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