While new Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey certainly does have a reputation for drops, one Indianapolis Colts beat writer says the former first-round draft pick does excel in other areas of his game.
Immediately after it was announced that Heyward-Bey signed with the Steelers, Tom James of The Tribune-Star offered up some thoughts on the former Colts wide receiver.
People have opinions on DHB. Struggled to catch the ball last season. But he was a team guy. Best blocking WR. Volunteered for special teams
— Tom James (@TribStarTJames) April 2, 2014
James also added this tidbit as well.
Saw DHB throw hellacious blocks to spring Luck, Brown, Hilton on TDs. DHB's block for Brown playoff TD knocked KC player out of the game.
— Tom James (@TribStarTJames) April 2, 2014
Steelers wide receivers coach Richard Mann will certainly like Heyward-Bey’s ability to block, so hopefully all he has to do now is focus on fixing the drop problem that has plagued the Maryland product ever since he came into the league.
Should Heyward-Bey ultimately make the Steelers 53 man roster as a fourth or fifth wide receiver, he will have to play on special teams, so it’s encouraging to hear that he isn’t above doing that.
