2018 Pittsburgh Steelers positional review: QB, RB and WR

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PITTSBURGH, PA – DECEMBER 30: JuJu Smith-Schuster #19 of the Pittsburgh Steelers reacts after a 11 yard touchdown reception in the third quarter during the game against the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field on December 30, 2018 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) /

Wide receivers

The season saw great production from the Steelers top two targets in Antonio Brown and JuJu Smith-Schuster. The two combined put up 215 catches for 2,723 yards and 21 touchdowns between them.

Antonio Brown had a “down year” according to most but you know you are a top-tier receiver when 100-plus catches 1200-plus yards and 15 touchdowns is “down”. JuJu continued where he left off in his rookie year to put together a great 2018 season leading the Steelers in yards and receptions.

The team also selected James Washington in the draft and envisioned him being a more disciplined Martavis Bryant after trading him. Washington disappointed most of the season before showing some spark over the last few games.

The Steelers have some trouble in paradise to go with the Le’Veon Bell saga and that is Antonio Brown’s recent run of headlines. He became very disgruntled in the last week of the season and rumors of a trade began swirling.

Make no mistake about it, the Steelers will lose a lot if it comes to having to move on from Brown. He is one of, if not, the best receivers in the game and losing his production and a player of his caliber would be crippling to any offense in the league regardless of remaining players.

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The Steelers would likely draft a receiver in the draft should they need to move on. JuJu has shown he can step up if necessary but fans need to hope it does not come to that.

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