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Pittsburgh Steelers: 3 players who stood out in win over Buccaneers

By Chris Halicke

PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 09: head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hugs head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers following the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-28 win during a preseason game at Heinz Field on August 9, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images)
PITTSBURGH, PA - AUGUST 09: head coach Bruce Arians of the Tampa Bay Buccaneers hugs head coach Mike Tomlin of the Pittsburgh Steelers following the Pittsburgh Steelers 30-28 win during a preseason game at Heinz Field on August 9, 2019 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Justin Berl/Getty Images) /
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NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Devin Bush of Michigan reacts after being chosen #10 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – APRIL 25: Devin Bush of Michigan reacts after being chosen #10 overall by the Pittsburgh Steelers during the first round of the 2019 NFL Draft on April 25, 2019 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images) /

Devin Bush

When the Steelers traded up for Devin Bush, a lot of expectations were going to be put him. And in his first taste of NFL play, he didn’t disappoint.

Yes, it’s just preseason, but Devin Bush was easily the best player on the football field Friday night. From the very start, he made everyone take notice with a solid tackle for a short gain on the first play from scrimmage. And he didn’t stop there.

Bush tallied 10 total tackles (seven solo) in his preseason debut. He played the entire first half, which was expected given how many of the defensive starters were not dressed for the game. Bush also nearly had a pick-six on a 2nd down play during Tampa Bay’s second possession. He did not get credit for a pass defended on the play because it was wiped out by a rouging the passer penalty.

Devin Bush was all over the field for the Steelers. His speed, especially lateral speed, was very evident and his ability to shed blockers or avoid them all together was on display. Bush’s highlight of the night came on this stop on 4th down in the second quarter.

Bush showcased everything we were excited about going into the game. It is just preseason, but man, he has made a great impression so far. Simply a great performance for the Michigan product.

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