Pittsburgh Steelers planning on jamming New England Patriots TE Rob Gronkowski
PITTSBURGH -- With the New England Patriots thin at receiver save for Julian Edelman, the Pittsburgh Steelers plan to make tight end Rob Gronkowski earn every yard -- and he'll have to shed constant contact to do it.
The Steelers plan to put their hands on Gronkowski at every chance while inside the 5-yard cushion that allows defensive contact on receiving routes.
Safety Mike Mitchell said Gronkowski is the best tight end in the world, but added, "He has success when people don't put their hands on him."