“There’s only one ball to go around,” Smith-Schuster said. “And it’s hard to spread it around. So, at the end of the day, you know, we all have to focus on the bigger picture, and that’s getting (championship) No. 7,” per Jeremy Fowler of ESPN.
When asked if he’d talked to Bryant, Smith-Schuster said the two did talk. He said he’s in a “good place” concerning Bryant, and noted he has tried to put himself in Bryant’s shoes to see where he’s coming from.
But there can be no doubt that the rookie is also shading his teammate a bit, even if just to point out the obvious, which is that the Steelers aren’t going to worry about petty stuff when they’re attempting to win a championship. And make no mistake about it, with the talent they have on both sides of the ball this year, that’s attainable, but only if the team stays together and works as one.
Bryant might end up getting his wish. If the Steelers can get something in return for him, they might as well make a deal. Bryant has been pretty ineffective this year, catching just 18 passes and one touchdown. His value is even lower now that Smith-Schuster is a main weapon and because the offense clearly revolves around Le’Veon Bell, rather than the arm of Ben Roethlisberger.
