Should I Start Roc Taylor?

Saturday, August 16, 11:57 PM

Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Roc Taylor secured three of five targets for 39 yards in the team's 17-14 preseason loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. An undrafted rookie out of Memphis, Taylor has generated some buzz this summer as a potential downfield weapon. Unfortunately, he was unable to capitalize on his downfield opportunities on Saturday, most notably when a slightly overthrown ball from quarterback Logan Woodside landed just outside his grasp on what could have been a go-ahead touchdown. Still, Taylor showcased his skills after the catch in the fourth quarter with gains of 12 and 20 yards. While the 22-year-old is competing for a roster spot with more experienced wideouts such as Robert Woods and Scotty Miller, Taylor's youth and ability to win outside make him an intriguing option for Pittsburgh. He will have one more chance to state his case in next week's preseason finale against the Carolina Panthers.