Why Steelers TE Darnell Washington is MUCH BETTER than you Realize

[@alatreon7451]

So happy we’re finally using him in the passing game as well. He’s a monster

[@willbates723]

Washington is like the perfect TE for an Arthur Smith offense

[@robertrohde4579]

As a Steeler fan, I can't understand how people thought that they would be a bad team this season. You stated very well in this video about them having 2 really good drafts in a row. They made very good moves in free agency/trades and hired a topnotch OC in Artie Smith. This is the most talent the Steelers have had in about a decade. If people were paying attention this was easy to see that the Steelers were going to be a very good team. 12-5 was what I predicted before the season. 12-5 looks about right after the first 8 games.

[@daveb8665]

I think its down to unrealistic Expectations, theres a group who say steelers are a bad team/Tomlin a bad coach if they dont win the superbowl.

[@austindufour]

People listen to the national media folks like Colin Cowturd and have this weird preconceived notion that unless the team does exactly what they would do then they won’t get better. Looking at this roster they are full of talent and depth. They got a real NFL OC who gives them an identity. They really went out and addressed they big issues that have plagued them the last couple years

[@austindufour]

@@daveb8665yeah Steelers fans are spoiled and act like there aren’t 31 other teams trying to do the same thing yet our team and staff have to be the best every year. Like do they realized just under half the league has never won a Super Bowl? It’s not easy. Look, former GM Colbert deserves praise for what he’s done but we can’t pretend like he hasn’t missed on drafts and free agency his last several seasons… but somehow a roster with far less talent is expected get to the playoffs and win against far better teams? I don’t get it. I just thought we were lucky to be there most of the time, since about 2017 I haven’t felt great about their chances.

[@oscardelgadillo4165]

Budddy after watching them go to the playoffs with last years team, an amazing defense, and a mediocre passing offense. I knew right the way if we had the production Russel Wilson had last year vs Kenny picket we would be a very good team. Idk how people thought we would be a bad team with a more competent qb

[@robertrohde4579]

@@oscardelgadillo4165 Add to that another outstanding draft, free agency/trade moves besides the obvious upgrade at QB, I don't know how others couldn't see what was to come!

[@misterwirez7731]

Darnell Washington, our fantastic blocking TE is also a pass catching threat. NO saftey or corner really wants to tackle him (or Najee Harris). Washington's hand span is 12.2 inches. The average hand size for males in America is around 7.5 - 8 inches. Watch when he has the ball, it disappears in that huge paw. The Steelers have barely scratched the surface with plays to him.. Bully Ball is Back in the Burgh!!

[@mattroberts9569]

I realized it from the beginning. Guy is huge! But I would of been throwing balls to him till he proved his hands are no good. Already knew he was an excellent blocker.

[@jruth77]

I was so excited when we picked him up in the draft. Watch his combine especially the sled push… he absolutely obliterated it

[@steelersfan07able]

Okay guys, here's a comment I know I'm going to get some flack over, but I'm going to say it regardless. After watching this, I have to say, Darnell Washington is a better blocker than Heath Miller was, and we all know how great Miller was. Darnell is an incredible blocking TE. Not only is he the best blocking TEs in all of football, but he's one of the best blockers, period. Watch how he uses his arm strength, and how he positions himself. Heath Miller is not doing that. The idea of Washington being a Tackle and being made eligible on certain plays in certain games is no where near a bad idea. This dude has Pro Bowl written all over him if he gets targeted more. He's no shabby receiver, and what he does after the catch with his size is simply remarkable. Folks, down the line, I think we are looking at our next great TE. If not, then definitely one of the league's best Tackles, should the Steelers ever start to trend in that direction with him. He's an incredible athlete, and he turns into a well-controlled monster when the ball is snapped. He loves to block. You can definitely tell as much. If he can keep himself healthy, I believe the sky is the limit for him in the Black & Gold.

[@kentishmale1969]

He could play at Right Tackle instead of Jones and be an instant upgrade !!

[@Steelsharks412]

I knew he was different when he was winning Reps vs Tj Watt in camp 🫡

[@JW0143]

He was also getting embarrassed by TJ in camp A LOT. Darnell said it himself. At his size you're going to win reps against anyone occasionally and he his a terrific blocker as a TE but elite edge guys would consistently dominate him. That's why casuals saying we need to move him to RT just simply don't understand

[@wickyboi55]

Great film review!

[@AlternativeElvis]

I love this guy. The two sports teams I support are the Steelers and the New Zealand All Blacks and Washington reminds me of Jonah Lomu. If you don’t know who he is there are plenty of highlight reels.

[@4ndyLA]

His hurdle is so far my steelers play of the season :D Big Man goes airborne !!! :D

[@Dee-zy2xv]

That was insane especially after that BURIED ALIVE stiff arm 😂

[@Cloudblue0]

Excellent Film ‘ study @10:48 “Swiping vs Crosby” held his own and better. Washington is the real deal. Steelers need to dial more 13 line ups, w/ ‘Muth and Washington on field at same time…a lot of route,runs and rollouts from that set …plus throw in a motion on occasion. Here We Go!

[@algini12]

Here I am, bringing it down to earth again on a player. He lasted till the 3rd round, because he has bad knees and ankles. I saw him solidly rated as either the 2nd or 3rd best tight end in the 2023 draft. If he somehow stays healthy, he's an asset. Not in red zone as most people thought, but because of his elite blocking as shown above. But his legs will loom over his career. There's no getting around it.

[@WordAte]

Darnell is a TackleBack, a Tackle who can catch passes. Conner is a Full End, a Fullback who can block on the line. Muth is the only TightEnd.

[@davidbrownfield9289]

Kind of reminds me of Eric Green. I was a wee lad when Green was there, so my memory might be a little spotty.

[@webbgems67]

Give him time and he will be great... I wish we would run more plays for our tight ends

[@wdfusroy8463]

Yup! Washington is going to be one of the best blocking tight ends ever!! Just wait and his receiving abilities will also develop. Then he will have the total package! Our Steelers are very lucky to have him on the team!

[@crimsonchin8916]

Wow Jaylen warren missed a massive gap on that toss play.

[@Kyle-iz5qt]

Why the fuck Dallas drafted schoonmaker over this guy blows my mind.. I was mad draft day and still am.

[@misterwirez7731]

Basically your owner sucks. He's too involved with day to day operations of the Cowboys. Here in Pittsburgh, we can go two years before Mr. Rooney says anything about his wishes for the team. He's a business man first and an awesome owner. 🥇

[@lemonsvcuts56]

Jerry Jones, ever since firing Jimmy Johnson he can't get his shit together

[@lemonsvcuts56]

Darnell is a playa for sure

[@pittsburghbob69]

There is a rep against Matthew Judon from week 1 against Atlanta that you need to see. Like you said, he looks like an OT.

[@dennislavelle6909]

I like to think of him as the next Eric Green!

[@brianharris9949]

I think he’s underutilized in the passing game. Good to see him getting some love though.

[@rohanjoseph9829]

He’s gone get better at running routes too . He is hard to cover period cuz his fast and large . A person That tall and large is gona be open a lot vs one on ones . I see big games for him . Redzone just give him a short pass and let him go one on one vs a safy and I bet be wins and score . Simple 2nd and goal 5 yards to go feed him a 2 yard pass and let him break that tackle , he gona blend that safty to the ground . U put other routes around his route so they respect those routes too that man gona score lol but I ent an offensive coordinator but i am not blind . One on one Darnel not going down by no one person safety no way

[@austindufour]

I remember when he pancaked Nick Bosa… so happy he is finally getting the ball. It feels unfair to basically have an extra lineman who can also catch a ball and truck and hurdle someone

[@lioneljoseph1026]

Let up all the rewind button just a little bit. Let's go Steelers!!!

[@josephszczerbiak]

Washington is a great player for are team

[@PaulRidgeway-h7l]

Washington is the size of a tackle - that’s why he’s a good blocker - dudes a truck!

[@rwood711]

Washington is Ulta-Megatron

[@Haesyx]

He's a 6th linemen that they hit in the flat sometimes Bout it really

[@vf3577]

He is an athletic freak and could easily be a down field tight end if he didn't need to block so much. Another team will sign him away and his offense stats could explode

[@crimsonchin8916]

Nah probably not. He’s not really as agile as a good reciever would need to be and most offenses aren’t relying on chucking it up to someone.

[@TheFirephoenix76]

Darnell Washington need to teach Broderick Jones how to block 😂

[@Damone2020]

They ought to put him in some different offensive place. I'd like to see him as running back one time with third and three😂 or I would like to see a screen pass for him😂

[@Damone2020]

They should use him more. Who wants to tackle somebody that doggone big bigger than the lineman😂😂

[@Genwonspeed3]

Give 80 the ball no one wants hit by him

[@edc8909]

I think Darnell would be really good but he looks out of shape 😮

[@A_to_Zappa]

Head and eyes forward and helmet lower than that of the Defensive End establishing a foundation for the legs.... Then Darnell has outstanding "Wrestling" ability and upper body strength and length with a 34.5" reach... You just can't teach that...

[@Shawn-n1r]

Wish they moved on from friermuth this dudes a beast

[@crimsonchin8916]

Wow Jaylen warren missed a massive gap on that toss play.