PITTSBURGH (AP) — Several members of the Pittsburgh Steelers rookie class are embracing the organization’s high expectations. Third-round pick Kendrick Green chose to wear the No. 53 just months after nine-time Pro Bowl center Maurkice Pouncey’s retirement. Green says he knows there is pressure in taking over for Pouncey but says he is simply focused on getting better. Rookie tight end Pat Freiermuth will replace recently retired veteran Vance McDonald. Freiermuth is considered a throwback of sorts capable of excelling at both blocking and receiving.
