Mike Tomlin knows what the New England Patriots have at tight end – specifically in second-year Patriot Rob Gronkowski.
That’s because Gronkowski torched Tomlin’s Pittsburgh Steelers last year for three touchdowns.
The Steelers (5-2) will certainly be looking to contain Gronkowski this time around, though they know there is plenty of attention to be given all over the field when the Patriots (5-1) are on offense.
Pittsburgh will host New England Sunday at 4:15 p.m.
“Their tight end crew is of course outstanding,” Tomlin told the Pittsburgh media Tuesday, adding that Gronkowski and fellow second-year tight end Aaron Hernandez “continue to emerge.”
“What they did last year is well-documented but I think they’re taken off where they left of, and even moving forwards in some areas.”
Gronkowski has five touchdown receptions this season.
“Tom (Brady) I’m sure feels very comfortable throwing to that big target down there in those close spaces,” Tomlin said.
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