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LLT
10-25-2012, 06:04 AM
October 25, 2012 12:03 am
Ed Bouchette / Pittsburgh Post-Gazette



It's not as if the Steelers rarely threw to tight end Heath Miller in past seasons. He set the team record for tight ends in 2009 with 76 receptions and 789 yards.

But never has he been on a pace like this. This tight end whose main job is to throw a block, has thrown a wrench into some fantasy football owners and leagues with his receptions through the first six games of '12.

Miller is tied for the scoring lead among NFL tight ends with 32 points, which ties him for sixth among all scoring non-kickers. Holy Tony Gonzalez, what's going on here? Miller still plays for the Steelers, where tight ends often have been regarded as extra offensive tackles.

"I may catch a few the first few weeks and then defenses may determine to play us differently and someone else will make those catches," said Miller, who talks softly but plays a big game. "It comes and goes, you just try to make the most of your opportunities when you get them."

Coordinator Todd Haley has made good on his promise to involve Miller more in the receiving part of the passing game. Miller has been targeted with 40 passes and has caught 31 for 290 yards and five touchdowns. He also tacked on 2 points with a conversion catch in Cincinnati. He has not dropped a pass this season.



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