The superlatives surrounding Steelers rookie receiver Martavis Bryant are evident.
His five touchdown receptions, an NFL record for receivers in the first three games of their career; the spark he has provided a once-underachieving offense that's scoring about three touchdowns more per game since he was added to the lineup; the legitimate deep threat he provides the Steelers for the first time since Mike Wallace left two years ago.
What isn't evident is how a fourth-round pick labeled as raw and as a project by the organization not long after it drafted him became not only the impetus of a record-setting offense but also the catalyst of a last-to-first, three-week turnaround in the AFC North heading into Sunday's game against the New York Jets.
Former NFL safety Matt Bowen, who now writes for Bleacher Report, has a theory.
"He puts stress on top of the defense," Bowen said. "He is a true deep-ball threat with a quarterback that trusts his ability as a rookie to get the ball. That opens up the middle of the field and creates even more opportunities for Roethlisberger to target other receivers."
Is it as simple as that?..............................
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