Heath Miller: An Important Utility Player

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Heath Miller is a perfect fit for the Pittsburgh’s Steelers. The six-year tight end is an effective part of the team. Miller is one of the best tight ends in team history. His 512 reception yards this season are higher than the tight end league average of 358. Even though the league leader that plays the tight end position has 1448 receiving yards, Miller does more than catching balls. His ability to block and run with the ball increases his value on the field. Miller’s athleticism is evident in his play, as he was a quarterback in high school and switched over to the tight end position in college. Miller is an important player that helped the Steelers to the Super Bowl. In the AFC Championship game against the Jets, he managed to get a key first down for the Steelers and kept the ball out of the Jets hands.

Sports journalist Clifton Brown states that Ben Roethlisberger, “loves throwing to Miller, particularly on third down and in the red zone.” This is for good reason because he can get open when they need a receiver. Miller is only the sixth player in Steelers history to exceed 400 receiving yards in the playoffs. In the last game the Steelers played against the Packers he had a career high 118 yards receiving. The Steelers know they have an outstanding player that can help with key plays when he is needed. Miller is capable to find a hole in the field and will be a tough match up for the Packers.