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Steelers: Wide Receiver Breakdown, Grades

By William Mellott

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Aug 21, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) fakes out Philadelphia Eagles safety Ed Reynolds (30) on a run during the second half of a game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 21, 2014; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Darrius Heyward-Bey (85) fakes out Philadelphia Eagles safety Ed Reynolds (30) on a run during the second half of a game at Lincoln Financial Field. The Eagles won 31-21. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /

Darrius Heyward-Bey

Grade C

This seven year veteran will have to step up with the absence of Martavis Bryant, who is serving a year long suspension for second offense of drug policy. In his third year with the Steelers, Heyward-Bey will be looking to be targeted a lot more than his first two.

Like every team they have that next man up mentality and Bey likely be that next man up. His 6-2 frame gives Big Ben that big target and he has the speed to match it. Being a veteran on the team means stepping up and helping the younger guys. Age might be his only downfall at this point.

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