Was A Big Problem For Me': Robert Spears-Jennings Sees Improvement In One Key Area

Robert Spears-Jennings, drafted by the Steelers in the seventh round, says he’s starting to feel more comfortable in one key area heading into Week 5. After replacing Rayshawn Jenkins last week, he played 37 defensive snaps in a game he helped close out with production that included seven tackles, two pass breakups, and an interception on a deep ball—an effort that ultimately held up after Jack Sawyer got a finger on it. Spears-Jennings credits improvement in trusting his “eyes,” an issue he struggled with during the combine. Coach Tom Mead previously noted instinct concerns, including biting on play action.