Spaeth Ready to Make Impact

By Pat Kirwan
NFL.com Senior Analyst

August 3, 2007

NEWCOMERS READY TO MAKE AN IMPACT

Matt Spaeth, TE, third-round pick: Spaeth jumped out at me as soon as practice started. The 6-foot-7 rookie tight end has soft hands, runs very good routes and will give the Steelers offense an excellent target over the middle. He has the agility to run a pivot route like a little wide receiver, he can get upfield in a hurry, and he is developing as a blocker. There will be times when Pittsburgh goes to a three-tight end personnel grouping and it will cause problems for defenses.