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Eli Rogers the real deal?

Fantasy Football, NFL News
September 1, 2016

Former UDFA appears to be set as Steelers’ slot WR

In Friday’s win at New Orleans, Ben Roethlisberger threw to Eli Rogers on four of his first 14 attempts, resulting in two catches for 17 yards. The Steelers have been hungry for a true slot receiver to pair with Antonio Brown, and they might just have it in Rogers, Talk about a fast study. Roethlisberger said he jokes with Rogers about how annoying he is because of “how much he’s in my ear asking questions.”

“The more he can work the middle, the more safeties will have to respect him and stop cheating on (Antonio Brown),” Roethlisberger said. (ESPN)

Nerdy Football Analysis: If there is one thing that could could keep Brown from 150 catches this season, it might be a player like Rogers who lives in the slot and allows Big Ben to do something other than force-feed Brown on money downs. Owners looking for a potential diamond in the rough in the later rounds could do a lot worse than Teddy Bridgewater’s former college teammate, who is worthy of WR4 status in PPR leagues.

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