Getting a feel for them

No overreactions: The Steelers walked away from their first preseason game with a ‘W,’ but this time of year, there is a lot more they are looking for than just the final score.

The Steelers defeated the Jacksonville Jaguars, 25-21, while putting up 367 total yards, including 317 in the air, leaving a lot of good to be looked at on tape.

But there is work to be done as well.

“You don’t overreact in the preseason, one way or the other,” said offensive coordinator Arthur Smith. “We’ve got plenty of things we’ve got to work on. Obviously, it was good to see some of the little things that have points of emphasis, operation we were pretty clean. We did have one false start, leaving early, down in the red zone.

“But I think overall, style of play, guys made plays, handled situations pretty well for the most part. We got what we want we feel. Details and some of the stuff that showed up.”

Mason Rudolph and Skylar Thompson handled the majority of the quarterback duties, while the debut of rookie Will Howard didn’t happen due to an injury suffered in training camp. Aaron Rodgers didn’t see action, held out by Coach Mike Tomlin. Logan Woodside, who was signed in the days leading up to the game, saw action but didn’t attempt a pass.

Rudolph started the game, completing nine of 10 passes for 84 yards and a touchdown pass to tight end Darnell Washington.
Thompson entered the game in the second quarter, finishing the night completing 20 of 28 passes for 233 yards and three touchdowns.

Smith said he has enjoyed working with the quarterback group, a group that has their own uniqueness.

“Every quarterback I’ve had is different, just even the way they prepare and what they really need to know before,” said Smith. “Some guys you can drown them with too much information. You just got to get a feel for them. Every one of them is different, from Mason to Aaron to Skyler to Will to Logan.

“Just getting a feel for them. And I…