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Pittman Jr. acquired to boost Steelers WR room under McCarthy; offensive upside.

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Pittman Jr. was acquired by the Steelers as a veteran receiver to bolster the offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy. The source positions him as part of the Steelers' effort to create an explosive offense, noting that his acquisition should encourage Steelers fans who have grown tired of watching low-ceiling units struggle to compete.

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McCarthy's track record of directing explosive offenses should encourage Steelers fans who have grown tired of watching low-ceiling units struggle to compete. So, too, should the acquisition of veteran receiver Michael Pittman Jr.
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Pittman Jr. was acquired by the Steelers as a veteran receiver to bolster the offense under new head coach Mike McCarthy. The source positions him as part of the Steelers' effort to create an explosive offense, noting that his acquisition should encourage Steelers fans who have grown tired of watching low-ceiling units struggle to compete.
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STACKED tags this as a positive fantasy football signal for Michael Pittman (WR PIT). Pittman Jr. acquired to boost Steelers WR room under McCarthy; offensive upside.
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