‘Our guys did not quit’

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It could be simple for a crew, down 28-0 within the first quarter, to surrender. However not the Pittsburgh Steelers. They outscored the Cleveland Browns in every of the ultimate three quarters of the sport; it simply wasn’t sufficient for the comeback.

“What extra can occur to us? We’re down 21, we’re down 28,” stated JuJu Smith-Schuster reflecting after the sport. “And it’s similar to, all proper, effectively, we acquired to make a play. Ben was calling the performs, calling stuff to make it occur. We acquired touchdowns right here and there, however we simply couldn’t end it off. However I’ll say this: I’ll say our guys didn’t stop. We fought to the top of the whistle, and we performed our a– off.”

Smith-Schuster, who might have performed his last sport in a Steelers uniform, logged 157 yards on 13 receptions and a landing. He’ll change into one among 27 free agents in March.

Requested if the loss was made extra emotional since many won’t be returning subsequent season, Smith-Schuster stated, “Yeah, it’s powerful. I sat on the sector, simply taking all of it in. You see Ben, and also you see guys who I’ve been with for
the final 4 years, great guys, not simply gamers however guys off the sector. I’ve discovered a lot and so grateful to be a part of them, and it means a lot.”