Troy Fautanu Faces Growing Pains in Transition to Left Tackle

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Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Troy Fautanu struggled in his transition back to left tackle, earning a 44.4 PFF grade in a Week 1 win over Atlanta. Fautanu allowed a team-high three pressures—two hurries and a hit—and posted an ugly 37.4 run-blocking score. Having not protected a quarterback's blindside since college, early growing pains were evident for the third-year player.