Video: Zach Banner Asks Devlin Hodges, "How Open Does Someone Have to Be?"

Pittsburgh Steelers tackle Zach Banner finally got to ask Devlin Hodges why he didn't get a pass thrown his way in Week 14.

PITTSBURGH -- It wasn't a long interview, but for a moment, Steelers quarterback Devlin Hodges' weekly media time turned into an explanation as to why Zach Banner hasn't caught a pass this season. 

In Week 14, Steelers Nation thought they were about to witness the moment they've been waiting for all season. Zach Banner, the "eligible receiver" and backup tackle, has quickly become a fan favorite. His constant smile and outgoing personality circulated its way from the locker room to the bleachers - making Banner as big of a story as the quarterback who didn't throw him the ball. 

Zach Banner with the check/release. He's a natural. #Steelers pic.twitter.com/qhoPZhH3RI

— Alex Kozora (@Alex_Kozora) December 8, 2019

Banner wasn't thrilled with not getting the ball. In a joking exchange between tackle and quarterback, Banner and Hodges went back-and-forth, asking and explaining why a pump fake wasn't a pass.

Also... remember that Hillbilly tweet from earlier in the week? 👀 hmmmm https://t.co/sa42DgVtlK

— Devlin Hodges (@DevlinHodges10) December 9, 2019

While the media approached Hodges on Wednesday in the Steelers' locker room, Banner used the opportunity to find out just how open he needs to be to have a ball thrown his way. 

Hodges' response:

"They've got to be pretty open. Not saying that number 72, Zach Banner, wasn't open, but I will say that I didn't want my completion percentage to go down so."