Month: August 2021

Projected Steelers Roster Cuts or Trades

By James Layton

The Pittsburgh Steelers have till 4 p.m. Tuesday to cut their roster down to 80 players. So let’s explore some names you could see on that list as cuts or trades.

To start let’s begin with the ones that could be waived/released.

Offense

  • Tony Brooks-James, RB
  • Pete Guerriero, RB
  • Cody White, WR
  • Tyler Simmons, WR
  • Malcolm Pridgeon, G

Defense

  • T.J. Carter, NT
  • Jamar Watson, OLB
  • Calvin Bundage, OLB
  • Ulysees Gilbert III, ILB
  • Lamont Wade, S

Now that we took a look at a few players that could be cut. Let’s take a look at a few that would be good trade bate for Kevin Colbert.

Offense

QB Mason Rudolph for a mid-late round draft pick.

RB Jaylin Samuels for a late round or conditional round draft pick.

Defense

LB Cassius Marsh for a late round draft pick .

Special Teams

P Jordan Berry for a conditional round draft pick.

Steelers Possible Roster Cuts After Preseason Week 2

By Barb Layton

This was a hard decision for me on some of the players. I think they might consider trading Jaylen Samuels and placing Benny Snell on IR. I was just looking at possible cuts.

Here is my list of cuts

  • Aviante Collins, OT
  • Pete Guerriero, RB
  • Malcolm Pridgeon, G
  • James Watson, LB
  • Tyler Simmons, WR

Steelers Winners and Losers Week 2 Verses the Lions

By James Layton

There were some really big winners in the Steelers verse Lions game. It was so good to see Ben play like the Ben of old. He has 2 new talented weapons in the Running Back and Tight End positions.

Several players were impressive on the the defensive side of the ball also. Let’s get started.

Game MVP: Pat Freiermuth

Winners

Offense

  • Ben Roethlisberger
  • Kalen Ballage
  • Anthony McFarland
  • Matthew Sexton, PR

Defense

  • Marcus Allen
  • Joe Haden
  • Miles Killebrew
  • Arthur Maulet

Losers

  • Jordan Berry, P
  • Ray-Ray McCloud, PR
  • Anthony Johnson, WR
  • Benny Snell, RB
  • Kevin Rader, TE
  • Carlos Davis, DL

Players to Watch In the Lions and Steelers Game

By Barb Layton

I am so glad to see the Steelers having a home preseason game. It is always nice to see the dress rehearsal game.

I know we are all looking forward to seeing the quarterbacks play especially seeing Ben Roethlisberger play. I am interested in knowing whether Dwayne Haskins can overtake Mason Rudolph as the number 2 QB. Right now it is Mason Rudolph job to lose. He hasn’t done so yet in my opinion.

I am also interested in seeing our 5 starting OL perform together. See if they are forming as 1 united group. Will they be a top 10 OL this year? None of know. Even if they are in the middle of the pack it will be an improvement over last year.

Now let’s touch on the defense. I want to know who will win the slot job in the CB group. I am leaning towards Arthur Maulet at this time. It could also go to Antoine Brooks.

Let’s check out my players to watch this week.

Offense

Ben Roethlisberger, QB

Anthony McFarland, RB

Kalen Ballage, RB

Pat Freiermuth, TE

Rico Bussey, WR

Defense

Arthur Malet, DB

James Pierre, CB

Buddy Johnson, LB

Joe Schobert, LB

Now to move on the the Lions. I know they have a lot of holes to fix. Lets look and see who we should watch with them this Saturday.

Offense

Jared Goff, QB

D’Andre Swift, RB

Breshad Perriman, WR

Tyrell Williams, WR

T.J. Hockenson, TE

Defense

Jeff Okudah, CB

Romeo Okwara, OLB

Alex Anzalone, ILB

Michael Brockers, DE

Alim McNeill, NT

Please let me know your thoughts.

Steelers Players To Watch Preseason Week 1: @ Eagles

By James Layton

It’s great having Steelers Football back in front of a full stadium. Last weeks win over the Cowboys was a good game to knock the rust off for everyone.

There was a few players that were a surprise like wide receiver Matthew Sexton in the return game, and free safety Donovan Stiner coming up with a clutch interception to get the team fired up.

So lets take a look at a few players to watch in this game besides the Quaterbacks.

Offense

  • 22 Najee Harris, RB
  • 82 Tyler Simmons, WR
  • 14 Ray Ray McCloud, WR
  • 87 Kevin Rader, TE
  • 65 Dan Moore, OT

Defense

  • 73 Carlos Davis, NT
  • 92 Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE
  • 48 Quincy Roche, OLB
  • 21 Tre Norwood, S
  • 26 Donovan Stiner, FS

Special Teams

  • 6 Pressley Harvin, P
  • 4 Jordan Berry, P
  • 80 Matthew Sexton, PR/WR

Bonus Player: 51 Buddy Johnson, ILB

Steelers Players To Watch In The Hall of Fame Game

By James Layton

It’s to believe that Steelers football is back. This is the first look at Matt Canaday’s offense, and to see 1st Round Pick rookie RB Najee Harris.

This is a big game for a lot of the young players on this team, since there are only three preseason games. It will give these players a chance to show what the can do not only for this team, but also for the other 31 teams in the league.

So let’s get in to the players to watch in this game.

Offense

  • 3 Dwayne Haskins, QB
  • 26 Anthony McFarland, RB
  • 29 Kalen Ballage, RB
  • 84 Rico Bussey, WR
  • 88 Pat Freiermuth, TE

Defense

  • 92 Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE
  • 8 Melvin Ingram, OLB
  • 48 Quincy Roche, OLB
  • 42 James Pierre, CB
  • 29 Shakur Brown, CB

Bonus Player

6 Pressley Harvin III, P

I would love to hear who you guys are watching the game. Let me know in the comments.