July 2023 – Redzone Insider

Workout Report for Monday 7/31

It was a busy day around the league for workouts, with most teams having a day off from practice. Thirty-six players had a workout, with two players being signed so far.

Let’s get into the complete list.

Browns

Lorenzo Burns, CB (Signed)
Shelby Harris, DL
Michael Joseph, CB
Mac McCain, CB

Falcons

John Lovett, RB
Charles McCellen, RB
Aaron Shampkin, RB
Matthew Sexton, WR
Keyton Johnson, WR
Jarrett Guarantano, QB
Justin Hall, WR
Godwin Igwebuike, RB (Signed)

Giants

Sean Harlow, OL
Tommy Kreamer, G
Chance Lytle, OL
James Murray, OL

Jets

Isaiah Dunn, CB

Patriots

Tyran Hunt, OL
Eric Smith, OL
Micah Vanterpool, OL
Caleb Chandler, G

Seahawks

Sal Cannella, TE
Robert Cooper, DT
Chase Garbers, QB
Chris Pierce, TE
Caleb Warren, OL

Steelers

Greg Bell, RB
John Lovett, RB
Stevie Scott, RB
ZaQuandre White, RB
Bradley Robinson, LS

Texans

Khalil Davis, DL
Mark Gilbert, CB
Olabisi Johnson, WR
Dalton Keene, TE
Michael Menet, OL

Workout Report for Friday 7/28

It wasn’t a bad day for workouts around the league. Eighteen players were brought in for either a workout or visit. Three of the eighteen were signed so far.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Bills

N’Keal Harry
Andy Isabella, WR (Signed)

Broncos

Shelby Harris, DL (Visit)

Colts

Isaac Taylor-Stuart, CB (Signed)

Falcons

Justin Ellis, DT (Signed)
Kemoko Turay, DE

Panthers

Ronheem Bingham, DE
Tyler Clark, DT
Josh Love, QB
Jake Luton, QB
Ifeamyi Maijeh, DT
Justin Marshall, WR
Forrest Merrill, DT
LaBryan Ray, DE
Jaquarii Robertson, WR
Nick Tarburton, DE
Nick Thurman, DT

Workout Report for Tuesday 7/25

It was a very busy Tuesday around the NFL for workouts. From the looks it, it’s just going to get busier over the next few weeks.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Bears

Aviante Collins, OT

Broncos

Michael Bandy, WR
Josh Hammond, WR
Justin Marshall, WR

Chargers

Bailey Gaither, WR (Visit)

Cowboys

Jash Butler, OT

Eagles

Marcus Allen, LB
Quinton Barrow, OT
Deon Cain, WR
N’Keal Harry, WR
JaVonte Payton, WR
DeAndre Houston-Carson, S
Ahofitu Maka, C

Packers

Jacob Eason, QB
Cody Chrest, WR
Tyshaun James, WR
Braydon Johnson, WR
Samson Nacua, WR

Panthers

Josh Love, QB
J’Mar Smith, QB
Braxton Westfield, WR
Javon Wims, WR
Khalil Davis, DT
Anthony Averett, CB
Kyron Brown, CB
Mark Gilbert, CB
Parry Nickerson, CB
John Reid, CB

Raiders

Abram Smith, RB
Benny Snell, RB
Nick Thurman, DE
Forrest Merrill, DT
Kyle Peko, DT

Saints

Jimmy Graham, TE
Max Garcia, G
Tommy Kraemer, G
Trai Turner, G
Forrest Merrill, DT
Roderick Perry, DT
Kyle Phillips, DE
Anree Saint-Armour, DE
Kenny Willikes, DE

Titans

AJ Moore, S

Workout Report for Friday 7/21

Here is the Workout Report for Friday, July 21st. Seventeen players had either a visit or a workout.

Workouts

Jets

Damarea Crockett, RB (Signed)
Wes Hills, RB
John Lovett, FB
Ifeadi Odenigbo, LB (Signed)
Aaron Shampklin, RB
Pita Taumoepenu, LB

Giants

Cole Beasley, WR (Signed)
James Robinson, RB (Signed)
Brandin Bryant, DL
Nevele Clark, CB
Sam Eguavoen, LB
Jake Luton, QB
Justin Marshall, WR
R.J. McIntosh, DT
Nick Vigil, LB
Milton Wright, WR

Visit

Ravens

Kyle Van Noy, LB

Steelers Training Camp 2023: Predicting the Starting Defense

It’s that time of the year again. Steelers Training Camp is officially 6 days away from being in full swing. This has been a big offseason for the defense. There are so many new players for the unit.

This is going to be a big camp for the defense to start their rebuilding to be the top defense in the league again. Not only that, but to also help bring another Lombardi to Pittsburgh.

Fans are going to be able to finally see Patrick Peterson and Joey Porter Jr take the field in the black n’ gold for the first time.

Let’s look at the defense.

Defensive End: Larry Ogunjobi
Nose Tackle: Keeanu Benton
Defensive Tackle: Cam Heyward
Outside Linebacker: Alex Highsmith
Inside Linebacker: Cole Holcomb
Inside Linebacker: Elandon Roberts
Outside Linebacker: TJ Watt
Cornerback: Levi Wallace
Cornerback: Patrick Peterson
Slot Cornerback: Joey Porter Jr
Free Safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick
Strong Safety: Keanu Neal

Steelers Training Camp 2023: Predicting the Starting Offense

With the Steelers first practice of training camp taking place in six days. I thought who will be the starting offensive that day. This is going to be first time Kenny Pickett is going to be taking the field at camp as the starting quarterback.

This is going to be a big camp for the offense, they now have a full-time starting quarterback and some key additions to the offensive line. So now is the time to build the chemistry of the whole unit.

Let’s get into the Offense.

Quarterback: Kenny Pickett
Running Back: Najee Harris
Fullback: Monte Pottebaum
Wide Receive 1: Diontae Johnson
Wide Receiver 2: George Pickens
Wide Receiver 3: Allen Robinson
Tight End: Pat Freiermuth
Left Tackle: Dan Moore Jr
Left Guard: Isacc Seumalo
Center: Mason Cole
Right Guard: James Daniels
Right Tackle: Chuks Okorafor

Workout Report for Thursday 7/20

With Training Camp starting, with players going on different injury lists. Teams are starting to bring players in for workouts and visits. Twenty players were brought in for workouts Thursday.

Let’s get into the players.

Browns

Quinton Barrow, OT
Marcus Baugh, TE
Levi Wallace, DE
Noah Dawkins, LB
Dillon Doyle, LB
Clarence Hicks, LB
Denzel Okafor, G
Jahcour Pearson, WR
Eric Smith, OT
Austin Watkins, WR
Jordan Williams, WR

Jets

Victor Bolden, WR
Dane Cruikshank, S
Myles Dorn, S
Alex Erickson, WR
Cyril Grayson, WR
Scott Nelson, S
Vernon Scott, S
James Wiggins, S
Milton Wright, WR

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings

With Training Camps starting to be in full swing by the end of next week. Fantasy Draft season will be starting soon. So, I’m finally putting my Quarterback rankings out.

This is going to be an interesting year with Quarterbacks with if you don’t draft on of the top guys.

Let’s get into the rankings.

Josh Allen, Bills
Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
Joe Burrow, Bengals
Jalen Hurts, Eagles
Lamar Jackson, Ravens
Justin Hurbert, Chargers
Justin Fields, Bears
Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
Kirk Cousins, Vikings
Aaron Rodgers, Jets
Jared Goff, Lions
Daniels Jones, Giants
Kenny Pickett, Steelers
Dak Prescott, Cowboys
Anthony Richardson, Colts
Brock Purdy, 49ers
Geno Smith, Seahawks
DeShaun Watson, Browns
Mac Jones, Patriots
Bryce Young, Panthers
CJ Stroud, Texans
Matthew Stafford, Rams
Russell Wilson, Broncos
Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Top 15 Important Steelers Players for 2023

By Barb Layton

This year we started a new project on who are the most important Steelers on this years team.

I went with TJ Watt, OLB as my top player. I think Steelers fans everywhere would know why he is the most important on the team. Last year we learned with him not in the game what our record was. We need him on the field.

Let’s see what my list is:

TJ Watt, OLB
Kenny Pickett, QB
Minkah Fitzpatick, FS
Cam Heyward, DT
Najee Harris, RB
Pat Freiermuth, TE
Alex Highsmith, OLB
Larry Ogunjobi, DE
Mason Cole, C
Diontae Johnson, WR
Patrick Peterson, CB
Damontae Kazee, FS
Chris Boswell, K
George Pickens, WR
Cole Holcomb, LB

Free Agents the Steelers Could Sign Before Training Camp

The Steelers have had an excellent offseason so far, adding depth and new starters. Although they could add another player or two for added positional battles.

A few places that could use another player are Running Back, Interior Offensive Line, and Inside Linebacker. They have made big strides in filling these positions so far, but it can never hurt to a little extra depth.

Let’s get into the free agents.

Rashaan Evans, LB Age: 27
Ben Jones, C Age: 34
George Fant, OT Age: 31
James Robinson, RB Age: 24
Pat Elflein, C Age: 29
Kwon Alexander, LB Age: 29*
Marlon Mack, RB Age: 27
Marquise Blair, S Age: 25
Chase Roulier, C Age: 30
Dwayne Washington, RB Age: 29
Dalton Risner, G Age: 28
Darrell Henderson, RB Age: 26
Ameer Abdullah, RB Age: 30

*Hosted for a visit earlier this offseason.