Month: July 2023

Top 15 Important Steelers Players for 2023

by James Layton

This is a big season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, after a 9-8 season in 2022 with rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett becoming the clear-cut starter. And losing star OLB TJ Watt for a good part of the season. It got me thinking about who the important players are for the 2023 season.

I kept going back and forth between TJ Watt and Kenny Pickett, but after seeing what having TJ Watt on the field means, and how it impacts if it’s going to be a win or loss. TJ Watt has to be the most important player on this team.

Let get into the complete list.

  1. TJ Watt, OLB
  2. Kenny Pickett, QB
  3. Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS
  4. Najee Harris, RB
  5. Cameron Heyward, DT
  6. Levi Wallace, CB
  7. Mason Cole, C
  8. Pat Freiermuth, TE
  9. Chris Boswell, K
  10. George Pickens, WR
  11. Alex Highsmith, OLB
  12. Cole Holcomb, ILB
  13. Larry Ogunjobi, DE
  14. Joey Porter Jr, CB
  15. Patrick Peterson, CB

Honorable Mentions

  • James Daniels, G
  • Broderick Jones, OT
  • Jaylen Warren, RB
  • Keeanu Benton, NT

My Sleeper Player
Mark Robinson, ILB

Steelers Roster Bubble Players

by James Layton

With the Steelers starting Training Camp in eighteen days, I thought it would be a good time to look at the players that are more in likely going to be on the roster bubble.

This year with how deep the defensive side of the ball is. It’s no doubt that there are going to be more from that side on the bubble, especially with the defensive backs.

Let’s get into the players.

Offense

Mason Rudolph, QB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Anthony McFarland Jr, RB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Myles Boykin, WR
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Cody White, WR
Cap Savings: $870,000
Dead Money: $0

Kendrick Green, G
Cap Savings: $876,750
Dead Money: $453, 004

William Dunkle, G/T
Cap Savings: $750,000
Dead Money: $0

Defense

Jonathan Marshall, DT
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE
Cap Savings: $859,928
Dead Money: $160,144

Montravius Adams, NT
Cap Savings: $2,500,000
Dead Money: $732,500

Quincy Roche, OLB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Duke Dawson, CB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Chris Wilcox, CB
Cap Savings: $750,000
Dead Money: $0

Tre Norwood, FS
Cap Savings: $916,390
Dead Money: $47,220

Elijah Riley, SS
Cap Savings: $1,010,000
Dead Money: $0

Kenny Robinson, SS
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Special Teams

Pressley Harvin III, P
Cap Savings: $919,817
Dead Money: $40,366

Top 10 Fantasy Football Kickers in 2023

By Barb Layton

As you know fantasy football season is once again upon us. This week we have discussed Quarterbacks, Running Backs, Wide Receivers, and Tight Ends. So now we are going to list Kickers.

Here is my list:

  1. Justin Tucker, Ravens
  2. Daniel Carlson, Raiders
  3. Jason Myers, Seahawks
  4. Chris Boswell, Steelers
  5. Younghoe Koo, Falcons
  6. Evan McPherson, Bengals
  7. Harrison Butker, Chiefs
  8. Chase McLaughlin,Colts
  9. Jake Elliott, Eagles
  10. Ka’imi Fairbairn, Texans

Top 15 Fantasy Football Tight Ends in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is fantasy football season. This year it would be good to get a top tight ends. They are playing a larger role in fantasy football and are very important in scoring.

Here is my list:

  1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
  2. Mark Andrews, Ravens
  3. George Kittle, 49ers
  4. TJ Hockenson, Vikings
  5. Pat Freiermuth, Steelers
  6. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
  7. David Njoku, Browns
  8. Darren Waller, Giants
  9. Dawson Knox, Bills
  10. Kyle Pitts, Falcons
  11. Cole Kmet, Bears
  12. Dalton Schultz, Texans
  13. Zach Ertz, Cardinals
  14. Cade Otten, Buccaneers
  15. Tyler Higbee, Rams

Top 50 Fantasy Football Wide Receiver in 2023

By Barb Layton

So, it is fantasy football season once again. Today we are going to look at the top 50 wide receivers. I love this position for they come in all shapes and sizes. They fit a need for your particular scheme.

Let us start.

  1. Stefon Diggs, Bills
  2. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  3. Justin Jefferson, Vikings
  4. Ja’Marr Chase, Bengals
  5. AJ Brown, Eagles
  6. Tyreek Hill, Dolphins
  7. Cee Dee Lamb, Cowboys
  8. Tee Higgins, Bengals
  9. Davante Adams, Raiders
  10. Jaylen Waddle, Dolphins
  11. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  12. Deebo Samuel, 49ers
  13. Diontae Johnson, Steelers
  14. Garrett Wilson, Jets
  15. Amon-Ra St. Brown, Bears
  16. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  17. Calvin Ridley, Jaguars
  18. DeVonta Smith, Eagles
  19. Amari Cooper, Browns
  20. Chris Olave, Saints
  21. DK Metcalf, Seahawks
  22. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  23. DeAndre Hopkins, ?
  24. Terry McLaurin, Commanders
  25. DJ Moore, Bears
  26. Chrisian Watson, Packers
  27. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
  28. Mike Williams, Chargers
  29. Brandon Aiyuk, 49ers
  30. Michael Pittman, Colts
  31. Christian Kirk, Jaguars
  32. Drake London, Falcons
  33. Jahan Dotson, Commanders
  34. Jerry Jeudy, Broncos
  35. George Pickens, Steelers
  36. Marquise Brown, Cardinals
  37. Brandin Cooks, Cowboys
  38. Jaxon Smith-Njigba, Seahawks
  39. Gabriel Davis, Bills
  40. Courtland Sutton, Broncos
  41. DJ Chark, Panthers
  42. Michael Gallup, Cowboys
  43. Treylon Burks, Titans
  44. Odell Beckham, Jr., Ravens
  45. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Patriots
  46. Jordan Addison, Vikings
  47. Jakobi Meyers, Raiders
  48. Allen Lazard, Jets
  49. Michael Thomas, Saints
  50. Kadarius Toney, Chiefs

Top 25 Fantasy Football Running Backs in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is fantasy football season. So today we are going to look at running backs. For several years, running backs were held in high regard. This year is different. Tight ends are the most important element to a successful fantasy team.

Let’s take a look at my list.

  1. Jonathan Taylor, Colts
  2. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  3. Christian McCaffrey, 49ers
  4. Bijan Robinson, Falcons
  5. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  6. D’Andre Swift, Eagles
  7. Jahmyr Gibbs, Lions
  8. Aaron Jones, Packers
  9. Najee Harris, Steelers
  10. Jamaal Williams, Saints
  11. Isiah Pacheco, Chiefs
  12. Nick Chubb, Browns
  13. Breece Hall, Jets
  14. James Conner, Cardinals
  15. Derrick Henry, Titans
  16. Kenneth Walker, Seahawks
  17. Travis Etienne, Jaguars
  18. Damien Pierce, Texans
  19. JK Dobbins, Ravens
  20. Tony Pollard, Cowboys
  21. Miles Sanders, Panthers
  22. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
  23. Dalvin Cook, ?
  24. Alvin Kamara, Saints
  25. Saquon Barkley, Giants

Top 15 Fantasy Football Quarterbacks in 2023

By Barb Layton

It is getting to be fantasy football season. I really enjoy this time of year. It can be such a good experience if you have some idea of what you are doing. So, I am going to try and help you out this week.

Today, we are going to start with the QB room. I know there are a lot of ways we can do this, but this is how I feel they will fall.

Let’s get started.

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Josh Allen, Bills
  3. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  4. Jalen Hurts, Eagles
  5. Justin Fields, Bears
  6. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
  7. Justin Herbert, Chargers
  8. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  9. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  10. Daniel Jones, Giants
  11. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
  12. Kirk Cousins, Vikings
  13. Geno Smith, Seahawks
  14. Aaron Rodgers, Jets
  15. Kenny Pickett, Steelers

Remaining 2023 Unsigned Draft Picks

by James Layton

There are twenty-seven unsigned draft picks, among those are eight first round picks. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson have yet to sign their contracts.

Let’s get into the complete list.

Cardinals
Round 2: B.J. Ojulari, LB

Panthers
Round 1: Bryce Young, QB

Lions
Round 1: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
Round 2: Brian Branch, S

Packers
Round 2: Luke Musgrave, TE
Round 2: Jayden Reed, WR

Texans
Round 1: C.J. Stroud, QB

Colts
Round 1: Anthony Richardson, QB
Round 2: Julius Brents, CB
Round 4: Blake Freeland, OT

Rams
Round 3: Byron Young, DE
Round 3: Kobie Turner, DE
Round 4: Stetson Bennett, QB

Dolphins
Round 2: Cam Smith, CB

Patriots
Round 1: Christian Gonzalez, CB
Round 2: Keion White, DE

Saints
Round 2: Isaiah Foskey, DE

Jets
Round 1: Will McDonald IV, DE
Round 2: Joe Tippman, C

Eagles
Round 4: Kelee Ringo, CB

Steelers
Round 2: Joey Porter Jr, CB

Seahawks
Round 1: Devon Witherspoon, CB
Round 2: Zach Charbonnet, RB

Buccaneers
Round 2: Cody Mauch, OL

Titans
Round 2: Will Levis, QB

Commanders
Round 1: Emmanuel Forbes, CB
Round 2: Jartavius Martin, S