Month: November 2023

2024 NFL Draft: Top 10 Quarterback Prospects 1.0

by James Layton

It’s getting to that time of the year again. Or as I call it the best time of the year, NFL draft season. The 2024 NFL draft is only 161 days away. So here is my top ten quarterback prospects.

It looking to be a good draft class so far. Depending on who decides to return to school.

Let’s get into the top ten.

  1. Drake Maye, North Carolina
  2. Caleb Williams, USC
  3. J.J. McCarthy, Michigan
  4. Bo Nix, Oregon
  5. Michael Penix Jr, Washington
  6. Quinn Ewers, Texas
  7. Jaydon Daniels, LSU
  8. Jalon Daniels, Kansas
  9. Cameron Ward, Washington State
  10. Jordan Travis, Florida State

Updated Steelers Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Steelers have made a few moves over the past few days to their practice squad. They have released TE Scotty Washington and OL Joey Fisher from the squad. They also have re-signed NT Breiden Fehoko, and signed LB Tyler Murray to the unit.

Here is the complete squad.

  1. Luq Barcoo, CB
  2. Tariq Carpenter, ILB
  3. Jack Colletto, FB
  4. Kellen Diesch, OT
  5. Jalen Elliott, SS
  6. Breiden Fehoko, NT
  7. Dez Fitzpatrick, WR
  8. Kyron Johnson, ILB
  9. Jonathan Marshall, DT
  10. Ryan McCollum, C
  11. Denzel Mims, WR
  12. Tyler Murray, LB
  13. Qadree Ollison, RB
  14. Trenton Thompson, FS
  15. Mykal Walker, ILB
  16. Duece Watts, WR

Workout Report for Tuesday 11/14

By James Layton

It was a busy Tuesday in the NFL for workouts. With twenty-nine players being brought in for a tryout.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Cardinals
EJ Perry, QB
Stanley Berryhill, WR
Tyjon Lindsey, WR
Cam Sims, WR

Commanders
Derek Rivers, DE
Kemoko Turay, DE
Terrell Lewis, LB

Dolophins
Bubba Bolden, DB
Dane Cruikshank, DB
Colby Gossett, G
Wes Martin, G
AJ Moore, DB
Andrew Norwell, G

Lions
Bobby Hart, OT
Bruce Irvin, LB (Signed to Practice Squad)
Cedric Ogbuehi, OT
Michael Schofield, G (Signed to Practice Squad)

Packers
Austin Ajiake, LB
Gabe Houy, OT
John Molchon, G
James Tunstall, OT

Vikings
Tanner Morgan, QB
Daylen Baldwin, WR

Steelers
Ben Mason, TE/FB
John Samuel Shenker, TE

Seahawks
Vi Jones, LB

Buccaneers
Myles Dorn, DB
Jaquan Johnson, DB (Signed to Practice Squad)
AJ Thomas, DB

Titans
Marquez Callaway, WR

Workout Report for Monday 11/13

by James Layton

Seven players were brought in for workouts Monday. And of those seven, one was signed following the workout.

Let’s get into the workouts.

Eagles
Noah Togiai, TE
Andrew Norwell, G
Lecitus Smith, C

Packers
Jaylon Thomas, OT

Ravens
Josh Wells, OT
Devery Hamilton, OT

Saints
Jason Pierre-Paul, DE (Signed)

2024 NFL Draft Order 2.0

by James Layton

Here is the updated draft order following the week 10 games.

  1. Bears (from Panthers) 1-8
  2. Cardinals 2-8
  3. Giants 2-8
  4. Patriots 2-8
  5. Bears 3-7
  6. Packers 3-7
  7. Titans 3-6
  8. Rams 3-6
  9. Falcons 4-6
  10. Commanders 4-6
  11. Jets 4-5
  12. Broncos 4-5
  13. Buccaneers 4-5
  14. Chargers 4-5
  15. Raiders 5-5
  16. Bills 5-5
  17. Colts 5-5
  18. Bengals 5-4
  19. Saints 5-5
  20. Cardinals (from Texans) 5-4
  21. Vikings 6-4
  22. Cowboys 6-4
  23. Dolphins 6-3
  24. Seahawks 6-3
  25. 49ers 6-3
  26. Steelers 6-3
  27. Texans (from Browns) 6-3
  28. Jaguars 6-3
  29. Ravens 7-3
  30. Lions 7-2
  31. Chiefs 7-2
  32. Eagles 8-1

2024 NFL Draft: Top 25 Prospects

by James Layton

With only a month left in the regular season of college football. It’s time to start taking a longer look at the NFL Draft prospects. No doubt you probably have already been paying attention to some players. But I think it’s time to look at the top twenty-five prospects as of right now.

Let’s get into the top 25 prospects.

  1. Marvin Harrison Jr, WR Ohio State
  2. Drake Maye, QB North Carolina
  3. Brock Bowers, TE Georgia
  4. Olu Fashanu, OT Penn State
  5. Caleb Williams, QB USC
  6. Malik Nabers, WR LSU
  7. Kool-Aid McKinstry, CB Alabama
  8. Joe Alt, OT Notre Dame
  9. Chop Robinson, Edge Penn State
  10. Dallas Turner, Edge Alabama
  11. J.C. Latham, OT Alabama
  12. Emeka Egbuka, WR Ohio State
  13. Jer’Zhan Newton, DT Illinois
  14. Taliese Fuaga, OT Oregon State
  15. Kamren Kinchens, S Miami (FL)
  16. Jared Verse, Edge Florida State
  17. Kalen King, CB Penn State
  18. Amarius Mims, OT Georgia
  19. Princely Umanmielen, Edge Florida
  20. Rome Odunze, WR Washington
  21. Cooper Dejean, CB Iowa
  22. Barrett Carter, LB Clemson
  23. Denzel Burke, CB Ohio State
  24. Keon Coleman, WR Florida State
  25. J.J. McCarthy, QB Michigan

Updated Eagles Practice Squad

by James Layton

The Eagles announced Monday the signing of veteran Center Ross Pierschbacher to their practice squad and the release of Cornerback Kindle Vildor from the unit.

Pierschbacher has been a member of four teams over his five year career, he also has played in eleven games. This is his second time being a member of the Eagles.

Let’s get into the updated practice squad.

  • Devon Allen, WR
  • Thomas Booker, DT
  • Le’Raven Clark, OT
  • Noah Elliss, DT
  • Mekhi Garner, CB
  • Mario Goodrich, CB
  • Terron Jackson, DE
  • E.J. Jenkins, TE
  • Ross Pierschbacher, C
  • Tristin McCollum, S
  • Joseph Ngata, WR
  • Lew Nichols, RB
  • Brandon Smith, LB
  • Ben VanSummeren, LB
  • Greg Ward, WR

2024 NFL Draft: Steelers 7-Round Mock Draft

by James Layton

It maybe only week 10 of the season. And the Steelers are 6-3, but it’s never too early to start doing mock drafts too see what players are going in what rounds and the rankings of the players.

The Steelers do have some big needs for this offseason. These are their needs: CB, S, LB, OT, OC, DL, WR, Edge, QB. As of right now the Steelers have seven draft picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Let’s get into the Mock Draft.

Round 1
Pick 23: Kalen King, CB Penn State

Round 2
Pick 54: Rod Moore, S Michigan

Round 3
Pick 88: Zach Frazier, C West Virginia

Round 4
Pick 103: Ladd McConkey, WR Georgia
Pick 123: Curtis Jacobs, LB Penn State*

Round 5
Traded to the Rams as part of the Kevin Dotson trade.

Round 6
Pick 184: Nazir Stackhouse, DT Georgia
Pick 185: Jack Nelson, OT Wisconsin

Round 7
Pick 215: Brady Cook, QB Missouri

* Seahawks traded the 123rd (4th) pick and 184th (6th) pick to the Steelers for the 119th pick and a 2025 7th round pick.

Linebacker Options for The Steelers

by James Layton

The Steeles have been hit hard in the past few weeks with injuries to the linebacker group. They have especially become thin at the inside linebacker position, with Cole Holcomb going down with a season ending knee injury during the Titans Game. And now with Kwon Alexander suffering a torn Achilles tendon against the Packers Sunday.

Veteran linebacker Elandon Roberts has been off and on the injury report all season. So, it would definitely be a good idea to bring in a few linebackers to help add some needed depth. As of right now they only have two inside linebackers on the active roster in Elandon Roberts and Mark Robinson.

They also have three on the practice squad that have played some meaningful snaps in an NFL defensive front. On the practice squad is Tariq Carpenter, Kyron Johnson, and Mykal Walker.

If they are going to promote anyone from the practice squad to the active roster, Walker would make the most sense. Walker has the most experience of anyone on the practice squad at the position. He also adds much needed depth for special teams.

Let’s get into the free agent options and the practice squad options.

Free Agents

  • Anthony Barr
  • Ulysees Gilbert
  • Nick Kwiatkoski
  • Jayon Brown
  • Reggie Ragland
  • Dakota Allen
  • Damien Wilson
  • Bumper Poole
  • Tanner Vallejo

Practice Squad Options

  • Alexander “AJ” Johnson, Dolphins
  • Buddy Johnson, Cowboys
  • Calvin Munson, Patriots
  • Clay Johnson, Bengals
  • Blake Lynch, Chargers
  • Blake Martinez, Panthers

Steelers Players to Watch: Week 10 vs. Packers

by James Layton

The Steelers are coming into this second in the division, with a record of 5-3. Somehow, they keep finding a way to win and the look to continue to do that this week against a new look Packers team.

The Packers are coming into Pittsburgh after beating a bad Rams team. Jordan Love and the offense are going to be a test for this defense that has trouble stopping teams that should be an easy game.

Kenny Pickett and this offense needs to control the time of possession in this game, the defense doesn’t need to be on the field more than the offense. One way to do this is to get the run game going right away, they need to get Najee and Jaylen Warren going early.

Let’s get into the players to watch.

Offense

  • 8 Kenny Pickett, QB
  • 22 Najee Harris, RB
  • 14 George Pickens, WR
  • 19 Calvin Austin III, WR
  • 83 Connor Heyward, TE
  • 80 Darnell Washington, TE
    • 77 Broderick Jones, OT
    • 61 Mason Cole, C
    • 78 James Daniels, G
    • 73 Isaac Seumalo, G

Defense

  • 95 Keeanu Benton, NT
  • 97 Cam Heyward, DT
  • 96 Breiden Fehoko, NT
  • 90 TJ Watt, OLB
  • 93 Mark Robinson, ILB
  • 51 Nick Herbig, OLB
  • 54 Kwon Alexander, ILB
  • 24 Joey Porter Jr, CB
  • 21 Darius Rush, CB
  • 23 Damontae Kazee, S