Author: redzoneinsider

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.

Pre-Training Camp 53 Man Steelers Roster

By Barb Layton

This is way too early, but this is my pre-training camp 53 man roster. So I am going under the assumption that we will still have the 16 man practice squad. It probably will have older players on it too. So here we go.

Offense (25)

QB

Ben Roethlisberger

Dwayne Haskins

Mason Rudolph

RB

Najee Harris

Anthony McFarland

Kalen Ballage

Benny Snell

Derek Watt (FB)

WR

JuJu Smith Schuster

Chase Claypool

Diontae Johnson

James Washington

Ray Ray McCloud

TEs

Eric Ebron

Pat Freiermuth

Zach Gentry

OL

Zach Banner, RT

Kevin Dotson, G

B.J. Finney, C

Kendrick Green, C

Joe Haeg,T

J. C. Hassenauer, C

Dan Moore, T

Chuks Okorafor, LT

Trai Turner, G

Defense (25)

DL

Tyson Alualu

Isaiah Buggs

Carlos Davis

Cameron Heyward

Isaiahh Loudermilk

Stephon Tuitt

Chris Wormley

LB

Devin Bush

Ulysees Gilbert

Alex Highsmith

Buddy Johnson

Miles Killebrew

Quincy Roche

Robert Spillane

T.J. Watt

DB

Shakur Brown

Antoine Brooks

Terrell Edmunds

Minkah Fitzpatrick

Joe Haden

Justin Layne

Arthur Maulet

Tre Norwood

James Pierre

Cameron Sutton

Specialists

K Chris Boswell

LS Kameron Canaday

P Pressley Harvin

PS

DeMarcus Acy, CB

Marcus Allen, ILB

Calvin Bundage, OLB

T.J. Carter, DE

Rashaad Coward, G

Anthony Coyle, T

Josh Dobbs, QB

Trey Edmunds, RB

Mark Gilbert, CB

Isaiah McKoy, WR

Henry Mondeaux, DE

Kevin Radar, TE

Tegray Scales, ILB

Matthew Sexton, WR

Sam Sloman, K

Lamont Wade, SS

I put most in alphabetical order not as a depth chart.

Way To Early 1st Round Mock Draft For The 2022 NFL Draft

By James Layton

With the 2021 NFL Draft ending Saturday. It’s never to early to start taking a look at the next years class. This is my first mock draft for the 2022 NFL Draft.

This draft I did make one trade down. But in my following drafts I will be including trades that could happen.

Let’s get in to the draft!

  1. Lions: Spencer Rattler, QB Oklahoma State
  2. Texans: Derek Stingley Jr, CB LSU
  3. Jaguars: Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
  4. Eagles: Sam Howell, QB North Carolina
  5. Bengals: Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge Oregon
  6. Jets: Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
  7. Giants: Christian Harris, LB Alabama
  8. Falcons: Garrett Wilson, Edge Ohio State
  9. Broncos: Drake Jackson, Edge USC
  10. Giants: Evan Neal, OT Alabama
  11. Washington: Kedon Slovis, QB USC
  12. Titans: Chris Olave, WR Ohio State
  13. Browns: Brenton Cox, Edge Florida
  14. Vikings: Bubba Bolden, S Miami (FL)
  15. Cardinals: Zach Harrison, Edge Ohio State
  16. Buccaneers (from Steelers): Isaiah Spiller, RB Texas A&M
  17. Chargers: Jalen Wydermyer, TE Texas A&M
  18. Patriots: Rasheed Walker, OT Penn State
  19. Cowboys: Zion Nelson, OT Miami (FL)
  20. Eagles: Edefuan Ulofoshio, LB Washington
  21. Raiders: Derion Kendrick, CB Clemson
  22. Colts: Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas
  23. Jets: DeMarvin Leal, DT Texas A&M
  24. Saints: George Karlaftis, Edge
  25. Panthers: Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
  26. Dolphins: Breece Hall, RB Iowa State
  27. Ravens: Tyler Linderbaum, C Iowa
  28. Lions: Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
  29. Packers: Aidan Hutchinson, Edge Michigan
  30. Bills: Justyn Ross, WR Clemson
  31. Steelers (from Buccaneers): Desmond Ridder, QB Cincinnati
  32. Chiefs: Ed Ingram, G LSU

Early 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Big Board Top 50

By James Layton

With the 2021 NFL Draft just ending two days ago. It’s never to early to start looking to the next class of prospects. This Quarterback class is a interesting one with Spencer Rattler and Desmond Ridder among the top.

This year’s class is going to have a lot of seniors that due to COVID had their seasons canceled, are able to return for their senior seasons.

Let’s get in to the big board.

  1. Kayvon Thibodeaux, Edge Oregon
  2. Spencer Rattler, QB Oklahoma
  3. Sam Howell, QB North Carolina
  4. Derek Stingley Jr, CB LSU
  5. Kyle Hamilton, S Notre Dame
  6. Ahmad Gardner, CB Cincinnati
  7. Christian Harris, LB Alabama
  8. Drake Jackson, Edge USC
  9. Kadon Slovis, QB UCS
  10. Chris Olave, WR Ohio State
  11. Isaiah Spiller, RB Texas A&M
  12. Evan Harrison, Edge Ohio State
  13. Evan Neal, OT Alabama
  14. Garrett Wilson, WR Ohio State
  15. Brenton Cox, Edge Florida
  16. Derion Kendrick, CB Clemson
  17. Rasheed Walker, OT Penn State
  18. Breece Hall, RB Iowa State
  19. Treylon Burks, WR Arkansas
  20. Bubba Bolden, S Miami (FL)
  21. Jalen Wydermyer, TE Texas A&M
  22. Zion Nelson, OT Miami (FL)
  23. Edefuan Ulofoskhio, LB Washington
  24. Tyler Linderbaum, C Iowa
  25. DeMarvin Leal, DT Texas A&M
  26. Justyn Ross, WR Clemson
  27. Aidan Hutchinson, Edge Michigan
  28. Kaiir Elam, CB Florida
  29. Desmond Ridder, QB Cincinnati
  30. George Karlafits, TE Purdue
  31. Charles Cross, OT Mississippi State
  32. Jaden Davis, DT Georgia
  33. Kyren Williams, RB Notre Dame
  34. Cade Otton, TE Washington
  35. Jarrett Patterson, C Notre Dame
  36. Jake Ferguson, TE Wisconsin
  37. Myron Tagovailoa-Amosa, DT Notre Dame
  38. Ed Ingram, G LSU
  39. Ventrell Miller, LB Florida
  40. Isaiah Likely, TE Coastal Carolina
  41. Ben Brown, G Ole Miss
  42. Brandon Joseph, S Northwestern
  43. Abraham Lucas, OT Washington State
  44. Jerrion Ealy, RB Ole Miss
  45. Kana’i Mauga, LB USC
  46. Tykee Smith, S Georgia
  47. Zion Johnson, G Boston College
  48. Colby Wolden, DT Auburn
  49. Jayden Daniels, QB Arizona State
  50. Carson Strong, QB Nevada

Lions Official Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By James Layton

The Lions have released their Official list of undrafted free agent signings. The Lions are looking like a they’re build a tough hard nose football with their draft picks. That continues with their undrafted free agents, it looks like they found some gems with Jonathan Adams (WR), Drake Jackson (C), Sage Surratt (WR), Rakeem Boyd (RB), Tommy Kreamer (G).

Here is their complete list.

  1. Jonathan Adams, WR Arkansas State
  2. D’Angelo Amos, S Virginia
  3. Tavante Beckett, LB Marshall
  4. Rakeem Boyd, RB Arkansas
  5. Jake Hausmann, TE Ohio State
  6. Drake Jackson, C Kentucky
  7. Jerry Jacobs, CB Arkansas
  8. Tommy Kreamer, G Notre Dame
  9. Dedrick Mills, RB Nebraska
  10. Javon McKinley, WR Notre Dame
  11. AJ Parker, CB Kansas State
  12. Sage Surratt, WR Wake Forest
  13. Brock Wright, TE Notre Dame