Category: Steelers

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

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.

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

Steelers Official Undrafted Free Agent Signings

By James Layton

The Steelers have officially announced their Undrafted Free Agent signings. The Steelers had a great draft this year, and that continued into their Undrafted signings.

They have found some gems like Shakur Brown (CB), Jamar Watson (LB), and Lamont Wade (S).

Here are their complete signings

  1. Rico Bussey, WR Hawaii
  2. Isaiah McKoy, WR Kent State
  3. Calvin Bundage, LB Oklahoma State
  4. Jamar Watson, LB Kentucky
  5. Shakur Brown, CB Michigan State
  6. Mark Gilbert, CB Duke
  7. Donovan Stiner, S Florida
  8. Lamont Wade, S Penn State

Steelers 7 Round Mock Draft

By Barb Layton

Sorry I haven’t posted for a while. I have had a lot of things happening in my life. I am back and will be finishing this up for the next 16 days. I did my a few trades in this one.

Round 1

Pick 29 Travis Etienne, RB Clemson

Round 2

Pick 55 Asante Samuel, CB Florida State

Round 3

Pick 90 Kendrick Green, G Ole Miss

Round 4

Pick 128 James Hudson, T Cincinnati

Pick 140 Shawn Wade, S Ohio State

Round 5

Pick 168 Shaka Toney, EDGE Penn State

Round 6

Pick 216 Riley Cole, LB South Alabama

Round 7

Pick 245 Noah Gray, TE Duke

Pick 254 Tedarrell Slaton, DT Florida

Steelers 7 Round Mock Draft

By Barb Layton

I just completed a mock draft on March 31,2021. I made a couple of trades. I traded for the 32nd pick in the first. So let’s see how it went.

Round 1

Pick 32: Najee Harris, RB Alabama

Round 2

Pick 55: Jamin Davis, LB Kentucky

Pick 64: Kelvin Joseph, CB Kentucky

Round 3

Pick 87: Quinn Meinerz, C Wisconsin-Whitewater

Round 4

Pick 128: Tommy Tremble, TE Notre Dame

Pick 140: Cade Johnson, WR South Dakota State

Round 6

Pick 216: Patrick Johnson, EDGE Tulane

Round 7

Pick 245: Tedarrel Slaton, DT Florida

Pick 254: Tre Norwood, S Oklahoma

Steelers 7 Round Mock Draft

By Barb Layton

This draft I think might be my best draft yet. I hope you like it. I made several trades. Let’s get started.

Round 1

Pick 30 Pat Freiermuth, TE Penn State

Round 2

Pick 55 Javonte Williams, RB North Carolina

Round 3

Pick 87 Quinn Meinerz, OC Wisconsin-Whitewater

Pick 95 Trill Williams, CB Syracuse

Round 4

Pick 128 Brady Christensen, OT BYU

Pick 140 Elerson Smith, EDGE Northern Iowa

Round 5

Pick 174 Derrick Barnes, LB Purdue

Round 6

Pick 213 Jackson Anderson, G Texas Tech

Pick 216 Tre Norwood, S Oklahoma

Round 7

Pick 236 Jonathan Marshall, DT Arkansas

Pick 245 Sam Ehlinger, QB Texas

Let me know your thoughts.