The Browns have made a few new hires to their Football Operations staff. They did need to replace Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, who left to become the Vikings General Manager earlier this year.
One of the new hires is former Eagles VP of Football Operations Catherine Raiche. Raiche is someone who could be on a short list to become General Manager in the next few years.
Here’s the complete list of new hires.
Hajriz Aliu, Scouting Assistant
Chris Buford, National Scout
Ryan Coward, Scouting Assistant
Catherine Raiche, Assistant GM/VP of Football Operations
The Steelers have announced Monday their training camp schedule.
The Steelers are back at Saint Vincent College for the first time since 2019.
Something really is interesting is that only twenty players on the roster have been to Saint Vincents for training camp.
Just like last season you will need to have a ticket to attend training camp. The tickets will be available June 27th at 10 a.m. EST for Season Ticket holders, the public will then be able to get them at 12 p.m. EST. The tickets will be available on Ticketmaster.
Here is the schedule:
July 26th: All Players Report
July 27th: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public*
July 28th: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public*
July 29th: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public*
July 30th: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public*
July 31st: No Practice
August 1st: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public
August 2nd: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public
August 3rd: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public
August 4th: 1:55 p.m. EST Open to the Public
August 5th: 7 p.m. EST Friday Night Lights at Latrobe Memorial Stadium
The Eagles have made several title changes and new hires for the football operations and scouting department. Included in the scouting department hirings are former Steelers Pro Scouting Coordinator Brandon Hunt and former Browns Scouting Assistant Rod Streater.
Title Changes
Football Operations
Jon Ferrari, Assistant General Manager
Alec Halaby, Assistant General Manager
Dom DiSandro, Senior Advisor to the GM/Chief Security Officer
Bryce Johnston, VP of Football Operations and Strategic Planning
Paul Lancaster, Senior Director of Player Engagment
Connor Barwin, Director of Player Development
James Gilman, Director of Football Analytics
Jeff Scott, Director of Football Operations
Jon Liu, Assistant Director of Football Analytics
Kathy Mair, Player Resource Coordinator/Assistant Director of Player Engagement
Patrick McDowell, Player Development Assistant/Scout
Nick Still, Assistant Equipment Manager
Scouting Department
Dave Caldwell, Senior Personnel Director/Advisor to the GM
Alan Wolking, Director of Player Personnel
Phil Bhaya, Director of Draft Management
Max Gruder, Director of Pro Scouting
Ameena Soliman, Director of College Scouting
Ryan Myers, Assistant Director of College Scouting
The Steelers have had issues with their depth of the Defensive Tackle position the past few seasons. Which lead to the run defense suffer towards the end of the season. And players not getting the rest they need to stay healthy.
The Steelers have five Defensive Tackles on the roster at the moment with Cam Hayward, Montravius Adams, Carlos Davis, Khalil Davis, and UDFA Rookie Donovan Jetter.
The Unproven Depth
Among the four defensive tackles behind Cam Heyward, they have a combined 10 starts out of 66 games in the league. Montravius Adams who they signed off of the Saints Practice Squad last season has the most playing time out of the group with a career 52 games with 10 starts.
Adams showed flashes last season of being a good player that you can trust to give the starter a rest, or if you need him to be the starter for a game.
2. The 17 Game Season
The uncertainty of Cam Hayward (33) being able to play a full 17 game season going forward at his age. He’s still a beast, but that can take a toll towards the end of the season. Last season he played a 1,064 snaps.
3. The Amount of Quality Free Agents still on the Market
Adding a player like Eddie Goldman or Larry Ogunjobi could go a long way this season. If they happen to get the injury bug, making a move now would have a big impact in helping to improve stopping the run and adding much needed depth.
The NFL has become so trade happy lately. Let’s take a look at some of the offensive players that could be on the move this season.
This is a look at the Quarterbacks though Tight Ends that could be traded. Offensive line will be posted later.
Some of these players may not have a big market, but they still bring some depth for their position. Some of these players may not be traded unless the right offer is made.
Here are the players the Steelers are bringing in for a tryout during the Rookie Minicamp. The Steelers have found a few gems in the tryout players of the past few seasons like Terrence Garvin (LB), Tuzar Skipper (LB), and most recently QB Devlin “Duck” Hodges.
This year they’re hosting the sons of former Steelers Duce Staley and Hall of Fame Linebacker Kevin Greene.
Former Browns Wide Receiver Ryan Switzer is getting a tryout at their Minicamp. Panthers are also having former Michigan State QB Anthony Russo for a tryout.
Vikings
Vikings are hosting former Steelers DT Isaiah Buggs for a tryout during their Rookie Minicamp this weekend. During his three-year career Buggs has played in 29 games with 7 starts, 31 Tackles, 2 Tackles for Loss, and 1 Pass Breakup.
Meet your Pittsburgh Steelers 2022 Draft Class. Mike Tomlin and Kevin Colbert out did themselves with this one. They found players that were leaders for their teams and know what it means to be a team player.
Round 1 Pick 20: Kenny Pickett, QB Pittsburgh
Round 2 Pick 52: George Pickens, WR Georgia
Round 3 Pick 87: DeMarvin Leal, DL Texas A&M
Round 4 Pick 138: Calvin Austin III, WR Memphis
Round 6 Pick 208: Connor Heyward, TE Michigan State
Round 7 Pick 225: Mark Robinson, LB Ole Miss
Round 7 Pick 241: Chris Oladokun, QB South Dakota State
In the words Anthony Molina “This was a Great Draft!”
