Steelers Preseason Projected 53 Man Roster

By Barb Layton

This how I feel the Steelers 53 man roster looks after 2 preseason games.

Offense (25)

Quarterbacks

  • Ben Roethlisberger
  • Mason Rudolph
  • Josh Dobbs

Running Backs

  • James Conner
  • Jaylen Samuels
  • Benny Snell Jr.
  • Roosevelt Nix (FB)

Wide Receivers

  • JuJu Smith Schuster
  • Donte Montrief
  • James Washington
  • Ryan Switzer
  • Diontae Johnson
  • Diontae Spencer

Tight Ends

  • Vance McDonald
  • Xavier Grimble
  • Zach Gentry

Offensive Line

  • Alejandro Villanueva
  • Ramon Foster
  • Maurkice Pouncey
  • David DeCastro
  • Matt Feiler
  • B.J. Finney
  • Chukwuma Okorafor
  • Zach Banner
  • Fred Johnson

The tight end group worries me more than any other position group. So saying this our number 2 might not even be on the team yet.

Defense (25)

Defensive Line

  • Cam Heyward
  • Javon Hargrave
  • Stephon Tuitt
  • Tyson Alualu
  • Isaiah Bugg
  • Dan McCullers

Outside Linebackers

  • T.J. Watt
  • Bud Dupree
  • Ola Adeniyi
  • Anthony Chickillo
  • Tuzar Skipper

Inside Linebackers

  • Mark Barron
  • Devin Bush
  • Vince Williams
  • Tyler Matakevich
  • Ulysees Gilbert lll

Cornerbacks

  • Joe Haden
  • Steven Nelson
  • Artie Burns
  • Mike Hilton
  • Justin Layne

Safeties

  • Sean Davis
  • Terrell Edmunds
  • Kameron Kelly
  • Jordan Dangerfield

Special Teams

  • Jordan Berry, P
  • Chris Boswell, K
  • Kameron Canaday, LS

Practice Squad

  • Christian Scotland-Williamson
  • Derwin Gray
  • Trey Edmunds
  • Devlin Hodges
  • Johnny Holton
  • Henry Mondeaux
  • Robert Spillane
  • P.J. Locke
  • Sutton Smith
  • Tevin Jones
  • Malik Williams

Fantasy Football Kicker Rankings

By Barb Layton


I know that millions of people love playing fantasy football. I made up a list of top kickers to pick from this season.

  1. Justin Tucker, Ravens
  2. Greg Zuerlein, Rams
  3. Jack Elliott, Eagles
  4. Graham Gano, Panthers
  5. Harrison Butker, Chiefs
  6. Robbie Gould, 49ers
  7. Wil Lutz, Saints
  8. Stephen Gostkowski, Patriots
  9. Ryan Succop, Titans
  10. Matt Prater, Lions
  11. Brandon McManus, Broncos
  12. Steven Hauschka, Bills
  13. Adam Vinatieri, Colts
  14. Mason Crosby, Packers
  15. Josh Lambo, Jaguars
  16. Chris Boswell, Steelers
  17. Randy Bullock, Bengals
  18. Giorgio Tavecchio, Falcons
  19. Chandler Catanzaro, Jets
  20. Ka’imi Fairbairn, Texans
  21. Jason Myers, Seahawks
  22. Cairo Santos, Buccaneers
  23. Dan Bailey, Vikings
  24. Pat O’Donnell, Bears
  25. Dustin Hopkins, Redskins
  26. Greg Joseph, Browns
  27. Daniel Carlson, Raiders
  28. Brett Maher, Cowboys
  29. Aldrick Rosas, Giants
  30. Zane Gonzalez, Cardinals
  31. Jason Sanders, Dolphins
  32. Matt Gay, Buccaneers
  33. Sam Ficken, Packers
  34. Austin Seibert, Browns
  35. Taylor Bertolet, Broncos

Fantasy Football Tight End Rankings

By Barb Layton

I realize that millions of people enjoy playing fantasy football. I am one of those people. So this year I decided to rank my own players.

  1. Travis Kelce, Chiefs
  2. George Kittle, 49ers
  3. Zach Ertz, Eagles
  4. Delanie Walker, Titans
  5. Eric Ebron, Colts
  6. Vance McDonald, Steelers
  7. Trey Burton, Bears
  8. David Njoku, Browns
  9. Jimmy Graham, Packers
  10. Hunter Henry, Chargers
  11. Kyle Rudolph, Vikings
  12. Austin Hooper, Falcons
  13. Gerald Everett, Rams
  14. Jared Cook, Saints
  15. T.J. Hockenson, Lions
  16. Tyler Eifert, Bengals
  17. Evan Engram, Giants
  18. Dallas Goedert, Eagles
  19. O.J. Howard, Buccaneers
  20. Greg Olsen, Panthers
  21. Tyler Kroft, Bills
  22. Vernon Davis, Redskins
  23. Will Dissly, Seahawks
  24. Jesse James, Lions
  25. Hayden Hurst, Ravens
  26. Charles Clay, Cardinals
  27. Dwayne Allen, Dolphins
  28. Benjamin Watson, Patriots
  29. Noah Fant, Broncos
  30. Foster Moreau, Raiders
  31. Jack Doyle, Colts
  32. Ben Koyack, Jaguars
  33. Jason Witten, Cowboys
  34. C.J. Uzomah, Bengals
  35. Chris Herndon, Jets
  36. Xavier Grimble, Steelers
  37. Cameron Brate, Buccaneers
  38. Tyler Higbee, Rams
  39. Ian Thomas, Panthers
  40. Mike Gesicki, Dolphins
  41. Darren Waller, Raiders
  42. Adam Shaheen, Bears
  43. Jace Sternberger, Packers
  44. Irv Smith, Vikings
  45. Jordan Reed, Redskins
  46. Nick Vannett, Seahawks
  47. Jordan Leggett, Buccaneers
  48. Dawson Knox, Bills
  49. Jerell Adams, Texans
  50. Mark Andrews, Ravens
  51. Matt Lacosse, Patriots
  52. Geoff Swaim, Jaguars
  53. Zach Gentry, Steelers
  54. Trevon Wesco, Jets
  55. Drew Sample, Bengals
  56. Troy Fumagalli, Broncos
  57. Maxx Williams, Cardinals
  58. Seth DeValve, Browns
  59. Clive Wolford, Dolphins
  60. David Morgan, Vikings

Fantasy Football Wide Receiver Rankings

By Barb Layton

I know that millions of people love to play fantasy football. I have enjoyed it for years. This year I decided to make my own ranking system. Here is my wide receiver group.

  1. DeAndre Hopkins, Texans
  2. Michael Thomas, Saints
  3. Julio Jones, Falcons
  4. Tyreek Hill, Chiefs
  5. JuJu Smith-Schuster, Steelers
  6. Odell Beckham, Jr., Browns
  7. Adam Thielen, Vikings
  8. Keenan Allen, Chargers
  9. Davante Adams, Packers
  10. Antonio Brown, Raiders
  11. Stefon Diggs, Vikings
  12. T.Y. Hilton, Colts
  13. Amari Cooper, Cowboys
  14. Cooper Kupp, Rams
  15. Mike Evans, Buccaneers
  16. A.J. Green, Bengals
  17. Robby Anderson, Jets
  18. Julian Edelman, Patriots
  19. Emmanuel Sanders, Broncos
  20. Ryan Switzer, Steelers
  21. Golden Tate, Giants
  22. Kenny Golladay, Lions
  23. Tyler Lockett, Seahawks
  24. Marqise Lee, Jaguars
  25. Adam Humphries, Titans
  26. Allen Robinson, Bears
  27. Aldrick Robinson, Panthers
  28. Larry Fitzgerald, Cardinals
  29. Baxton Berrios, Patriots
  30. John Brown, Bills
  31. Donte Moncrief, Steelers
  32. Kenny Stills, Dolphins
  33. Quincy Enunwa, Jets
  34. Desean Jackson, Eagles
  35. Seth Roberts, Ravens
  36. Marvin Jones, Lions
  37. Brandin Cooks, Rams
  38. Marquise Goodwin, 49ers
  39. Tyrell Williams, Raiders
  40. Allen Hurns, Cowboys
  41. Keke Coutee, Texans
  42. Marquise Brown, Ravens
  43. Albert Wilson, Dolphins
  44. Jarvis Landry, Browns
  45. Tyler Boyd, Bengals
  46. Parris Campbell, Colts
  47. Brian Quick, Redskins
  48. Mohamed Sanu, Falcons
  49. Will Fuller, Texans
  50. Rishard Matthews, Saints
  51. Anthony Miller, Bears
  52. N’Keal Harry, Patriots
  53. Keelan Cole, Jaguars
  54. Corey Davis, Titans
  55. Sammy Watkins, Chiefs
  56. Travis Benjamin, Chargers
  57. Danny Amendola, Lions
  58. Phillip Dorsett, Patriots
  59. Devin Funchess, Colts
  60. Mike Williams, Chargers
  61. Chris Hogan, Panthers
  62. Marquez Vales-Scantling, Packers
  63. Robert Woods, Rams
  64. Dante Pettis, 49ers
  65. Christian Kirk, Cardinals
  66. Alshon Jeffery, Eagles
  67. Courtland Sutton, Broncos
  68. Antonio Callaway, Browns
  69. Jamison Crowder, Jets
  70. James Washington, Steelers
  71. D.K. Metcalf, Seahawks
  72. DeVante Parker, Dolphins
  73. Nelson Agholor, Eagles
  74. Paul Richardson, Redskins
  75. Taylor Gabriel, Bears
  76. A.J. Brown, Titans
  77. Chris Godwin, Buccaneers
  78. Andy Isabella, Cardinals
  79. Ted Ginn, Saints
  80. David Moore, Seahawks
  81. Dontrell Inman, Patriots
  82. J.J. Nelson, Raiders
  83. Willie Snead, Ravens
  84. David Sills, Bills
  85. Daesean Hamilton, Broncos
  86. Dede Westbrook, Jaguars
  87. Calvin Ridley, Falcons
  88. Equanimeous St. Brown, Packers
  89. Mecole Hardman, Chiefs
  90. Michael Gallup, Cowboys
  91. Sterling Shepard, Giants
  92. J.J. Arcega-Whiteside, Eagles
  93. Hakeem Butler, Cardinals
  94. D.J. Chark, Jaguars
  95. Riley Ridley, Bears
  96. D.J. Moore, Panthers
  97. J’Mon Moore, Packers
  98. Hunter Renfrow, Raiders
  99. Cole Beasley, Bills
  100. Diontae Johnson, Steelers

Fantasy Football Running Back Rankings


By Barb Layton

I know there are millions of people who enjoy fantasy football. Here is my list of running backs to choice from number 1-75. I hope it will be helpful to you in choosing your team.

  1. Saquon Barkley, Giants
  2. Christian McCaffrey, Panthers
  3. Alvin Kamara, Saints
  4. David Johnson, Cardinals
  5. Todd Gurley, Rams
  6. Ezekiel Elliott, Cowboys
  7. Nick Chubb, Browns
  8. James Conner, Steelers
  9. Melvin Gordon, Chargers
  10. Le’veon Bell, Jets
  11. Devonta Freeman, Falcons
  12. Derrick Henry, Titans
  13. Leonard Fournette, Jaguars
  14. Sony Michel, Patriots
  15. Dalvin Cook, Vikings
  16. Kareem Hunt, Browns
  17. Joe Mixon, Bengals
  18. Lesean McCoy, Bills
  19. Adrian Peterson, Redskins
  20. Mark Ingram, Ravens
  21. Lamar Miller, Texans
  22. Royce Freeman, Broncos
  23. Aaron Jones, Packers
  24. Kerryon Johnson, Lions
  25. Josh Adams, Eagles
  26. Phillip Lindsey, Broncos
  27. Frank Gore, Bills
  28. Jaylen Samuels, Steelers
  29. Marlon Mack, Colts
  30. Matt Breida, 49ers
  31. Dion Lewis, Titans
  32. Tevin Coleman, 49ers
  33. Latavius Murray, Saints
  34. Kenyan Drake, Dolphins
  35. Carlos Hyde, Chiefs
  36. Duke Johnson, Browns
  37. C.J. Anderson, Lions
  38. Rashaad Penny, Seahawks
  39. Darrell Henderson, Rams
  40. Ito Smith, Falcons
  41. Chris Carson, Seahawks
  42. D’Onta Foreman, Texans
  43. Josh Jacobs, Raiders
  44. Austin Ekeler, Chargers
  45. Ronald Jones, Buccaneers
  46. Derrius Guice, Redskins
  47. T.J. Yeldon, Bills
  48. James White, Patriots
  49. Corey Clement, Eagles
  50. Devin Singletary, Bills
  51. Zach Zenner, Lions
  52. Giovani Bernard, Bengals
  53. Gus Edwards, Ravens
  54. Rex Burkhead, Patriots
  55. Kalen Ballage, Dolphins
  56. Damien Williams, Chiefs
  57. Peyton Barber, Buccaneers
  58. Cameron Artis-Payne, Panthers
  59. Ameer Abdullah, Vikings
  60. Ty Montgomery, Jets
  61. Spencer Ware, Colts
  62. Roc Thomas, Vikings
  63. Wayne Gallman, Giants
  64. Bilal Powell, Jets
  65. Jamaal Williams, Packers
  66. Wendell Smallwood, Eagles
  67. Jerick McKinnon, 49ers
  68. Nyheim Hines, Colts
  69. Samaje Perine, Redskins
  70. T. J. Logan, Cardinals
  71. Theo Riddick, Lions
  72. Malcolm Brown, Rams
  73. Mark Walton, Dolphins
  74. Benny Snell, Steelers
  75. James Develin, Patriots

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings


By Barb Layton

I know that there are millions of people who enjoy playing fantasy football. I have always enjoyed the knowledge of the game from others. I am doing my first ever quarterback rankings.

  1. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  2. Russell Wilson, Seahawks
  3. Aaron Rodgers, Packers
  4. Drew Brees, Saints
  5. Baker Mayfield, Browns
  6. Tom Brady, Patriots
  7. Phillip Rivers, Chargers
  8. Deshaun Watson, Texans
  9. Ben Roethlisberger, Steelers
  10. Cam Newton, Panthers
  11. Matthew Stafford, Lions
  12. Matt Ryan, Falcons
  13. Derek Carr, Raiders
  14. Kirk Cousins, Vikings
  15. Jared Goff, Rams
  16. Carson Wentz, Eagles
  17. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  18. Jameis Winston, Buccaneers
  19. Marcus Mariota, Titans
  20. Andy Dalton, Bengals
  21. Mitchell Trubisky, Bears
  22. Sam Darnold, Jets
  23. Josh Allen, Bills
  24. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  25. Ryan Fitzpatrick, Dolphins
  26. Nick Foles, Jaguars
  27. Joe Flacco, Broncos
  28. Jimmy Garoppolo, 49ers
  29. Eli Manning, Giants
  30. Case Keenum, Redskins
  31. Kyler Murray, Cardinals
  32. Josh Rosen, Dolphins
  33. Dwayne Haskins, Redskins
  34. Will Grier, Panthers
  35. Daniel Jones, Giants
  36. Drew Lock, Broncos
  37. Nick Mullens, 49ers
  38. Robert Griffin, lll, Ravens
  39. Kyle Lauletta, Giants
  40. C.J. Beathard, 49ers
  41. Jeff Driscoll, Bengals
  42. Mason Rudolph, Steelers
  43. Ryan Findley, Bengals
  44. Alex Smith, Redskins
  45. Luke Falk, Jets

Top 25 Fantasy Football Players For 2019

By James Layton

With Fantasy draft season starting up soon, I thought I would post my top 25 players for this season.

Here are my top 25:

  1. Patrick Mahomes, QB Chiefs
  2. Saquon Barkley, RB Giants
  3. DeAndre Hopkins, WR Texans
  4. Odell Beckham, WR Browns
  5. Andrew Luck, QB Colts
  6. Baker Mayfield, QB Browns
  7. Julio Jones, WR Falcons
  8. Alvin Kamara, RB Saints
  9. Russell Wilson, QB Seahawks
  10. Travis Kelce, TE Chiefs
  11. James Conner, RB Steelers
  12. Michael Thomas, WR Saints
  13. Antonio Brown, WR Raiders
  14. Drew Brees, QB Saints
  15. Juju Smith-Schuster, WR Steelers
  16. Ezekiel Elliott, RB Cowboys
  17. Tom Brady, QB Patriots
  18. Keenan Allen, WR Chargers
  19. Tyreek Hill, WR Chiefs
  20. Christian McCaffery, RB Patriots
  21. Philip Rivers, QB Chargers
  22. George Kittle, TE 49ers
  23. Amari Cooper, WR Cowboys
  24. Cam Newton, QB Panthers
  25. Todd Gurley, RB Rams

Possible Roster Bubble Players For The Steelers After Training Camp

By James Layton

These are a few players I thought could be on the bubble during their Training Camp and the Preseason.

The biggest one that this is a big Training Camp for is 4th year Cornerback Artie Burns, Burns had a good Rookie season and then a big drop off last season. It seemed he had a hard time getting over a couple of penalties early in the season.

Here are the players that could be on the Bubble:

  1. Eli Rogers, WR Cap Savings: $1,000,000 Dead Money: $500,000
  2. Jerald Hawkins, OT Cap Savings: $720,000 Dead Money: $132,622
  3. Tyler Matakevich, LB Cap Savings: $720,000 Dead Money: $15,763
  4. Jordan Dangerfield, S Cap Savings: $645,ooo Dead Money: $0
  5. Artie Burns, CB Cap Savings: $1,757,862 Dead Money: $1,293,815
  6. Jordan Berry, P Cap Savings: $775,000 Dead Money: $750,000

Pre-Training Camp 53 Man Roster

By Barb Layton

 

This is the way I think the team will look after training camp. I really liked the players they got in the draft. I think many will make an impact on the 2019 Steelers season.

 

Offense (25)

QBs

Ben Roethlisberger

Josh Dobbs

Mason Rudolph

RBs

James Conner

Jaylen Samuels

Benny Snell

Roosevelt Nix (FB)

WRs

JuJu Smith-Schuster

Ryan Switzer

Donte Moncrief

James Washington

Diontae Johnson

Diontae Spencer

TEs

Vance McDonald

Xavier Grimble

Zach Gentry

OLs

Al Villanueva, T

Matt Feiler, T/G

Jerald Hawkins, T

Chukwuma  Okorafor, T/G

Derwin Gray, T/G

Ramon Foster, G

David DeCastro, G

Maurkice Pouncey, C

B.J. Finney, C/G

 

Defense (25)

DLs

Cameron Heyward, DT

Javon Hargrave, NT

Stephon Tuitt, DE

Tyson Alualu, DE

Isaiah Buggs, DE

Dan McCullers, DT

LBs

T.J. Watt, OLB

Bud Dupree, OLB

Anthony Chickillo, OLB

Sutton Smith, OLB

Ola Adeniyi, OLB

Vince Williams, ILB

Devin Bush, ILB

Mark Barron, ILB/S

Ulysees Gilbert, ILB

Tyler Matakevich, ILB

DBs

Joe Haden, CB

Steven Nelson, CB

Mike Hilton, CB

Justin Layne, CB

Kameron Kelly, CB

Sean Davis, S

Terrell Edmunds, S

Marcus Allen, S

Cameron Sutton, S

 

Specials Teams (3)

Chris Boswell, K

Jordan Berry, P

Kameron Canaday, LS

 

Practice Squad

Greg Gilmore, DE

Tevin Jones, WR

P.J. Locke, S

Henry Mondeaux, DE

Patrick Morris, C

Damien Prince, OT

Tegray Scales, ILB

Christian Scotland-Williamson, TE

Tuzar Skipper, OLB

Ralph Webb, RB

Matthew Wright, K