Steelers Training Camp 2023: Predicting the Starting Offense

by James Layton

With the Steelers first practice of training camp taking place in six days. I thought who will be the starting offensive that day. This is going to be first time Kenny Pickett is going to be taking the field at camp as the starting quarterback.

This is going to be a big camp for the offense, they now have a full-time starting quarterback and some key additions to the offensive line. So now is the time to build the chemistry of the whole unit.

Let’s get into the Offense.

  • Quarterback: Kenny Pickett
  • Running Back: Najee Harris
  • Fullback: Monte Pottebaum
  • Wide Receive 1: Diontae Johnson
  • Wide Receiver 2: George Pickens
  • Wide Receiver 3: Allen Robinson
  • Tight End: Pat Freiermuth
  • Left Tackle: Dan Moore Jr
  • Left Guard: Isacc Seumalo
  • Center: Mason Cole
  • Right Guard: James Daniels
  • Right Tackle: Chuks Okorafor

Workout Report for Thursday 7/20

by James Layton

With Training Camp starting, with players going on different injury lists. Teams are starting to bring players in for workouts and visits. Twenty players were brought in for workouts Thursday.

Let’s get into the players.

Browns

  • Quinton Barrow, OT
  • Marcus Baugh, TE
  • Levi Wallace, DE
  • Noah Dawkins, LB
  • Dillon Doyle, LB
  • Clarence Hicks, LB
  • Denzel Okafor, G
  • Jahcour Pearson, WR
  • Eric Smith, OT
  • Austin Watkins, WR
  • Jordan Williams, WR

Jets

  • Victor Bolden, WR
  • Dane Cruikshank, S
  • Myles Dorn, S
  • Alex Erickson, WR
  • Cyril Grayson, WR
  • Scott Nelson, S
  • Vernon Scott, S
  • James Wiggins, S
  • Milton Wright, WR

Fantasy Football Quarterback Rankings

by James Layton

With Training Camps starting to be in full swing by the end of next week. Fantasy Draft season will be starting soon. So, I’m finally putting my Quarterback rankings out.

This is going to be an interesting year with Quarterbacks with if you don’t draft on of the top guys.

Let’s get into the rankings.

  1. Josh Allen, Bills
  2. Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs
  3. Joe Burrow, Bengals
  4. Jalen Hurts, Eagles
  5. Lamar Jackson, Ravens
  6. Justin Hurbert, Chargers
  7. Justin Fields, Bears
  8. Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins
  9. Trevor Lawrence, Jaguars
  10. Kirk Cousins, Vikings
  11. Aaron Rodgers, Jets
  12. Jared Goff, Lions
  13. Daniels Jones, Giants
  14. Kenny Pickett, Steelers
  15. Dak Prescott, Cowboys
  16. Anthony Richardson, Colts
  17. Brock Purdy, 49ers
  18. Geno Smith, Seahawks
  19. DeShaun Watson, Browns
  20. Mac Jones, Patriots
  21. Bryce Young, Panthers
  22. CJ Stroud, Texans
  23. Matthew Stafford, Rams
  24. Russell Wilson, Broncos
  25. Kyler Murray, Cardinals

Free Agents the Steelers Could Sign Before Training Camp

by James Layton

The Steelers have had an excellent offseason so far, adding depth and new starters. Although they could add another player or two for added positional battles.

A few places that could use another player are Running Back, Interior Offensive Line, and Inside Linebacker. They have made big strides in filling these positions so far, but it can never hurt to a little extra depth.

Let’s get into the free agents.

  • Rashaan Evans, LB Age: 27
  • Ben Jones, C Age: 34
  • George Fant, OT Age: 31
  • James Robinson, RB Age: 24
  • Pat Elflein, C Age: 29
  • Kwon Alexander, LB Age: 29*
  • Marlon Mack, RB Age: 27
  • Marquise Blair, S Age: 25
  • Chase Roulier, C Age: 30
  • Dwayne Washington, RB Age: 29
  • Dalton Risner, G Age: 28
  • Darrell Henderson, RB Age: 26
  • Ameer Abdullah, RB Age: 30

*Hosted for a visit earlier this offseason.

Top 15 Important Steelers Players for 2023

by James Layton

This is a big season for the Pittsburgh Steelers, after a 9-8 season in 2022 with rookie quarterback Kenny Pickett becoming the clear-cut starter. And losing star OLB TJ Watt for a good part of the season. It got me thinking about who the important players are for the 2023 season.

I kept going back and forth between TJ Watt and Kenny Pickett, but after seeing what having TJ Watt on the field means, and how it impacts if it’s going to be a win or loss. TJ Watt has to be the most important player on this team.

Let get into the complete list.

  1. TJ Watt, OLB
  2. Kenny Pickett, QB
  3. Minkah Fitzpatrick, FS
  4. Najee Harris, RB
  5. Cameron Heyward, DT
  6. Levi Wallace, CB
  7. Mason Cole, C
  8. Pat Freiermuth, TE
  9. Chris Boswell, K
  10. George Pickens, WR
  11. Alex Highsmith, OLB
  12. Cole Holcomb, ILB
  13. Larry Ogunjobi, DE
  14. Joey Porter Jr, CB
  15. Patrick Peterson, CB

Honorable Mentions

  • James Daniels, G
  • Broderick Jones, OT
  • Jaylen Warren, RB
  • Keeanu Benton, NT

My Sleeper Player
Mark Robinson, ILB

Steelers Roster Bubble Players

by James Layton

With the Steelers starting Training Camp in eighteen days, I thought it would be a good time to look at the players that are more in likely going to be on the roster bubble.

This year with how deep the defensive side of the ball is. It’s no doubt that there are going to be more from that side on the bubble, especially with the defensive backs.

Let’s get into the players.

Offense

Mason Rudolph, QB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Anthony McFarland Jr, RB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Myles Boykin, WR
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Cody White, WR
Cap Savings: $870,000
Dead Money: $0

Kendrick Green, G
Cap Savings: $876,750
Dead Money: $453, 004

William Dunkle, G/T
Cap Savings: $750,000
Dead Money: $0

Defense

Jonathan Marshall, DT
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Isaiahh Loudermilk, DE
Cap Savings: $859,928
Dead Money: $160,144

Montravius Adams, NT
Cap Savings: $2,500,000
Dead Money: $732,500

Quincy Roche, OLB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Duke Dawson, CB
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Chris Wilcox, CB
Cap Savings: $750,000
Dead Money: $0

Tre Norwood, FS
Cap Savings: $916,390
Dead Money: $47,220

Elijah Riley, SS
Cap Savings: $1,010,000
Dead Money: $0

Kenny Robinson, SS
Cap Savings: $940,000
Dead Money: $0

Special Teams

Pressley Harvin III, P
Cap Savings: $919,817
Dead Money: $40,366

Remaining 2023 Unsigned Draft Picks

by James Layton

There are twenty-seven unsigned draft picks, among those are eight first round picks. Bryce Young, C.J. Stroud, and Anthony Richardson have yet to sign their contracts.

Let’s get into the complete list.

Cardinals
Round 2: B.J. Ojulari, LB

Panthers
Round 1: Bryce Young, QB

Lions
Round 1: Jahmyr Gibbs, RB
Round 2: Brian Branch, S

Packers
Round 2: Luke Musgrave, TE
Round 2: Jayden Reed, WR

Texans
Round 1: C.J. Stroud, QB

Colts
Round 1: Anthony Richardson, QB
Round 2: Julius Brents, CB
Round 4: Blake Freeland, OT

Rams
Round 3: Byron Young, DE
Round 3: Kobie Turner, DE
Round 4: Stetson Bennett, QB

Dolphins
Round 2: Cam Smith, CB

Patriots
Round 1: Christian Gonzalez, CB
Round 2: Keion White, DE

Saints
Round 2: Isaiah Foskey, DE

Jets
Round 1: Will McDonald IV, DE
Round 2: Joe Tippman, C

Eagles
Round 4: Kelee Ringo, CB

Steelers
Round 2: Joey Porter Jr, CB

Seahawks
Round 1: Devon Witherspoon, CB
Round 2: Zach Charbonnet, RB

Buccaneers
Round 2: Cody Mauch, OL

Titans
Round 2: Will Levis, QB

Commanders
Round 1: Emmanuel Forbes, CB
Round 2: Jartavius Martin, S

Steelers Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by James Layton

The Steelers announced their undrafted free agent signings. They had a very strong draft class and are continuing that with adding the last of their needs with these signings.

Among these signings are QB Tanner Morgan (Minnesota) and C Trevor Downing (Iowa State).

Let’s get into the complete list.

  • Jordan Byrd, WR San Diego State
  • Trevor Downing, C Iowa State
  • Tanner Morgan, QB Minnesota
  • James Nyamwaya, DE Merrick
  • David Perales, LB Fresno State
  • Monte Pottebaum, FB Iowa
  • B.T. Potter, K Clemson

Jaguars Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by James Layton

The Jaguars had a pretty good 2023 draft class. They have added a few players to that class with signing eleven undrafted free agents. A few names that stand out are CB David Wilson (UCF), LB Matthew Jackson (Eastern Kentucky), and WR Jaray Jenkins (LSU).

Let’s get into the complete list of signings.

  • Jayson Ademilola, DL Notre Dame
  • Samuel Jackson, G Central Florida
  • Dequan Jackson, LB Colorado State
  • David Wilson, CB Central Florida
  • Leonard Taylor, TE Cincinnati
  • DJ Coleman, LB Missouri
  • Elijah Cooks, WR San Jose State
  • Kaleb Hayes, CB BYU
  • Matthew Jackson, LB Eastern Kentucky
  • Jaray Jenkins, WR LSU
  • Oliver Martin, WR Nebraska

Chargers Undrafted Free Agent Signings

by James Layton

The Chargers are continuing their strong draft with adding 18 Undrafted Free Agents. Among the signings are DL Jerrod Clark (Coastal Carolina), LB Andrew Farmer (Lane College), and CB Cam Brown (Ohio State).

Let’s get into the rest of the signings.

  • Brevin Allen, OLB Campbell
  • Tyler Baker-Williams, S NC State
  • Johari Branch, C Maryland
  • Cam Brown, CB Ohio State
  • Terrell Bynum, WR USC
  • Jerrod Clark, DE Coastal Carolina
  • Elijah Dotson, RB Northern Colorado
  • Nathan East, LB Samford
  • Michael Ezeike, TE UCLA
  • Andrew Farmer, LB Lane College
  • AJ Finley, S Ole Miss
  • Tyler Hoosman, RB North Dakota
  • Mikel Jones, LB Syracuse
  • Terrence Lang, DL Colorado
  • Nicolas Meslop, OT Delta State
  • Tiawan Mullen, CB Indiana
  • AJ Uzodinma, CB Ball State
  • Pokey Wilson, WR Florida State