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Three Keys For a Steelers Victory: Week 1 @ Bills

By James Layton

Week one is finally here. The Steelers a tough game this week against the Bills to open up the season. The past two times they played we have come out on the losing side.

Here are my three keys for a Steelers Victory.

  1. Get on the score board early and often. To compete with this offense of the Bills we need to come out swinging on offense. This Bills team is capable of putting up 20 plus points a game, with the ability of Josh Allen and the team they built around him.

2. Contain Stefon Diggs as much as possible. We need to keep him locked up in the secondary to limit the splash plays he can make. Joe Haden and Cam Sutton are going to have their work cut out this week with this passing attack.

3. Don’t be stupid!

Keith Butler needs to not have a Linebacker in coverage on any Wide Receiver. There is no reason to have Devin Bush or Joe Schobert in coverage against Cole Beasley or Emmanuel Sanders.

Matt Canaday needs to have a great game plan going into this game. We can’t go out with three straight rushing plays or a tight end or fullback screen to open up a drive. We need to have a balanced offense. Pat Freiermuth needs to be in on every red zone play.

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 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

This 7 round mock draft I made several trades. I traded out of the 1st and still got several players to fill our needs. Each day I will do it a little different. I may use trades or may not. I will keep on the watch for the moves the Steelers make in free agency because then my picks might change.

Round 1

Traded out of the 1st

Round 2

Pick 47 Javonte Williams, RB North Carolina

Pick 57 Dylan Moses, LB Alabama

Round 3

Pick 77 Hunter Long, TE Boston College

Pick 87 James Hudson, OT Cincinnati

Round 4

Pick 128 Cade Johnson, WR South Dakota State

Pick 129 Osa Odighizuwa, DL UCLA

Pick 145 Shaka Toney, EDGE Penn State

Round 5

We did not have a 5th round pick

Round 6

Pick 217 Tre Brown, CB Oklahoma

Pick 225 Brendon Jaimes, OT Notre Dame

Round 7

Pick 241 Ian Book, QB Notre Dame

Pick 244 Sam Ehlinger, QB Texas

I hope to hear what you think of this draft.

Steelers 7 Round Mock Draft

I am starting to do a Steelers 7 round mock draft each day between now and the first day of the official draft. Today I am doing a regular mock with no trades. Other times there will be trades. As they sign players the needs will probably change. So here we go.

Round 1

Pick 24 Jalen Mayfield, OT Michigan

Round 2

Pick 55 Javonte Williams, RB North Carolina

Round 3

Pick 87 Quinn Meinerz, OC Wisconsin-Whitewater

Round 4

Pick 128 Shaun Wade, S Ohio State

Pick 141 Shi Smith, WR South Carolina

Round 5

They do not have a 5th round pick due to the DL Chris Wormly trade from the Ravens

Round 6

Pick 217 Tre Brown, CB Oklahoma

Pick 225 K.J. Britt, LB Auburn

Round 7

Pick 244 Patrick Johnson, EDGE Tulane

Pick 253 Tommy Kraemer, OG Notre Dame

I would like to know what you think of this draft.

Steelers 7 Round Mock Draft (Post Senior Bowl)

By James Layton

This is my first Steelers mock after the Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl was great at helping get players around NFL teams since there is no Combine this year.

A lot of players rose up some teams draft boards from a good week of practice and interviews.

In this mock draft I made a few trades that I could see happen during the draft to be able to get a few more players that can have a big impact on there rookie season.

So with out wasting anymore time, let’s get in to the draft.

Round 1*

Pick 32 (from Chiefs): Creed Humphrey, C Oklahoma

Round 2

Pick 57: Quinn Meinerz, G Wisconsin-Whitewater

Round 3*

Pick 87: Amari Rodgers, WR Clemson

Round 4

Pick 115 (from Raiders): Chuba Hubbard, RB Oklahoma State

Round 5

Pick 149 (from Raiders): Kary Washington Jr, CB LSU

Round 6

a. Pick 168 (from Eagles): Cam Sample, DT Coastal Carolina

b. Pick 192: Ellerson Smith, OLB Northern Illinois

Round 7

a. Pick 212: Tuf Borland, LB Ohio State

b. Pick 221: Sam Ehlinger, QB Texas

c. Pick 225: Grant Stuard, LB Houston

*Trades

Round 1

Traded the 24th pick and 122nd (4th) Pick to the Rams for the 57th (2nd) Pick, 97th (3rd) Pick, 2022 2nd Round Pick, (2) 2022 3rd Round Picks.

Traded back into the 1st with the Chiefs for the 32nd Pick, the chiefs received the 55th Pick, 2022 2nd Round Pick, 2022 3rd Round Pick, and 2022 5th Round Pick.

Round 3

Traded out of the 97th Pick with the Raiders, the Raiders traded the 115th (4th) Pick and 149th (5th) Pick to the Steelers.

Round 6

Traded a 2022 4th Round Pick to the Eagles for the 168th Pick, 225th (7th) Pick, and 2022 7th Round Pick .