Steelers 53 man roster prediction.

**footballfan** · 08-27-2019, 02:58 PM

Hey you all. Just wanted to share Ray Fittapaldos 53 man prediction from the Post Gazette today.
Looks to be a pretty solid projection. It’s been a quiet pre-season and I’m thankful for that. The drama with AB and Lev Bell was a bummer as a fan. Not gonna lie, I’m going to miss watching AB make plays for the Steelers. The cat can flat out catch the rock. I certainly won’t miss the drama tho.
The Steelers strong point on offense in my opinion will be the O-line and for the defense I’m going with the guys up front. The weak points in my opinion could be an unproven secondary besides Joe Haden and a shaky kicking game along with special teams.
Thank you all, board members, mods and admins for having me here. It’s s great forum.
I’m excited for you guys this season with regards to Lamar Jackson leading the offense. Always liked the kid in college and wish him a great career with the Ravens.
Here’s to an exciting season. I’m ready for some football!!

**Ravenswintitle** · 08-27-2019, 03:29 PM

I agree with your assessment about their strengths and weaknesses - but where's the

?

**WNCRavensFan** · 08-27-2019, 04:20 PM

QB - The Neanderthal never dies. Rudolph can be a backup
RB - Connor's good, Samuels is good, Snell should be good = solid group
WR - JuJu and James Washington should start; the rest can just run around for Ben
TE - Serviceable, but a step back from Jesse James
OL - Starting unit is one of the best, reserves are iffy

DL - Heyward / Hargrave / Tuitt might be the best 3-4 line in the NFL
EDGE - TJ Watt the only playmaker on the unit, possible issue here
LB - Much needed turnover; I see improvement w/ Bush
CB - Steven Nelson is the most important FA signing, must play well
S - Terrell Edmunds needs to take the next step... uninspiring unit

ST - Boswell's a vet, Jordan Bery's ok, returners are ???

**WNCRavensFan** · 08-27-2019, 04:29 PM

Overall I see a top ten offense as usual, and a potential top ten defense, and a playoff contender yet again. I believe two of (Baltimore, Cleveland, Pittsburgh) are playoff bound this season, which is really a normal year for the AFCN except that Cleveland takes the place of Cincinnati.

Big Ben is the key to Pittsburgh; we Ravens fans know it, people who don't watch the Steelers may not understand. |Oh noes, they lost AB, they lost LeVeon Bell!| Whatever. If Ben plays well, the Steelers do well. He's got freaking Ryan Switzer and Eli Rogers making big plays for him. Mason Rudolph can win a couple games like Charlie Batch did or whatever, but Ben needs to play 12+ games.

**JimZipCode** · 08-27-2019, 05:43 PM

Originally Posted by footballfan

Thank you all, board members, mods and admins for having me here. It’s s great forum.
I’m excited for you guys this season with regards to Lamar Jackson leading the offense. Always liked the kid in college and wish him a great career with the Ravens.
Here’s to an exciting season. I’m ready for some football!!

Jesus H Christ! A Steelers fan being classy?!? What the fuck is happening to the world??

Um. Great post! Yeah, here's to an exciting season! I hope your guys, uh, provide a lot of entertaining viewing this year.

**leachisabeast** · 08-27-2019, 05:52 PM

I wish we had a OL like the Steelers, but we keep Yanda.

**footballfan** · 08-27-2019, 07:45 PM

Originally Posted by Ravenswintitle

I agree with your assessment about their strengths and weaknesses - but where's the

?

Sorry RWT. Her ya go.

https://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s/201908260107

**footballfan** · 08-27-2019, 07:56 PM

Originally Posted by WNCRavensFan

QB - The Neanderthal never dies. Rudolph can be a backup
RB - Connor's good, Samuels is good, Snell should be good = solid group
WR - JuJu and James Washington should start; the rest can just run around for Ben
TE - Serviceable, but a step back from Jesse James
OL - Starting unit is one of the best, reserves are iffy

DL - Heyward / Hargrave / Tuitt might be the best 3-4 line in the NFL
EDGE - TJ Watt the only playmaker on the unit, possible issue here
LB - Much needed turnover; I see improvement w/ Bush
CB - Steven Nelson is the most important FA signing, must play well
S - Terrell Edmunds needs to take the next step... uninspiring unit

ST - Boswell's a vet, Jordan Bery's ok, returners are ???

3rd round pick Dionne’s Johnson should see some time as a return specialist.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/dionta...a-a554dee114ed
There’s a chance Diontae Spencer makes the team and could be used in the same role.
https://steelersdepot.com/2019/08/di...me-slows-down/

**WNCRavensFan** · 08-27-2019, 08:13 PM

Originally Posted by footballfan

3rd round pick Dionne’s Johnson should see some time as a return specialist.
https://www.nfl.com/prospects/dionta...a-a554dee114ed
There’s a chance Diontae Spencer makes the team and could be used in the same role.
https://steelersdepot.com/2019/08/di...me-slows-down/

That was a curious pick when the Steelers took Diontae Johnson at the beginning of Round 3, over WRs Terry McLaurin, Miles Boykin (our own), Hakeem Butler, Kelvin Harmon and a few others. I was sitting there telling myself, "man that is a reach! .....but the Steelers are soooo good at picking WRs! So I must be wrong."

CB Justin Layne I think was a good round 3 pick and will at the very least be better than Artie Burns.

**footballfan** · 08-27-2019, 08:23 PM

Originally Posted by WNCRavensFan

That was a curious pick when the Steelers took Diontae Johnson at the beginning of Round 3, over WRs Terry McLaurin, Miles Boykin (our own), Hakeem Butler, Kelvin Harmon and a few others. I was sitting there telling myself, "man that is a reach! .....but the Steelers are soooo good at picking WRs! So I must be wrong."

CB Justin Layne I think was a good round 3 pick and will at the very least be better than Artie Burns.

The Steelers have swung and missed in Drafting CBs. I hope that changes with Justin Layne but will not be holding my breath.
I liked Mikes Boykin, great potential and Hakeem Butler. Was surprised at the Diontae Johnson pick as well to be honest.

**JimZipCode** · 08-28-2019, 12:09 AM

Originally Posted by WNCRavensFan

That was a curious pick when the Steelers took Diontae Johnson at the beginning of Round 3, over WRs Terry McLaurin, Miles Boykin (our own), Hakeem Butler, Kelvin Harmon and a few others. I was sitting there telling myself, "man that is a reach! .....but the Steelers are soooo good at picking WRs! So I must be wrong."

I had the exact same take. It seemed stupid: but I have to see a Steelers WR draft pick bust, before I believe it.

**GA_Baltimorean** · 08-28-2019, 07:53 AM

Devin Bush looks like he's going to be a star for you guys for a long time. I'm excited to watch him play against us twice a year. Hopefully both teams can get back to that tough defensive football we used to have. Overall, I think you guys have a solid team even without those two headaches in NY and OAK.