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07-17-2015, 07:34 PM
SCB Steelers 2015 Training Camp Battle Report: Defensive Line
July 16, 2015
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The Steelers enter the 2015 season with a wide range of questions about the defensive front. One thing that’s for certain is that Cam Heyward is very close to becoming to one of the top defensive ends in the league. Another good season will make that all but a certainty.
After that, there’s potential, some promise and some serious concerns for this unit of the Steelers.
Starters: Cam Heyward, Steve McLendon, Stephon Tuitt
Although the Steelers spend less than 50% of the time in the base 3-4, the front three still remains important. Heyward has blossomed significantly in the last two seasons and is one of the top defensive linemen in the AFC now.
McLendon has unfairly been criticized because he isn’t Casey Hampton. Any time you take over for a guy who was so crucial for so long on this defense, comparison will be made. McLendon isn’t the same type of player ‘Big Snack’ was and he’s battled injuries as well. He’ll get the nod at nose but I expect him to be challenged.
Tuitt admitted in the offseason that he struggled to pick up the defense and things were difficult for him at first. Once he got comfortable though his play immediately trended upward and I think that’s where he’s headed for 2015. Don’t be surprised to see Tuitt used by Keith Butler in variety of ways this coming season.
Reserves: Daniel McCullers, L.T. Walton, Cam Thomas, Clifton Geathers
Of those four guys, I see only McCullers as a sure thing...
to read rest of article:
http://steelcityblitz.com/2015/07/16/scb-steelers-2015-training-camp-battle-report-defensive-line/
July 16, 2015
http://steelcityblitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/Cameron-Heyward.jpg
The Steelers enter the 2015 season with a wide range of questions about the defensive front. One thing that’s for certain is that Cam Heyward is very close to becoming to one of the top defensive ends in the league. Another good season will make that all but a certainty.
After that, there’s potential, some promise and some serious concerns for this unit of the Steelers.
Starters: Cam Heyward, Steve McLendon, Stephon Tuitt
Although the Steelers spend less than 50% of the time in the base 3-4, the front three still remains important. Heyward has blossomed significantly in the last two seasons and is one of the top defensive linemen in the AFC now.
McLendon has unfairly been criticized because he isn’t Casey Hampton. Any time you take over for a guy who was so crucial for so long on this defense, comparison will be made. McLendon isn’t the same type of player ‘Big Snack’ was and he’s battled injuries as well. He’ll get the nod at nose but I expect him to be challenged.
Tuitt admitted in the offseason that he struggled to pick up the defense and things were difficult for him at first. Once he got comfortable though his play immediately trended upward and I think that’s where he’s headed for 2015. Don’t be surprised to see Tuitt used by Keith Butler in variety of ways this coming season.
Reserves: Daniel McCullers, L.T. Walton, Cam Thomas, Clifton Geathers
Of those four guys, I see only McCullers as a sure thing...
to read rest of article:
http://steelcityblitz.com/2015/07/16/scb-steelers-2015-training-camp-battle-report-defensive-line/