Who's the sleeper in the Rookie FA mix?

[DesertSteel]

Somebody is going to impress and make the 53 or PS that wasn't expected - just outworked everyone. Who will it be???

I think Griffey may have a shot at the PS.

(I wouldn't consider Matthew Thomas a sleeper.)

[Mojouw]

I think the linebacker from Toledo or wherever sticks around because of his pass rush.

Been a few reports that he has shown well in those types of drills.

[DesertSteel]

I think the linebacker from Toledo or wherever sticks around because of his pass rush.

Been a few reports that he has shown well in those types of drills.
Agree.

[Dwinsgames]

I think the linebacker from Toledo or wherever sticks around because of his pass rush.

Been a few reports that he has shown well in those types of drills.

Olasunkanmi Adeniyi

[Mojouw]

Olasunkanmi Adeniyi

Thanks!

Has anyone else heard much about this guy in camp?

I heard that he was a bit dinged up, but still showing well in pass rush but having the expected struggles in space.

If they go with 5 OLB, you figure he doesn't have too many guys to beat out to make the roster.

Dupree, Watt, Chick, and Adams are likely locked in at this point. I figure they go 5 at OLB and thinner at ILB with the difference there made up in safeties?

I don't know though because that line of thinking leads me to keeping 5 OLB, 5 ILB, 5 Safeties, and 6 CBs and maybe 6 on the DL as well.

[Dwinsgames]

Thanks!

Has anyone else heard much about this guy in camp?




heard he was running ahead of Adams the other day , today he is out with an undisclosed injury

[Mojouw]

heard he was running ahead of Adams the other day , today he is out with an undisclosed injury

Nice if he could carve out a year one role as pass rush off the bench.

[Dwinsgames]

I will go WAY out on the limb and say Henderson ...............

[teegre]

I will go WAY out on the limb and say Henderson ...............

I agree.

#dantehall

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Matt Galambos. He isnt a rookie, but thin ILB group could be good for him.

[Fire Goodell]

I'm hoping Michael Thomas

[hawaiiansteeler]

EM: Does the WR from Youngstown have a chance to make the team?

Ray Fittipaldo: The Steelers like Damuon Patterson, but it's going to be tough for him to make the 53-man roster. Practice squad more likely. And he's got a shot at that.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/08/06/ray-fittipaldo-steelers-chat-8-6-18/stories/201808060113

[st33lersguy]

Would be nice to see one of the FA LBs step up and become solid

[Dwinsgames]

I'm hoping Michael Thomas

we don't need another backup Safety

[hawaiiansteeler]

Minicamp marvel Damoun Patterson early surprise of Steelers training camp

JOE RUTTER | Monday, Aug. 6, 2018

In May, after having his only pro offer rescinded, Damoun Patterson faced the longest of odds to securing a contract with an NFL team. He was among 20 undrafted free agents — and 55 players overall — invited to attend the Pittsburgh Steelers’ three-day minicamp on a tryout basis.

Fast forward to this past weekend. Patterson ran routes with the first-team offense in Steelers camp, catching passes from Ben Roethlisberger and squaring off with the likes of cornerbacks Joe Haden and Artie Burns.

to read rest of article:

https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13945076-74/minicamp-marvel-damoun-patterson-early-surprise-of-steelers-training-camp

[Fire Goodell]

we don't need another backup Safety

Matthew Thomas I meant, ILB

[hawaiiansteeler]

Matthew Thomas I meant, ILB

Alan: With a strong showing in the preseason games, can you see a scenario where Matthew Thomas ends of starting at some point in the season?

Ray Fittipaldo: Matthew Thomas has done well at camp, but no, I can't envision a scenario where he starts this year. I'm not even sure he's going to make the 53-man roster. Maybe he will, but I think practice squad is more likely.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/08/06/ray-fittipaldo-steelers-chat-8-6-18/stories/201808060113

[hawaiiansteeler]

I will go WAY out on the limb and say Henderson ...............

Pitt's Quadree Henderson Steelers' 'No. 1' punt, kickoff returner in preseason opener

CHRIS ADAMSKI | Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018

For Quadree Henderson’s first NFL game, he’ll be atop the depth chart at two spots.

A former All-American returner at Pitt, Henderson said he was told on Tuesday by Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and special teams coach Danny Smith that he will get first crack at return duties in the Steelers’ preseason opener Thursday.

“I just found out I’ll be the starting punt returner and starting kick returner, No. 1 up there for right now,” Henderson said late Tuesday morning. “It’s a big opportunity for me to go out there and showcase my skill.”

to read rest of article:

https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13948342-74/pitts-quadree-henderson-steelers-no-1-punt-kickoff-returner-in-preseason-opener

[Dwinsgames]

awesome

[Fire Goodell]

Alan: With a strong showing in the preseason games, can you see a scenario where Matthew Thomas ends of starting at some point in the season?

Ray Fittipaldo: Matthew Thomas has done well at camp, but no, I can't envision a scenario where he starts this year. I'm not even sure he's going to make the 53-man roster. Maybe he will, but I think practice squad is more likely.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2018/08/06/ray-fittipaldo-steelers-chat-8-6-18/stories/201808060113

I'd take it. Hell, making the practice squad as a rookie UDFA is pretty much exceeding the expectations. Most get cut.

[BlackAndGold]

UDFA Olasunkanmi Adeniyi has been playing well. Hopefully he's the next MAC linebacker to succeed here.

Still just 20 years old.

[tube517]

Pitt's Quadree Henderson Steelers' 'No. 1' punt, kickoff returner in preseason opener

CHRIS ADAMSKI | Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018

For Quadree Henderson’s first NFL game, he’ll be atop the depth chart at two spots.

A former All-American returner at Pitt, Henderson said he was told on Tuesday by Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and special teams coach Danny Smith that he will get first crack at return duties in the Steelers’ preseason opener Thursday.

“I just found out I’ll be the starting punt returner and starting kick returner, No. 1 up there for right now,” Henderson said late Tuesday morning. “It’s a big opportunity for me to go out there and showcase my skill.”

to read rest of article:

https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13948342-74/pitts-quadree-henderson-steelers-no-1-punt-kickoff-returner-in-preseason-opener

:nono:

Not big enough for Tomlin's prototype KR : See Dookie Davenport/Gary Russell/Suckerpunch/Redman/Dwyer

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

UDFA Olasunkanmi Adeniyi has been playing well. Hopefully he's the next MAC linebacker to succeed here.

Still just 20 years old.

Good to hear, he didn't look to be that explosive, or quick of a rusher in his college tape. Would like to see him lean down and get quicker.

[BlackAndGold]

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[GoSlash27]

Minicamp marvel Damoun Patterson early surprise of Steelers training camp

JOE RUTTER | Monday, Aug. 6, 2018

In May, after having his only pro offer rescinded, Damoun Patterson faced the longest of odds to securing a contract with an NFL team. He was among 20 undrafted free agents — and 55 players overall — invited to attend the Pittsburgh Steelers’ three-day minicamp on a tryout basis.

Fast forward to this past weekend. Patterson ran routes with the first-team offense in Steelers camp, catching passes from Ben Roethlisberger and squaring off with the likes of cornerbacks Joe Haden and Artie Burns.

to read rest of article:

https://triblive.com/sports/steelers/13945076-74/minicamp-marvel-damoun-patterson-early-surprise-of-steelers-training-camp

^ *Bump*

This seems to be the kid with the golden ticket.