Preseason Finale and cuts/options

[Born2Steel]

One week to go before the steelers have to decide on 53 players to put on the roster and who makes the PS and who gets the handshake and thanks for your time.

A few positions still contain some interesting discussion angles...

QB - Obviously Ben is your week 1-SB starter. My opinion is Rudolph has clearly won the backup role over Dobbs and Hodges. My issue with Dobbs has ALWAYS been his short to intermediate throws where he routinely throws high, inaccurate passes. But damn he sure throws a pretty deep ball. And his mobility to extend plays or simple tuck and run is top notch too. Then there's Hodges who is insanely accurate in the short to intermediate range passes, but we have no idea what his deep balls look like, not really. Hodges also has mobility and escapability just not on par with Dobbs. My thinking is why not let these 2 QBs battle it out for the 3rd QB role in the 4th preseason game this week? Let one start and play the entire 1st half. Then the other plays the entire 2nd half. One earns a roster spot and the other to the PS. Both Dobbs and Hodges are eligible for the PS. Maybe one gets poached but we're talking about the 4th string QB here.

WR - The Steelers most likely keep 6 on the 53. JuJu, Wash, Moncreif, Johnson are the definite locks. Eli and Switzer are not so sure thing locks. And Spencer, Holton, Jones, and Griffey are battling for either a 6th WR spot or a PS spot. I would like to see these 6 WRs play with Dobbs and Hodges(see QB above) in this 4th preseason game to allow players to separate themselves. 3 will have a role with the Steelers, 3 are walking. I say put the ball into their control some and let's see who can step up.

Backup LBs and ST - What seems to be the deciding factor for keeping backup LBs is their ability to play ST. Looks to me that Watt, Dupree, Bush, and VW have their roles nailed down. Let the rest play D and ST in the 4th preseason game to establish the rest of the pecking order.

Bottom line is; who cares who wins these battles. The point is to field the best team with the best players. The ONLY way to cut through these tough decisions is to let the fringe players battle it out on the field. The score of the game does not matter. The incumbent vs new guy does not matter. Either the guy is a good enough player to win his spot when the heat is on or he becomes some other team's problem.

[polamalubeast]

I hope Skipper will stay with the steelers...

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The steelers need to keep the best players and keep the players with the most potential .... We know that Chickillo is just an average backup at best!...The argument for Chickillo is the special teams, but our special teams were garbage last year (27th in DVOA), so it's not as if his players make our special team elite!...The special teams are the easiest unit to learn ... I do not understand why Skipper did not have a playing time in the special team yesterday!

And for the WR position, I changed my mind for Spencer after yesterday's game...I do not think he's good enough to keep him...

He did nothing as WR in the preseason .... I think he'll be in the practice squad if the steelers can.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

One week to go before the steelers have to decide on 53 players to put on the roster and who makes the PS and who gets the handshake and thanks for your time.

A few positions still contain some interesting discussion angles...

QB - Obviously Ben is your week 1-SB starter. My opinion is Rudolph has clearly won the backup role over Dobbs and Hodges. My issue with Dobbs has ALWAYS been his short to intermediate throws where he routinely throws high, inaccurate passes. But damn he sure throws a pretty deep ball. And his mobility to extend plays or simple tuck and run is top notch too. Then there's Hodges who is insanely accurate in the short to intermediate range passes, but we have no idea what his deep balls look like, not really. Hodges also has mobility and escapability just not on par with Dobbs. My thinking is why not let these 2 QBs battle it out for the 3rd QB role in the 4th preseason game this week? Let one start and play the entire 1st half. Then the other plays the entire 2nd half. One earns a roster spot and the other to the PS. Both Dobbs and Hodges are eligible for the PS. Maybe one gets poached but we're talking about the 4th string QB here.

WR - The Steelers most likely keep 6 on the 53. JuJu, Wash, Moncreif, Johnson are the definite locks. Eli and Switzer are not so sure thing locks. And Spencer, Holton, Jones, and Griffey are battling for either a 6th WR spot or a PS spot. I would like to see these 6 WRs play with Dobbs and Hodges(see QB above) in this 4th preseason game to allow players to separate themselves. 3 will have a role with the Steelers, 3 are walking. I say put the ball into their control some and let's see who can step up.

Backup LBs and ST - What seems to be the deciding factor for keeping backup LBs is their ability to play ST. Looks to me that Watt, Dupree, Bush, and VW have their roles nailed down. Let the rest play D and ST in the 4th preseason game to establish the rest of the pecking order.

Bottom line is; who cares who wins these battles. The point is to field the best team with the best players. The ONLY way to cut through these tough decisions is to let the fringe players battle it out on the field. The score of the game does not matter. The incumbent vs new guy does not matter. Either the guy is a good enough player to win his spot when the heat is on or he becomes some other team's problem.I agree about the QB's and as I said in the game day thread. Far as I'm concern Rudolph lock up the 2 spot and wouldn't even play him this week. Yep let Hodges and Dobbs both have a half each and would actually let Hodges start the first half since we didn't get a look at him starting a game.

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I hope Skipper will stay with the steelers...

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The steelers need to keep the best players and keep the players with the most potential .... We know that Chickillo is just an average backup at best!...The argument for Chickillo is the special teams, but our special teams were garbage last year (27th in DVOA), so it's not as if his players make our special team elite!...The special teams are the easiest unit to learn ... I do not understand why Skipper did not have a playing time in the special team yesterday!

And for the WR position, I changed my mind for Spencer after yesterday's game...I do not think he's good enough to keep him...

He did nothing as WR in the preseason .... I think he'll be in the practice squad if the steelers can. Spencer had a nice 20 some yard wr reverse run when they was interviewing JUJU.You could hear the crowd going ahh and got to love that speed him brings.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

Also about Spencer and think he is what the Steelers wanted Archer to be and Spencer doesn't go down on the first bump.

[hawaiiansteeler]

whoever the Steelers cut, as soon as they announce it I'll be ready to tell them what they did wrong...

[BlackAndGold]

Skipper >> 6th WR, Artie Burns.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Skipper >> 6th WR, Artie Burns.

Skipper's weakness is he doesn't cover kicks and punts...

[BlackAndGold]

Skipper's weakness is he doesn't cover kicks and punts...

Yes I know, I've been on record talking about the importance of special teams abilty for players that is on the lower end of the depth charts(All the time I spent defending DHB smh) but what will the 6th WR do? Swtizer alone will offer anything Rogers/Spencer can do, Holton has not done enough from what I've seen. Burns was fooled by a fair catch on a punt return and lost the ball which went in the end zone(Can't fix stupid with that guy)

Hopefully they put Skipper out there to prove himself but there is a place for him, special teams play or not. Rather see a young impressive pass rusher on the team than a inactive 6th WR that also can't cover on ST's or someone like Artie Burns who does nothing well.

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

whoever the Steelers cut, as soon as they announce it I'll be ready to tell them what they did wrong... I will support whatever decision the Steelers make. Actually may agree with it and they listen to me when I suggested they should draft Watt and then this year Snell.

[hawaiiansteeler]

I will support whatever decision the Steelers make. Actually may agree with it and they listen to me when I suggested they should draft Watt and then this year Snell.

ten years ago I suggested to the Steelers that they should draft Rob Gronkowski, instead they selected Ziggy Hood.

can you imagine a two TE formation of Rob Gronkowski and Heath Miller?

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

ten years ago I suggested to the Steelers that they should draft Rob Gronkowski, instead they selected Ziggy Hood.

can you imagine a two TE formation of Rob Gronkowski and Heath Miller? Damn that would have been cool.

[polamalubeast]

ten years ago I suggested to the Steelers that they should draft Rob Gronkowski, instead they selected Ziggy Hood.

can you imagine a two TE formation of Rob Gronkowski and Heath Miller?

Not in the same draft...Hood was in 2009,Gronk was in 2010....Gronk had been drafted 42nd in 2010 and 10 pick later the Steelers drafted Jason Worilds who is still for me a WTF pick since it was not a need at this time.

https://www.pro-football-reference.com/years/2010/draft.htm

[polamalubeast]

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[teegre]

Skipper >> 6th WR, Artie Burns.

I don’t know about that.

Burns has looked good, and he’s been playing against the first-string offenses. Skipper has been wreaking havoc, but honestly, it’s against “practice-squad level” competition.

[Mojouw]

It comes down to Chickillo vs. Skipper. The other roster spots are not going to shift to keep another OLB in my opinion. Tomlin and company like a deep and varied roster set-up.

The case for Chickillo is special teams and veteran savvy. The case for Tupac is that he just dominates back-ups and looks to have the foundation to build on to get better against starting caliber players.

I think anyone who has read my posts over the years knows that in my role as "fantasy gm" I will always pick the younger, high upside player, over the established mid-tier veteran. I'm heartless that way.

I say let's start the hype train for Tupac and Marcus Allen 2.0 pushing Chickfilet and Dangerfield off the 53 man roster.

[Born2Steel]

Dobbs to start then Rudolph to finish the first half. I think Tomlin actually read my suggestion and once he was done laughing at it he started singing, “This is how we do it”. Maybe we will see Hodges for the entire 2nd half.

[polamalubeast]

I am not alone who don't understand why Kipper is not playing in the special team ....

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[polamalubeast]

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[polamalubeast]

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[El-Gonzo Jackson]

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This is so true. Josh Mauro is the only guy I can think of that recently wasn't on the 53 and got poached from the Steelers.

[BlackAndGold]

I don’t know about that.

Burns has looked good, and he’s been playing against the first-string offenses. Skipper has been wreaking havoc, but honestly, it’s against “practice-squad level” competition.

Burns has done well but we've seen this story. He knows how to preform when the games don't count.

Practice squad level or not Skipper is out there producing, just like Ola last season(whom btw didn't play on special teams). He's beating tackles with rip moves, destroying tight ends.

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[teegre]

Burns has done well but we've seen this story. He knows how to preform when the games don't count.

Practice squad level or not Skipper is out there producing, just like Ola last season(whom btw didn't play on special teams). He's beating tackles with rip moves, destroying tight ends.

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No disagreement about Skipper playing well.

I just do not feel that Burns is the player that the Steelers should cut in order to keep him. Cut someone else. Because, if it does indeed come down to those two, I’m keeping Burns.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

No disagreement about Skipper playing well.

I just do not feel that Burns is the player that the Steelers should cut in order to keep him. Cut someone else. Because, if it does indeed come down to those two, I’m keeping Burns.

I was a guy in Burns draft year that only thought he was worthy of a R3-R5 selection. I don't think he has shown yet to be a competent starter. But, I agree with you and the reason why is that I think he has looked good in the preseason, the possible coaching of Teryl Austin may be part of that or the 4th year maturity in the league.

Skipper is playing well in the time that he gets, but I would also like to see him against some of the 1's and 2's, not just making big plays late in the game against guys that wont be on an NFL roster in a couple weeks. Maybe keep 3 RB, 8 O line and get Skipper on the roster that way. Not by cutting the #5 CB.

[Mojouw]

Get Skipper on the roster by cutting Chickillo. I know he just resigned, but he isn't as necessary now because Alphabet Soup and Tupac have shown they can be capable back-ups/rotational pass rushers.

Plus, like someone else said, how important can his special teams contributions really be? The Steelers were still ranked really low.

[polamalubeast]

Get Skipper on the roster by cutting Chickillo. I know he just resigned, but he isn't as necessary now because Alphabet Soup and Tupac have shown they can be capable back-ups/rotational pass rushers.

Plus, like someone else said, how important can his special teams contributions really be? The Steelers were still ranked really low.

Yeah,27th last year in DVOA in special team last year for the steelers.

[GoSlash27]

The LB situation really pains me. We have some really good rookies this year, and not enough room for all of them. Perhaps we should keep them and try to wrangle a deal for better TE and secondary options?

[FrancoLambert]

I’d take a gamble on Tupac and Alphabet Soup over Chickillo from what I’ve seen.
Really, has Chickillo displayed any big play ability at all?
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[polamalubeast]

I’d take a gamble on Tupac and Alphabet Soup over Chickillo from what I’ve seen.
Really, has Chickillo displayed any big play ability at all?
:huh:

No and he is nothing special on the special team..

[hawaiiansteeler]

No and he is nothing special on the special team..

New England offered Chickillo a 2 year $8 million contract that we matched. he must have some redeeming qualities...

[GoSlash27]

While we're showing all this love to Skipper, don't forget about Ulysses Gilbert. He's been ripping it up too.

[hawaiiansteeler]

While we're showing all this love to Skipper, don't forget about Ulysses Gilbert. He's been ripping it up too.

I'm pretty sure Gilbert will make the 53...

[HollywoodSteel]

New England offered Chickillo a 2 year $8 million contract that we matched. he must have some redeeming qualities...

Obviously NE only did that because they knew we’d match and then be committed to him. That way they could scoop whatever rookie phenom we’d inevitably cut as a result.

Once again, NE is playing three dimensional roller chess while we’re playing poop-chutes and ladders.

[polamalubeast]

New England offered Chickillo a 2 year $8 million contract that we matched. he must have some redeeming qualities...

He was a UFA,not a RFA...

[teegre]

I was a guy in Burns draft year that only thought he was worthy of a R3-R5 selection. I don't think he has shown yet to be a competent starter. But, I agree with you and the reason why is that I think he has looked good in the preseason, the possible coaching of Teryl Austin may be part of that or the 4th year maturity in the league.

Skipper is playing well in the time that he gets, but I would also like to see him against some of the 1's and 2's, not just making big plays late in the game against guys that wont be on an NFL roster in a couple weeks. Maybe keep 3 RB, 8 O line and get Skipper on the roster that way. Not by cutting the #5 CB.

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[86WARD]

New England offered Chickillo a 2 year $8 million contract that we matched. he must have some redeeming qualities...

Seeing his play, they should’ve let NE sign him.

[polamalubeast]

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[polamalubeast]

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[hawaiiansteeler]

He was a UFA,not a RFA...

yes, I know that. New England offered him that contract as an UFA and Chickillo offered the Steelers a chance to match it which we did.

[polamalubeast]

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[st33lersguy]

We have seen 4 years of Chickillo, and he's done nothing special in all that time. Might as well go with 2 young guys showing promise. Of course why they thought Chickillo was worth 4 million a year, I have no idea

[polamalubeast]

We have seen 4 years of Chickillo, and he's done nothing special in all that time. Might as well go with 2 young guys showing promise. Of course why they thought Chickillo was worth 4 million a year, I have no idea

And our STs have always been garbage even with Chickillo, so the special team are not a good reason to keep him, especially since the special team are the easiest unit to learn, so with time Skipper should be fine in the special team too

Skipper has now 5 sacks in the preseason...

[86WARD]

Both Chickillo and Matakevich should be cut...not even a second thought about it. There’s a major evaluation issue if either one of them is on the team come Sunday.

[polamalubeast]

Is Benny Snell a lock for this roster?...Because this is sad to watch...28 run for 54 yards in the preseason....

Remember, the steelers have already cut a player who was drafted in the fourth round,4 months before (It was Grant in 2015 I think)

[Shoes]

Is Benny Snell a lock for this roster?...Because this is sad to watch...28 run for 54 yards in the preseason....

Remember, the steelers have already cut a player who was drafted in the fourth round,4 months before (It was Grant in 2015 I think)

I hope not. I'd flush him.

[polamalubeast]

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[hawaiiansteeler]

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this could allow the Steelers to keep only 5 CBs and create an extra roster spot for Skipper...

[86WARD]

Why does a “lost” rookie CB consistently get “hurt” during the preseason?

[Mojouw]

I think to get Layne to IR, the sequence would have to go like this:

Cut down to final 53 WITH Layne on it.
Layne then can go to IR.
Re-sign a player that makes it through waivers to take Layne's spot.

Not sure if I totally understand it all, but I think that is the process. So someone is still gonna have to get cut...

[FrancoLambert]

Skipper and Grant easily over Chickillo and Matakevich.
Don’t buy the argument that the two rookies only flashed talent because they’re going against scrubs.
What the hell has Chickillo and Matakevich ever done against scrubs?
Can’t remember either one making a lasting impression going against non-starters...preseason or in games that count.
Time to be bold and release mediocrity in the hope we find a gem.

[st33lersguy]

Skipper and Grant easily over Chickillo and Matakevich.
Don’t buy the argument that the two rookies only flashed talent because they’re going against scrubs.
What the hell has Chickillo and Matakevich ever done against scrubs?
Can’t remember either one making a lasting impression going against non-starters...preseason or in games that count.
Time to be bold and release mediocrity in the hope we find a gem.

Exactly. We don't know how Skipper and Grant will fare against better competition but we know how the others fair, and that is not good at all

[polamalubeast]

Exactly. We don't know how Skipper and Grant will fare against better competition but we know how the others fair, and that is not good at all

Maybe I'm just an idiot who has lost the memory right now, but who is Grant?

[hawaiiansteeler]

Maybe I'm just an idiot who has lost the memory right now, but who is Grant?

Ulysees S "Grant" Gilbert

[polamalubeast]

Ulysees S "Grant" Gilbert

Thank!

I did not know he had a Grant in his name! ... I think Gilbert is a lock for this roster

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Exactly. We don't know how Skipper and Grant will fare against better competition but we know how the others fair, and that is not good at all

Gilbert is athletic and in the East West Shrine game showed that he was one of the better cover ILB in pass coverage and was all around the football in the run game and special teams. He should be a lock to make it and will develop into an ILB with better speed than Vince Williams.

Skipper was a DE in college and shows good pass rush bend and hand skills. He looks a little stiff dropping in coverage and will likely take a season or 2 in order to develop into a complete OLB, which is why I can see him being kept, as by next season Chickillo and Dupree could be gone. But I can also see that he may not be ready to play this season and at a time when the Steelers are going all in....they need some veteran depth, whether it be Chickillo or another vet off the waiver wire.

To me, Skipper is more developmental mystery than Gilbert is at their respective positions.

[86WARD]

Skipper and Grant easily over Chickillo and Matakevich.
Don’t buy the argument that the two rookies only flashed talent because they’re going against scrubs.
What the hell has Chickillo and Matakevich ever done against scrubs?
Can’t remember either one making a lasting impression going against non-starters...preseason or in games that count.
Time to be bold and release mediocrity in the hope we find a gem.

Matakevich was awful against the scrubs.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Thank!

I did not know he had a Grant in his name! ... I think Gilbert is a lock for this roster

actually, he doesn't have a "Grant" in his name.

it's a word play off the name of a former US President "Ulysses S Grant."

[Craic]

Matakevich was awful against the scrubs.

He'll stay on for special teams. I mean, he's only one of three or four guys who actually play on all four groupings. Steelers usually always keep a couple special teams only players, and he'll be one of them much like Chidi Iwuoma was for five or six years back in the 00s

[teegre]

If the Steelers do indeed cut Snell, these are two decent options:

TJ Yeldon or Carlos Hyde

[polamalubeast]

If the Steelers do indeed cut Snell, these are two decent options:

TJ Yeldon or Carlos Hyde

I don't know if his 2 RB(especially Hyde)are better that Steven Ridley(of last year)at this point of their career.

[86WARD]

He'll stay on for special teams. I mean, he's only one of three or four guys who actually play on all four groupings. Steelers usually always keep a couple special teams only players, and he'll be one of them much like Chidi Iwuoma was for five or six years back in the 00s

And that’s the downfall of this roster construction. He doesn’t really do anything on special teams that another player can’t do or eventually do. It’s not like he’s Steve Tasker or someone like that.

[86WARD]

If the Steelers do indeed cut Snell, these are two decent options:

TJ Yeldon or Carlos Hyde

Hyde is flat out terrible. Guy had a prime situation in San Fran, couldn’t capitalize on it. Had a PERFECT situation in Cleveland. Couldn’t capitalize on it. Had a good situation in Jacksonville. Couldn’t capitalize on it and now had an opportunity in KC under Andy Reid and couldn’t do anything there? He’s not good. I’d actually be very disappointed if they signed Hyde. I’d take Yeldon though.

[polamalubeast]

And that’s the downfall of this roster construction. He doesn’t really do anything on special teams that another player can’t do or eventually do. It’s not like he’s Steve Tasker or someone like that.

Agree...This is not like that our special team are great with him and that this unit will be much worse if this player is cut...Easier to learn how to play well as a special team than to the others unit...

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Hyde is flat out terrible. Guy had a prime situation in San Fran, couldn’t capitalize on it. Had a PERFECT situation in Cleveland. Couldn’t capitalize on it. Had a good situation in Jacksonville. Couldn’t capitalize on it and now had an opportunity in KC under Andy Reid and couldn’t do anything there? He’s not good. I’d actually be very disappointed if they signed Hyde. I’d take Yeldon though.

Steven Ridley or Carlos Hyde?

[Born2Steel]

Agree...This is not like that our special team are great with him and that this unit will be much worse if this player is cut...Easier to learn how to play well as a special team than to the others unit...

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Steven Ridley or Carlos Hyde?

Ridley or Hyde? I’ll stay with Snell if that’s my choice.

[polamalubeast]

Ridley or Hyde? I’ll stay with Snell if that’s my choice.

Yeah,good point!

[86WARD]

Agree...This is not like that our special team are great with him and that this unit will be much worse if this player is cut...Easier to learn how to play well as a special team than to the others unit...

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Steven Ridley or Carlos Hyde?

I’d roll the dice on McCoy before either of those two.

[polamalubeast]

I’d roll the dice on McCoy before either of those two.

Same thing for me, but I do not think McCoy will be interested in signing with us, even if he played his college in Pittsburgh because this not guaranteed that the steelers will use him a lot if we look at the history of Tomlin with his backup RB!

I think McCoy is going to sign with a true contender ... Maybe with the Chiefs and his former HC Andy Reid or his former team (eagles)

[Shoes]

https://steelersdepot.com/2019/08/think-the-steelers-roster-will-be-set-today-think-again/

[stillers4me]

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[Fire Goodell]

deep offensive line? our 2nd half o-line was a train wreck, not what i'd call deep

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

deep offensive line? our 2nd half o-line was a train wreck, not what i'd call deep

2nd half they were playing guys that will all be getting cut today. The Steelers do have deep O line talent, with Chuks, Finney, Johnson, Banner as the reserves.

Plus, duck dynasty wasn't exactly making any kind of decent reads and getting the football out to WR's that will also be waived today. If you are judging play in the 2nd half of game 4 in the NFL preseason, you are judging guys that will be working at Footlocker next week.

[HollywoodSteel]

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It’s not like any team is gonna snatch him up. Putting him on the PS is fine. No need for him taking a roster spot. He’s not ready to get a hat on Sundays anyway.

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I’d roll the dice on McCoy before either of those two.


I was wondering if people were gonna suggest Shady. I don’t think it’s an objectively bad idea, I just think it’s not something the Steelers will consider. Pretty sure they’ll roll with their draft pick as the #3 RB at this point. Shady will be more expensive and the Steelers aren’t in the market for spending money at the #3 spot.

Some team other team will pay Shady as their #2.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Gerry Dulac
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Steelers' final 53-man roster could include a new backup safety if they find one they like on waiver wire.

30 Aug 2019

https://twitter.com/gerrydulac/status/1167525687839940608

[86WARD]

It’s not like any team is gonna snatch him up. Putting him on the PS is fine. No need for him taking a roster spot. He’s not ready to get a hat on Sundays anyway.

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I was wondering if people were gonna suggest Shady. I don’t think it’s an objectively bad idea, I just think it’s not something the Steelers will consider. Pretty sure they’ll roll with their draft pick as the #3 RB at this point. Shady will be more expensive and the Steelers aren’t in the market for spending money at the #3 spot.

Some team other team will pay Shady as their #2.

I agree but if they are going after Hyde or Yeldon (if he’s released?), I’d rather see them go after McCoy. Much to my disapproval, I think they keep Snell because of where they drafted him...

[Buckinnuts]

they just traded hawkins to TB ..maybe a recall for gray or room for ?

[hawaiiansteeler]

they just traded hawkins to TB ..maybe a recall for gray or room for ?

means Zach Banner will most likely make the team now...

[polamalubeast]

deep offensive line? our 2nd half o-line was a train wreck, not what i'd call deep

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[polamalubeast]

Carlos Hyde will not be a steelers...

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[Buckinnuts]

Among the cuts are two 2019 draft picks, sixth rounder Sutton Smith and seventh rounder Derwin Grey, as well as Marcus Allen, a fifth-round pick in 2018. The team also released veteran receiver Eli Rogers.

On offense the team released quarterback Devlin Hodges, running backs Trey Edmunds, Travon McMillian and Malik Williams, receivers Trey Griffey, Johnny Holton, Tevin Jones, Brandon Reilly, Eli Rogers and Diontae Spencer, and tight ends Micky Crum, Kevin Rader, Christian Scotland-Williamson and Trevor Wood. On the offensive line Garrett Brumfield, Derwin Gray, J.C. Hassanauer, Patrick Morris and Damian Prince were released.

Defensively the team let go of defensive backs Marcus Allen, Dravon Askew-Henry, Marcelis Branch, Jhvonte Dean, P.J. Locke and Trevon Mathis, linebackers Jayrone Elliott, Christian Kuntz, Tegray Scales, Sutton Smith and Robert Spillane, and defensive linemen Winston Craig, Greg Gilmore, Henry Mondeaux, Casey Sayles and Conor Sheehy.

In the battle for kicker and punter, the incumbents won out, with Matthew Wright and Ian Berryman both being released.

[Mojouw]

Looks like they went light at WR to keep all the LBs?

[fansince'76]

If you are judging play in the 2nd half of game 4 in the NFL preseason, you are judging guys that will be working at Footlocker next week.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fXXmeP9TvBg

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[86WARD]

Carlos Hyde will not be a steelers...

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Good. KC just pulled one over on Houston...lol.

[hawaiiansteeler]

I remember quite a few posters wanted to draft Noah Spence in the first round...


Ian Rapoport
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Surprising move by the #Bucs as they are waiving starting OLB and former 2nd round pick Noah Spence. With JPP out for at least 6 weeks, look for Tampa to add to edge depth.

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12:54 PM - 31 Aug 2019

[FrancoLambert]

Looks like they went light at WR to keep all the LBs?

Yep. Good move.
More talent on the roster.