Steelers: Predicting the 53 man roster V.2

[hawaiiansteeler]

JJackson is talking to Seattle today.

he would reunite with former Bills teammate Marshawn Lynch there...

[steelreserve]

We don't need anyone to come in and upgrade the third-string running back position. Whoever that person is will only be the backup for two games, and after that they will probably get 10 touches all year if that. No reason to waste time and money on that, unless our goal is to replace Archer permanently, in which case I would be all for it.

As for the center position, our best option there is Pouncey. Meaning we make do for 8 games and then he comes back and is far better than anyone we could've signed. Look, I know Wallace and Legursky are limited, but I've seen them both do the job adequately when needed. That's what backups are for. If we don't have any confidence that they can fill in for a few games, then why the fuck are they even on the team?

[Kent]

Browns released Phil Taylor. I would be interested in picking him up. Injuries have slowed him down but he has talent and size. I would put him on par with Mcclendon and a definite upgrade over Mccullers and Cam Thomas

[SteelerFanInStl]

We don't need anyone to come in and upgrade the third-string running back position. Whoever that person is will only be the backup for two games, and after that they will probably get 10 touches all year if that. No reason to waste time and money on that, unless our goal is to replace Archer permanently, in which case I would be all for it.

The goal would be to pick up a young player who might actually have a future in the NFL, unlike Harris (and Archer). A young guy who was waived isn't going to cost much to pick up.

[hawaiiansteeler]

Browns released Phil Taylor.

now that Phil Taylor is gone, none of the players that the Browns selected with the draft picks they acquired from the Falcons in order for them to move up in the 2011 draft and select Julio Jones are with the team anymore.

it must really be tough to be a Browns fan...

[tube517]

now that Phil Taylor is gone, none of the players that the Browns selected with the draft picks they acquired from the Falcons in order for them to move up in the 2011 draft are with the team anymore.

it must really be tough to be a Browns fan...

Was that under Walrus 2.0's regime?

[hawaiiansteeler]

Final Cuts Not Difficult. A Possible 53-Man Roster

by Ed Bouchette

QUARTERBACKS: Ben Roethlisberger, Mike Vick, Landry Jones

RUNNING BACKS: DeAngelo Williams, Will Johnson, Dri Archer, Josh Harris, Le’Veon Bell (suspended four games)

TIGHT ENDS: Heath Miller, Matt Spaeth, Jesse James

WIDE RECEIVERS: Antonio Brown, Markus Wheaton, Sammie Coates, Darrius Heyward-Bey, Tyler Murphy, Martavis Bryant (suspended four games)

OFFENSIVE LINEMEN: T Kelvin Beachum, G Ramon Foster, C Cody Wallace, G David DeCastro, T Marcus Gilbert, G/C Chris Hubbard, T Alejandro Villanueva, G/C Doug Legursky, C Maurkice Pouncey (short-term IR)

DEFENSIVE LINEMEN: E Cam Heyward, E Stephon Tuitt, NT Steve McLendon, NT Daniel McCullers, E/NT Cam Thomas, E L.T. Walton

LINEBACKERS: O Arthur Moats, I Ryan Shazier, I Lawrence Timmons, O Jarvis Jones, O James Harrison, O Bud Dupree, I Sean Spence, I Vince Williams, I Terence Garvin, O Anthony Chickillo

DEFENSIVE BACKS: CB Cortez Allen, CB William Gay, S Mike Mitchell, S Shamarko Thomas, CB Brandon Boykin, CB Antwon Blake, S Will Allen, S Ross Ventrone, CB Doran Grant, S Robert Golden, CB Kevin Fogg,

SPECIALISTS: K Josh Scobee, P Jordan Berry, LS Greg Warren

http://sportsblogs.post-gazette.com/...-53-Man-Roster

[hawaiiansteeler]

Alex Kozora ‏@Alex_Kozora

That doesn't mean Webb is DEFINITELY going to get the job. But it sure is a strong sign.

For what it's worth, B.W. Webb was ahead of Kevin Fogg the entire preseason. Always played first, including tonight. #Steelers

https://twitter.com/Alex_Kozora

[hawaiiansteeler]

Jeremy Fowler‏@JFowlerESPN

Steelers released CB Kevin Fogg, per source.

Steelers have released LB Howard Jones, per source.

https://twitter.com/jfowlerespn

[SteelerFanInStl]

Jeremy Fowler‏@JFowlerESPN

Steelers released CB Kevin Fogg, per source.

Steelers have released LB Howard Jones, per source.

https://twitter.com/jfowlerespn

I just saw that on Twitter. Releasing Fogg was a mistake IMO, based on the other CBs that we currently have.

[Steeldude]

I figured H. Jones would be sent to the PS. Perhaps now Chickillo stays. Archer is useless.

[hawaiiansteeler]

I just saw that on Twitter. Releasing Fogg was a mistake IMO, based on the other CBs that we currently have.

Fogg will be on the practice squad and the first CB recalled to the 53 man roster in case of injury or poor play by one of the other 6 CBs who did make it...

[hawaiiansteeler]

Jeremy Fowler ‏@JFowlerESPN

Steelers cut DL Mike Thornton, per source. Could be practice squad option.

Fogg had a nice camp. Would think team would like to sign to practice squad

Jeremy Fowler retweeted
Adam Caplan ‏@caplannfl

#Steelers waived ILB L.J. Fort. Could be a candidate for practice squad.

https://twitter.com/jfowlerespn

[katmandu]

Jesse James shows the size, fundamentals, and talent to replace Spaeth as the #2 tight end. Don’t let the rookie mistakes fool you. Give James a year to add some muscle and get comfortable in the system and he may surprise some fans.

read more @ http://stillcurtain.com/2015/08/31/s...an-roster-v-2/

Q: Does he have enough talent to take over for Heath (when that dreaded time comes) ?

Also, I'd like to know why Tomlin/Haley don't utilize Will Johnson more often....other than just blocking assignments. Dude can catch the ball out of the back field for sure. ??