My money is on Holton at this time, it may change in a few weeks though. :clarifying edit: for the 6th spot
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My money is on Holton at this time, it may change in a few weeks though. :clarifying edit: for the 6th spot
Gregg Rosenthal
On the upswing
Steelers receiver depth: The sudden passing of Steelers wide receivers coach Darryl Drake on Sunday is a tragic blow to the entire organization, but the work he did with this group of wideouts will live on. Rookie Diontae Johnson got the early publicity in training camp, but second-year pro James Washington is making a push now. Washington followed up a strong stretch of practices with a four-catch, 84-yard performance in the preseason opener that included two impressive plays down the field and a textbook back-shoulder touchdown. Those were the types of plays Washington often failed to convert as a rookie.
Whether Washington or free-agent pickup Donte Moncrief starts opposite JuJu Smith-Schuster is almost beside the point, because the Steelers will play them both plenty. The following two things can both be true: 1) The Steelers' receivers are not nearly as good without Antonio Brown. 2) The Steelers' receivers are plenty good enough, and the unit looks deeper than it did a year ago.
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Its still Moncrief.
Originally Posted by Dwinsgames
But I think it's going to be Washington, which is going to be on the field often when the steelers are going to have 3 WR on the field ... Last year and years before, the steelers had at least 3 WR on the field at least 65-70% of the time
Moncrief is our number 2, but Washington is going to be our number 3 if he continues
Staying healthy is going to be a big factor as to who the 2,3,4 WR's are, I think. Moncrief played all 16 games last year, but missed a total of 11 games the prior 2 seasons. If speed or size is Moncrief's best ability...availability might be one of his weaker abilities. I'm enthused to see him play in B&G, hopefully soon.
I think JuJu will be our starting flanker and Moncrief will start at split end. and when we go 3-wide, JuJu moves into the slot and Washington enters as the new flanker outside.
This team seems to love empty backfield even on early downs. It almost doesn’t matter who you call the #2 or the #3. I’m excited about our WR depth.
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I'm going with Washington. 65 for 900 and 8 TDs.
Washington is breaking free from the pack.
Johnson look freaking legit!!! On both of his TD receptions, he not only turned the DBs around, he was able to locate and catch the ball (with his hands). He’s NOT the #2... but, he absolutely should get a ton of targets.
The OPI call on Johnson on his first TD was awful..Even after the replay,the call stay the same...Awful!
The refs were caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand was the “correct” call; on the other hand was making sure that Tomlin LOST yet another challenge.
Not only is this a preview of what to expect from players...it's also a preview of the way the officials are going to fi...I mean call the games.The refs were caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand was the “correct” call; on the other hand was making sure that Tomlin LOST yet another challenge.
Tomlin will never win another Challenge in his life.I do not know why the refs hate Tomlin so much!The refs were caught between a rock and a hard place. On one hand was the “correct” call; on the other hand was making sure that Tomlin LOST yet another challenge.
It is true that some of his challenges are dumb like last week against Tampa Bay but other times, Tomlin is just unlucky or the refs hate him for no reason.
I agree. Dionte Spencer also showed something in the punt return game and a nice run on the end around, but don't think that he will beat out Switzer/Rogers for that final spot on the roster.
Spencer has been impressive in the return game both weeks. Looks to be a legit returner and better then anything we had in awhile. Going to be interesting cuts in the next few weeks.
I would not be surprised if Eli Rogers is traded at the end of this month for a backup TE or something like that ...
I think Spencer is worth keeping over Rogers for the return game alone. Switz and Rogers are basically the same player but edge goes to Switz cause he is faster and more shifty in my opinion.
Ps. Holton seemed to comeback down to earth this week.
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Washington all the way (again).
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Yeah what's the point of the PI review anyway if you can't correct something that obvious???
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+100 on both of those observations!
It’s akin to the 2008 Lions: it’s sort of funny to see the misery continue.
The 3rd WR of the steelers should see the field very often this year if the trend continues...Especially that the Steelers have no depth at the TE position.
Indeed. Our backup TE is actually the “three-WR set”.
Oh... and, 91%!?!It’s a good thing that the Rams paid Gurley so much money.
Crash would be a happy man if the steelers would often use the lineup of 3 WR, 1TE and 1 RB as Sean McVay!Indeed. Our backup TE is actually the “three-WR set”.
Oh... and, 91%!?!
Crash prefers the 10-WR set... where even the center is eligible to receive the ball.
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