2023 Pittsburgh Steelers. Banged up team loses to Buffalo. Looking ahead to 2024 now (2 Viewers)

[5-ish Finkle]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

Will come down to the play calling. Do we use the players' strengths, or just call passes to the sidelines all day?

Were I a betting man (and I am, I guess) then I would go with "They'll probably just call passes to the sidelines all day." Matt Canada still sucks, and is still employed as the Steelers' primary playcaller. I just can't get that excited about the offense until that changes, or he changes his M.O. Steelers almost assuredly won't move on from the guy mid-season, either, so this is a "not changing until 2024 at the earliest" kind of thing, most likely.

That first drive from Kenny last weekend did look very good though. No denying that.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

Will come down to the play calling. Do we use the players' strengths, or just call passes to the sidelines all day?

Were I a betting man (and I am, I guess) then I would go with "They'll probably just call passes to the sidelines all day." Matt Canada still sucks, and is still employed as the Steelers' primary playcaller. I just can't get that excited about the offense until that changes, or he changes his M.O. Steelers almost assuredly won't move on from the guy mid-season, either, so this is a "not changing until 2024 at the earliest" kind of thing, most likely.

That first drive from Kenny last weekend did look very good though. No denying that.

Yeah, I would be shocked if Canada somehow learned how to design an NFL offense in the offseason, but fingers crossed

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

Will come down to the play calling. Do we use the players' strengths, or just call passes to the sidelines all day?

Were I a betting man (and I am, I guess) then I would go with "They'll probably just call passes to the sidelines all day." Matt Canada still sucks, and is still employed as the Steelers' primary playcaller. I just can't get that excited about the offense until that changes, or he changes his M.O. Steelers almost assuredly won't move on from the guy mid-season, either, so this is a "not changing until 2024 at the earliest" kind of thing, most likely.

That first drive from Kenny last weekend did look very good though. No denying that.

It looked good. And they used the middle of the field some. But every throw was under 10 yards I think.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

Will come down to the play calling. Do we use the players' strengths, or just call passes to the sidelines all day?

Were I a betting man (and I am, I guess) then I would go with "They'll probably just call passes to the sidelines all day." Matt Canada still sucks, and is still employed as the Steelers' primary playcaller. I just can't get that excited about the offense until that changes, or he changes his M.O. Steelers almost assuredly won't move on from the guy mid-season, either, so this is a "not changing until 2024 at the earliest" kind of thing, most likely.

That first drive from Kenny last weekend did look very good though. No denying that.

It looked good. And they used the middle of the field some. But every throw was under 10 yards I think.

TD maybe was longer, but everything else sure seemed like it.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Wasn’t a fan of Pickett selection last year but WOW did he look good. Glad to see Dan at left OT right now. Jones technique isn’t great in pass pro. Hopefully he will figure it out at some point this season.

Will come down to the play calling. Do we use the players' strengths, or just call passes to the sidelines all day?

Were I a betting man (and I am, I guess) then I would go with "They'll probably just call passes to the sidelines all day." Matt Canada still sucks, and is still employed as the Steelers' primary playcaller. I just can't get that excited about the offense until that changes, or he changes his M.O. Steelers almost assuredly won't move on from the guy mid-season, either, so this is a "not changing until 2024 at the earliest" kind of thing, most likely.

That first drive from Kenny last weekend did look very good though. No denying that.

It looked good. And they used the middle of the field some. But every throw was under 10 yards I think.

TD maybe was longer, but everything else sure seemed like it.

The TD was all YAC.

Steelers Quarterback Passing Locations: Preseason Game One Vs. Buccaneers

The 2023 football season is here, and for the second season now, I will be charting, visualizing, and providing takeaways for the all-important quarterback position for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Couple of notes before we jump in. Thanks to Thomas Mock for his great work that helped me learn much...

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[Grid71]

WOW! Starting unit dominated BUF first team. Bills D was hitting hard too, not playing soft.

Warren can score from anywhere on the field. Najee doesn’t make that play.
Pittsburgh FINALLY exploiting the middle of the field. That’ll make perimeter throws more effective and help the run.
Herbig looks like he belongs.
Run D dominated as well. Inside backers played well.

Been a long time since I was this excited for a season

 

[Grid71]

Green final game with Pittsburgh. Not often you see a center who is capable of single handedly losing a game.

 

[crushedspirit]

I don't place too much stock in pre season as teams are just working out kinks for the most part, but it's good to see this offense coming together. Need to carry that momentum when the games count and build on it. Also, Warren needs more touches, maybe a 60/40 split would work wonders for the team.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

It was with the backup units, but redzone play calling was still really bad. Without Canada this would be a top 10 offense. I am worried he is still an anchor dragging everyone down

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Not sure about the "top 10" thing, but it'd undoubtedly be "better" if they'd have shown him the door, almost certainly. Even with the team having to pick up a brand new playbook and all the bumps that typically go along with that.

 

[Grid71]

It was with the backup units, but redzone play calling was still really bad. Without Canada this would be a top 10 offense. I am worried he is still an anchor dragging everyone down

OL depth is a concern, so I didn't mind the play calling in preseason to see which guys could win. Broderick Jones was in there and you'd expect him to win vs 2nd team.
The positive takeaway from all those goal line shots is no one could cover Darnell Washington. Loved the ISO one on one outside. He looks like a cheat code.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

It was with the backup units, but redzone play calling was still really bad. Without Canada this would be a top 10 offense. I am worried he is still an anchor dragging everyone down

OL depth is a concern, so I didn't mind the play calling in preseason to see which guys could win. Broderick Jones was in there and you'd expect him to win vs 2nd team.
The positive takeaway from all those goal line shots is no one could cover Darnell Washington. Loved the ISO one on one outside. He looks like a cheat code.

Relying on that is just bad play calling though. Scheme someone open. Have that as a 2nd read

 

[irish eyes]

Man Pickett looks good tonight. Actually, everyone so far does. Preseason I know but impressive 1st couple drives.

 

[fred_1_15301]

Hard not to be excited about this team. As usual, injuries will define the season.

 

[opensourcebeer]

Warren is going to force a time share at RB.

 

[Godsbrother]

I know preseason is meaningless but the Steelers did look good in all three facets.

 

[infantsam]

With the Dotson trade it feels like the Green experiment is not over.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

With the Dotson trade it feels like the Green experiment is not over.

Some people saying they will keep Anderson and Cook, while cutting Green. Herbig backup center.

Not a bad trade for Dotson. Two pick swaps but a 4th is good.

 

[infantsam]

With the Dotson trade it feels like the Green experiment is not over.

Some people saying they will keep Anderson and Cook, while cutting Green. Herbig backup center.

Not a bad trade for Dotson. Two pick swaps but a 4th is good.

Hmm. I'm no expert but OL's can take a minute. 1 year miscast as center, 1 year riding pine to relearn. We'll see what the smart guys decided on Tuesday.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

With the Dotson trade it feels like the Green experiment is not over.

Some people saying they will keep Anderson and Cook, while cutting Green. Herbig backup center.

Not a bad trade for Dotson. Two pick swaps but a 4th is good.

Hmm. I'm no expert but OL's can take a minute. 1 year miscast as center, 1 year riding pine to relearn. We'll see what the smart guys decided on Tuesday.

I was very much in favor of drafting Green and moving him to Center, but he has shown that he just cannot play there in the NFL and is probably too small to be an effective Guard as well. I think they move on from him, unfortunately.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Tanner Muse cut.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Kenny Robinson among the 10 cuts as well. Some thought he had an outside shot of making team over Norwood.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Hearing potential for 1-2 more trades, but I don't think likely. Seeking a backup Center still if one is out there. Exciting cutdown day.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Kendrick Green traded to Texans . . . .

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

The other trade candidate I heard was Gentry -- looks like they couldn't find a dance partner. He is cut.

 

[Godsbrother]

The other trade candidate I heard was Gentry -- looks like they couldn't find a dance partner. He is cut.

Good player, just a victim of numbers

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

2025 6th round for Green. So get back into the round after the swap in the Dotson deal.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Norwood, Fehoko, Kwiatoski, and Roche other notable cuts.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

So the Steelers still have 2 punters. Mann is another they have been trying to trade. So expect him gone for some compensation and then a WW pickup somewhere.

Connor Heyward listed as FB/TE

 

[The Hank]

Steelers sign CB Desmond King (recently released by Houston) per Gerry Dulac - hopefully this spells the end of James Pierre

 

[Godsbrother]

Steelers sign CB Desmond King (recently released by Houston) per Gerry Dulac - hopefully this spells the end of James Pierre

Adds badly needed depth with lots of starting experience. 9 career interceptions, 2 returned for TDs

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Mann to Eagles imminent?

 

[Godsbrother]

Mann to Eagles imminent?

He or Harvin. I don't see the sense in keeping 2 punters otherwise.

 

[pghrob]

Mann to Eagles imminent?

He or Harvin. I don't see the sense in keeping 2 punters otherwise.

Do teams really trade for average punters?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Mann to Eagles imminent?

He or Harvin. I don't see the sense in keeping 2 punters otherwise.

Eagles have no punter on their roster, and put in a claim for Mann when we did. So I think it is him.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Mann to Eagles imminent?

He or Harvin. I don't see the sense in keeping 2 punters otherwise.

Do teams really trade for average punters?

Guess not. He was cut.

 

[Godsbrother]

Mann to Eagles imminent?

He or Harvin. I don't see the sense in keeping 2 punters otherwise.

Do teams really trade for average punters?

Guess not. He was cut.

Well, I guess it was worth a shot.

 

[pghrob]

Do they have a 7th round pick to offer or maybe a tray of philly cheesesteaks or a 9th offensive lineman or 6th DB better than our current crop in those positions ?

I forgot about the Andy Weidl connection.

 

[pghrob]

Do they have a 7th round pick to offer or maybe a tray of philly cheesesteaks or a 9th offensive lineman or 6th DB better than our current crop in those positions ?

I forgot about the Andy Weidl connection.

Nevermind.

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Fehoko circles back to the practice squad

Kellen Diesch - OT to the practice squad as well. I remember liking him as a late draft pick potentially last year.

 

[Godsbrother]

Other players signed to practice squad:
CB Luq Barcoo
CB Anthony Brown
DT Jonathan Marshall
OLB David Perales
RB Greg Bell
S Trenton Thompson
TE Rodney Willians
WR Dez Fitzpatrick
G Joey Fisher

 

[The Hank]

Fehoko's cousin, WR Simi Fehoko (recently released by Dallas), rumored to be another practice squad addition

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Fehoko's cousin, WR Simi Fehoko (recently released by Dallas), rumored to be another practice squad addition

Hilarious.

 

[The Hank]

Fehoko's cousin, WR Simi Fehoko (recently released by Dallas), rumored to be another practice squad addition

Hilarious.

Tomlin is addicted to players with NFL bloodlines!

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Steelers sign CB Desmond King (recently released by Houston) per Gerry Dulac - hopefully this spells the end of James Pierre

Adds badly needed depth with lots of starting experience. 9 career interceptions, 2 returned for TDs

Does he become our slot-CB? He was rated high against the run as well -- could be a Hilton type?

If so, I wonder what that means for Peterson, Wallace, and JPJ?

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Steelers sign CB Desmond King (recently released by Houston) per Gerry Dulac - hopefully this spells the end of James Pierre

Adds badly needed depth with lots of starting experience. 9 career interceptions, 2 returned for TDs

Does he become our slot-CB? He was rated high against the run as well -- could be a Hilton type?

If so, I wonder what that means for Peterson, Wallace, and JPJ?

Nothing. He is depth.

 

[Francis Furillo]

Fehoko's cousin, WR Simi Fehoko (recently released by Dallas), rumored to be another practice squad addition

Hilarious.

Tomlin is addicted to players with NFL bloodlines!

A couple of videos:
Mike Tomlin on why he likes siblings

Coach Mike Tomlin on desire of having siblings on team (via @coachtomlin/IG) | Pittsburgh Steelers

Coach Mike Tomlin speaks about the desire of having siblings on an NFL roster in a video posted on his Instagram account. Follow Coach Tomlin on Instagram: w...

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Annnyyyyybody else got a little brother? lol

https://twitter.com/Blitz_Burgh/status/1694161521247396143

 

[Ministry of Pain]

Harris/Warren, what is the expected share of touches here?
Did Harris just have a bad 2nd season?

 

[Leeroy Jenkins]

Josiah Scott seems like a good practice squad pickup, who could play if needed.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

Harris/Warren, what is the expected share of touches here?
Did Harris just have a bad 2nd season?

Harris had a bad first season too. He was never very good. A terrible waste of a first round pick.

He will still get the majority of carries