I might have to call it my two and a half Nichols if Lee can stack more solid running performances together. But that is just it these bubble players will have to do just that to squeeze themselves onto the 53. Stack good performances.
* Lew Nichols- I liked what I saw from him, he ran hard for a healthy 5.2 per carry average.He has floated around practice squads a few years with the Packers and Eagles. If nothing else it gives him a decent start to make the Steelers practice squad. Ultimately that is where my money lies.
* Ke'Shawn Williams- made the most of his two catches which led the team in receiving yardage with 55 yards and threw in a TD to boot. A good start for the 5’9 former Hoosiers receiver. The Steelers could use a returner and he apparently will get his opportunity there as well.
* Scotty Miller- Made some clutch catches led the WRs in the game with 4. With Wilson also showing well early, I would think he has made a case to be the 4th or 5th receiver. I give him pretty good odds to stick on the 53.
* Mount Washington- With his blocking ability and towering presence in the red zone he makes a strong case for three TE sets. Do you put him on the field over Wilson? Will be interesting to see how the reps get divided come regular season.
* Jack Sawyer- he flashed and there was a glimpse of him being a modern-day warrior. I look forward to him making some mean mean strides. Catch the mist, catch the myth. Catch the mystery, catch my drift? Puns aside I would like to see some of those pressures turn into sacks.
* Kaleb Johnson- perhaps not the per average desired but he showed that toughness and bounce outside capable ability. His pass catching still looks like it will be a work in progress. He is one player I presume will continue to show better as the preseason progresses. Hopefully the teams offensive run blocking will follow suit.
* Yahya Black- when the team faces the strong running teams, I expect his reps to increase. Yahya will need to develop a better pass rush repertoire but coming off some embarrassing late season run defense performances, he will be needed. For me there is no question that he makes the roster and situationally contributes.
* Derrick Harmon- I can see the team is force feeding him a lot of reps which could be for multipurpose reasons. They have the guy starting out of the gates… the only rookie slated for that, so part of his preseason reps will be to make sure he is ready and capable. That would be mentally as well as physically. Is his conditioning at the point where he can effectively hold up for the entirety of the season? Is he comfy with what he is seeing on the field? The team will do what they can to answer those questions by playing him and often. I would expect they would rotate players in throughout to aid his cause.
* The secondary - I will lump them together and thought the depth shined. Players like Trice might end up the odd man out if he can’t find his way back onto the field this preseason. Beanie made his case to be kept in mind on a deep group and Pierre showed he can contribute outside of special teams.
My two and a half cents:
So backup QBs shined with vanilla preseason defensive schematics not forgotten. But good play is always a plus.
I think Broderick has already came a decent ways from day 1 position change back to his natural side. A A Ron will need him to continue that course to help him stay upright.
More than anything football is back. I try to keep the negativity away, hopefully the team will help me in that pursuit.
I will continue hoping in one hand and cleveland brown in the other.
* Lew Nichols- I liked what I saw from him, he ran hard for a healthy 5.2 per carry average.He has floated around practice squads a few years with the Packers and Eagles. If nothing else it gives him a decent start to make the Steelers practice squad. Ultimately that is where my money lies.
* Ke'Shawn Williams- made the most of his two catches which led the team in receiving yardage with 55 yards and threw in a TD to boot. A good start for the 5’9 former Hoosiers receiver. The Steelers could use a returner and he apparently will get his opportunity there as well.
* Scotty Miller- Made some clutch catches led the WRs in the game with 4. With Wilson also showing well early, I would think he has made a case to be the 4th or 5th receiver. I give him pretty good odds to stick on the 53.
* Mount Washington- With his blocking ability and towering presence in the red zone he makes a strong case for three TE sets. Do you put him on the field over Wilson? Will be interesting to see how the reps get divided come regular season.
* Jack Sawyer- he flashed and there was a glimpse of him being a modern-day warrior. I look forward to him making some mean mean strides. Catch the mist, catch the myth. Catch the mystery, catch my drift? Puns aside I would like to see some of those pressures turn into sacks.
* Kaleb Johnson- perhaps not the per average desired but he showed that toughness and bounce outside capable ability. His pass catching still looks like it will be a work in progress. He is one player I presume will continue to show better as the preseason progresses. Hopefully the teams offensive run blocking will follow suit.
* Yahya Black- when the team faces the strong running teams, I expect his reps to increase. Yahya will need to develop a better pass rush repertoire but coming off some embarrassing late season run defense performances, he will be needed. For me there is no question that he makes the roster and situationally contributes.
* Derrick Harmon- I can see the team is force feeding him a lot of reps which could be for multipurpose reasons. They have the guy starting out of the gates… the only rookie slated for that, so part of his preseason reps will be to make sure he is ready and capable. That would be mentally as well as physically. Is his conditioning at the point where he can effectively hold up for the entirety of the season? Is he comfy with what he is seeing on the field? The team will do what they can to answer those questions by playing him and often. I would expect they would rotate players in throughout to aid his cause.
* The secondary - I will lump them together and thought the depth shined. Players like Trice might end up the odd man out if he can’t find his way back onto the field this preseason. Beanie made his case to be kept in mind on a deep group and Pierre showed he can contribute outside of special teams.
My two and a half cents:
So backup QBs shined with vanilla preseason defensive schematics not forgotten. But good play is always a plus.
I think Broderick has already came a decent ways from day 1 position change back to his natural side. A A Ron will need him to continue that course to help him stay upright.
More than anything football is back. I try to keep the negativity away, hopefully the team will help me in that pursuit.
I will continue hoping in one hand and cleveland brown in the other.
