Starters designated with an *
Offense
*Quarterback (3)
Ben Roethlisberger - Doesn't have to force the ball, and should be playing with a chip on his shoulder.
Mason Rudolph - This is the year he moves up a spot
Joshua Dobbs -Should still have a decent preseason,
On the outside looking in:Brogan Roback
Running Back (3)
*James Conner- Will remain the starter
Jaylen Samuels - Inspector gadget shouldn't be forgotten
Benny Snell Jr - I snell a good rotation possibility and maybe more
On the outside looking in: Trey Edmunds,Ralph Webb,Malik Williams,Trevon McMillan
Fullback (1): Roosevelt Nix - Rock Steady
Wide Receiver (6)
*JuJu Smith-Schuster- The team MVP sits atop the list.
*Donte Moncrief- It should be his job to lose
James Washington- His play dictates if Juju moves inside, or out.
Diontae Johnson- So let's see what we got.
Ryan Switzer- The Switz army knife is good to have handy.
Eli Rogers- Benefits from three WRs being shown the door.
On the outside looking in: Trey Griffey,Ka’Raun White,Tevin Jones,Diontae Spencer
Tight End (3)
*Vance McDonald- Get out the way,boom.
Xavier Grimble- Will he be the X factor or be Xed out.
Zach Gentry- Tall,athletic,raw.
On the outside looking in Kevin Rader,Christian Scotland-Williamson,Trevor Wood
Offensive Line (9)
*Maurkice Pouncey- Still on top of his game.
*David DeCastro- Developed quite nicely.
*Ramon Foster- Old reliable resigned for one last hurrah.
*Alejandro Villanueva- A mountain of a man.
*Chukwuma Okorafor- Has the talent to take the job, and I expect him to.
Matt Feiler- If Chuk sidesteps, Matt will be there to take the lead.
Jerald Hawkins- Can he stay healthy?
B.J. Finney- Solid backup, that could be starting sooner than later.
Zach Banner- Riding that bubble.
On the outside looking in: Derwin Grey,R.J. Prince,Patrick Morris,J.C. Hassenauer,Garrett Brumfield,Fred Johnson
Defense
Defensive Line (5)
*Cameron Heyward-The old man on duty.
*Stephon Tuitt- Can he stay healthy?
Javon Hargrave- Starter worthy.
Tyson Alualu- Semi surprised he was resigned.
Isaiah Buggs- Will be a decent rotational player.
On the outside looking in: Daniel McCullers,Lavon Hooks,Conor Sheehy,Winston Craig,Casey Sayles,Jay Hayes,Chris Nelson.
Outside Linebacker (5)
*T.J. Watt- Turn down for Watt !
*Bud Dupree- Improved, but not the player many envisioned.
Anthony Chickillo- A ok backup, that could be upgraded.
Ola Adeniyi- They seem to like him.
Sutton Smith- I think his special teams potential will help him stick.
On the outside looking in: Keion Adams,J.T. Jones
Inside Linebacker (5)
*Vince Williams- Bince is the last man standing!
*Devin Bush- A tape-worm - he will start.
Mark Barron- Might as well be a starter he will be on the field a lot in a S / LBer hybrid role.
Tyler Matakevich- Dirty red should thank his special teams stars.
Ulysees Gilbert III- Speaking of special teams I hear a few spots came open.
Ryan Shazier (PUP)
On the outside looking in: Robert Spillane,Tegray Scales
Cornerback (6)
*Joe Haden- The top corner, who should be extended. Colbert can you hear me calling?
*Steven Nelson- Signed to stabilize the position opposite of Joe, so don't be haden on him just.........yet.
Mike Hilton- A try hard player, sometimes good. Sometimes not so good.
Cameron Sutton- Too one step forward, two steps back.
Justin Layne- A diamond in the rough?
Artie Burns- Might stick in his last year if Sens isn't resigned. Unless they like Big Dan better..........
On the outside looking in: ,Brian Allen,Herb Waters,Marcelis Branch,Kam Kelly,Jack Tocho,Alexander Myers
Safety (4)
*Sean Davis- A ok FS, there is better, there is worse.
*Terrell Edmunds- Let us see that second year jump, Kris Kross.
Jordan Dangerfield- A tryhard fringe player... Coach you better pray Davis stays healthy.
Marcus Allen- Will be a rotated in at SS, maybe.
On the outside looking in: Dravon Askew-Henry,P.J. Locke
Specialists
Placekicker (1)
*Mathew Wright- The Wright man for the job, yeah I am wishful thinking.
On the outside looking in: Chris Boswell,Matt McCrane
Punter (1)
*Jordan Berry- He isn't as bad as some think, ok he may stink.
On the outside looking in: Ian Berryman.
Long Snapper (1)
Kameron Canaday- Let's get snappin.
On the outside looking in: Trevor Wood
Offense
*Quarterback (3)
Ben Roethlisberger - Doesn't have to force the ball, and should be playing with a chip on his shoulder.
Mason Rudolph - This is the year he moves up a spot
Joshua Dobbs -Should still have a decent preseason,
On the outside looking in:Brogan Roback
Running Back (3)
*James Conner- Will remain the starter
Jaylen Samuels - Inspector gadget shouldn't be forgotten
Benny Snell Jr - I snell a good rotation possibility and maybe more
On the outside looking in: Trey Edmunds,Ralph Webb,Malik Williams,Trevon McMillan
Fullback (1): Roosevelt Nix - Rock Steady
Wide Receiver (6)
*JuJu Smith-Schuster- The team MVP sits atop the list.
*Donte Moncrief- It should be his job to lose
James Washington- His play dictates if Juju moves inside, or out.
Diontae Johnson- So let's see what we got.
Ryan Switzer- The Switz army knife is good to have handy.
Eli Rogers- Benefits from three WRs being shown the door.
On the outside looking in: Trey Griffey,Ka’Raun White,Tevin Jones,Diontae Spencer
Tight End (3)
*Vance McDonald- Get out the way,boom.
Xavier Grimble- Will he be the X factor or be Xed out.
Zach Gentry- Tall,athletic,raw.
On the outside looking in Kevin Rader,Christian Scotland-Williamson,Trevor Wood
Offensive Line (9)
*Maurkice Pouncey- Still on top of his game.
*David DeCastro- Developed quite nicely.
*Ramon Foster- Old reliable resigned for one last hurrah.
*Alejandro Villanueva- A mountain of a man.
*Chukwuma Okorafor- Has the talent to take the job, and I expect him to.
Matt Feiler- If Chuk sidesteps, Matt will be there to take the lead.
Jerald Hawkins- Can he stay healthy?
B.J. Finney- Solid backup, that could be starting sooner than later.
Zach Banner- Riding that bubble.
On the outside looking in: Derwin Grey,R.J. Prince,Patrick Morris,J.C. Hassenauer,Garrett Brumfield,Fred Johnson
Defense
Defensive Line (5)
*Cameron Heyward-The old man on duty.
*Stephon Tuitt- Can he stay healthy?
Javon Hargrave- Starter worthy.
Tyson Alualu- Semi surprised he was resigned.
Isaiah Buggs- Will be a decent rotational player.
On the outside looking in: Daniel McCullers,Lavon Hooks,Conor Sheehy,Winston Craig,Casey Sayles,Jay Hayes,Chris Nelson.
Outside Linebacker (5)
*T.J. Watt- Turn down for Watt !
*Bud Dupree- Improved, but not the player many envisioned.
Anthony Chickillo- A ok backup, that could be upgraded.
Ola Adeniyi- They seem to like him.
Sutton Smith- I think his special teams potential will help him stick.
On the outside looking in: Keion Adams,J.T. Jones
Inside Linebacker (5)
*Vince Williams- Bince is the last man standing!
*Devin Bush- A tape-worm - he will start.
Mark Barron- Might as well be a starter he will be on the field a lot in a S / LBer hybrid role.
Tyler Matakevich- Dirty red should thank his special teams stars.
Ulysees Gilbert III- Speaking of special teams I hear a few spots came open.
Ryan Shazier (PUP)
On the outside looking in: Robert Spillane,Tegray Scales
Cornerback (6)
*Joe Haden- The top corner, who should be extended. Colbert can you hear me calling?
*Steven Nelson- Signed to stabilize the position opposite of Joe, so don't be haden on him just.........yet.
Mike Hilton- A try hard player, sometimes good. Sometimes not so good.
Cameron Sutton- Too one step forward, two steps back.
Justin Layne- A diamond in the rough?
Artie Burns- Might stick in his last year if Sens isn't resigned. Unless they like Big Dan better..........
On the outside looking in: ,Brian Allen,Herb Waters,Marcelis Branch,Kam Kelly,Jack Tocho,Alexander Myers
Safety (4)
*Sean Davis- A ok FS, there is better, there is worse.
*Terrell Edmunds- Let us see that second year jump, Kris Kross.
Jordan Dangerfield- A tryhard fringe player... Coach you better pray Davis stays healthy.
Marcus Allen- Will be a rotated in at SS, maybe.
On the outside looking in: Dravon Askew-Henry,P.J. Locke
Specialists
Placekicker (1)
*Mathew Wright- The Wright man for the job, yeah I am wishful thinking.
On the outside looking in: Chris Boswell,Matt McCrane
Punter (1)
*Jordan Berry- He isn't as bad as some think, ok he may stink.
On the outside looking in: Ian Berryman.
Long Snapper (1)
Kameron Canaday- Let's get snappin.
On the outside looking in: Trevor Wood
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