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The way I see it a few jobs and sub package jobs will be settled in camp and the pre-season games.
Starting Saftey. I think Golden will likely start. It will be interesting to see what Davis has. I tend to think Davis will have issues in coverage, and might need more time that fans think to adjust to the position partly because he started quite a few games as a cornerback.
Slot Corner. Golson, who has not played a down in the NFL is the favorite. Grant might get a chance too. If neither can't handle the job, the Steelers might move Gay inside to the slot if Burns can hold his own on the outside for some sub packages.
Punter. Berry is the incumbent. He has good touch but lacks leg strength. Monday has a bigger leg and some interesting options as a runner or passer on 4th down. Monday will need to prove he can drop them inside the 20 yard line to play on Sunday's.
Kick Returner. Wheaton is a good kickoff man. Brown is a good punt return man. On paper, we are fine here, but there is a risk. Brown could be too valuable to risk as a punt return man. Ayers was drafted as a receiver, but his best chance to make the team is to shine as a return man. He has some moves, but is slower than you want and is slight of build. Coates is very fast and powerful when he has the ball in his hands. I wonder how he'd do on kickoffs? I like to see!
Cornerback. Gay is a lock to start. Cockrell held his own last year, but I worry a bit about his long-term speed. Burns looks raw on film but has better overall physical skills and playmaking skills. It tends to doubt Burns starts, but I like to see the coaching staff start him in pre-season game #1 and #2, just to see what he has to offer out of the gate.
Nose Tackle. I'm not a big Dan fan. He's a limited type of player, good for obvious running downs. Outside of that, he's slow, and I question his stamina as his snap counts go up. Rookie Javon Hargrave is a much better option in the 4 man front, nickel or dime. If Hargrave can hold his own vs the run, we might have a really good player. In this case, I'll say Hargrave plays more snaps.
My calls barring injuries are:
Saftey - Golden
Slot Corner - Golson
Punter - Monday
Kick Returner - NO CHANGE. Same players as last year.
Cornerback - Cockrell opens the season as the starter.
Nose Tackle. Hargrave to play more snaps. McCullers
has the edge to have his name called when they introduce the starters.
Starting Saftey. I think Golden will likely start. It will be interesting to see what Davis has. I tend to think Davis will have issues in coverage, and might need more time that fans think to adjust to the position partly because he started quite a few games as a cornerback.
Slot Corner. Golson, who has not played a down in the NFL is the favorite. Grant might get a chance too. If neither can't handle the job, the Steelers might move Gay inside to the slot if Burns can hold his own on the outside for some sub packages.
Punter. Berry is the incumbent. He has good touch but lacks leg strength. Monday has a bigger leg and some interesting options as a runner or passer on 4th down. Monday will need to prove he can drop them inside the 20 yard line to play on Sunday's.
Kick Returner. Wheaton is a good kickoff man. Brown is a good punt return man. On paper, we are fine here, but there is a risk. Brown could be too valuable to risk as a punt return man. Ayers was drafted as a receiver, but his best chance to make the team is to shine as a return man. He has some moves, but is slower than you want and is slight of build. Coates is very fast and powerful when he has the ball in his hands. I wonder how he'd do on kickoffs? I like to see!
Cornerback. Gay is a lock to start. Cockrell held his own last year, but I worry a bit about his long-term speed. Burns looks raw on film but has better overall physical skills and playmaking skills. It tends to doubt Burns starts, but I like to see the coaching staff start him in pre-season game #1 and #2, just to see what he has to offer out of the gate.
Nose Tackle. I'm not a big Dan fan. He's a limited type of player, good for obvious running downs. Outside of that, he's slow, and I question his stamina as his snap counts go up. Rookie Javon Hargrave is a much better option in the 4 man front, nickel or dime. If Hargrave can hold his own vs the run, we might have a really good player. In this case, I'll say Hargrave plays more snaps.
My calls barring injuries are:
Saftey - Golden
Slot Corner - Golson
Punter - Monday
Kick Returner - NO CHANGE. Same players as last year.
Cornerback - Cockrell opens the season as the starter.
Nose Tackle. Hargrave to play more snaps. McCullers
has the edge to have his name called when they introduce the starters.
