2021 Offseason/Season... Draft, FA & Staff

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

@SteelersPride - Any interest here?

 

[SteelersPride]

@SteelersPride - Any interest here?

Ehh i think ,they think theyre good there.

 

[thedddd]

Didn't even know this was a battle? Canaday has been doing a good job so I'm not sure why the change?

My only thought Kuntz is a linebacker and maybe could be used there in emergencies?

 

[thedddd]

We starting a cut-down party... who's with me? @thedddd @SteelersPride

About god damn time!

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

My only thought Kuntz is a linebacker and maybe could be used there in emergencies?

So could their punter...

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Ehh i think ,they think theyre good there.

Reports from Fins Camp is that he was having serious snapping issues. Still a formidable blocker but couldn't be trusted with the snap.

 

[thedddd]

@SteelersPride - Any interest here?

Yeah they desperately need the depth.
Note: Just read your other comment If he is having snapping issues then maybe not. They don’t need Ben chasing bad snaps.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Yeah they desperately need the depth.
Note: Just read your other comment If he is having snapping issues then maybe not. They don’t need Ben chasing bad snaps.

Could be a useful IOL depth piece if he can play G.

 

[thedddd]

Could be a useful IOL depth piece if he can play G.

True. His rookie year he was a Guard full time so he has the ability/versatility.

 

[Superbelt]

Didn't even know this was a battle? Canaday has been doing a good job so I'm not sure why the change?

Purely money. If they can get a serviceable LS cheaper they will. Canaday had a higher minimum salary as a vet.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Purely money. If they can get a serviceable LS cheaper they will. Canaday had a higher minimum salary as a vet.

I read somewhere that cutting Berry & Canaday only saves them $700k towards their cap… Haven’t checked into that but if true that’s hardly an improvement

 

[Superbelt]

I read somewhere that cutting Berry & Canaday only saves them $700k towards their cap… Haven’t checked into that but if true that’s hardly an improvement

Not a whole lot no, but teams don't respect long snappers much. If they can save a few hundred grand with a younger guy they will.

 

[Superbelt]

Also, Harvin and Kuntz have been working together as a unit all camp.

Just like Berry and Canaday have been working together.

So those two new guys have built something together and know each other tendencies. They replace the entire unit.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Also, Harvin and Kuntz have been working together as a unit all camp.

Just like Berry and Canaday have been working together.

So those two new guys have built something together and know each other tendencies. They replace the entire unit.

Fair point.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Me likey

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

 

[Superbelt]

So, why would Washington release him?

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Holy shit

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

So, why would Washington release him?

Much more depth & talent in their secondary this year. He was a former 7th Rd pick that just outworked the crappy competition they had to make the roster every year. Limited ceiling, but always performs. WFT fans aren't loving the cut, and some are speculating that they are just gambling on retaining higher end talent at the risk of losing a "decent" starter

 

[Superbelt]

Because of Banner's lingering injury, it looks like Moore starts at LT for the first game. He might not give it back. Dan needs to show he can hold up against Buffalo enough that he takes the decision away from the team. Then Banner would compete with Chuks for RT when/if he comes back.

Steelers Preparing Change at Left and Right Tackle

A 'just in case' matter or a real change at offensive line for the Pittsburgh Steelers?

www.si.com

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Dotson also spoke highly of rookie tackle Dan Moore from Texas A&M, who's grown into a more prominent role as the summer has progressed.​

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"I definitely feel good with Dan," Dotson said. "He's a quick learner so anything you tell him to do, he's going to try to adapt to."​

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Dotson continued on the shared mentality that he and Moore have.​

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"I feel like we both have the mindset of we don't want to get beat [off the line of scrimmage]," Dotson said. "We don't want to get blown back. We don't want to lose our one-on-one rep. So I feel good about his mentality."​

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Moore was moved to left tackle Monday after switching to the jumbo right tackle spot earlier in the preseason, moving Chuks Okorafor to the right side.​

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"I believe [that Moore will play left tackle and Okorafor will play right tackle]," Dotson said when asked about the alignments up front. "Dan is more comfortable at left because that's what he played in college. … I think it's best for both of them."​

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If the Steelers stick with this current alignment, the offensive line will presumably look as follows:​

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• LT: Dan Moore
• LG: Kevin Dotson
• C: Kendrick Green
• RG: Trai Turner
• RT: Chuks Okorafor/Zach Banner

Banner is still recovering from ACL surgery last season and missed practice Monday. When healthy, though, it's assumed that he would be the starter on the right side, rather than Okorafor.​