Game Thread: Wk 1... @NYG ***MNF***

[Superbelt]

The wide recievers have an interesting room right now. I'm assuming this is JuJu's last year with the Steelers. He's a solid #2 but I don't think he's a number 1 and I just don't think that's where they will put money in the offseason. I think the foundation of this group is Claypole, Johnson, and Washington. Or at least that's the expectation. Washington looks like a very good #3 and I think Johnson has what it takes to be a very good #2. He's got none of JuJu's issues with separation but he's not going to win contested catches and at least to my eyes, the route running isn't the crispest. The question is Claypole. Is he a future #1? I like what I've seen but who knows.

I think JuJu had a statement game for #1 WR leadership. I very much want him to stay. If it's purely a money thing, I'll understand, but he's someone I want to keep building the team around.

 

[Bridgeburner]

Pouncey can't pull -at-all- anymore. He still put a ball in the dirt last night.

And his pass pro isn't all that.


Ben is lucky that Banner was there for Williams to ping-pong off of. Because Pouncey was abused there and would have had a free shot.

Stop ruining victory Tuesday Debbie-Downer.

 

[Bridgeburner]

I think JuJu had a statement game for #1 WR leadership. I very much want him to stay. If it's purely a money thing, I'll understand, but he's someone I want to keep building the team around.

I know I crack jokes about the whole Limas thing, but he's pretty much what I thought he would be, except he's at the ceiling of what I thought he could be. A #2 with serious separation issues. I think if he takes a low value contract (outside the top 30-40) the Steelers would keep him. But there's WR available every off season that can do what he does within a reasonable +/-. Don't get me wrong. I love the kid. He's just nothing special. And he needs a top quarterback to throw him open. Without Ben he has much less value IMHO.

 

[Superbelt]

I know I crack jokes about the whole Limas thing, but he's pretty much what I thought he would be, except he's at the ceiling of what I thought he could be. A #2 with serious separation issues. I think if he takes a low value contract (outside the top 30-40) the Steelers would keep him. But there's WR available every off season that can do what he does within a reasonable +/-. Don't get me wrong. I love the kid. He's just nothing special. And he needs a top quarterback to throw him open. Without Ben he has much less value IMHO.

I think he is a #1. But yeah Ben makes everyone look much better. Offensive FA's who leave tend to have a downward trajectory outside of Manny.

I'll understand if he has to go due to money, and I know they can replace him. But I still want him if they can make it work, and think he would deserve and earn a reasonable #1 WR contract here.

 

[Superbelt]

I like that they got Adeniyi and Highsmith snaps. I think they are both good OLB's. Highsmith is gonna do big things.

Bud balled the fuck out, but I don't think they will be signing him after this year. Not with Watt's contract coming up too. I think we are very good at OLB for the future, even without Bud.

 

[Bridgeburner]

I think he is a #1. But yeah Ben makes everyone look much better. Offensive FA's who leave tend to have a downward trajectory outside of Manny.

I'll understand if he has to go due to money, and I know they can replace him. But I still want him if they can make it work, and think he would deserve and earn a reasonable #1 WR contract here.

We'll see this year. If he's a #1 it will be evident. Would gladly except being wrong (twice) about ol' Limas.

 

[Superbelt]

We'll see this year. If he's a #1 it will be evident. Would gladly except being wrong (twice) about ol' Limas.

I hope so!

I think we're spoiled from watching AB, and expecting a #1 WR to be able to be like that. He was just unreal. I have faith in JuJu to be the guy, but most #1 WR's need a decent QB, and a #2 compliment.

I hope our JuJu and Diontae can be on the level of Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley this year.

 

[Bridgeburner]

I hope so!

I think we're spoiled from watching AB, and expecting a #1 WR to be able to be like that. He was just unreal. I have faith in JuJu to be the guy, but most #1 WR's need a decent QB, and a #2 compliment.

I hope our JuJu and Diontae can be on the level of Julio Jones and Calvin Ridley this year.

You might be on to something with the AB comparison. When his head was right he was something to watch.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Yeah. It's a loss for depth.

But Dotson came in for Wis and played really well. I like him. Chuks is also a capable tackle. No drop off there.

The Steelers have a REALLY thin OL now, though.

Pouncey is already playing like a kitten. And Villy had a bad game, hope he can turn it around at least. I can't say the same for Pouncey. I hope this is his last year. Not only is he not worth the massive amount of money he's being paid any more, but he's just too often a weak point.

Man if there was ever a year to pull off a splash trade for O-line, this may be it...

 

[Superbelt]

Man if there was ever a year to pull off a splash trade for O-line, this may be it...

That won't happen. Not yet at least. I'd like to swipe Patrick Morris back off from the Denver PS to go along with Gray.

 

[Superbelt]

Hmm, looks like they already signed Banner's replacement, and it isn't Gray.

Jerald Hawkins is back.

Reports: Zach Banner tore ACL, Steelers sign Jerald Hawkins

The Steelers lost right tackle Zach Banner to a knee injury late in Monday nights win over the Giants and it appears he won't be back with the team this season.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

That won't happen. Not yet at least. I'd like to swipe Patrick Morris back off from the Denver PS to go along with Gray.

Yea the market would be tight right now. Obviously everyone is high on their 55 guys, so prying someone away would likely cost more. Once the season develops more we might see some teams shop around more.

I was definitely thinking later on in late October at the earliest. RIght now they can snipe PS players if they need quick relief depth. Derwin Gray is definitely getting a call up to active roster. He's OT-capable, so it makes sense. Can't remember his name off the top of my head, but there is another PS kid they currently have that they are high on: JC Hassenauer (sp?) or something like that.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Hmm, looks like they already signed Banner's replacement, and it isn't Gray.

Jerald Hawkins is back.

Reports: Zach Banner tore ACL, Steelers sign Jerald Hawkins

The Steelers lost right tackle Zach Banner to a knee injury late in Monday nights win over the Giants and it appears he won't be back with the team this season.

profootballtalk.nbcsports.com

LMAO... So we upgraded our 2021 7th Rd pick to a 2021 6th, AND we get Jerald Hawkins back... FLEECED

 

[Superbelt]

Hawkins was traded away just like Davis recently. And now both are back.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Hawkins was traded away just like Davis recently. And now both are back.

And Dobbs.

Colbert playin chess while others playin checkers.

 

[Superbelt]

Yea the market would be tight right now. Obviously everyone is high on their 55 guys, so prying someone away would likely cost more. Once the season develops more we might see some teams shop around more.

I was definitely thinking later on in late October at the earliest. RIght now they can snipe PS players if they need quick relief depth. Derwin Gray is definitely getting a call up to active roster. He's OT-capable, so it makes sense. Can't remember his name off the top of my head, but there is another PS kid they currently have that they are high on: JC Hassenauer (sp?) or something like that.

Hassenauer is on the active roster already. He's Pouncey's backup.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Hassenauer is on the active roster already. He's Pouncey's backup.

Ah I missed that. He was originally listed as OG IIRC so I imagine he has some position flexibility.

 

[thedddd]

And Dobbs.

Colbert playin chess while others playin checkers.

Colbert is the opposite of HOF GMJR for the Penguins who trades away a player, retains half the salary and only gets a conditional 7th round pick.