(S) = starter
(I) = injury
(SUS) = suspended
QB:
Ben Roethlisberger (S)
Byron Leftwich
RB:
Rashard Mendenhall (I)
Jonathan Dwyer (S)
Isaac Redman (I)
Baron Batch
Chris Rainey
FB:
Will Johnson (S)
WR:
Antonio Brown (S)
Mike Wallace (S)
Emmanuel Sanders (S)
Jerricho Cotchery
Derrick Williams
TE:
Heath Miller (S)
Leonard Pope
David Paulsen
Wes Saunders (SUS)
OL:
Max Starks (S)
Willie Colon (S)
Maurkice Pouncey (S)
Ramon Foster (S)
Marcus Gilbert (S)
Mike Adams
Doug Legursky
Trai Essex
DL:
Brett Keisel (S)
Casey Hampton (S)
Ziggy Hood (S)
Cam Heyward (S)
Steve McLendon
Alameda T'aamu
Corbin Bryant
LB:
LaMarr Woodley (S)
Lawrence Timmons (S)
Larry Foote (S)
James Harrison (S)
Chris Carter
Jason Worilds (I)
Sly Sylvester (I)
Adrian Robinson
?????????????
CB:
Ike Taylor (S)
Keenan Lewis (S)
Cortez Allen (S)
Curtis Brown
Terrance Frederick
S:
Ryan Clark (S)
Troy Polumalu (S)
Ryan Mundy (S)
Will Allen
Robert Golden
Specialists:
Shaun Suisham (S)
Drew Butler (S)
Greg Warren (S)
IR:
David Johnson
John Clay
Sean Spence
NEW IR SPOT: David DeCastro
Practice Squad:
Kelvin Beachum
Jerrod Johnson
Ryan Lee
David Gilreath
Al Woods
Josh Victorian
Brandon Johnson
????????????
Notes:
Batch won't be going anywhere. He'll be available if worst comes to worst.
Williams was better than Gilreath down the stretch
Paulsen in while Wes is suspended.
Trai Essex is a lock since DeCastro went down
Corbin Bryant seemed a lot more impressive than Woods lately so he gets the spot
Adrian Robinson won a job via twitter. And I'm happy for him. Next Harrison in my opinion. We need another inside guy but I don't know who that'd be. No one was really impressive so expect a player from another team (that's what ????? means)
Golden serves as the 5th safety for week 1
Lewis beat out Cortez
Butler won P by default
Practice squad is interesting. I liked a lot of what Victorian did. He should make it. Johnson and Woods are ? because they're older. We'll grab one guy from another team too for the PS
Friday, August 31, 2012
Sunday, August 26, 2012
53 Man Roster Projection 2
(S) Denotes Starter
(I) Denotes Injury
(SUS) Denotes Suspended
Quarterbacks:
Ben Roethlisberger (S)
Byron Leftwich
Running backs:
Rashard Mendenhall (I)
Isaac Redman (I)
Jonathan Dwyer (S)
Chris Rainey (S)
Baron Batch
Fullbacks:
Will Johnson (S)
Wide receivers:
Antonio Brown (S)
Mike Wallace (S)
Emmanuel Sanders (S)
Jerricho Cotchery
David Gilreath
Tight ends:
Heath Miller (S)
Leonard Pope
Weslye Saunders (SUS)
Offensive Line:
Max Starks (S)
Willie Colon (S)
Maurkice Pouncey (S)
Ramon Foster (S)
Marcus Gilbert (S)
Mike Adams
David DeCastro (I)
Doug Legursky
Trai Essex
Defensive Line:
Ziggy Hood (S)
Casey Hampton (S)
Brett Keisel (S)
Cam Heyward (S)
Steve McLendon
Alameda T'aamu
Al Woods
Linebackers:
LaMarr Woodley (S)
Lawrence Timmons (S)
Larry Foote (S)
James Harrison (I)
Chris Carter (S)
Jason Worilds (I)
Sean Spence
Stevenson Sylvester (I)
Adrian Robinson
Cornerbacks:
Ike Taylor (S)
Cortez Allen (S)
Keenan Lewis (S)
Curtis Brown
Terrance Frederick
Safeties:
Ryan Clark (I)
Troy Polamalu (S)
Ryan Mundy (S)
Will Allen
Robert Golden
Kicker:
Danny Hrapmann (S)
Punter:
Drew Butler (S)
Long Snapper
Greg Warren (S)
Injured Reserve:
David Johnson
John Clay
Practice Squad:
Damon Cromartie-Smith
Kelvin Beachum
David Paulsen
Corbin Bryant
Ryan Lee
Mortty Ivy
Toney Clemons
Jerrod Johnson
Notes:
-I still think Johnson beats out Batch and Batch could be called in an emergency situation. Johnson starts on the practice squad until they drop Golden down after week 1.
-Derrick Williams is so very close to knocking off Gilreath but I gotta go with the younger guy. It seems to be these 2 battling and Thursday should decide it.
-Due to the need for other positions we'll carry 2 TEs until Saunders serves his 4 games.
-Essex takes a spot for DeCastro as he recovers from a MCL tear and Foster starts.
-Al Woods is still beating Corbin Bryant but it's close.
-Adrian Robinson is going to make the team to provide depth. Once Harrison, Worilds, or Sylvester are healthy, he'll head to the practice squad and take out Ivy.
-Steelers carry the one extra safety in Golden for week 1 in Denver.
-Danny Hrapmann has made everything so far, with plenty of leg to spare especially in the clutch. His kickoffs have been good. I think we keep him to kick for years to come and Suisham gets cut to save us some money and salary cap hit.
-Drew Butler has been phenomenal and Kapinos isn't even competition. If Butler goes down Kapinos will be there.
-Only changes on the practice squad is Ivy making it and Johnson down. Ivy will be gone when Robinson goes on and I explained Johnson already
(I) Denotes Injury
(SUS) Denotes Suspended
Quarterbacks:
Ben Roethlisberger (S)
Byron Leftwich
Running backs:
Rashard Mendenhall (I)
Isaac Redman (I)
Jonathan Dwyer (S)
Chris Rainey (S)
Baron Batch
Fullbacks:
Will Johnson (S)
Wide receivers:
Antonio Brown (S)
Mike Wallace (S)
Emmanuel Sanders (S)
Jerricho Cotchery
David Gilreath
Tight ends:
Heath Miller (S)
Leonard Pope
Weslye Saunders (SUS)
Offensive Line:
Max Starks (S)
Willie Colon (S)
Maurkice Pouncey (S)
Ramon Foster (S)
Marcus Gilbert (S)
Mike Adams
David DeCastro (I)
Doug Legursky
Trai Essex
Defensive Line:
Ziggy Hood (S)
Casey Hampton (S)
Brett Keisel (S)
Cam Heyward (S)
Steve McLendon
Alameda T'aamu
Al Woods
Linebackers:
LaMarr Woodley (S)
Lawrence Timmons (S)
Larry Foote (S)
James Harrison (I)
Chris Carter (S)
Jason Worilds (I)
Sean Spence
Stevenson Sylvester (I)
Adrian Robinson
Cornerbacks:
Ike Taylor (S)
Cortez Allen (S)
Keenan Lewis (S)
Curtis Brown
Terrance Frederick
Safeties:
Ryan Clark (I)
Troy Polamalu (S)
Ryan Mundy (S)
Will Allen
Robert Golden
Kicker:
Danny Hrapmann (S)
Punter:
Drew Butler (S)
Long Snapper
Greg Warren (S)
Injured Reserve:
David Johnson
John Clay
Practice Squad:
Damon Cromartie-Smith
Kelvin Beachum
David Paulsen
Corbin Bryant
Ryan Lee
Mortty Ivy
Toney Clemons
Jerrod Johnson
Notes:
-I still think Johnson beats out Batch and Batch could be called in an emergency situation. Johnson starts on the practice squad until they drop Golden down after week 1.
-Derrick Williams is so very close to knocking off Gilreath but I gotta go with the younger guy. It seems to be these 2 battling and Thursday should decide it.
-Due to the need for other positions we'll carry 2 TEs until Saunders serves his 4 games.
-Essex takes a spot for DeCastro as he recovers from a MCL tear and Foster starts.
-Al Woods is still beating Corbin Bryant but it's close.
-Adrian Robinson is going to make the team to provide depth. Once Harrison, Worilds, or Sylvester are healthy, he'll head to the practice squad and take out Ivy.
-Steelers carry the one extra safety in Golden for week 1 in Denver.
-Danny Hrapmann has made everything so far, with plenty of leg to spare especially in the clutch. His kickoffs have been good. I think we keep him to kick for years to come and Suisham gets cut to save us some money and salary cap hit.
-Drew Butler has been phenomenal and Kapinos isn't even competition. If Butler goes down Kapinos will be there.
-Only changes on the practice squad is Ivy making it and Johnson down. Ivy will be gone when Robinson goes on and I explained Johnson already
Monday, August 20, 2012
Steelers 53 Man Roster Prediction
(S) denotes a starter
(I) denotes injury
(H) denotes holdout
(SUS) denotes suspension
Quarterbacks:
Ben Roethlisberger (S)
Byron Leftwich
Jerrod Johnson
Running backs:
Rashard Mendenhall (I)
Isaac Redman (S)
Jonathan Dwyer
Baron Batch
Fullback:
Will Johnson (S)
Wide Receivers
Mike Wallace (H)
Antonio Brown (S)
Emmanuel Sanders (S)
Jerricho Cotchery
David Gilreath
WR/RB hybrid:
Chris Rainey
Tight ends:
Heath Miller (S)
Weslye Saunders (SUS)
Leonard Pope
David Paulsen
Offensive line:
Max Starks (S)
Willie Colon (S)
Maurkice Pouncey (S)
David DeCastro (S)
Marcus Gilbert (S)
Mike Adams
Doug Legursky
Ramon Foster
Trai Essex
Defensive Line:
Brett Keisel (S)
Casey Hampton (S)
Ziggy Hood (S)
Cam Heyward (S)
Steve McLendon
Alameda T'aamu
Al Woods
Linebackers:
James Harrison (S)
Larry Foote (S)
Lawrence Timmons (S)
LaMarr Woodley (S)
Sean Spence
Stevenson Sylvester (I)
Jason Worilds (I)
Chris Carter
Cornerbacks:
Ike Taylor (S)
Cortez Allen (S)
Keenan Lewis (S)
Curtis Brown
Terrance Frederick
Safeties:
Ryan Clark (S)
Troy Polamalu (S)
Ryan Mundy
Will Allen
Specialists:
Shaun Suisham (S)
Drew Butler (S)
Greg Warren (S)
Practice Squad:
Damon Cromartie-Smith
Adrian Robinson
Corbin Bryant
Walter McFadden
Brandon Johnson
Toney Clemons
Kelvin Beachum
Injured Reserve:
David Johnson
John Clay
Notes:
I have Charlie Batch out because no one else will pick him up and if worst comes to worst we could bring him back. Plus Johnson is getting a lot of praise from the coaches, especially Tomlin, and could be the QB of the future.
Paulsen moves to the practice squad after Saunders suspension is over knocking off either Walter McFadden or Brandon Johnson.
Guys who I was really close to adding were Adrian Robinson, still could if Worilds stays on the PUP, and Corbin Bryant, still could beat out Woods.
There are 4 starters on the d-line because Keisel and Heyward will alternate.
We keep 5 WRs and roll with 4 safeties hoping no one gets hurt with Clark out Week 1.
Butler beats Kapinos because you can't win a job sitting in the tub.
Hrapmann is making it a competition with Suisham but it still looks like it's Suisham's job to lose.
Next update will be after game 3.
(I) denotes injury
(H) denotes holdout
(SUS) denotes suspension
Quarterbacks:
Ben Roethlisberger (S)
Byron Leftwich
Jerrod Johnson
Running backs:
Rashard Mendenhall (I)
Isaac Redman (S)
Jonathan Dwyer
Baron Batch
Fullback:
Will Johnson (S)
Wide Receivers
Mike Wallace (H)
Antonio Brown (S)
Emmanuel Sanders (S)
Jerricho Cotchery
David Gilreath
WR/RB hybrid:
Chris Rainey
Tight ends:
Heath Miller (S)
Weslye Saunders (SUS)
Leonard Pope
David Paulsen
Offensive line:
Max Starks (S)
Willie Colon (S)
Maurkice Pouncey (S)
David DeCastro (S)
Marcus Gilbert (S)
Mike Adams
Doug Legursky
Ramon Foster
Trai Essex
Defensive Line:
Brett Keisel (S)
Casey Hampton (S)
Ziggy Hood (S)
Cam Heyward (S)
Steve McLendon
Alameda T'aamu
Al Woods
Linebackers:
James Harrison (S)
Larry Foote (S)
Lawrence Timmons (S)
LaMarr Woodley (S)
Sean Spence
Stevenson Sylvester (I)
Jason Worilds (I)
Chris Carter
Cornerbacks:
Ike Taylor (S)
Cortez Allen (S)
Keenan Lewis (S)
Curtis Brown
Terrance Frederick
Safeties:
Ryan Clark (S)
Troy Polamalu (S)
Ryan Mundy
Will Allen
Specialists:
Shaun Suisham (S)
Drew Butler (S)
Greg Warren (S)
Practice Squad:
Damon Cromartie-Smith
Adrian Robinson
Corbin Bryant
Walter McFadden
Brandon Johnson
Toney Clemons
Kelvin Beachum
Injured Reserve:
David Johnson
John Clay
Notes:
I have Charlie Batch out because no one else will pick him up and if worst comes to worst we could bring him back. Plus Johnson is getting a lot of praise from the coaches, especially Tomlin, and could be the QB of the future.
Paulsen moves to the practice squad after Saunders suspension is over knocking off either Walter McFadden or Brandon Johnson.
Guys who I was really close to adding were Adrian Robinson, still could if Worilds stays on the PUP, and Corbin Bryant, still could beat out Woods.
There are 4 starters on the d-line because Keisel and Heyward will alternate.
We keep 5 WRs and roll with 4 safeties hoping no one gets hurt with Clark out Week 1.
Butler beats Kapinos because you can't win a job sitting in the tub.
Hrapmann is making it a competition with Suisham but it still looks like it's Suisham's job to lose.
Next update will be after game 3.
Thursday, August 9, 2012
Steelers Players to Watch Tonight
Jerrod Johnson QB
Johnson has looked very good in camp from what I've heard. He's going to get a long look in the second half tonight and if he looks good he could have an outside track to the roster. I doubt we cut Batch or Leftwich for him but he seems like a lock for the practice squad.
Chris Rainey RB/WR/KR/PR
Rainey is so easy to put on this list. I just wanna see his playmaking ability and speed. He's a lock for the roster but I want to see if the Darren Sproles and Dexter McCluster comparisons are valid.
Baron Batch RB
Batch killed it in camp last year but suffered that devastating knee injury. He's been quiet this year but the he's still a prototypical 3rd down back and he could really shine this year.
Jonathan Dwyer RB
I hear Dwyer is in the best shape he's ever been in for camp. If that's true I'm excited to see what he can do and if he's ready to be a full time backup to Redman.
Marquis Maze WR/KR/PR
Maze is one of many vying for that last WR spot, and from what I've heard I'd say he's in the lead over Toney Clemons. Maze has great speed but is a bit undersized. I want to see how well he performs running routes and receiving and decide if he's the real deal.
The Rookie O-Linemen
DeCastro has been bad from what I've read, Adams looks good, and Beachum is like a roller coaster, up and down. Adams and DeCastro are starting tonight and pushing to start in Denver while Beachum is working is trying to bump Essex off the roster. Beachum will get more time and it'll be interesting to see which rookie shines.
Steve McLendon NT
McLendon may be having the best camp so far. I was shocked to see he put on so much weight going from 290 to 325 in one year. I want to see if he's truly able to take over for Big Snack and be a NT of the future and repeat his stellar performance from last year.
Sean Spence LB
Spence was a pick that really surprised me in April. I've read that he's been great in pass coverage but he's been relatively quiet. First I'm interested to see where he plays, inside, outside, and I've heard rumors that he's Polamalu's heir at safety. If he has a good showing, I think he could dethrone Larry Foote as the starter inside later in the year.
Cortez Allen CB
Allen was one of my favorite picks last year. Huge potential and raw talent who's compared to Ike Taylor. From what I hear he's already harnessing that talent and is really pushing Keenan Lewis for the starting spot open after Willy Gay's departure. With Lewis hurt, this could be Allen's time to shine.
Drew Butler P
The rookie punter has really made this a battle with Jeremy Kapinos. Kapinos is down (shades of Sepulveda) with a back injury and Butler has been booming punts. With Jeremy out, Butler has the greatest chance to make impressions tonight on the coaching staff.
Daniel Hrapmann K
This is my surprise, shocking, sneaky pick to make the roster. Hrapmann is a rookie and has a monster leg. He can easily make 53 yard FGs. It's just a matter of being accurate. Since Shaun Suisham can't make above a 40 yard FG this helps Hrapmann. One other thing is that he has to impress on kickoffs. If he consistently gets touchbacks or deplep into the end zone he's got a real shot to be kicking in September.
Johnson has looked very good in camp from what I've heard. He's going to get a long look in the second half tonight and if he looks good he could have an outside track to the roster. I doubt we cut Batch or Leftwich for him but he seems like a lock for the practice squad.
Chris Rainey RB/WR/KR/PR
Rainey is so easy to put on this list. I just wanna see his playmaking ability and speed. He's a lock for the roster but I want to see if the Darren Sproles and Dexter McCluster comparisons are valid.
Baron Batch RB
Batch killed it in camp last year but suffered that devastating knee injury. He's been quiet this year but the he's still a prototypical 3rd down back and he could really shine this year.
Jonathan Dwyer RB
I hear Dwyer is in the best shape he's ever been in for camp. If that's true I'm excited to see what he can do and if he's ready to be a full time backup to Redman.
Marquis Maze WR/KR/PR
Maze is one of many vying for that last WR spot, and from what I've heard I'd say he's in the lead over Toney Clemons. Maze has great speed but is a bit undersized. I want to see how well he performs running routes and receiving and decide if he's the real deal.
The Rookie O-Linemen
DeCastro has been bad from what I've read, Adams looks good, and Beachum is like a roller coaster, up and down. Adams and DeCastro are starting tonight and pushing to start in Denver while Beachum is working is trying to bump Essex off the roster. Beachum will get more time and it'll be interesting to see which rookie shines.
Steve McLendon NT
McLendon may be having the best camp so far. I was shocked to see he put on so much weight going from 290 to 325 in one year. I want to see if he's truly able to take over for Big Snack and be a NT of the future and repeat his stellar performance from last year.
Sean Spence LB
Spence was a pick that really surprised me in April. I've read that he's been great in pass coverage but he's been relatively quiet. First I'm interested to see where he plays, inside, outside, and I've heard rumors that he's Polamalu's heir at safety. If he has a good showing, I think he could dethrone Larry Foote as the starter inside later in the year.
Cortez Allen CB
Allen was one of my favorite picks last year. Huge potential and raw talent who's compared to Ike Taylor. From what I hear he's already harnessing that talent and is really pushing Keenan Lewis for the starting spot open after Willy Gay's departure. With Lewis hurt, this could be Allen's time to shine.
Drew Butler P
The rookie punter has really made this a battle with Jeremy Kapinos. Kapinos is down (shades of Sepulveda) with a back injury and Butler has been booming punts. With Jeremy out, Butler has the greatest chance to make impressions tonight on the coaching staff.
Daniel Hrapmann K
This is my surprise, shocking, sneaky pick to make the roster. Hrapmann is a rookie and has a monster leg. He can easily make 53 yard FGs. It's just a matter of being accurate. Since Shaun Suisham can't make above a 40 yard FG this helps Hrapmann. One other thing is that he has to impress on kickoffs. If he consistently gets touchbacks or deplep into the end zone he's got a real shot to be kicking in September.
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