RB #3 Wide Open

[NorthCoast]

Kahn was the only NFL GM to attend the HBCU combine and came back with this guy.

Longshot to make the team but who knows, with his competition being McFarland, Teague, and Huntley it's possible he makes noise.

Scouting Report
At 5-foot-8, 182 pounds, Alfonzo Graham is an undersized running back prospect with a slight build and below-average arm & hand measurements. Despite his small stature, Graham possesses multiple positive qualities that helped develop him into one of the best FCS running backs in the country in 2022.

Graham operates with excellent play speed and is a dynamic playmaker with the ball in his hands. With proficient initial quickness, burst, and acceleration, Graham is most dangerous when he can beat defenders to the edge and utilize his impressive straight-line speed and elusiveness to create explosive plays in open space. Graham has also proven to be an effective runner between the tackles; He possesses underrated power, runs with great toughness & a low center of gravity, and keeps his legs driving upon first contact. If Graham can break through the first line of defense, he becomes a tough assignment to bring down in the open field.

Graham is an intelligent ball carrier who uses his sharp instincts, vision, and patience to create running lanes for himself. Since Graham does not have the prototypical running back size, he has to rely on his athleticism, instincts, and toughness to make an impact in the running game. When allowed to be RB1 in an offense, Graham ran for over 1,110 yards, proving that he can be a smart, productive ball carrier despite his stature.

To go along with his production on the ground, Graham flashed reliable ball skills and fluid route-running ability out of the backfield. Given his top-end speed, initial quickness, and route-running acumen, Graham has the potential to develop into a capable slot receiver. He also possesses some versatility as a kick return specialist on special teams.

Scouts will likely harp on Graham?s size and lack of play strength as a reason to discredit his NFL potential, he satisfies most of the critical factors and specific skills used to evaluate the running back position. In regards to play speed, instincts/vision, toughness, durability, and ball security, Graham checks all of those boxes. Graham also possesses strong ball skills, versatility as an inside and outside runner, and special teams versatility.

Additionally, Graham?s football journey, which saw him attend four different colleges in four years, exemplifies his drive and passion for the game of football.

If NFL scouts can look past the size concerns, Graham should warrant some attention as an undrafted free agent with the potential to earn a practice squad spot after training camp

[Steel Maniac]

Wow .. another undersized RB. This just never ends…regardless of who’s the GM.

[WindyCitySteel]

***Master Teague has entered the chat***

[Iron City Inc.]

***Master Teague has entered the chat***

Teague has some size n speed. Believe he ran a 4.46 at his pro day. Kid will have a shot IF he can pass pro , show good hands and contribute on special teams. If he proves he can make the grade there he will have a shot cause he can run it just fine.

[whisper]

***Master Teague has entered the chat***

Chris Rainey rocked. So did Dri Archer.

[Blitzer]

I am going to say somehow it will be Benny Snell Football again

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Wow .. another undersized RB. This just never ends?regardless of who?s the GM.
I think we disagree here a little.

I think RB1 and RB2 are locked down, BUT... I don't see a need for a 3rd RB like, say a Snell on the roster. If Naj goes down, you bring in Warren, whose a balanced RB -- neither overly strong, nor overly fast, but just enough of both to be really good.

While you have both of those guys, I'd personally like to see the 3rd RB bring something that neither of them have - basically, I'd be intrigued to see a true 3rd down back that is a threat. A Darren Sproles-type to be the lightening to Najee's thunder. Someone capable of taking a screen play to the house at any moment. Someone to take McFarland's place, not to be on the roster with him.

Admittedly, I was disappointed that the team didn't nab Sean Tucker late in the draft. He's Jaylen Warren all over again.

I did do a little film session on the guys... the short story is Huntly, Graham, McFarland in that order, but I'm not overly excited about any of them

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Chris Rainey rocked. So did Dri Archer.
Archer was a horrible decision - that was during the time where the team drafted for speed because they got beat the year before by speed. If he had hands, he might have been a decent KO return guy - lol

[Steel Maniac]

I think we disagree here a little.

I think RB1 and RB2 are locked down, BUT... I don't see a need for a 3rd RB like, say a Snell on the roster. If Naj goes down, you bring in Warren, whose a balanced RB -- neither overly strong, nor overly fast, but just enough of both to be really good.

While you have both of those guys, I'd personally like to see the 3rd RB bring something that neither of them have - basically, I'd be intrigued to see a true 3rd down back that is a threat. A Darren Sproles-type to be the lightening to Najee's thunder. Someone capable of taking a screen play to the house at any moment. Someone to take McFarland's place, not to be on the roster with him.

Admittedly, I was disappointed that the team didn't nab Sean Tucker late in the draft. He's Jaylen Warren all over again.

I did do a little film session on the guys... the short story is Huntly, Graham, McFarland in that order, but I'm not overly excited about any of them

They've been looking for that ( Darren Sproles) guy for years with no success. Just get a # 3 RB with good size and decent speed who is good running between the tackles and stop doing all this specialty search crap they've been doing over a decade now.

[NorthCoast]

I think we disagree here a little.

I think RB1 and RB2 are locked down, BUT... I don't see a need for a 3rd RB like, say a Snell on the roster. If Naj goes down, you bring in Warren, whose a balanced RB -- neither overly strong, nor overly fast, but just enough of both to be really good.

While you have both of those guys, I'd personally like to see the 3rd RB bring something that neither of them have - basically, I'd be intrigued to see a true 3rd down back that is a threat. A Darren Sproles-type to be the lightening to Najee's thunder. Someone capable of taking a screen play to the house at any moment. Someone to take McFarland's place, not to be on the roster with him.

Admittedly, I was disappointed that the team didn't nab Sean Tucker late in the draft. He's Jaylen Warren all over again.

I did do a little film session on the guys... the short story is Huntly, Graham, McFarland in that order, but I'm not overly excited about any of themAgree... and so do the Steelers;


The Steelers are signing Morgan State running back Alfonzo Graham after a rookie minicamp tryout, he tweeted out on Sunday afternoon.

Graham won the MEAC rushing title in 2022, rushing for 1150 yards and 8 touchdowns while earning first-team all-conference honors with his strong 2022 season. Starting out at Arizona Western, Graham has been all around the college football landscape, including at the JUCO level at Independence Community College. Then, he would transfer up to Fullerton College, but transferred for a third time during the COVID-19 pandemic after the college canceled their season.

Not only does Graham have experience as a receiver and running back, but Graham has been a kick returner for Morgan State, amassing over 300 kick return yards in 2021. He is only 5-foot-8, but Graham seems to have impressed coaches and received a contract as a result.......

Graham is among the smallest in the room, but his skill set has plenty of intriguing wrinkles that make sense for what the Steelers want at the position. Now, he will have an opportunity as they continue forward in the offseason program toward OTAs.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

They've been looking for that ( Darren Sproles) guy for years with no success. Just get a # 3 RB with good size and decent speed who is good running between the tackles and stop doing all this specialty search crap they've been doing over a decade now.
If your backfield is Bell/Connor or Harris/Warren, then meh.

You've already got 2 guys that are capable of being starters so why not take a chance on someone who has a skillset that's entirely different that you might actually get some touches and impact games.

I think they scout it incorrectly, but that's a different problem.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Agree... and so do the Steelers;
Anyone seen a 40 on Graham?

I watched 5 minutes of youtube vids on each of them from college - at the moment, my money's on Huntley (with Graham close behind).

[NorthCoast]

Anyone seen a 40 on Graham?

I watched 5 minutes of youtube vids on each of them from college - at the moment, my money's on Huntley (with Graham close behind).

Have not, but my understanding is he is more 'quick' than 'fast'.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Have not, but my understanding is he is more 'quick' than 'fast'.
I'll be honest, level of competition has me curious. He was the fastest guy on the field, but that doesn't mean he's a 4.3 guy.

He has some wiggle, but it's square you up, throw in a couple of head/shoulder with choppy feet while you commit - he reads it correctly and gets upfield. He seemed to have decent hands as well. He didn't appear to be a jump-cut kind of guy, which I have an affinity for. He'll throw in an occasional spin. He's about what you'd have gotten with Mendenhall if you made him faster and took off strength/weight.
I DO think he'd be a good punt returner.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

Archer was a horrible decision - that was during the time where the team drafted for speed because they got beat the year before by speed. If he had hands, he might have been a decent KO return guy - lol

+1 If he has hands and was not a smurf...

I am more interested in who gets the majority of the carries this year. Oh , and the FB Spot and usage.

[NJ-STEELER]

Anyone seen a 40 on Graham?

I watched 5 minutes of youtube vids on each of them from college - at the moment, my money's on Huntley (with Graham close behind).

huntly's tape look pretty good

[SteelerOfDeVille]

+1 If he has hands and was not a smurf...

I am more intestied in who get the majorithy of the carrires this year. Oh and the FB Spot and usage.
Joel,

I think there's a legit chance Najee will win you over by the end of the year.

You won't think he's elite, but you will think that the tandem of him and Warren is "good enough" to win a championship and that the team has other flaws.

If he's anything like the guy who played during the final month of the season, I see 1300+ yards and 10 TD for Najee, while splitting with Warren.

Again, you won't call him elite, but you will think there are other bigger weaknesses on the team.

[Ghost]

RBs on the roster:

Najee Harris
Jason Huntley
Anthony McFarland
Master Teague
Jaylen Warren
Alfonzo Graham


Monte Pottebaum - FB
Conner Heyward - TE/FB


Last season they went w/ 4 RB & a FB. While one of the better FBs in the nation last year: I don't see Pottebaum beating out Heyward for the hybrid H-back position. With Harris & Warren locks, that leaves the other 4 guys fighting for 2 spots. Graham may have a tough time making it.

[NJ-STEELER]

Teague was released today

[NorthCoast]

Teague was released todayGraham moves up a slot.... he's my dark horse to at least make the PS.

[WindyCitySteel]

Can't find it but read somewhere yesterday that the Steelers were kicking the tires on Justin Jackson.

[whisper]

RBs on the roster:

Najee Harris
Jason Huntley
Anthony McFarland
Master Teague
Jaylen Warren
Alfonzo Graham


Monte Pottebaum - FB
Conner Heyward - TE/FB


Last season they went w/ 4 RB & a FB. While one of the better FBs in the nation last year: I don't see Pottebaum beating out Heyward for the hybrid H-back position. With Harris & Warren locks, that leaves the other 4 guys fighting for 2 spots. Graham may have a tough time making it.

Master's been cut.

[NorthCoast]

RBs on the roster:

Najee Harris
Jason Huntley
Anthony McFarland
Master Teague
Jaylen Warren
Alfonzo Graham


Monte Pottebaum - FB
Conner Heyward - TE/FB


Last season they went w/ 4 RB & a FB. While one of the better FBs in the nation last year: I don't see Pottebaum beating out Heyward for the hybrid H-back position. With Harris & Warren locks, that leaves the other 4 guys fighting for 2 spots. Graham may have a tough time making it.Heyward was repping with the TEs not the RBs in OTAs today.

[whisper]

Heyward was repping with the TEs not the RBs in OTAs today.

The only TE shorter than 6' in the NFL. They said Tebow was too short to play TE at 6-2. Pottebaum seems to be taking FB reps. (not cutsie brother power, Watt. Tomlin was told to knock that shlt off some). We don't need to pay $3 million for 12 yards a year. Pottebaum can do that for less than 2/3s the price.

[whisper]

Grahams trying out to make 3rd down RB, another tiny guy.


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/steelers-rb-alfonzo-grahams-three-days-for-his-one-nfl-chance/

[NorthCoast]

Story by Nick Farabaugh, Steelers Now

UDFA RB Standout
If there is one under-the-radar observation I noted from the start of this entire session with the running backs, Morgan State UDFA RB Alfonzo Graham is the type of guy to root for right away. In fact, he looks solid. He?s quick, has good burst, solid hands, but the most important thing I like about Graham is how quickly he picks up on things. Whenever others mess up in the drill, he adjusts his expectations to the drill accordingly. If running backs coach Eddie Faulkner tells him to fix something, he does. He told me he does reps on air off the side with the other running backs to take mental notes as he learns.

?I?m coming in here and trying to learn as quickly as possible,? Graham said. ?I love being here, and I just want to learn as quickly as possible. So I?ll do anything to gain an edge.?

We?ll see what happens when the pads popping. For now, I?m tentatively intrigued from what I?ve seen from Graham in this first week. Graham looking "solid"

[whisper]

Graham looking "solid"


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/2023-steelers-udfa-player-profiles-morgan-state-rb-alfonzo-graham/

Has a lot to overcome. His "unwillingness/inability" to block in pass protection not good. Hard to believe that out of the 100's of options, he's the best we can do. He is actually smaller than Bryce Young.

[NorthCoast]

Well, so much for my dark horse candidate at RB #3...:(

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[Oviedo]

I'd be totally happy if they brought back Benny Snell

He wasn't as bad as many made him out to be and could get tough yards when needed

[SteelerOfDeVille]

I'd be totally happy if they brought back Benny Snell

He wasn't as bad as many made him out to be and could get tough yards when needed
I'm with ya - but, I think they're fishing for someone who can catch a screen and go to the house form 65 yards

[Steel Maniac]

I'm with ya - but, I think they're fishing for someone who can catch a screen and go to the house form 65 yards

Dalvin Cook?

[hawaiiansteel]

Dalvin Cook?

he's not going to be okay with being the #2 RB, Cook wants to be the #1 and get paid way more than we're willing to pay.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Dalvin Cook?
I'd love that, but I don't see the fit with a 3-headed monster, especially at the salary he's expected to command...

I don't see anyone cutting a speedster with any value, so we're stuck looking to a 2024 mid-rounder.

[NorthCoast]

I'd love that, but I don't see the fit with a 3-headed monster, especially at the salary he's expected to command...

I don't see anyone cutting a speedster with any value, so we're stuck looking to a 2024 mid-rounder.Exactly right. They're no gonna pay #1 RB salary for a #3. No way.

[Steel Maniac]

I'd love that, but I don't see the fit with a 3-headed monster, especially at the salary he's expected to command...

I don't see anyone cutting a speedster with any value, so we're stuck looking to a 2024 mid-rounder.

I agree ...but who were you referring to then? I don't see anyone else out there who fitted your description.

[hawaiiansteel]

Bill: Who do you predict will be the Steelers RB3 come September?

Gerry Dulac: Alfonzo Graham, undrafted free agent from Morgan State. He got invited to OTAs from rookie minicamp tryout. He looks like last year's Jaylen Warren


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/dulac-rookie-rb-alfonzo-graham-looks-like-jaylen-warren/

[Iron City Inc.]

Bill: Who do you predict will be the Steelers RB3 come September?

Gerry Dulac: Alfonzo Graham, undrafted free agent from Morgan State. He got invited to OTAs from rookie minicamp tryout. He looks like last year's Jaylen Warren


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/dulac-rookie-rb-alfonzo-graham-looks-like-jaylen-warren/

With the # 3 rb you have got to review this with pads on. That player has to be able to pick up blitz packages, chip off the edge, play on special teams and obviously run well inside n out and not fumble. Display good hands with a olb bearing down on him as well.
Dulac is a credible guy he just may be suffering from a little "pre-mature evaluation "

[Oviedo]

Dalvin Cook?

Wants the BIG money which is why the Vikings had to let him go

I still thing Snell is the best answer for #3 this year. I don't buy the hype with Graham...we would be the greatest scouting organization in the NFL if we got a Jalen Warren two years in a row.

Keep in mind that Warren came from a Power 5 program, not Morgan State. If he shows potential, keep him on Practice Squad and maybe we have the next Frenchy Fuqua (also of Morgan State) in a year or so

[NorthCoast]

With the # 3 rb you have got to review this with pads on. That player has to be able to pick up blitz packages, chip off the edge, play on special teams and obviously run well inside n out and not fumble. Display good hands with a olb bearing down on him as well.
Dulac is a credible guy he just may be suffering from a little "pre-mature evaluation "The "pick up blitz" packages is the tough one for Graham. Being undersized he's gonna have to show a lot of 'want to' in pass pro in order to make the roster.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Bill: Who do you predict will be the Steelers RB3 come September?

Gerry Dulac: Alfonzo Graham, undrafted free agent from Morgan State. He got invited to OTAs from rookie minicamp tryout. He looks like last year's Jaylen Warren


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/dulac-rookie-rb-alfonzo-graham-looks-like-jaylen-warren/

Funny he'd call him the Jaylen Warren, because at this point last year there was more hype on Duke UDFA RB Mateo Durant.

[feltdizz]

Wants the BIG money which is why the Vikings had to let him go

I still thing Snell is the best answer for #3 this year. I don't buy the hype with Graham...we would be the greatest scouting organization in the NFL if we got a Jalen Warren two years in a row.

Keep in mind that Warren came from a Power 5 program, not Morgan State. If he shows potential, keep him on Practice Squad and maybe we have the next Frenchy Fuqua (also of Morgan State) in a year or so

Did Cook want another contract? I think they released him because they didn?t want to honor the contract they signed with him. He was set
to make $14 mill this year I believe.

They wanted to save money. This is after 4 consecutive 1,000 yard seasons.

Unless you have more info I don?t think he was demanding big money.

[hawaiiansteel]

RB ANTHONY MCFARLAND JR.

Experience: 14 games for the Steelers the past 3 seasons

Contract status: $940,000 cap hit in if he makes the team in 2023

2023 outlook: Perhaps the greatest compliment paid to McFarland in regards to his tenure with the Steelers is that they keep holding on to him. Despite just 11 touches over 48 snaps (40 on offense) in three regular-season games played since the end of the 2020 season, the Steelers have kept McFarland around, again and again. That might sound like faint praise ? and it is ? but it shows the type of untapped potential the Steelers still see in a player who ran a 4.4 in the 40-yard dash and had runs of 81, 75 and 52 yards during a game in college for Maryland against Ohio State.

For a variety of reasons, McFarland?s game-breaking ability hasn?t shown at the NFL level. After having a niche role (and not producing much with it) as a rookie fourth-round pick in 2020, McFarland appeared to be having a strong training camp for Year 2 before an MCL tear in a knee thwarted that momentum. He?s been a fringe roster player since (spending all of last season on the practice squad), making an impact (eight touches, 41 yards) only while Najee Harris and Jaylen Warren were injured during a game against the Indianapolis Colts last season.

Since McFarland was drafted, the Steelers added Harris and Warren, second-year pro Jason Huntley and undrafted rookies Alfonzo Graham and Darius Hagans. McFarland, with a strong camp, still could carve out a role in the offense behind Harris and Warren. But this preseason might be his last shot ? especially if Harris and Warren stay healthy, and/or if one of the rookies shows he?s a hidden gem.


https://triblive.com/sports/steelers-2-a-days-ilb-nick-kwiatkoski-a-late-signing-rb-anthony-mcfarland-gets-1-more-shot/

[NorthCoast]

RB ANTHONY MCFARLAND JR.



2023 outlook: Perhaps the greatest compliment paid to McFarland in regards to his tenure with the Steelers is that they keep holding on to him. .....This part made me LOL. Reminds me of another guy they kept holding on to waiting for something to happen.... McCullers. :(

[Joel Buchsbaum]

Joel,

I think there's a legit chance Najee will win you over by the end of the year.

You won't think he's elite, but you will think that the tandem of him and Warren is "good enough" to win a championship and that the team has other flaws.

If he's anything like the guy who played during the final month of the season, I see 1300+ yards and 10 TD for Najee, while splitting with Warren.

Again, you won't call him elite, but you will think there are other bigger weaknesses on the team.

Honestly, about a 30% chance to be an above average starter. There is also about a 70% chance he will be a below average starter or not the starter at all. I use real numbers , such as NFL statistics for the bias for or against a player than compare him to the field of NFL starters at his position. That is my reasoning. Elite? Less than 5% chance. Can you name a back who averaged below 4.0 yards per carry and less than for his first two years that turned out to be elite in the past 10 years of the NFL? I cannot. There must have been 200+ players at running back during that time span.

Real NFL numbers. If by chance Najee averages both 4.7 yards or more a carry and he gets 1,400 yards or more in 2023, you bet your butt I will call him elite.

That is what I think.

[NorthCoast]

Honestly, about a 30% chance to be an above average starter. There is also about a 70% chance he will be a below average starter or not the starter at all. I use real numbers , such as NFL statistics for the bias for or against a player than compare him to the field of NFL starters at his position. That is my reasoning. Elite? Less than 5% chance. Can you name a back who averaged below 4.0 yards per carry and less than for his first two years that turned out to be elite in the past 10 years of the NFL? I cannot. There must have been 200+ players at running back during that time span.

Real NFL numbers. If by chance Najee averages both 4.7 yards or more a carry and he gets 1,400 yards or more in 2023, you bet your butt I will call him elite.

That is what I think.Honestly don't care if he turns out to be elite or not. Elite backs are not needed to win SBs and are too expensive to roster (why do you think there are good ones unsigned?). Right now his game fits the offense they have designed.

[feltdizz]

Honestly don't care if he turns out to be elite or not. Elite backs are not needed to win SBs and are too expensive to roster (why do you think there are good ones unsigned?). Right now his game fits the offense they have designed.

Well, I want him to turn out to be elite. However, I think the definition for elite can be a bit broad.

I want Najee to be elite at moving the chains, imposing his will and punishing defenders at the second level.. while also having soft hands in the flat and protecting the QB on pass plays.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Honestly, about a 30% chance to be an above average starter. There is also about a 70% chance he will be a below average starter or not the starter at all. I use real numbers , such as NFL statistics for the bias for or against a player than compare him to the field of NFL starters at his position. That is my reasoning. Elite? Less than 5% chance. Can you name a back who averaged below 4.0 yards per carry and less than for his first two years that turned out to be elite in the past 10 years of the NFL? I cannot. There must have been 200+ players at running back during that time span.

Real NFL numbers. If by chance Najee averages both 4.7 yards or more a carry and he gets 1,400 yards or more in 2023, you bet your butt I will call him elite.

That is what I think.
Knowing this team, knowing the offense, it's very unlikely he gets to 4.7 YPC. I think he' lands somewhere around 4.3 this season. And I think that'll be the trend for a few seasons.

I think the sub 4.0 are a function of bad o-line and his injury. Injury in the past and line improved, I do see improvements in YPC coming.

But, like these other guys said, you don't need an elite RB to win a chip. Plus, when you have those guys, a second contract because ridiculously priced.

I *hope* he stays below elite overall, but like dizz said, he continues to have soft hands, have great blitz pick up and keeps the chains moving.

[Steel Maniac]

Honestly, about a 30% chance to be an above average starter. There is also about a 70% chance he will be a below average starter or not the starter at all. I use real numbers , such as NFL statistics for the bias for or against a player than compare him to the field of NFL starters at his position. That is my reasoning. Elite? Less than 5% chance. Can you name a back who averaged below 4.0 yards per carry and less than for his first two years that turned out to be elite in the past 10 years of the NFL? I cannot. There must have been 200+ players at running back during that time span.

Real NFL numbers. If by chance Najee averages both 4.7 yards or more a carry and he gets 1,400 yards or more in 2023, you bet your butt I will call him elite.

That is what I think.

Got a question for you Joel

In light of us now becoming an official "ground & pound" type of offense, do you think we should add another RB that is burly enough to combine with NJ to take a 17 game pounding? A runningback like Leonard Fournette for example? Your thoughts?

[hawaiiansteel]

Got a question for you Joel

In light of us now becoming an official "ground & pound" type of offense, do you think we should add another RB that is burly enough to combine with NJ to take a 17 game pounding? A runningback like Leonard Fournette for example? Your thoughts?

Joel's answer: "We should cut Najee Harris"

[feltdizz]

Joel's answer: "We should cut Najee Harris"

Did you see the USFL? I’m sure there is a RB we should replace Najee with from the championship game. :p

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Did you see the USFL? I’m sure there is a RB we should replace Najee with from the championship game. :p
he watched indoor track and field over the weekend - there's some fast guys there who could break for long runs... you just need to teach them how to block and catch

[feltdizz]

he watched indoor track and field over the weekend - there's some fast guys there who could break for long runs... you just need to teach them how to block and catch


easiest position to replace.. :D

I remember the HBO series about a football team and one episode they drafted a track star to play WR. Man, that dude was getting drilled like crazy and when he finally broke a long run he didn’t stop, ran off the field and out of the stadium.

I think it was the show 1st & 10.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

easiest position to replace.. :D

I remember the HBO series about a football team and one episode they drafted a track star to play WR. Man, that dude was getting drilled like crazy and when he finally broke a long run he didn?t stop, ran off the field and out of the stadium.

I think it was the show 1st & 10.
:lol::lol::lol:

I *will* admit that I was always curious about Usain Bolt because he had the physique to be a scary good WR (who knows about his hands).

[NorthCoast]

Welp there goes my dark horse for the season :sad:

https://twitter.com/Alfonzograham2/status/1686050974366941196

[whisper]

Welp there goes my dark horse for the season :sad:

https://twitter.com/Alfonzograham2/status/1686050974366941196

That just doubled the odds for McFarland landing the roster spot. U of MD, to the rescue! Cool Shades is pumped.

[Buzz]

Welp there goes my dark horse for the season :sad:

https://twitter.com/Alfonzograham2/status/1686050974366941196

Steelers just signed John Lovett (no, not the guy who was on Saturday Night Live years ago; that was Jon Lovitz -- had to look it up, LOL), an ex-XFL RB


https://steelersdepot.com/2023/07/report-steelers-signing-rb-john-lovett/

[NorthCoast]

Steelers signed Valladay to their squad this week. Maybe he can push McFarland for a roster spot;

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[Northern_Blitz]

Steelers signed Valladay to their squad this week. Maybe he can push McFarland for a roster spot;

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Hopefully. I don't think it's bad if McF makes it. He's a decent 3rd RB (but doesn't play ST I think, which isn't great if you're that far down the depth chart).

But competition is good.

[Steel Maniac]

Let's go Valladay.

[whisper]

:lol::lol::lol:

I *will* admit that I was always curious about Usain Bolt because he had the physique to be a scary good WR (who knows about his hands).

Didn't Willie Gault have a pretty decent NFL career as a former track star? He made the Olympic team. Spent 11 years in the NFL.

[NorthCoast]

Hopefully. I don't think it's bad if McF makes it. He's a decent 3rd RB (but doesn't play ST I think, which isn't great if you're that far down the depth chart).

But competition is good.McFarland has shown very little in the regular season thus far in his career. For a position that's so easily replaced it's sure has been a struggle to find RB#3.

Maybe he's a slow learner...we'll see.

[Steel Maniac]

McFarland = Dri Archer.

[whisper]

McFarland = Dri Archer.

That's a low blow, but he does sure seem to fall down easily.

[NorthCoast]

McFarland = Dri Archer.He certainly didn't show much on running between the tackles yesterday. In fact outside of Warren's burst, the RBs were very pedestrian.

If last season is any indication, the Steelers are gonna need KP at the top of his game in Wk1. SF was tops against the run and the only reason they were ranked low against the pass is that throwing was the only thing opponents could really do in games. Passes to the RBs might be the order of the day.

[NJ-STEELER]

Valladay looks like he has sone pretty good wheels.

mcfarlsnd always seems to trip up on his runs.
perhaps he might be better off getting on a team with field turf

[Northern_Blitz]

McFarland has shown very little in the regular season thus far in his career. For a position that's so easily replaced it's sure has been a struggle to find RB#3.

Maybe he's a slow learner...we'll see.

Makes sense.

My point was more that RB3 probably doesn't matter too much.

But maybe that's a good argument to take a flier on someone