DeVille Does the Offseason

[Chadman]

If he passes fit, what about Mauti from Penn St as an option at ILB?

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Early guesses on 53 man roster...

QB (3) - Ben, B.Gradkowski, L.Jones
RB (4) - L.Bell, I.Redman, J.Dwyer, L.Stephens-Howling
FB (1) - W.Johnson
WR (6)- A.Brown, E.Sanders, M.Wheaton, P.Burress, J.Cotchery, R.Dunn (WR/KR)
TE (4)- H.Miller, M.Spaeth, D.Paulson, D.Johnson
OT (4) - M.Gilbert, M.Adams, K.Beachum(G/T), M.Farrell
OG (3)- D.DeCastro, R.Foster, J.Malecki
OC (2)- M.Pouncey, J.Madsden(G/C)

NT (2)- S.McLendon, A.Ta'amu
DE (4)- B.Keisel, C.Heyward, Z.Hood, H.Fangupo (**revised)
OLB (4)- L.Woodley, J.Worilds, J.Jones, C.Carter
ILB (4)- L.Timmons, L.Foote, V.Williams, S.Sylvester
CB (5)- I.Taylor, C.Allen, W.Gay, T.Hawthorne, C.Brown
S (4)- T.Polamalu, R.Clark, S.Thomas, R.Golden
LS (1) - G.Warren
K (1) - S.Suisham
P (1) - D.Butler

PS - N.Williams(DE), I.Wade(OG), J.Brown(WR), J.Victorian(CB), C.McNeal(RB/KR)
IR - Sean Spence
*NOTES

• Best camp battle: backup O-line with five undrafted rooks M.Farrell, J.Madsden, I.Wade and M.Golic Jr, C.Hubbard, fighting for 2 spots. This battle may well come down to better ability to play multiple positions, and all of them have played more than one position...
• Assuming no injuries on the OL, expect the team to finally cut ties with Max
• Expect Curtis McNeal to replace Stephens-Howling next year if the team is able to hold on to him throughout the season.
• Expect another Day 2 WR to be drafted in 2014, whether Sanders is resigned or not. While Sanders has said he would like to retire a Steeler, he also understands it's a business. He also said Mike Wallace LOVES the Steelers organization (I caught 5/1 interviews on ESPN2)
• If Spence cannot return in 2014, expect another early-to-mid-round ILB in 2014 as Foote will be in his last year, as will Sylvester

[SteelSpain]

Great job man. I still think someone has to come after June 1st cuts. But this would be a good roster at the beginning of the season for take #7

[BigRob]

Early guesses on 53 man roster...

QB (3) - Ben, B.Gradkowski, L.Jones
RB (4) - L.Bell, I.Redman, J.Dwyer, L.Stephens-Howling
FB (1) - W.Johnson
WR (6)- A.Brown, E.Sanders, M.Wheaton, P.Burress, J.Cotchery, R.Dunn (WR/KR)
TE (4)- H.Miller, M.Spaeth, D.Paulson, D.Johnson
OT (4) - M.Gilbert, M.Adams, K.Beachum(G/T), M.Farrell
OG (3)- D.DeCastro, R.Foster, J.Malecki
OC (2)- M.Pouncey, J.Madsden(G/C)

NT (2)- S.McLendon, A.Ta'amu
DE (4)- B.Keisel, C.Heyward, Z.Hood, Brian Arnfelt
OLB (4)- L.Woodley, J.Worilds, J.Jones, C.Carter
ILB (4)- L.Timmons, L.Foote, V.Williams, S.Sylvester
CB (5)- I.Taylor, C.Allen, W.Gay, T.Hawthorne, C.Brown
S (4)- T.Polamalu, R.Clark, S.Thomas, R.Golden
LS (1) - G.Warren
K (1) - S.Suisham
P (1) - D.Butler

PS - N.Williams(DE), I.Wade(OG), J.Brown(WR), J.Victorian(CB), C.McNeal(RB/KR)
IR - Sean Spence
*NOTES

• Best camp battle: backup O-line with five undrafted rooks M.Farrell, J.Madsden, I.Wade and M.Golic Jr, C.Hubbard, fighting for 2 spots. This battle may well come down to better ability to play multiple positions, and all of them have played more than one position...
• Assuming no injuries on the OL, expect the team to finally cut ties with Max
• Expect Curtis McNeal to replace Stephens-Howling next year if the team is able to hold on to him throughout the season.
• Expect another Day 2 WR to be drafted in 2014, whether Sanders is resigned or not. While Sanders has said he would like to retire a Steeler, he also understands it's a business. He also said Mike Wallace LOVES the Steelers organization (I caught 5/1 interviews on ESPN2)
• If Spence cannot return in 2014, expect another early-to-mid-round ILB in 2014 as Foote will be in his last year, as will Sylvester

I find it interesting you don't have Hebron Fangupo making the team, but have Arnfelt making it. I've heard Colbert say that Fangupo can play DE and NT in our 3/4.

I see them keeping Ta'amu, Fangupo, and Mclendon.

[SS Laser]

Early guesses on 53 man roster...

QB (3) - Ben, B.Gradkowski, L.Jones
RB (4) - L.Bell, I.Redman, J.Dwyer, L.Stephens-Howling
FB (1) - W.Johnson
WR (6)- A.Brown, E.Sanders, M.Wheaton, P.Burress, J.Cotchery, R.Dunn (WR/KR)
TE (4)- H.Miller, M.Spaeth, D.Paulson, D.Johnson
OT (4) - M.Gilbert, M.Adams, K.Beachum(G/T), M.Farrell
OG (3)- D.DeCastro, R.Foster, J.Malecki
OC (2)- M.Pouncey, J.Madsden(G/C)

NT (2)- S.McLendon, A.Ta'amu Just change this to Ta'amu,Fangupo.
DE (4)- B.Keisel, C.Heyward, Z.Hood, Brian Arnfelt Change Arnfelt to McLendon.
OLB (4)- L.Woodley, J.Worilds, J.Jones, C.Carter
ILB (4)- L.Timmons, L.Foote, V.Williams, S.Sylvester
CB (5)- I.Taylor, C.Allen, W.Gay, T.Hawthorne, C.Brown
S (4)- T.Polamalu, R.Clark, S.Thomas, R.Golden
LS (1) - G.Warren
K (1) - S.Suisham
P (1) - D.Butler

PS - N.Williams(DE), I.Wade(OG), J.Brown(WR), J.Victorian(CB), C.McNeal(RB/KR)
IR - Sean Spence
*NOTES

• Best camp battle: backup O-line with five undrafted rooks M.Farrell, J.Madsden, I.Wade and M.Golic Jr, C.Hubbard, fighting for 2 spots. This battle may well come down to better ability to play multiple positions, and all of them have played more than one position...
• Assuming no injuries on the OL, expect the team to finally cut ties with Max
• Expect Curtis McNeal to replace Stephens-Howling next year if the team is able to hold on to him throughout the season.
• Expect another Day 2 WR to be drafted in 2014, whether Sanders is resigned or not. While Sanders has said he would like to retire a Steeler, he also understands it's a business. He also said Mike Wallace LOVES the Steelers organization (I caught 5/1 interviews on ESPN2)
• If Spence cannot return in 2014, expect another early-to-mid-round ILB in 2014 as Foote will be in his last year, as will Sylvester

NT (2)- S.McLendon, A.Ta'amu Just change this to Ta'amu,Fangupo.
DE (4)- B.Keisel, C.Heyward, Z.Hood, Brian Arnfelt Change Arnfelt to McLendon.

Then I am Happy Happy! Of course Mclendon & Hood can and will see time at NT. With so many UDFA it will be interesting offseason/camp.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

I find it interesting you don't have Hebron Fangupo making the team, but have Arnfelt making it. I've heard Colbert say that Fangupo can play DE and NT in our 3/4.

I see them keeping Ta'amu, Fangupo, and Mclendon.

TOTALLY forgot him... I had a big fat "?????" at the other DE for the longest time...Arnfelt was kind of a "gotta have somebody so he makes it by default" pick... THAT was the missing peice to the puzzle. Nice catch!

[BigRob]

TOTALLY forgot him... I had a big fat "?????" at the other DE for the longest time...Arnfelt was kind of a "gotta have somebody so he makes it by default" pick... THAT was the missing peice to the puzzle. Nice catch!

Gotta admit, you had me scratching my head there for a minute.

[thor75]

ILB (4)- L.Timmons, L.Foote, V.Williams, S.Sylvester

I wonder if Brian Rolle will beat out Sylvester? Don't know much about him, but they signed him towards the end of last year.

[flippy]

Am I the only one that chuckles every time I read this thread title?

[SteelerOfDeVille]

Am I the only one that chuckles every time I read this thread title?

happens to me... Glad yer right there in the gutter with me!

[blacknblue80s]

I would throw Nik Embernasty into the competition for back-up o-line.

He's likely to make the final 53 IMO.

[hawaiiansteel]

Don't overlook AFC North

Mailbag: Ravens, Steelers, Bengals all had productive offseasons

Originally Published: May 6, 2013
By John Clayton | ESPN.com

The Baltimore Ravens, Pittsburgh Steelers and Cincinnati Bengals didn't draw the headlines for what they did during the offseason, but their work has been solid.

First-round pick Matt Elam made a strong first impression at the Ravens' rookie minicamp.

Ravens general manager Ozzie Newsome faced the bigger challenge. Even though the Ravens won a Super Bowl, they recognized problems. Ray Lewis told them early enough last season that he was going to retire.

That started the front office working. As they do every year, Newsome and his staff started planning for the the offseason by November. They recognized the aging problem at safety. They knew the team was declining as a run-stopping unit.

Six defensive starters and pass-rushing specialist Paul Kruger were going to be potential targets for replacement. The Ravens also didn't know then if they had the cap room to retain wide receiver Anquan Boldin.

Kruger became too expensive, and the Ravens accepted that. What they didn't know is that linebacker Dannell Ellerbe would become a $7 million player, but the Miami Dolphins made it impossible for the Ravens to re-sign him. They also couldn't afford cornerback Cary Williams and safeties Ed Reed and Bernard Pollard.

Newsome and company did an amazing job replacing lost parts. Defensive ends Chris Canty and Marcus Spears will help the run-stopping problems. They lucked into the signing of linebacker Elvis Dumervil. Michael Huff adds athleticism at safety. Rolando McClain was only a $700,000 gamble at linebacker, but the Ravens drafted linebacker Arthur Brown in the second round, too. The team also feels good about first-round pick Matt Elam at safety.

"Matt really picked up things quickly. The same for Arthur Brown," Ravens coach John Harbaugh said after rookie minicamp Sunday. "Matt really did a nice job of communicating in the back end, which is not usual for a rookie. Most rookie defensive backs, even all defensive players, have a tough time with the communication part of it because they aren't confident enough to make the calls. He's smart. He picked it up quickly."

The Steelers held their rookie minicamp and liked what they saw of outside linebacker Jarvis Jones and halfback Le'Veon Bell. Third-round choice Markus Wheaton adds speed at wide receiver.

The Pittsburgh front office felt as though the team's 8-8 last year was indicative of the talent. Now, the Steelers feel as though the offseason helped to reload them for a playoff run.

As for the Bengals, who have their rookie minicamp next week, they concentrated on keeping their own. They re-signed 10 of their 19 unrestricted free agents. They had a nice draft. With back-to-back trips to the playoffs, the Bengals are ready to make the next step to see if they can win the division.

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