Outside looking in

[flippy]

Golic is a guy who has been reported to be a quick learner, with a passion for the game. The problem? He apparently lacks talent...stiff...lack of solid foot work, hands often in poor position, far from swift afoot. He is strong, punishing guys directly in front of him, but beyond that he just doesn't have it.

I agree with Shawn and haven't been impressed with what I've seen so far of Golic. I'm not much of a fan of any of the Steelers depth outside of Beachum. About the only other guy I see having some long term potential would be Joe Long. I'd like to see what he can do in time.

[7 UP]

As a Penn St guy I am pulling for Moye. I with you guys on Arnfelt. Guys a beast. He has shown more in one preseason than Heyward has in 3 years.

[Discipline of Steel]

I think Dunn is on the outside looking in. He has shown himself to be a phenomenal KR this preseason but the kick return is becoming a lost art in todays NFL, thanks to Herr Goodell. Is he worth a roster spot based on his phenomenal KR abilities alone? Why hasn't he done any punt returns that could increase his value?

[thor75]

I don't know if he's on the outside, but I hope Vince Williams is retained, whether its on the practice squad or not. I'm with you Flip, I like Baxter too.

[hawaiiansteel]

I'm with you Flip, I like Baxter too.

MAC linebacker stands out

James Harrison now plays in Cincinnati, but there was an unheralded outside linebacker Saturday night who bore some resemblance to him.

Alan Baxter, who has done well this summer, came to the forefront in a big way for the Steelers against the Chiefs with two sacks, a tackle for a loss, a forced fumble and a quarterback hurry.

He's an undrafted, undersized rookie from the Mid-American Conference who stands just 6 feet. Sound familiar? At Northern Illinois, he played in 52 games, started 24 and had 16 career sacks. Baxter is yet another reason the Steelers could afford to trade Robinson for Jones.

[URL]http://www.post-gazette.com/stories/...#ixzz2d3L5lDOz[/URL]

[phillyesq]

The other guy I'm interested in is Arnfelt. Does Woods flexibility to play NT allow us to carry a guy like Arnfelt instead of Ta'Amu and/or Fangupo? I think he's another guy that deserves to make the team. He hasn't played against the first team, but I think he might have more talent that Hood or Heyward.

He looks to be built like Keisel and seems natural at the position and ready to go like McClendon was very early on.

I was intrigued by Williams' athleticism, but now that he's hurt, it seems like we found this UDFA that might be ready to go and contribute. I know this may sound crazy, but I wouldn't be surprised if he gets on the field in our system before Heyward.

BTSC had a nice writeup on Arnfelt. He is an intriguing guy.

Here is the article:

[URL]http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/8/26/4658478/steelers-film-room-GIF-highlights-brian-arnfelt-roster-cuts[/URL]

On the defensive line, it seems like the locks are Hood, McClendon, Keisel, Heyward and Woods. I think that a strong argument can be made for Ta'amu, Fangupo and Arnfelt. I could see the Steelers keeping 7, especially with Keisel getting up in years and Hood in the last year of his deal. Should be good competition for the last spot, which is a nice problem to have.

[flippy]

BTSC had a nice writeup on Arnfelt. He is an intriguing guy.

Here is the article:

[URL]http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2013/8/26/4658478/steelers-film-room-GIF-highlights-brian-arnfelt-roster-cuts[/URL]

On the defensive line, it seems like the locks are Hood, McClendon, Keisel, Heyward and Woods. I think that a strong argument can be made for Ta'amu, Fangupo and Arnfelt. I could see the Steelers keeping 7, especially with Keisel getting up in years and Hood in the last year of his deal. Should be good competition for the last spot, which is a nice problem to have.

Thanks for the article. Glad to see someone agrees with me

[ikestops85]

Like a lot of you I'd like to see Reggie Dunn stick with the team. I can't remember the last time we have had a dynamic kick returner. I don't think he has much of a shot since he is the definition of "one trick pony". I just wish he would develop in another area which would increase his value but so far that hasn't happened.

[phillyesq]

Like a lot of you I'd like to see Reggie Dunn stick with the team. I can't remember the last time we have had a dynamic kick returner. I don't think he has much of a shot since he is the definition of "one trick pony". I just wish he would develop in another area which would increase his value but so far that hasn't happened.

I agree. It would be nice to have a weapon in the return game, but I think Dunn will be hard to keep unless he can at least play on the coverage teams.

[Oviedo]

I agree. It would be nice to have a weapon in the return game, but I think Dunn will be hard to keep unless he can at least play on the coverage teams.

I really would like Dunn but agree that he doesn't do enough to stick.