Who do we think...

[Oviedo]

Will be the young player who was on the team last year either as part of the 53, practice squad or current futures roster that will be a key part of the team in 2016?

IMO Anthony Chickillo and Jordan Zumwaldt will make some noise at LB. I'll go with BJ Finney adding some critical depth on the OL.

[steeler_george]

Coates and JJ on offense

Dupree & Golsen on D

[phillyesq]

On defense, if he stays healthy, I think Shazier comes into his own this year. I also look for Cockrell to step up after having a full training camp and a full year in the system.

On offense, I agree that Coates will be the guy to step up. I heard that he was tearing up practice late in the year, and he is a big, powerful, and fast receiver.

[steelsnis]

I think Golson for sure. He essentially had a redshirt year, learned about the defense, learned about being a professional, etc. A lot of the things that can torpedo a rookie season are things that he's moved past now. My hope is that he can play fast right out of the gate and showcase the skills that led him to snatch 10 Int's during his first team-All America season at Ole Miss along with 16!!! pass deflections.

[Ghost]

Jarvis Jones. Year 4 is a Monster one. Double Digit sacks. 1st defensive TD. Becomes a force to be reckoned with, game after game.

[Slapstick]

I would be extremely happy of all of the above were able to step up and improve...

[Shawn]

Jarvis Jones. Year 4 is a Monster one. Double Digit sacks. 1st defensive TD. Becomes a force to be reckoned with, game after game.

lol yeah I agree he might be the greatest draft pick we have made for many years.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

On D
Dupree
Golson

On O
Coates

[Oviedo]

Jarvis Jones. Year 4 is a Monster one. Double Digit sacks. 1st defensive TD. Becomes a force to be reckoned with, game after game.

We all hope so and it would be fantastic but not counting on it. I'll go as far to say that Dupree ends up with more sacks that Jones for the second consecutive year

[Shawn]

I think Dupree takes a major leap. I seen flashes that tell me he has what it takes to be an elite pass rusher.

[Iron City Inc.]

James Daniel is an underrated coach imho. Having Heath as a mentor for a year makes me believe James may break out. Even with Green being added who I like JJ as the new "Y" could impress.

[SteelCrazy]

Shamarko Thomas will come alive in 2016.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

Shamarko Thomas will come alive in 2016.

I fear it's already too late for that ... hasn't he already been officially declared brain dead??

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

A "Key" part? Golson on D & Coates on O. I expect Golson to log significant snaps on D as the slot guy. I also expect Coates to push hard & be in the 40-50 catch range.

[calmkiller]

LJ Fort space