Is Our Immediate Window Closed?

[RuthlessBurgher]

The Steelers don't have to replace AB's production, JuJu will do that, the Steelers need to replace JuJu's production, I don't think that receiver is on the team right now. Washington might be able to do it but he will have to make a big jump in order to do so.

Pappy

Both AB and Juju each having over 100 catches for over 1000 yards at the same time last year is rare occurrence. You don't need two 100-1000 wideouts to be a good NFL offense. Juju has shown that he has the ability to have 100+ catches for 1000+ yards, and we have a plethora of other options who all could catch 40-60 balls for 400-600 yards if Ben just spreads the ball around and hits the open man rather than trying to force the ball to one particular guy when he is double or triple covered.

Vance McDonald, Donte Moncrief, James Washington, Eli Rogers, Ryan Switzer, James Conner, and Jaylen Samuels are all capable of catching 40-60 balls for 400-600 yards each (plus we still haven't added rookie options at TE, WR, and RB yet). That production, plus 100+ catches for 1000+ yards from Juju and we'll be just fine.

[Oviedo]

Both AB and Juju each having over 100 catches for over 1000 yards at the same time last year is rare occurrence. You don't need two 100-1000 wideouts to be a good NFL offense. Juju has shown that he has the ability to have 100+ catches for 1000+ yards, and we have a plethora of other options who all could catch 40-60 balls for 400-600 yards if Ben just spreads the ball around and hits the open man rather than trying to force the ball to one particular guy when he is double or triple covered.

Vance McDonald, Donte Moncrief, James Washington, Eli Rogers, Ryan Switzer, James Conner, and Jaylen Samuels are all capable of catching 40-60 balls for 400-600 yards each (plus we still haven't added rookie options at TE, WR, and RB yet). That production, plus 100+ catches for 1000+ yards from Juju and we'll be just fine.

I am actually expecting this offense to be really good in 2019. Ben won't be forcing the ball to AB which we all know he did and many times it ended badly. AB was a real talent but not a irreplaceable talent. His catches will now be spread out to guys like Moncrief, a Washington who hopefully takes the next step in year 2, McDonald and hopefully a new young TE who can cause mismatches (Hockensen or Fant please). I also think we see more of Conner and Samuels in the passing game. Remember, Bell almost doubled his receiving totals (43 to 85) between his first year as a starter and the next.

While there are plenty who want to quit already, I'm actually looking forward to 2019.

[NorthCoast]

The current crop of WRs is Colbert's version of moneyball. Replace one uber talent with multiple lesser equivalents.

[Ernie]

I am actually expecting this offense to be really good in 2019. Ben won't be forcing the ball to AB which we all know he did and many times it ended badly. AB was a real talent but not a irreplaceable talent. His catches will now be spread out to guys like Moncrief, a Washington who hopefully takes the next step in year 2, McDonald and hopefully a new young TE who can cause mismatches (Hockensen or Fant please). I also think we see more of Conner and Samuels in the passing game. Remember, Bell almost doubled his receiving totals (43 to 85) between his first year as a starter and the next.

While there are plenty who want to quit already, I'm actually looking forward to 2019.

ill sign up for this. Add in another mid round stud RB and TE and i think we have a well balanced attack.

[Oh wow]

I am actually expecting this offense to be really good in 2019. Ben won't be forcing the ball to AB which we all know he did and many times it ended badly. AB was a real talent but not a irreplaceable talent. His catches will now be spread out to guys like Moncrief, a Washington who hopefully takes the next step in year 2, McDonald and hopefully a new young TE who can cause mismatches (Hockensen or Fant please). I also think we see more of Conner and Samuels in the passing game. Remember, Bell almost doubled his receiving totals (43 to 85) between his first year as a starter and the next.

While there are plenty who want to quit already, I'm actually looking forward to 2019.

I hope so, we also had a lot of good things happen when AB was on the field.

I’m definitely concerned with JuJu getting open when he is the first option and has more attention on him.

Hopefully Washington steps up and looks like his OKState day’s. Where the hell is THAT guy?

Moncreif is a nice pick up. Hopefully he pans out.

[Shawn]

As long as we have Ben playing like Ben we will always be in contention.

[hawaiiansteel]

While there are plenty who want to quit already, I'm actually looking forward to 2019.

[Chadman]

The current crop of WRs is Colbert's version of moneyball. Replace one uber talent with multiple lesser equivalents.

Was actually thinking the same thing. Ok, AB’s 100/1000 is gone, but if Washington, Rogers, Moncrief and a new TE can work together to replace the AB numbers, with Jesse James’s numbers included etc....do you ‘need’ a 100/1000 guy?

If the Steelers do as Chadman suspects and adds a vertical threat TE and WR, the offence may not feel the departure of AB that badly.

[Oh wow]

Was actually thinking the same thing. Ok, AB’s 100/1000 is gone, but if Washington, Rogers, Moncrief and a new TE can work together to replace the AB numbers, with Jesse James’s numbers included etc....do you ‘need’ a 100/1000 guy?

If the Steelers do as Chadman suspects and adds a vertical threat TE and WR, the offence may not feel the departure of AB that badly.

I don’t think we need 100 reception WR’s. IMO it means we are throwing too much and trailing teams.

Would love to get back to the 30 to 35 attempts and some short fields.

[steelz09]

Wow, perhaps i should cancel Sunday Ticket if we are done for awhile....LMAO

You probably should. It'll save you a lot of frustration and money.

[hawaiiansteel]

You probably should. It'll save you a lot of frustration and money.

[fordfixer]

Wow, perhaps i should cancel Sunday Ticket if we are done for awhile....LMAO

I saw a headline the other day on the NFL is thinking about taking the exclusive rights to Sunday Ticket away from Direct TV. I didn’t read the story though.

[Captain Lemming]

I don’t think we need 100 reception WR’s. IMO it means we are throwing too much and trailing teams.

Would love to get back to the 30 to 35 attempts and some short fields.

Truth spoken here.
Forget the flashy stats.

And we got......
An elite oline
A tougher inside running back
A Hines elikepunisher at receiver
Ben can get back to less prolific, more efficient.

32 tds, in like 2000 less attempts like in 07?

That’s what I’m talkin bout

[Steel Maniac]

Truth spoken here.
Forget the flashy stats.

And we got......
An elite oline
A tougher inside running back
A Hines elikepunisher at receiver
Ben can get back to less prolific, more efficient.

32 tds, in like 2000 less attempts like in 07?

That’s what I’m talkin bout

That all sounds good but the defense being able to hold up their end is the part we need now.

[Steel Maniac]

I’m glad Colbert got Nelson in free agency because I have no faith in Colbert finding legit secondary players in the draft. None. I hope he picks up another in the next wave of free agency.