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I would like to read other posters opinion on the following guys:
Moore jr. OT . He is signed for cheap and at worst is a fair 3rd tackle. But he also played poorly the past two years and has a talented 1st round pick ( who shined in the SEC ) staring back at him in the face. In a perfect world he beats out Chucks, and we save a ton one the cap, and Jones shows he is an upgrade at RT or LT as a rookie.
I say mild buy for him, as I am optimistic he is a cheap upgrade over Chucks or at best a solid back up at worst. If he doesn't win a starting job, chalk him up as a 4th round pick.
Mark Robinson, ILB
Robinson showed to be impressive in the pre-season , leading the team in tackles and just fine starting the last two games. He did not have a lot of experience at linebacker. This is his second season.
Buy! I think he is our best in the box linebacker vs. the run, and a player who offers hitting ability to force the fumble, bitizing ability to sack the passer, and can shed blockers well. He also makes a high amount of tackles behind the line of scrimmage. His speed is solid and he is super strong. Can he cover the pass? Maybe he can do that adequately. We shall see. He is entering his second season.
P. Harvin III. P Our punter is in his third season. He has shown a good but erratic leg and rate at the bottom of punting average and net adverge. His get off time is below average as well, and he is not even in football shape.
Sell! I think Mann is better and will beat Harvin III out.
Najee Harris. RB. His low production in and yards per rush and catch rates last among projected NFL starting backs. While his durability to play in games and total yards is okay, that is not the issue.
Sell. Harris should do a little better in YPC and YPR in 2023 due to Offensive line upgrades, but he will not get a 2nd contract form the Steelers and he might be beat out for the starting job this year. He will join former first round picks Bush and Edwards... two players who I was against where they were selected, and were disappointments in round one. I have nothing against Harris personally. He is easy to root for.
Jaylen Warren. RB. All he did was beat out two veterans as an undrafted rookie and produce a good YPR and YPC yardage.
Buy! Now that he has a full season under his belt and has come back bigger and stronger , I can't wait to see what he will do.
Buy. He will likely start a game in 2023 and perhaps win the job as our primary back some time this year.
Kenny Pickett. QB. The Pink Elephant in the room. As a rookie I think he did not show the needed velocity in his arm, he wasn't durable enough suffering two consciousnesses and led our offense to about 18 points in games he started. He was the beneficiary of the Steelers leading the NFL in interceptions too. He did not pass for many yards either.
Sell. They say a player's biggest jump in production is in his second year. Picket must prove to be better than a game manager. He does not need to be a franchise QB. But a top 15 QB is needed to advance in the playoffs.
George Pickens. WR . I will keep this short, buy with both hands
Kendric Green. Did not play for a game in 2022.
Sell. He won't make this team unless injury hits.
Calivn Austin. WR. An injury in the pre -season cost him the season.
Buy. Early reviews in mini camp are positive. He should prove to be a mis-match slot WR and at least a good #4 Wr.
Pat Friermuth TE A productive top 10-12 type of TE in the NFL. He is a factor in the passing department.
Small buy. He must prove he can stay healthy.
Demarvin Leal DE.
He had a positive overall rookie season based on the amount he played.
Mild buy. This year he should be at least a solid DE off the bench. A hard player to project due to limited playing time last year. I would be shocked if he doesn't make the team.
- JB
Moore jr. OT . He is signed for cheap and at worst is a fair 3rd tackle. But he also played poorly the past two years and has a talented 1st round pick ( who shined in the SEC ) staring back at him in the face. In a perfect world he beats out Chucks, and we save a ton one the cap, and Jones shows he is an upgrade at RT or LT as a rookie.
I say mild buy for him, as I am optimistic he is a cheap upgrade over Chucks or at best a solid back up at worst. If he doesn't win a starting job, chalk him up as a 4th round pick.
Mark Robinson, ILB
Robinson showed to be impressive in the pre-season , leading the team in tackles and just fine starting the last two games. He did not have a lot of experience at linebacker. This is his second season.
Buy! I think he is our best in the box linebacker vs. the run, and a player who offers hitting ability to force the fumble, bitizing ability to sack the passer, and can shed blockers well. He also makes a high amount of tackles behind the line of scrimmage. His speed is solid and he is super strong. Can he cover the pass? Maybe he can do that adequately. We shall see. He is entering his second season.
P. Harvin III. P Our punter is in his third season. He has shown a good but erratic leg and rate at the bottom of punting average and net adverge. His get off time is below average as well, and he is not even in football shape.
Sell! I think Mann is better and will beat Harvin III out.
Najee Harris. RB. His low production in and yards per rush and catch rates last among projected NFL starting backs. While his durability to play in games and total yards is okay, that is not the issue.
Sell. Harris should do a little better in YPC and YPR in 2023 due to Offensive line upgrades, but he will not get a 2nd contract form the Steelers and he might be beat out for the starting job this year. He will join former first round picks Bush and Edwards... two players who I was against where they were selected, and were disappointments in round one. I have nothing against Harris personally. He is easy to root for.
Jaylen Warren. RB. All he did was beat out two veterans as an undrafted rookie and produce a good YPR and YPC yardage.
Buy! Now that he has a full season under his belt and has come back bigger and stronger , I can't wait to see what he will do.
Buy. He will likely start a game in 2023 and perhaps win the job as our primary back some time this year.
Kenny Pickett. QB. The Pink Elephant in the room. As a rookie I think he did not show the needed velocity in his arm, he wasn't durable enough suffering two consciousnesses and led our offense to about 18 points in games he started. He was the beneficiary of the Steelers leading the NFL in interceptions too. He did not pass for many yards either.
Sell. They say a player's biggest jump in production is in his second year. Picket must prove to be better than a game manager. He does not need to be a franchise QB. But a top 15 QB is needed to advance in the playoffs.
George Pickens. WR . I will keep this short, buy with both hands
Kendric Green. Did not play for a game in 2022.
Sell. He won't make this team unless injury hits.
Calivn Austin. WR. An injury in the pre -season cost him the season.
Buy. Early reviews in mini camp are positive. He should prove to be a mis-match slot WR and at least a good #4 Wr.
Pat Friermuth TE A productive top 10-12 type of TE in the NFL. He is a factor in the passing department.
Small buy. He must prove he can stay healthy.
Demarvin Leal DE.
He had a positive overall rookie season based on the amount he played.
Mild buy. This year he should be at least a solid DE off the bench. A hard player to project due to limited playing time last year. I would be shocked if he doesn't make the team.
- JB
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