Season 4 Episode 55

Season 4 Episode 54: Steelers Suffer Disappointing 16-10 Loss to Jets

S4 E53(B): Steelers Try To Secure Ninth Win Of Season Against Jets

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Season 4 Episode 52: Key Mistakes Lead Steelers to 17-10 Loss

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Season 4 Episode 51: Steelers and Bills Fight for the 5th Seed

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Season 4 Episode 50: Steelers Beat Cardinals 23-17

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Season 4 Episode 49: Steelers Look to Improve to 8-5 Against Cardinals

Season 4 Episode 48: Steelers Exact Revenge, Deal Crushing Blow to Browns Playoff Hopes

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Season 4 Episode 45: Steelers Bengals 2019 Sequel

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State of the NFL

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NFL Week 7 Picks

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Season 4 Episode 36

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Season 4 Episode 35

Season 4 Episode 34: Previewing the first Jackson-Rudolph match up

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(John's Journal Week 1) Kameron Kelly: How did he get here?

(John's Journal Week 1) Kameron Kelly: How did he get here?

With Sean Davis listed as doubtful for Sunday night's game against the New England Patriots, the stars have aligned for Kameron Kelly get his first NFL action on Sunday night.  But, Kelly's road to this point, has been anything but ordinary.

Kelly with the Dallas Cowboys in 2018 (Credit: James D. Smith)

In September of 2018, Kelly was a free agent and faced a reality that over 1,000 players face when National Football League rosters are trimmed to 53.  That reality being; he may never play professional football again, at least not at the NFL level.

Often times, being cut at the end of the preseason is the end of the road, the end of a dream.  For a few who are lucky, they may get a second chance in the NFL down the road.  Typically however, players will sign with another league.  The most popular leagues to play for, are either: the Arena Football League or the Canadian Football League.  Both are reputable and respected, but they do have some key differences from the NFL in terms of play style.  Luckily for Kelly, he found another alternative, which gave him the best option for reviving his career.

Kelly returns an interception against the Salt Lake Stallions (Credit: Alan Smith)

The primary function of the Alliance of American Football, was to be able to provide a quality, standalone football product.  A product that could highlight its best players, hopefully giving players like Kelly a second chance at making it in the NFL.  Unlike the CFL or AFL, the AAF used the NFL standard for field size and scoring was mostly the same.  A few rules were somewhat different, but the idea was to have the game be pretty close to what fans saw on Sundays.  In this way, the AAF was the league best positioned, to give its players an audition for the NFL.

Kelly was one of the players that made the most of his audition.  In week five of the AAF's inaugural season, he made history, by intercepting three passes and returning one for a touchdown in what was a 27-25 victory for his team (the San Diego Fleet).  His performance captured the attention of many throughout the football world.  But it almost never happened, despite the fact Kelly was a cornerback with the Dallas Cowboys, he actually played wide receiver for the Fleet at the start of the season.  It wasn't until the team suffered several injuries at cornerback in week three, that head coach Mike Martz decided to move Kelly back to his natural position of cornerback.  Two weeks later, Kelly was a household name and his standout play would eventually lead him to the second chance he was looking for.  

The AAF suspended operations two weeks before the end of its first regular season, much to the shock of it's players, coaches and fans, many were now out of a job.  In the wake of the league suspending operations, players were quickly allowed to sign with NFL teams.  A total of 83 players from the AAF were able to make it onto at least one NFL roster in the off-season/preseason.

Kelly forces a fumble against the Tennessee Titans (Credit: Will Graves)

Kelly was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers on April 8th and although he joined a crowded safety room, it didn't take long for him to stick out in the eyes of the coaches.  A strong preseason capped off a forced fumble in against the Titans led to Kelly making the opening day roster.  Kelly's second chance had finally come to fruition.  A year after his career nearly ended, he was looking better than ever.

So here we are today, with Sean Davis doubtful for Sunday's game, Kelly is in line to make his first NFL start (his first NFL snaps as well) against the champion New England Patriots.  As my co-host on the show Austin said, it really is baptism by fire and history says Kelly is in for a challenging debut. But, teams that win the Super Bowl usually have contributions from everybody on the roster and this season will likely be no different.  For Kameron Kelly, we've already seen that all he needs, is a chance and he can be extraordinary.

Season 4 Episode 24: Panthers Recap And Roster Breakdown

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John's Roster Prediction (Final):

With roster cut-down day being tomorrow, I figured that now is the best time to give a full, 53 man roster prediction, so that way I could actually seem pretty accurate!  All that being said, lets get right into it.

Offense (24)

Quarterbacks (3): Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, Joshua Dobbs

• No surprises here, the same three guys we've been expecting all preseason.  Rudolph earned the backup spot.  Leaving Dobbs entrenched as the third string QB.  Devlin Hodges made it interesting, but Dobbs has more experience and Hodges didn't do enough when push came to shove

Running Backs (4): James Conner, Roosevelt Nix, Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell

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Wide Receivers (6): Juju Smith-Schuster, Donte Moncrief, James Washington, Diontae Johnson, Eli Rogers, Ryan Switzer

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Tight Ends (2): Vance McDonald, Xavier Grimble

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Offensive Line (9): Alejandro Villanueva, Ramon Foster, Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, Matt Feiler, B.J. Finney, Chukwuma Okorafor, Zach Banner, Fred Johnson

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Defense (26)

Defensive Line (6): Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, Javon Hargrave, Tyson Alualu, Daniel McCullers, Isaiah Buggs

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Inside Linebackers (5): Vince Williams, Devin Bush, Mark Barron, Tyler Matakevich, Ulysses Gilbert

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Outside Linebackers (5): T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree, Olasunkanmi Adeniyi, Anthony Chickillo, Tuzar Skipper

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Cornerbacks (6): Joe Haden, Steven Nelson, Mike Hilton, Cameron Sutton, Artie Burns, Justin Layne

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Safeties (4): Sean Davis, Terrell Edmunds, Kameron Kelly, Jordan Dangerfield

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Special Teams (3)

Kicker, Punter, Long Snapper (1 each): Chris Boswell, Jordan Berry, Kameron Canaday-

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Practice Squad (11)

Christian Scotland-Williamson (TE), Devlin Hodges (QB), Zach Gentry (TE), Robert Spillane (LB), Sutton Smith (LB), Marcus Allen (S), Henry Mondeaux (DL), Derwin Gray (OL), Dravon Askew-Henry (S), Trey Edmunds (RB), Tevin Jones (WR)

Austin's final 53 man roster prediction (Post preseason week 4)

Surprise! As we all know, all 32 NFL teams must go from 90 to 53 man rosters by 4 p.m. on Saturday, so I wanted to make one last roster prediction before those cut-downs occur. Lets get into it.

Offense (24)

Quarterbacks(3): Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, Josh Dobbs

Analysis: If it wasn't already determined, Mason Rudolph 100% won the backup job in fourth game, he definitely outplayed Dobbs all preseason long. However, Devlin Hodges didn't show enough to overtake Dobbs in my opinion. An interesting practice squad candidate nonetheless.

Running backs (3): James Conner, Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell

Analysis: I begrudgingly took Trey Edmunds off  from my first roster prediction, as I can't see the team taking four running backs into the regular season anymore.  It's tough, I really feel like Benny Snell has not impressed at all and I would rather have him on the practice squad and Trey Edmunds on the roster, because Trey Edmunds played so many special teams snaps and has been arguably way better.  That being said, the Steelers can't really cut such a high pick, someone would likely take him, so for now I have these three making it. 

Full back(s) (1): Roosevelt Nix

Analysis: Special teams ace and great lead blocker Nix had no challengers and is going nowhere.

Offensive Line (8): Alejandro Villanueva, Ramon Foster, Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, Matt Feiler, B.J. Finney, Chukwuma Okorafor, Zach Banner

Analysis: Most of this was easy, but I debated for a while whether or not Fred Johnson should make it.  What it came down to whether I thought he, or Tuzar Skipper had a better chance of being claimed before making it to the practice squad and I chose Skipper to stay. It's been a while since a Steeler has been claimed off of waivers after cut down day, so I think Johnson will make it to the practice squad.

Wide Receivers (6): Juju Smith-Schuster, Donte Moncrief, James Washington, Diontae Johnson, Ryan Switzer, Eli Rogers

Analysis: While not really seeing much from Switzer or Rogers this preseason, I felt like their competitors in Johnny Holton, Diontae Spencer, Tevin Jones, and Trey Griffey didn't show enough to dethrone them. Holton definitely had a solid showing in the final preseason game and Spencer looked good as a returner, but I just felt like they didn't do enough in the end. 

Tight ends (3): Vance McDonald, Xavier Grimble, Zach Gentry

Analysis: I don't expect this to last. I have this as the initial roster until they trade for a tight end to replace Gentry as the number three here.  Or possibly even someone who moves Grimble back into the number three spot as well.  Anyhow, I expect Gentry on the practice squad not too much later after cut down day. 

Defense (26)

Defensive line (6): Cam Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, Javon Hargrave, Tyson Alualu, Isaiah Buggs, Daniel McCullers

Analysis: I was hoping for more from AAF stud Casey Sayles in his second stint with the Steelers, but I just didn't get it. Everyone here is pretty much locked in as no one really challenged these guys for their spots.

Inside Linebackers (5): Vince Williams, Devin Bush, Mark Barron, Tyler Matakevich, Ulysses Gilbert

Analysis: In my opinion, Matakevich needs to stay. He is the second best special teamer the Steelers have after Rosie Nix and I can't justify cutting him after losing L.J. Fort in the off-season. With Gilbert after initially thinking it was between him and Sutton Smith, it really came down to him verse Tuzar Skipper for most fans, but in my prediction, I got both. Gilbert showed a lot both on defense and special teams this preseason and while he projects as a game day inactive, he belongs on the roster. 

Outside Linebackers (5): T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree, Ola Adeniyi, Anthony Chickillo, Tuzar Skipper

Analysis: Well, well, well. Look at Tuzar Skipper showing up and complicating things by getting two tackles on special teams in the final preseason game. Before that, he had three special teams snaps total, making him un-rosterable in my opinion.  But, his performance this preseason was just ridiculous with 5 sacks and 2 forced fumbles through the 4 games. That talent has to be preserved, even if he is inactive all year this year, I had to have the Steelers keep 10 linebackers for the first time since 2016.

Cornerbacks (6): Joe Haden, Steven Nelson, Mike Hilton, Cameron Sutton, Artie Burns, Justin Layne

Analysis: Now this was interesting. At the time I am writing this, I don't know the severity of Justin Layne's injury, and depending on how bad it is, he could go on IR, leaving a roster space open, but no current cornerback on the roster is good enough to make it instead of him. Spoiler alert, I don't even have another corner on my practice squad. Layne is due for a redshirt season anyway as he looks way to raw, but there may be an extra roster spot to give somewhere else if Layne needs to be placed on IR.

Safeties (4): Terrell Edmunds, Sean Davis, Kameron Kelly, Jordan Dangerfield

Analysis: For me it was too little too late for Marcus Allen. He forced a couple fumbles in the preseason, but with the rise of AAF star Kameron Kelly and Jordan Dangerfield being another really good special teams player, I couldn't have Marcus Allen make the 53 man roster.  That being said, if the Steelers believe Sean Davis can't go in week 1, I can see them keeping Marcus Allen on until he is healthy for more depth. 

Special Teams (3): Chris Boswell, Jordan Berry, Kameron Canaday

Analysis: Wright missed both a 47 yard field goal and a PAT in the week 4 game against the Panthers, so if Boswell's spot wasn't already locked, it is now. Berryman did challenge Berry, but Berryman wasn't as good as Matt Wile and Christian Kuntz only got to challenge Canaday for his spot for about a week and a half, so those two stay the same as well. 

Practice Squad (11)

Devlin Hodges, Marcus Allen, Fred Johnson, Sutton Smith, Trey Edmunds, Derwin Gray, Henry Mondeaux, Diontae Spencer, Robert Spillane, Johnny Holton, Christian Scotland-Williamson

Analysis: Hodges is just too interesting of a project to let go in my opinion. He may not have had that great of a final showing, but I believe he's worth holding on to for camp next year. Marcus Allen still has potential, as he showed he could still make plays towards the end of the preseason, and provides depth in case of injury where he has actual game experience. With Johnson he was one of the surprises this preseason and may be picked up by another team, but I believe he lands on the practice squad. Sutton Smith needs another off-season to prove his worth, as he flashed potential both in training camp and the last preseason game. Trey Edmunds needs to be here for me as he is an excellent special teamer and is actually better than Benny Snell in my eyes at the moment. Gray I have landing here as a project as Steelers typically hold on to draft picks. Mondeaux was another solid preseason performer that should be taken to next off-season. Spencer and Holton were close to challenging Rogers/Switzer for those last spots, and maybe next year they can come through, I also think they can be counted on if they need to be called up due to injury. With Spillane, I thought he was interesting and had a quietly great preseason. Then CSW is just a free practice squad spot, so why not, right?

Season 4 Episode 23: Titans Recap And Panthers Preview

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Season 4 Episode 22: Recapping the Steelers 17-7 win over the Chiefs

The Steelers are 2-0 in the preseason after a 17-7 win over the Kansas City Chiefs. We saw several standout performances in this one, Austin and John are back to recap the game!

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Season 4 Episode 21: Steelers vs Chiefs preview

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Season 4 Episode 20: Death Of Darryl Drake/Buccaneers Recap

We turn our attention to the sad news of regarding the death of Darryl Drake, the Steelers wide receiver's coach. Drake was beloved by the whole football world and he will not soon be forgotten. Austin and John start today's podcast by passing along the information regarding his death and talking about the life of one of the truly great people in the NFL. Later the boys transition into recapping the Steelers Pre-Season week 1 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 30-28. The game saw some good and bad moments from the likes of Devin Bush, Justin Layne and Ulysses Gilbert III among others. There's a lot to get to, so you won't want to miss this episode. Rest in peace Coach Drake. Music: Higher and Higher by Scream Inc. YouTube: Twitter: @Stronger_Steel Instagram: @stronger_steel_nfl Facebook: @StrongerThanSteelPodcast Email: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com Website: strongerthansteelnfl.blogspot.com

STS Podcast Season 4 Episode 19 Draft

Check out our latest podcast, in this episode, we tried something new and fun! Just like how Pro Football Talk live has a draft on certain topics. We decided to have our own five round draft, focusing on the five players we are going to be paying the most attention to during Friday’s preseason game against the Buccaneers. 

This is Austin’s team:

Devin Bush

 

Olasunkanmi Adeniyi

Isaiah Buggs

Chukwuma Okorafor

Diontae Johnson

This is John’s team:

Xavier Grimble

Kameron Kelly

Diontae Spencer

Mason Rudolph

Brian Allen

Season 4 Episode 19: Steelers Open Pre-Season Against Buccaneers

Steelers football is around the corner! Before the black and gold play host to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Austin and John are back to preview the first game of the new season. Today, we are introducing a new segment (Similar to what is used for Pro Football Talk Live), in a draft of the top 10 players we should be paying the most attention to on Friday's game. There's a lot of fun to be had with kickoff less than three days away. Feel free to comment below which team (Austin or John's) you will be more excited to watch! Music: Higher and Higher by Scream Inc. SoundCloud: User-875787388 Twitter: @Stronger_Steel Instagram: @stronger_steel_nfl Facebook: @StrongerThanSteelPodcast Email: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com Website: strongerthansteelnfl.blogspot.com

Season 4 Episode 18: Training Camp Update

The NFL Pre-Season has officially kicked off with the opening of Training Camps around the league and the Hall of Fame game on Thursday! With a new season of Steelers football about to get underway, Austin and John are back at the helm, ready to bring you all of the latest and greatest Steelers news and notes. Today the boys update you with what has been going on at Steelers training camp the last couple of weeks. With the first pre-season game just a few days away, there is plenty to discuss! Music: Higher and Higher by Scream Inc. SoundCloud: User-875787388 Twitter: @Stronger_Steel Instagram: @stronger_steel_nfl Facebook: @StrongerThanSteelPodcast Email: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com Website: strongerthansteelnfl.blogspot.com

John's 53 Man Roster Prediction

With training camp just around the corner, it is the perfect time to put out a little-too-early roster prediction. We will be discussing roster predictions on our next podcast, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns you want me to address about my probably-too-early roster predictions, email us at: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com.

Without further adieu, here is my 2019 roster prediction.

Offense (24):
Quarterbacks (3): Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, Joshua Dobbs- No surprises here, if anybody else makes the team, it means something went horribly wrong (injuries or suspensions).

Running Backs (4): James Conner, Roosevelt Nix, Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell- Pretty straight-forward stuff here, Conner and Samuels are the established halfbacks, Nix is the fullback and Snell is the rookie draft pick.  Austin flirted with the idea of Trey Edmunds making the team as a fourth half-back, but I just don't see it, because Edmunds needs to have an outstanding pre-season as a core special teamer.

Wide Receivers (5): Juju Smith-Schuster, Donte Moncrief, James Washington, Diontae Johnson, Ryan Switzer- Unfortunately at this time, I don't see Eli Rogers making the roster.  Rogers has a mold at receiver that is very similar to both Johnson and Switzer, thus making him expendable.  Even if I had kept a sixth receiver, I'd have been temped to use that spot on someone like Trey Griffey, who offers more on special teams, as opposed to Rogers.  Furthermore, Griffey is a bigger receiver that offers more versatility, should he be pressed into offensive snaps.

Tight Ends (3): Vance McDonald, Xavier Grimble, Zach Gentry- We all know that this is a position that could use upgrading and while I do think someone will be added before opening night against the Patriots, I am not including that in this piece.  Without any other NFL "ready" options, I am forced to go with Grimble and Gentry behind McDonald.  Really hoping this is a healthy year for 89. 

Offensive Line (9): Alejandro Villanueva, Ramon Foster, Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, Matt Feiler, Chukwuma Okorafor, B.J. Finney, Jerald Hawkins, Patrick Morris- The offensive line room is the polar opposite of the tight end room.  Even with a new starting right tackle, the first seven guys (Villanueva-Finney) should be locks.  The next question to ask is: do you keep eight or nine linemen?  A lot will depend on who wins the aforementioned right tackle spot (Feiler or Okorafor) and who shows the most as a backup, through both play and versatility.  I have Hawkins making the team over Zach Banner because I think the team prefers Hawkins, plus he has played well in limited pre-season action over the course of his career.  I added Morris as another interior guy, expecting Feiler to win the tackle spot.  Morris impressed in camp last year and could be in line to make the team this year. 

Defense (26):

Defensive Line (6): Cameron Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, Javon Hargrave, Tyson Alualu, Isaiah Buggs, Daniel McCullers- The first four guys are set in stone.  Beyond Alualu however, its not quite as clear.  I expect both Buggs and McCullers to have the inside track to the roster, but Joshua Frazier didn't make the team last season as a seventh round pick (I think Buggs is better than Frazier was) and Daniel McCullers' spot isn't secure (even though it feels like it is sometimes), keep an eye on Casey Sayles.

Inside linebackers (4): Vince Williams, Devin Bush, Mark Barron, Tyler Matakevich- What a difference a year makes.  In 2018 we were talking about Matakevich vs Jon Bostic for the starting Mack linebacker position.  This year, the Steelers have an abundance of talent on the inside .  The question for now though is: Will it be Bush or Barron starting next to Williams.  Barron was a prized free agent acquisition and is obviously battle-tested, but Bush was the top draft pick and the team invested a lot in him.  Either way, the first three names should have a big impact on the defense in 2019, while Matakevich should continue to excel as a special teams ace. 

Outside linebackers (5): T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree, Anthony Chickillo, Olasunkanmi Adeniyi, Sutton Smith- Watt, Dupree and Chickillo are basically locks in their respective roles.  Adeniyi has a lot of expectations coming in for a guy that logged just eight snaps last season, it isn't completely out of the question that he gets cut, as disappointing as that would be.  Obviously, we are hoping that what we saw was last year was legit and I hope he will show out again.  Finally, I have Smith, one of the team's sixth round draft picks, who has been an early favorite of fans and should be able to make the team as well, but I would be surprised if he's anything more than a special teams player in 2019.

Cornerbacks (6): Joe Haden, Steven Nelson, Mike Hilton, Artie Burns, Cameron Sutton, Justin Layne- After acquiring Nelson in free agency, the Steelers appear to have found their starter, opposite Joe Haden.  Even in a contract dispute, I would expect Hilton to suit up as the starting slot cornerback too.  The big question after the them is: Who is the top backup?  Will it be the rookie Layne?  The disappointing Cameron Sutton, or *gasp Artie Burns?  Before you rain fire on me for having Burns make the team, I think it should be pointed out, that if the Steelers really weren't planning on having him on the team in 2019, they would have cut him already.  What would the point be in keeping him through the whole off-season program, just to cut him right at the start of training camp (when his bonus kicks in)?  It's not impossible that he will be cut, but I just think it's unlikely.  Burns has the most starting experience of any guys on the back end of the cornerback room and even with his struggles, can still play special teams.

Safeties (5): Terrell Edmunds, Sean Davis, Marcus Allen, Jordan Dangerfield, Kameron Kelly- The starters are in place here, but everything else is shaky.  Allen played less than 50 defensive snaps a year ago, but seems to be the top candidate to be the dime-backer.  Beyond that, there really isn't a natural free safety that can back up Davis.  It is true, Dangerfield has started and played at that position, but he is a better fit for strong safety at the end of the day.  Enter in my wild-card from the San Diego Fleet.  He took first team reps at free safety in OTAs and even though he's not really a natural safety, his athleticism and versatility should prove to be invaluable to a defense lacking in play-makers.

Special Teams (3):

Kicker[s] (1): Chris Boswell

Punter[s] (1): Jordan Berry

Long snapper[s] (1): Kameron Canaday- Going with more chalk here, Boswell should get another opportunity when you consider how long the Steelers have held onto him already, he's in place for a bounce-back season.  Berry should still be the favorite to win the job again, last pre-season Matt Wile vastly outperformed Berry, but was still cut anyways.  It would take a monumental pre-season from Ian Berryman to unseat him.  Finally, despite a somewhat shaky season in 2018, I think Canaday will reprise his role as the long snapper in 2019.

Reserve/PUP (1): Ryan Shazier

Season 4 Episode 17: Who will make the Opening Day Roster?

We are currently in the dead part of the NFL Off-Season, the final part of the calendar before training camps begin at the end of next month. So, with that in mind, we decided to have some fun with some early roster predictions. Austin goes through the article he posted and his initial thoughts on who he believes will make the opening day roster for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Later, the boys talk about other trends to look out for this preseason, like Kevin Colbert's knack for acquiring outside players just before the start of the regular season. Music: Higher and Higher by Scream Inc. SoundCloud: User-875787388 Twitter: @Stronger_Steel Instagram: @stronger_steel_nfl Facebook: @StrongerThanSteelPodcast Email: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com Website: strongerthansteelnfl.blogspot.com

Austin's 53 man roster prediction

With training camp just around the corner, it is the perfect time to put out a little-too-early roster prediction. We will be discussing roster predictions on our next two podcasts, so if you have any questions, comments, or concerns you want me to address about my probably-too-early roster predictions, email us at: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com.

Without further ado, here is my 2019 roster prediction.

Offense (24):

Quarterbacks (3): Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, Joshua Dobbs

Runningbacks (5): James Conner, Roosevelt Nix, Jaylen Samuels, Benny Snell, Trey Edmunds

Wide Receivers (6): Juju Smith-Schuster, Donte Moncrief, James Washington, Diontae Johnson, Ryan Switzer, Eli Rogers

Tight Ends (2): Vance McDonald, Xavier Grimble

Offensive Line (8): Alejandro Villanueva, Ramon Foster, Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, Matt Feiler, Chukwuma Okorafor, B.J. Finney, Derwin Gray

Defense (26):

Defensive Line (6): Cameron Heyward, Javon Hargrave, Stephon Tuitt, Tyson Alualu, Isaiah Buggs, Casey Sayles

Inside linebackers (4): Vince Williams, Devin Bush, Mark Barron, Tyler Matakevich

Outside linebackers (5): T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree, Ola Adeniyi, Anthony Chickillo, Sutton Smith

Cornerbacks (6): Joe Haden, Steven Nelson, Mike Hilton, Justin Layne, Cameron Sutton, Kameron Kelly

Safeties (5): Terrell Edmunds, Sean Davis, Marcus Allen, P.J. Locke, Jordan Dangerfield

Special Teams (3):

Kicker[s] (1): Chris Boswell

Punter[s] (1): Jordan Berry

Long snapper[s] (1): Trevor Wood

Season 4 Episode 16: Catching Up On Off-Season News

We are quickly approaching the start of NFL Training Camps! The long drought of the off-season is nearing it's final tough stretch with little activity. With OTA's having been completed and mandatory mini-camps to be concluded at the end of this week. Austin and John have reconvened for the first time since the recap of the NFL Draft to talk about what has been going on with the Steelers and the rest of the league in the month plus that we have been away. Then, they talk about some statistical projections, from both team stats to individual stats, there's certainly a lot to talk about. Before we know it, we'll be right back in the thick of things for the preseason! Music: Higher and Higher by Scream Inc. SoundCloud: User-875787388 – Season-4-episode-15-draft-recap-2019 Twitter: @Stronger_Steel Instagram: @stronger_steel_nfl Facebook: @StrongerThanSteelPodcast Email: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com Website: strongerthansteelnfl.blogspot.com

The Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 Draft Class

Round 1, Pick 10 (Trade via DEN): Devin Bush, ILB (Michigan)

 Round 3, Pick 66: Diontae Johnson, WR (Toledo)

Round 3, Pick 84: Justin Layne, CB (Michigan State)

Round 4, Pick 122: Benny Snell, RB (Kentucky)

 Round 5, Pick 141: Zach Gentry, TE (Michigan)

Round 6, Pick 175: Sutton Smith, OLB (Northern Illinois)

 Round 6, Pick 192: Isaiah Buggs, DL (Alabama)

 

 Round 6, Pick 207: Ulysees Gilbert III, ILB (Akron)

Round 7, Pick 219: Derwin Gray, OL (Maryland)

Season 4 Episode 14: Mock Draft

Ladies and Gentlemen, we finally made it.  The NFL draft is upon us and since you've definitely had your fair share of mock drafts already thrust upon you.  Let us throw a couple more at you.  Today John is in on a solo episode, recapping Austin's Steelers mock draft.  Before going into his own mock drafts; including a full round one mock and a seven round mock for the Steelers.  

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Season 4 Episode 13: Inside Linebacker Draft Preview/Austin's Mock Draft

The NFL Draft is here! Before it gets started, we have one last position group in inside linebackers to overview. They include of course the prized and coveted Devin Bush, whom appears to be the Steelers top target. Get the boys' thoughts on Bush and 11 other inside linebacker prospects who could end up in a Steelers uniform! Music: Higher and Higher by Scream Inc. SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-875787388... Twitter: @Stronger_Steel Instagram: @stronger_steel_nfl Facebook: @StrongerThanSteelPodcast Email: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com Website: strongerthansteelnfl.blogspot.com

Season 4 Episode 12: Wide Receiver Draft Preview

With less than a week to go before the NFL Draft, Austin and John take an in-depth look at 10 different wide receivers that could become Pittsburgh Steelers before the conclusion of next week's draft.

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Season 4 Episode 11: Edge/OLB Draft Preview

The NFL Draft is just over a week away, but we still have a good amount of prospects to look at. Today, Austin and John have got 10 different edge players to look at. Who do you think the Steelers will take? Music: Higher and Higher by Scream Inc. Twitter: @Stronger_Steel Instagram: @stronger_steel_nfl Facebook: @StrongerThanSteelPodcast SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-875787388 Email: strongerthansteelpodcast@gmail.com Website: strongerthansteelnfl.blogspot.com