5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Yeah, sort of nuts.
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*** 2025 Pittsburgh Steelers: good draft on paper. Back to the Rodgers wait (8 Viewers)
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Yeah, sort of nuts.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
Are there any vet free agents left? They should have kept Herbig considering his versatility.
I like the Sawyer pick, as a player, and we always grab an edge and depth there is important for our D, but I probably preferred a DB or oline there — though I don’t recall who was available.
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
OL over either throwaway pick in the 7th seemed sensible.
I know Jalen Travis went a few picks after Sawyer, but cant recall specifically who else was around either.
Leeroy Jenkins
Footballguy
maybe bruener is a special teams ace and others in that spot would not make the team any way
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
As for FA, they signed Calvin Anderson at OT. Championship!
According to Spotrac they can re-sign Chuks!
Only UDRFA lineman reported as "official" at this point is Williams.
According to Spotrac they can re-sign Chuks!
Only UDRFA lineman reported as "official" at this point is Williams.
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5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Yeah, I assume thats the thinking...but also assume Bruno II probably wont make it either.
Grid71
Footballguy
Rodgers will have to get rid of the ball quickly. This line is going to deal with growing pains. And very little depth.
Someone needs to sack up and tell Pickens to run his routes from hike. By the time he’s done with his 8 lazy waddle steps, Rodgers will need to be releasing the ball. Pickens won’t get many looks when he doesn’t get to where the QB needs him in rhythm.
Very happy with how Omar committed to getting younger with the defensive front 7. The group he drafted will be better in 2026.
Team is set up perfectly to either exceed expectations with Rodgers or have our worst season primed for taking that QB next year round 1. More likely column B than A.
Someone needs to sack up and tell Pickens to run his routes from hike. By the time he’s done with his 8 lazy waddle steps, Rodgers will need to be releasing the ball. Pickens won’t get many looks when he doesn’t get to where the QB needs him in rhythm.
Very happy with how Omar committed to getting younger with the defensive front 7. The group he drafted will be better in 2026.
Team is set up perfectly to either exceed expectations with Rodgers or have our worst season primed for taking that QB next year round 1. More likely column B than A.
JoeSteeler
Footballguy
I see a few places had him as a 3rd round projected pick.
steelers1080
Footballguy
Steelers anticipated to cut Adams after drafting 2 DL.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
I think they still need help at NT
3C's
Footballguy
They just drafted a 340lb DT.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
He plays way to high to be a nose
5-ish Finkle
Footballguy
Black's probably my "least favorite" pick this year, for sure (not counting any 7th rounders. Those guys are just absolute darts by that point, usually). He should still be a rotational piece vs. the run, but expecting him to be air-lifted into the center of the defense and immediately solve their run defense woes? Ehhhh.....nah. He was a 5th rounder for a reason. I still really like that they double dipped at the spot, and he has a couple things that might let him develop with the right coaching.
I don't think it was an accident that they announced him as a DE when they made the pick. His length and his wingspan might allow him to be a really, really solid run defending 5T or 3T for them in obvious running situations: Set the edge, keep the Highsmiths/Watts/Herbigs clean to run to the football. Kick inside next to Cam in "big boy" sets with Harmon and Benton at 5 and 3.
They've sorta tried this before, though, and it didn't really work. Guess we'll see.
I don't think it was an accident that they announced him as a DE when they made the pick. His length and his wingspan might allow him to be a really, really solid run defending 5T or 3T for them in obvious running situations: Set the edge, keep the Highsmiths/Watts/Herbigs clean to run to the football. Kick inside next to Cam in "big boy" sets with Harmon and Benton at 5 and 3.
They've sorta tried this before, though, and it didn't really work. Guess we'll see.
Drunken Cowboy
Footballguy
I really hope he doesn't make the team. He is a guy I have always thought was underrated, but completely washed at this point.
3C's
Footballguy
3C's
Footballguy
Steelers Invite William & Mary WR And Pittsburgh-Native Hollis Mathis To Rookie Minicamp
With the 2025 NFL Draft in the rearview mirror and undrafted free agent signings all but done, the focus for the Pittsburgh Steelers has shifted to rookie minicamp invites. After reports of South Carolina linebacker Debo Williams and Rhode Island TE/WR Tommy Smith receiving invites, the Steelers...
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Practice squad maybe, but I love that he's getting a shot with his hometown team.
3C's
Footballguy
Black played entirely B gap (more) and A gap (less), never C or D gap that I'm aware of. He'd need to drop weight to play on the end of the line. And if he plays much/at all he'll be in on running down only as his pass rush skills leave a lot to be desired. However, it sounds like Dunbar is pushing Benton as the primary NT for now, and will kick him outside on obvious passing downs.
