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He's clearly there to be the great dude he is and teach others the ropes. In minicamp, he was already in the mentor role. Tomlin already appreciates him but give it time and he'll love the guy. He could be the Steelers RB coach or ST coach or somesuch next year.
I agree
Agree. Patterson will be lucky to handle 50 touches. This backfield will be once again ruled by Najee Warren.
Love child?
It was either that or Jaylen Harris.
I thought it appropriate to quote myself on this one, because I mentioned the possibility of them resigning Harris. I hope they don't, as do all other Warren owners, bet be prepared that they do. I want to see it be Warren's backfield in 2025, but that may not happen. Now watch them not resign Harris and draft Henderson or Judkins next April. Navigating the NFL RB muddy waters is painful isn't it?
I wouldn't be that sure of myself when the name is Najee Harris. In 2023 he had 8 games under 4 yards per carry, with 5 of them under 3 yards per carry. In 2024 he may not get the chance to recover down the stretch.
I want to look at his body of work, especially with new coaches coming in. I'm just saying that if he sucks as much as he did in 8 games last year, he may not get the chance to recover down the stretch. Nothing is set in stone if that happens again to Harris. If it doesn't, then good for Harris, but I wouldn't be too head strong when it comes to Najee Harris.
Najee looked slow and not as powerful early on last year. It was obvious to me from a couch. Then we learn mid October he had removed a steel plate from his shoe. Plate was in there to help a foot injury heal.
That just tells me they were trying to get something done and it hasn't happened.
You're telling me 3 rookies equates to a much improved (top 10) OL? Im not buying that for a second. That unit, assuming the rookie start, will struggle all season. Maybe, maybe, they will be cohesive and become a top 10 until by 2025 but I highly doubt it'll happen in 24.
As much talent as these guys have, you’re absolutely right.
I think with either Russell or fields, both backs will look a lot better than last year.
That's a given for 2024 IMO, but the big question is 2025.
I'd put them in the top 5 run blocking teams in the NFL which is pertinent to this discussion.
Yeah, I've said previously, watch them draft either Henderson or Judkiins next April.
yes, probably. but it may be a full year (or maybe two) until this line comes close to realizing their potential. I think Fautanu improves them immediately. the others likely dont perform at a high level until next season. of course, that is my opinion. Frazier was taken at 51 but some scouting reports had him as a later pick than this. McCormick wont likely be a starter this year but may be able to give some quality starts in a year or two.
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he is also in the final year of his contract. team declined his 5th year option. so I can see him having some extra motovation. I have had good luck when drafting guys playing for a contract. so there's that.
I don't think Arthur Smith can give up on CPatt. Or annoying anyone who owns a piece of his backfield. He's on some kind of odd mission.
I had only heard no 5th year option. Do you have a link saying they wouldn’t resign him?
Where have you heard this? I know they didn’t pick up his 5th but I was under the impression they admitted it was possible he would be re-signed after the year. I was also under the impression there was uncertainty how he’d do in the new scheme, thus the “wait and see” approach.
I read the headline, so maybe fake news….reported by an “insider” LINK
