Final 53 Man Roster Prediction

[Drink IRON City]

This one seems a bit easy this year...Here is my 53 man roster prediction.

Quarterback (3): Aaron Rodgers, Mason Rudolph, Will Howard​

Hoping that the Steelers receive calls and gain a draft pick for Thompson

I’m not sure order of events to get Howard on the short term IR and Thompson on 53. Let’s get creative.

Running Back (3): Jaylen Warren, Kaleb Johnson, Kenneth Gainwell​

Nichols should make the practice squad

Wide Receiver (6): DK Metcalf, Roman Wilson, Calvin Austin, Curtis Samuel, Scotty Miller, Ben Skowronek​

If Omar is who we all think he is, there is a WR out there that will be brought in and should push Skowronek out.

Tight End (4): Pat Freiermuth, Jonnu Smith, Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward​

Baby Cam squeaks in due to injury

If a WR is brought in, Jr Heyward should be cut.

Offensive Line (8): Broderick Jones, Isaac Seumalo, Zach Frazier, Mason McCormick, Troy Fautanu, Calvin Anderson, Spencer Anderson, Andrus Peat​

Listing Anderson and Peat was tough to do here...the OL really lacks depth. If any Starter is injured, look for Aaron Rogers to be buried into the Heinz Field turf. (NO, I will not call it by the other name)

Gotta find room for McCoullers, center position is pretty important.

Cut Jr. Heyward

Defensive Line (7): Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon, Yahya Black, Isaiahh Loudermilk, Daniel Ekuale, Logan Lee​

Logan Lee makes the roster, and I agree with Berm's assessment in the game day thread of needing an IV of Peanut butter. LMAO.

Glad you finally realize what MANY here have known for quite some time……. berm is a comedian

Also, Hammon’s injury is a wild card. He has 2-weeks for the coaching staff to figure it out.

Edge (4): T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jack Sawyer​

Does it get any easier than picking these four?

Almost as easy as calling a Blitz or two to help scheme TJ a little more freedom…….

The Scottish rebellion-ist… Wallace’s last word…………. FREEDOM……….. could be used as an example

Linebacker (5): Patrick Queen, Payton Wilson, Cole Holcomb, Malik Harrison, Mark Robinson​

I really like this group and the depth is there. Look for Holcomb to be the thumper on short yardage situations.

The hardest decision of this group is who starts…… Wilson or Holcomb ? Strong case either way……

Cornerback (6): Jalen Ramsey, Joey Porter Jr, Darius Slay, Brandin Echols, Beanie Bishop, James Pierre​

James Pierre will not go away, and Trice is making it easy for him. Dude can't stay healthy and it's disappointing to say the least.

Safety (4): DeShon Elliott, Juan Thornhill, Chuck Clark, Miles Killebrew​

Elliott and Thornhill start let's hope they stay healthy.

Killebrew is like a fiery hot “ghost-pepper”, the heat just doesn’t go away. He has a way of sticking around and STs is his friend.!

Special Teams (3): Chris Boswell, Cam Johnston, Christian Kuntz​

I take back my statement on the Edge group, this was even easier.

Nothing like a strong Kuntz…………………….



Great post Badcat, Appreciate yaz



Salute the nation

 

[Confluence]

Not sure where to put this:

 

[SteelerSask2]

I just keep coming back to if Skylar Thompson is required to save the season they are sunk anyhow. Keep Will Howard for possible upside. Trade Thompson if you can. If he isn't picked up active sign him to the PS. As far as Harmon goes they are counting on him in the here and now. So while they will let him heal........they aren't giving him a redshirt at all. He is vital.

 

[Djfan]

CB - 6 (46)

• Jalen Ramsey
• Darius slay
• Joey porter jr.
• Darius slay
• Brandin Echols
• Beanie Bishop

That dude Slay is super impressive. We should keep two of him!

 

[slashsteel]

I just keep coming back to if Skylar Thompson is required to save the season they are sunk anyhow. Keep Will Howard for possible upside. Trade Thompson if you can. If he isn't picked up active sign him to the PS. As far as Harmon goes they are counting on him in the here and now. So while they will let him heal........they aren't giving him a redshirt at all. He is vital.

Sure you keep Howard regardless. But you need three healthy QBs for game 1. So that should dictate if he is short term IR or on the roster without injury designation…

 

[Pollardo40]

That dude Slay is super impressive. We should keep two of him!

I’d take that. Knew that I messed up somewhere when typing it out but couldn’t find it. I put Pierre in there for special teams now.

 

[SteelerSask2]

Sure you keep Howard regardless. But you need three healthy QBs for game 1. So that should dictate if he is short term IR or on the roster without injury designation…

If he is good to go now or within a week of the regular season put him active now. He only goes IR if he can't practice or potentially dress for two weeks. The third QB is only getting a hat because of injury anyhow.

 

[Pollardo40]

Sure you keep Howard regardless. But you need three healthy QBs for game 1. So that should dictate if he is short term IR or on the roster without injury designation…

I’m not sure you do. If it’s just a week or 2, then it’s just like a normal time in the season when a player goes down.

If Howard is about to come back, they probably just make Howard an inactive and elevate someone from the practice squad as the emergency QB until he comes back.

I think if it’s a 1-2 week thing he makes it.
If it’s 3-4 weeks, or more, he’ll go to IR.

 

[Fiji Mariner]

That dude Slay is super impressive. We should keep two of him!

It takes two Slays

One looks like he’s there and the guy is covered

The other to actually make a play on the ball and contest the catch

 

[slashsteel]

I’m not sure you do. If it’s just a week or 2, then it’s just like a normal time in the season when a player goes down.

If Howard is about to come back, they probably just make Howard an inactive and elevate someone from the practice squad as the emergency QB until he comes back.

I think if it’s a 1-2 week thing he makes it.
If it’s 3-4 weeks, or more, he’ll go to IR.

Then you have to designate Skyler to be protected on the PS. Not sure they want to bring in another QB at this point- if they don’t have to.

 

[BLITZ]

I am glad I am not the one responsible for actually making the cuts.
I prefer to sit back and just ***** about it.

 

[topseed]

Reports are saying Harmon will avoid it possibly only missing two games. But why rush him back? I would put him in there giving him that two game recovery extension.

I'd definitely use one of the two IRTR spots on Harmon. Let him heal up right, and bring him back after the bye week fresh and ready to contribute for the rest of the season.

 

[Pollardo40]

Then you have to designate Skyler to be protected on the PS. Not sure they want to bring in another QB at this point- if they don’t have to.

Again, I’m not sure you even have to do that either.
Barring injury, If a team was going to poach them they probably would’ve snatched him up off of waivers.

But we’re talking our our QB3 here, if we’re cutting him, I don’t think the team is really that worried about losing him.

I 100% could see Howard going to IR to fit him in, I just don’t think it’s worth it for a week or 2. But, I don’t think they put a 4th on practice squad.
If he doesn’t get scooped up, it’s probably a “hey stay by the phone,” type of release.

 

[Steelersfan84]

Excited for this season. Tomlin stay out the way!