{"id":2565,"date":"2017-09-08T20:21:40","date_gmt":"2017-09-08T20:21:40","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/?p=2565"},"modified":"2017-09-08T20:24:32","modified_gmt":"2017-09-08T20:24:32","slug":"roster-analysis-for-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/?p=2565","title":{"rendered":"Roster Analysis for 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

So we are REALLY back now! This year’s team has all the tools. The Steelers are clearly going for it as the Joe Haden acquisition and the J.J. Wilcox trade demonstrates. The team will be formidable and is an absolute Super Bowl\u00a0contender.<\/p>\n

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Here are your 2017 Pittsburgh Steelers:<\/p>\n\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n<\/colgroup>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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#<\/span><\/strong><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
Name<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPos.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nHt.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWt.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAge<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nExp.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBWG TAKE<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/span><\/td>\nAllen, Brian<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n6’3″<\/span><\/td>\n215<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nA natural jammer, with a big body, who will start on special teams<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
94<\/span><\/td>\nAlualu, Tyson<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDE<\/span><\/td>\n6’3″<\/span><\/td>\n304<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\nReclamation project, who is fighting for career<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
4<\/span><\/td>\nBerry, Jordan<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nP<\/span><\/td>\n6’5″<\/span><\/td>\n195<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nSolid Punter who has solidified himself<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
9<\/span><\/td>\nBoswell, Chris<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nK<\/span><\/td>\n6’2″<\/span><\/td>\n185<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n“Little Bos” has become a dependable asset<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
84<\/span><\/td>\nBrown, Antonio<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n5’10”<\/span><\/td>\n181<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\nThe Best Receiver in Football<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nBryant, Martavis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n211<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nOnly thing keeping him from stardom is himself<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
25<\/span><\/td>\nBurns, Artie<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n197<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nSecond year pro will start and contribute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
46<\/span><\/td>\nCanaday, Kameron<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLS<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n245<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nBeat out a draft pick and taking the spot of a dependable veteran<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/span><\/td>\nChickillo, Anthony<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’3″<\/span><\/td>\n255<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nProvides great depth and a spark off the bench<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
30<\/span><\/td>\nConner, James<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n233<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nFan Favorite who will see plenty of time, “The Mini-Bus”<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/span><\/td>\nDavis, Sean<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n202<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nChanged the dynamic of last years secondary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66<\/span><\/td>\nDeCastro, David<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nG<\/span><\/td>\n6’5″<\/span><\/td>\n316<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nThe Best Guard in Football, a road grader up front<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nDobbs, Joshua<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/span><\/td>\n6’3″<\/span><\/td>\n216<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nWill be the 3rd QB as he continues development<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
48<\/span><\/td>\nDupree, Bud<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n269<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nPass rush dramatically improved when he came back<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
71<\/span><\/td>\nFeiler, Matt<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOT<\/span><\/td>\n6’6″<\/span><\/td>\n330<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nBig Fei is my guy, played his way on to the team<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
67<\/span><\/td>\nFinney, B.J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nC\/G<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n318<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nUtility lineman who is a solid backup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/span><\/td>\nFort, L.J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n232<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nWorked hard to get here and provide depth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
73<\/span><\/td>\nFoster, Ramon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nG<\/span><\/td>\n6’5″<\/span><\/td>\n328<\/span><\/td>\n31<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\nDependable Veteran who still gets it done<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/span><\/td>\nGay, William<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5’10”<\/span><\/td>\n187<\/span><\/td>\n32<\/span><\/td>\n11<\/span><\/td>\nVeteran DB who will see some time at Saftey and the Nickel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
77<\/span><\/td>\nGilbert, Marcus<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOT<\/span><\/td>\n6’6″<\/span><\/td>\n330<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n7<\/span><\/td>\nAn outstanding tackle, who punishes up front<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/span><\/td>\nGolden, Robert<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\n5’11”<\/span><\/td>\n202<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nSpecial Teams ace, will see some time in the Nickel<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85<\/span><\/td>\nGrimble, Xavier<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTE<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n261<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nNeeds to be more consistent and will be a big contributor<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
21<\/span><\/td>\nHaden, Joe<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5’11”<\/span><\/td>\n195<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\nWill absolutely solidify a leaky secondary<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79<\/span><\/td>\nHargrave, Javon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDT<\/span><\/td>\n6’2″<\/span><\/td>\n305<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nAnchor of a tough defensive line<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
92<\/span><\/td>\nHarrison, James<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’0″<\/span><\/td>\n242<\/span><\/td>\n39<\/span><\/td>\n15<\/span><\/td>\nOUR\u00a0 HERO, will be protected at first then unleashed on the league<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/span><\/td>\nHawkins, Jerald<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOT<\/span><\/td>\n6’6″<\/span><\/td>\n305<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nHas the tools, needs the time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
88<\/span><\/td>\nHeyward-Bey, Darrius<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n6’2″<\/span><\/td>\n210<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\nSpecial Teams contributor, who can still take the top off the defense<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97<\/span><\/td>\nHeyward, Cameron<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDE<\/span><\/td>\n6’5″<\/span><\/td>\n295<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n7<\/span><\/td>\nEmerging Star who will be back for a full season<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
40<\/span><\/td>\nHilton, Mike<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5’9″<\/span><\/td>\n184<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nCamp Darling, who outworked several better pedigrees<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
74<\/span><\/td>\nHubbard, Chris<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nC\/G<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n295<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\nAwesome backup and utitlity guy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
11<\/span><\/td>\nHunter, Justin<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n203<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nGetting a chance to contribute<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
81<\/span><\/td>\nJames, Jesse<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTE<\/span><\/td>\n6’7″<\/span><\/td>\n261<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\n“The Outlaw” needs to take the next step and keep his job<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/span><\/td>\nJohnson, Steven<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n237<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nVeteran Linebacker who provides depth<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
3<\/span><\/td>\nJones, Landry<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n225<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nHad a very nice season as QB2 and is dependable<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/span><\/td>\nMatakevich, Tyler<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n235<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nThe “Tackle Machine” will be the primary backup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
93<\/span><\/td>\nMcCullers, Daniel<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDT<\/span><\/td>\n6’7″<\/span><\/td>\n352<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\nMt. McCullers’ make or break year, needs to use his size to impact<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
89<\/span><\/td>\nMcDonald, Vance<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTE<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 4″<\/span><\/td>\n267<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nPreseason steal, who could be a difference maker<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
23<\/span><\/td>\nMitchell, Mike<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n221<\/span><\/td>\n30<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\nComing off a great season, needs to play consistent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
55<\/span><\/td>\nMoats, Arthur<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n246<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent veteran who can contribute when called upon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
45<\/span><\/td>\nNix, Roosevelt<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nFB<\/span><\/td>\n5’11”<\/span><\/td>\n248<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nOld school punishing blocker<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
53<\/span><\/td>\nPouncey, Maurkice<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nC<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n304<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n8<\/span><\/td>\nBest Center in the NFL\u2026when healthy!<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7<\/span><\/td>\nRoethlisberger, Ben<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/span><\/td>\n6’5″<\/span><\/td>\n240<\/span><\/td>\n35<\/span><\/td>\n14<\/span><\/td>\nThe Steelers entire season rides on his shoulders<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/span><\/td>\nRogers, Eli<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n5’10”<\/span><\/td>\n187<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nBecame a reliable target last year and a terrific slot guy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/span><\/td>\nSensabaugh, Coty<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5’11”<\/span><\/td>\n187<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nVeteran CB who pushed Ross Cockrell off the roster<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
50<\/span><\/td>\nShazier, Ryan<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n230<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\nDynamic Playmaker who needs to stay healthy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/span><\/td>\nSmith-Schuster, JuJu<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n215<\/span><\/td>\n20<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nExciting prospect who will be a slot guy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
91<\/span><\/td>\nTuitt, Stephon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDE<\/span><\/td>\n6’6″<\/span><\/td>\n303<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\nReally stepped up last year and is a bookend for the defense<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78<\/span><\/td>\nVillanueva, Alejandro<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOT<\/span><\/td>\n6’9″<\/span><\/td>\n320<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nTerrific tackle who is now locked in long term<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
96<\/span><\/td>\nWalton, L.T.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDE<\/span><\/td>\n6’5″<\/span><\/td>\n305<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nPerformed well in camp and earned the last spot<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
39<\/span><\/td>\nWatson, Terrell<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n240<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nBeat out Fitz, but roster spot might be in jeopardy when Bell is back<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90<\/span><\/td>\nWatt, T.J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’4″<\/span><\/td>\n252<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nExciting Pass Rusher who will be the starter on the right side<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
TBD<\/span><\/td>\nWilcox, J.J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n212<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nSteelers made the late pre-season trade to get some veteran help<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98<\/span><\/td>\nWilliams, Vince<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6’1″<\/span><\/td>\n233<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nHis development pushed out Timmons <\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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So we are REALLY back now! This year’s team has all the tools. The Steelers are clearly going for it as the Joe Haden acquisition and the J.J. Wilcox trade demonstrates. The team will be formidable and is an absolute Super Bowl\u00a0contender. Here are your 2017 Pittsburgh Steelers: # Name Pos. Ht. Wt. Age Exp. […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2565","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-bwg-gr"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2565","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=2565"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2565\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2570,"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2565\/revisions\/2570"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=2565"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=2565"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=2565"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}