{"id":2703,"date":"2018-02-14T16:42:38","date_gmt":"2018-02-14T16:42:38","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/?p=2703"},"modified":"2018-02-14T16:42:46","modified_gmt":"2018-02-14T16:42:46","slug":"final-roster-analysis","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/bwgsteelers.com\/?p=2703","title":{"rendered":"Final Roster Analysis"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sorry for the delay in posting. After a disappointing finish the Steelers finished a successful campaign with another AFC North Championship and plenty to build on. We will have the final report card for the team over the next few weeks and stay tuned for more commentary!<\/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\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
#<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nName<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPos.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nHt.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWt.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAge<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nExp.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nComment<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
29<\/span><\/td>\nAllen, Brian<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 3″<\/span><\/td>\n215<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nGreat Upside and will contribute next year<\/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>\nA great addition who did a great job when called on<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
26<\/span><\/td>\nBell, Le’Veon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 1″<\/span><\/td>\n225<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nThe best RB in football<\/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>\nHad a nice bounce back seson<\/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>\nA solid asset and a Pro Bowler<\/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 WR in football who had a great season<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
10<\/span><\/td>\nBryant, Martavis<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 4″<\/span><\/td>\n211<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nLooked rusty and struggled for most of the season<\/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>\nStruggled in his second season, but future is bright<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
57<\/span><\/td>\nCanaday, Kameron<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLS<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 4″<\/span><\/td>\n245<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nPlayed well in his first year, solid performer<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
56<\/span><\/td>\nChickillo, Anthony<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 3″<\/span><\/td>\n255<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nPass rush specialist, coming to his make or break year<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
28<\/span><\/td>\nDavis, Sean<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 1″<\/span><\/td>\n202<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nSophmore slump, but future is bright<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
66<\/span><\/td>\nDeCastro, David<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nG<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 5″<\/span><\/td>\n316<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nBest guard in football<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5<\/span><\/td>\nDobbs, Joshua<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nQB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 3″<\/span><\/td>\n216<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nDevelopment year will challenge for the backup job next year<\/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>\nStarted out strong but faded down the stretch<\/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>\nDid a great job when called upon<\/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>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nVersatile O-Lineman<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
54<\/span><\/td>\nFort, L.J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 1″<\/span><\/td>\n232<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nCapable backup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
73<\/span><\/td>\nFoster, Ramon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nG<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 5″<\/span><\/td>\n328<\/span><\/td>\n32<\/span><\/td>\n9<\/span><\/td>\nSolid veteran performer, who had a terrific season<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
22<\/span><\/td>\nGay, William<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 10″<\/span><\/td>\n187<\/span><\/td>\n33<\/span><\/td>\n11<\/span><\/td>\nVeteran Contributor<\/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>\nToo many distractions hurt the season<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
20<\/span><\/td>\nGolden, Robert<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 11″<\/span><\/td>\n202<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nSpecial teams ace who is a good backup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
85<\/span><\/td>\nGrimble, Xavier<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nTE<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 4″<\/span><\/td>\n261<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nUp and down season for X-Man<\/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>\nThe best addition to the team, both on and off the field<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
79<\/span><\/td>\nHargrave, Javon<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nNT<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 2″<\/span><\/td>\n305<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nHad an up and down season\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
65<\/span><\/td>\nHawkins, Jerald<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOT<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 6″<\/span><\/td>\n305<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nPlayed well when called upon<\/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 performer and a solid 5th WR<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
97<\/span><\/td>\nHeyward, Cameron<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nDT<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 5″<\/span><\/td>\n295<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n7<\/span><\/td>\nOne of the best DL in football and the anchor of the defense<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
31<\/span><\/td>\nHilton, Mike<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 9″<\/span><\/td>\n184<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nGreat coming out party for an exciting performer<\/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>\nVersatile Lineman who will start somewhere next season<\/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>\nBuried on the depth chart and never had an impact<\/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>\nSolid season will only be remembered for the catch he “didn’t” make<\/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>\nUnder-Appreciated solid backup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
44<\/span><\/td>\nMatakevich, Tyler<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 1″<\/span><\/td>\n235<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n2<\/span><\/td>\nThe Tackle Machine, played great on special teams but struggle in the middle<\/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>\nNever really saw the field in 17<\/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>\nInjuries marred what might have been<\/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>\nGood year, but way too many mistakes<\/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>\nGreat guy who is a solid backup<\/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>\nGreat old school FB<\/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 football<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/span><\/td>\nRidley, Stevan<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 11″<\/span><\/td>\n220<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nPlenty of gas in the tank and a solid pickup<\/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>\nFranchise QB who gives the Steelers a chance to win every week<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
17<\/span><\/td>\nRogers, Eli<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 10″<\/span><\/td>\n187<\/span><\/td>\n25<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nLousy start but had a strong finish<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
24<\/span><\/td>\nSensabaugh, Coty<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 11″<\/span><\/td>\n187<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n6<\/span><\/td>\nNot the impact player the Steelers hoped for<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
19<\/span><\/td>\nSmith-Schuster, JuJu<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nWR<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 1″<\/span><\/td>\n215<\/span><\/td>\n21<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nSteelers ROY and the future is bright<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
51<\/span><\/td>\nSpence, Sean<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 11″<\/span><\/td>\n231<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nPressed into duty and struggled off the couch<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/span><\/td>\nSutton, Cameron<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 11″<\/span><\/td>\n188<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nInterested to see what 2018 looks like<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
33<\/span><\/td>\nToussaint, Fitzgerald<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nRB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 9″<\/span><\/td>\n204<\/span><\/td>\n27<\/span><\/td>\n4<\/span><\/td>\nDidn’t make an impact<\/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>\nAwesome bookend to Cam<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
78<\/span><\/td>\nVillanueva, Alejandro<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nOT<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 9″<\/span><\/td>\n320<\/span><\/td>\n29<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nDeveloping into the best LT in football<\/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>\nVery Solid Backup<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
90<\/span><\/td>\nWatt, T.J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 4″<\/span><\/td>\n252<\/span><\/td>\n23<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nGreat start to a promising career<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
27<\/span><\/td>\nWilcox, J.J.<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nS<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 1″<\/span><\/td>\n212<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nNever had the impact expected<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
98<\/span><\/td>\nWilliams, Vince<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 1″<\/span><\/td>\n233<\/span><\/td>\n28<\/span><\/td>\n5<\/span><\/td>\nBig thumper who was a leader on and off the field<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
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#<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nName<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPos.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nHt.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWt.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nAge<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nExp.<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCollege<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
99<\/span><\/td>\nAdams, Keion<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nLB<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 2″<\/span><\/td>\n245<\/span><\/td>\n22<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nInteresting pick who didn’t make it out of camp<\/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>\nTough kid who did well until his injury<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
34<\/span><\/td>\nCrawford, Antonio<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 10″<\/span><\/td>\n184<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\nR<\/span><\/td>\nInjury Settlement ended his chances<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
38<\/span><\/td>\nDucre, Greg<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nCB<\/span><\/td>\n5′ 10″<\/span><\/td>\n183<\/span><\/td>\n26<\/span><\/td>\n3<\/span><\/td>\nFutures contract who will compete in camp<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
62<\/span><\/td>\nMatthews, Mike<\/span><\/a><\/td>\nC<\/span><\/td>\n6′ 2″<\/span><\/td>\n300<\/span><\/td>\n24<\/span><\/td>\n1<\/span><\/td>\nGreat Family Lineage needs to translate to the NFL<\/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>\nOutstanding performer, whose career is in jeopardy after horrific injury<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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