By Jeremy Hritz It was an unprecedented week in Steelers free agency, as every day, signing after signing was announced. From bolstering their offensive line with James Daniels and Mason Cole, to stabilizing the middle backer position with Myles Jack, to stockpiling at cornerback with Levi Wallace and Ahkello Witherspoon, the Steelers were the aggressorContinue reading “Steelers Still Need Safety and Wide Receiver in Free Agency”
Category Archives: 2022 Steelers Offseason
Steelers Kevin Colbert Speaks, We Listen: Tuitt To Be Determined, QB Will Be Addressed, and Deep Positions of 2022 Draft
By Jeremy Hritz Kevin Colbert, who will be departing the Steelers as General Manager following this year’s NFL Draft, spoke to the media on Monday, and he shared several valuable nuggets that definitely provide some insight into the direction of the team this offseason. Below are some of the highlights. On the Abundance of SalaryContinue reading “Steelers Kevin Colbert Speaks, We Listen: Tuitt To Be Determined, QB Will Be Addressed, and Deep Positions of 2022 Draft”
Steelers Have to Prioritize Re-Signing Their Own Free Agents: 5 Deals They Need to Get Done
By Jeremy Hritz The Pittsburgh Steelers will have a unique experience this offseason, and one that they are truly unfamiliar with: a glut of cap space. Thankfully for the team, this comes at a time when they need it most, as there are several holes on this roster that cannot be filled alone by theContinue reading “Steelers Have to Prioritize Re-Signing Their Own Free Agents: 5 Deals They Need to Get Done”
2022 Senior Bowl Quarterback Review: Who Boosted Their Stock, Who Dropped, and Ranking Their Performances
By Jeremy Hritz The Senior Bowl is now in the books, and the next step in the offseason game is the NFL Combine which is scheduled March 3rd through the 6th. Because of the major focus on the quarterback position by the Steelers this offseason, I paid close attention to the performance of all 6Continue reading “2022 Senior Bowl Quarterback Review: Who Boosted Their Stock, Who Dropped, and Ranking Their Performances”
2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Cornerback – Re-Signing Witherspoon Is the Priority, Could Haden Return on a One-Year Deal?
By Jeremy Hritz Cornerback has also been a weak position for the Steelers, and there is the possibility heading into 2022, that will continue. With Joe Haden aging out and not being re-signed (at least that’s what it seems), and with Cameron Sutton not playing at the level desired, there are many questions surrounding theContinue reading “2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Cornerback – Re-Signing Witherspoon Is the Priority, Could Haden Return on a One-Year Deal?”
2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Outside Linebacker – All-World TJ and Rising Alex Highsmith Make OLB a Position of Stability
By Jeremy Hritz The Steelers have the luxury of having not only the best outside linebacker in the NFL, but the best defender in the league, too. TJ Watt is from another planet, and he is hitting his peak as a player, terrorizing quarterbacks at will, and making them think twice, and sometimes three timesContinue reading “2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Outside Linebacker – All-World TJ and Rising Alex Highsmith Make OLB a Position of Stability”
2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Inside Linebacker – Uncertainty Makes ILB a Priority This Offseason
By Jeremy Hritz What was believed to be a position of strength to begin the 2021 season turned out to be one of the weakest, as both Joe Schobert and Devin Bush underperformed and failed to live up to linebacker standards of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Schobert, who was known more as a force in passContinue reading “2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Inside Linebacker – Uncertainty Makes ILB a Priority This Offseason”
Ty Chandler, RB: University of North Carolina – The Steel Study 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Cheatsheet
By Jeremy Hritz Height: 5’11Weight: 20040 (est.): 4.4College: University of North Carolina Career Stats– 603 carries, 3138 yards, 5.2 yard average, 26 touchdowns– 73 receptions, 681 yards, 4 touchdowns Strengths– Quick, has burst, and has impressive straight-line speed– North and south runner who can run between the tackles, but also make plays in space– Sturdy,Continue reading “Ty Chandler, RB: University of North Carolina – The Steel Study 2022 NFL Draft Prospect Cheatsheet”
Study Session, Season #2, Episode #220: 1/31/22: Breaking Down a Broken Steelers Defensive Line
By Jeremy Hritz Happy Monday, Steel Studians! I hope this is an amazing week for all of you! Join me today as I begin my breakdown of the defense in terms of the offseason, beginning with the defensive line. Much gratitude to you for supporting The Steel Study and for sharing with your family andContinue reading “Study Session, Season #2, Episode #220: 1/31/22: Breaking Down a Broken Steelers Defensive Line”
2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Defensive Line – Age, Availability, Hurting the DL, Depth Is There
By Jeremy Hritz Like the offensive line, the Steelers defensive line was flat-out bad in 2021. Honestly, it was worse than the OL, finishing as the worst rushing defense in the NFL. Injuries played a big role in performance of this group, and if they can stay healthy next season, things should improve. Regardless, keyContinue reading “2022 Steelers Positional Evaluations: Defensive Line – Age, Availability, Hurting the DL, Depth Is There”