By Jeremy Hritz This is the complete 2022 The Steel Study Steelers Season Preview in one article. It was released in several parts over the course of last week. Introduction On the precipice of another Pittsburgh Steelers season, the optimism is peaking, though for different reasons. For the first time in 18 years, a newContinue reading “The Steel Study’s 2022 Steelers Season Preview”
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2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 8: The Final Verdict
By Jeremy Hritz Collectively, this is a season of uncertainty for the Pittsburgh Steelers. A new quarterback, a retooled offensive line, young wide receivers, new starters on defense, new coaches, you get the picture. With all of that change, the question is, how will it all come together? Many pundits do not believe the SteelersContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 8: The Final Verdict”
2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 7: Steelers Special Teams Led by the Boz
By Jeremy Hritz The Steelers are set at the kicker position, with stud-footed Chris Boswell, who has become clutch when needed in pressure situations. Anything 49-yards or less, the Boz seems automatic and able to help the Steelers sneak out a clutch victory. In terms of kickoffs, while he has improved in this area inContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 7: Steelers Special Teams Led by the Boz”
2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 6: Cornerback Has Boom or Bust Potential, Fitzpatrick and Edmunds a Strong Duo
By Jeremy Hritz The cornerback position is in a bit of transition this year, as fan favorite Joe Haden is gone, and has been replaced by Ahkello Witherspoon on the left side. Witherspoon showed a great deal of promise towards the end of last season with his athleticism and ability to make plays on theContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 6: Cornerback Has Boom or Bust Potential, Fitzpatrick and Edmunds a Strong Duo”
2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 5: OLB, the Strength of the Defense with All-World TJ Watt; Middle Backer, Not So Much
By Jeremy Hritz The Steelers have the luxury of having one of the best players in the world at outside linebacker on their team: TJ Watt. After a record-setting season in 2021 with 22.5 sacks, Watt seems more motivated than ever to eclipse that number and set the single-season record in the NFL for sacks.Continue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 5: OLB, the Strength of the Defense with All-World TJ Watt; Middle Backer, Not So Much”
2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 4: Defensive Line Now Healthy, Can They Improve Over 2021?
By Jeremy Hritz If there was a unit that was equally as bad, if not worse, than the offensive line last season, it was the defensive line. Game after game, this unit was gashed and gave up rushing yards in bunches, and no personnel adjustments or game planning could solve it. The end result wasContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 4: Defensive Line Now Healthy, Can They Improve Over 2021?”
2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 3: Speed Now Pervasive Among the Wide Receivers, Can Offensive Line Impove?
By Jeremy Hritz The wide receiver position should be much improved over 2021 for one reason: speed. Last year, the Steelers lacked a receiver who was able to get behind defenders, and it limited how the offense could attack, making them a predictable unit. Factor in an aging QB with limited mobility and a penchantContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 3: Speed Now Pervasive Among the Wide Receivers, Can Offensive Line Impove?”
2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 2: Running Backs, Fullback, and Tight End – Najee Poised For Big Year in Sophomore Season, Warren Provides Optimism, and TE Is Steelers Sneaky Position of Strength
By Jeremy Hritz This is Part II of a multi-part series previewing the Steelers 2022 season, leading up to the first regular season contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. Running Back Harris is entering his second year, and he showed in 2021 that he is more than capable of carrying the load and being the workhorseContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part 2: Running Backs, Fullback, and Tight End – Najee Poised For Big Year in Sophomore Season, Warren Provides Optimism, and TE Is Steelers Sneaky Position of Strength”
2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part I: Introduction and Quarterbacks – The Post-Roethlisberger Era, New Beginnings
By Jeremy Hritz This is Part I of a multi-part series previewing the Steelers 2022 season, leading up to the first regular season contest against the Cincinnati Bengals. On the precipice of another Pittsburgh Steelers season, the optimism is peaking, though for different reasons. For the first time in 18 years, a new quarterback willContinue reading “2022 Steelers Season Preview: Part I: Introduction and Quarterbacks – The Post-Roethlisberger Era, New Beginnings”