By Jeremy Hritz The Steelers running game emerged in 2022, though it didn’t achieve its strongest form until the second half of the season. To open the year, Najee Harris recovered from a LisFranc injury that inhibited his effectiveness, and to compound matters, the offensive line struggled to establish any type of consistency. However, asContinue reading “2023 Steelers Offseason Positional Evaluations: Running Back”
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Steelers Study Notes, 9/6/22: Depth Chart Dilemma-Rudolph Over Pickett; Warren Leaps Snell; and Devin Bush Getting Another Chance
By Jeremy Hritz Happy Tuesday, Studians! I hope you had an amazing Labor Day holiday weekend, and that you are geared up and ready to go for this weekend’s Steelers regular season opener. Join me today for my Steelers Study Notes, as I discuss the newly released depth chart and other little nuggets from overContinue reading “Steelers Study Notes, 9/6/22: Depth Chart Dilemma-Rudolph Over Pickett; Warren Leaps Snell; and Devin Bush Getting Another Chance”
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”
Study Session, Season #2, Episode #387: 8/17/22: Talkin’ Roster Cuts to 85, Warren Taking Snell’s Snaps, and the Non-Existent Open QB Competition
By Jeremy Hritz What is up, Steel Studians? Happy Wednesday yinz guys and gals, I hope you are having a wonderful day! Join me today on episode #387 as I talk the first set of roster cuts as the team works to the 53, Jaylen Warren taking Bennie Snell’s snaps, and the non-existent QB battle.Continue reading “Study Session, Season #2, Episode #387: 8/17/22: Talkin’ Roster Cuts to 85, Warren Taking Snell’s Snaps, and the Non-Existent Open QB Competition”
The Steelers Signing of McNichols Puts Pressure on Anthony McFarland: Thoughts on the Running Backs
By Jeremy Hritz The Steelers made a roster move yesterday in signing Jeremy McNichols, running back drafted out of Boise State in 2017 by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. McNichols played with the Titans in 2021 and had 41 carries for 156 yards (3.8 YPC), in addition to 28 receptions for 240 yards. He offers versatilityContinue reading “The Steelers Signing of McNichols Puts Pressure on Anthony McFarland: Thoughts on the Running Backs”
2022 Steelers Offseason Depth Chart Analysis: Running Back
By Jeremy Hritz Over the course of the next several weeks, I will be analyzing each position on the Pittsburgh Steelers 90 man roster to look at strengths, areas for improvement, and what the complete picture means for the team. In concluding each analysis, I will offer up my current depth chart for the position,Continue reading “2022 Steelers Offseason Depth Chart Analysis: Running Back”
Analyzing the Steelers 53-Man Roster: Jamir Jones In, Cassius Marsh Out, OL and CB Still Needed
By Jeremy Hritz The Pittsburgh Steelers made their final cuts on Tuesday, and the initial 53-man roster is set. At least for now. After all of the speculation about who would make it, who would get cut, discussions about position battles, we now have some clarity in terms of the direction of this team inContinue reading “Analyzing the Steelers 53-Man Roster: Jamir Jones In, Cassius Marsh Out, OL and CB Still Needed”
Steelers Honor Roll/Needs Improvement List: Who Did Well, Who Did Not Against the Carolina Panthers (8/27/21)
By Jeremy Hritz The Steelers preseason has concluded, and after 3 consecutive wins, they finally encountered their first loss at the hands of the Carolina Panthers, 34-9. While the majority of their starters were rested, many fringe players who were in roster battles played significant time, providing more tape for coaches to evaluate and toContinue reading “Steelers Honor Roll/Needs Improvement List: Who Did Well, Who Did Not Against the Carolina Panthers (8/27/21)”
Study Session, Episode #84: 8/25/21: Talking Latest Cuts–Antoine Brooks, Jr. Gone!
By Jeremy Hritz It’s Hump Day, Steel Studians, and welcome to episode #84 of the Study Session! Join me as I review the Steelers cuts from yesterday, and how they moved from 85 players to 80, and what the implications are for the waived/injured status of Antoine Brooks, Jr. As always, thank you for supportingContinue reading “Study Session, Episode #84: 8/25/21: Talking Latest Cuts–Antoine Brooks, Jr. Gone!”
5 Steelers Within Reach of the 53-Man Roster Friday Against the Panthers
By Jeremy Hritz This is the last week of preparations before the concluding preseason game against the Carolina Panthers this Friday at 7:30 PM. For a handful of Steelers, this is their final opportunity to make their case for the 53-man roster, and Friday night will be a high-stakes contest for them. Below is aContinue reading “5 Steelers Within Reach of the 53-Man Roster Friday Against the Panthers”