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The past month BTSC boards have been filled with the negatives of the 2018 season since the Pittsburgh Steelers were eliminated from playoff contention. What could have been https://www.steelerssportshop.com/Darrius-Heyward-Bey-Jersey , what should have been, who is to blame and who should get the axe, has filled the boards and articles. It is time to quit moping and mourning and focus on the positive aspects of the 2018 season. JuJu Smith-Schuster was the most electrifying offensive weapon the Steelers had in 2018. Who can forget his 97-yard touchdown reception and scamper against the Denver Broncos? The score put the Steelers up by seven and brought Steeler Nation to its collective feet waving those Terrible Towels. Smith-Schuster ended up leading the team in both receptions (111) and receiving yards. Both impressive feats considering he plays opposite of the great Antonio Brown. His reception totals are almost double his reception total from his rookie season and over 500 yards more. The budding star is only 22 and maybe the receiving focal point in 2019. The sky’s the limit for this young man from USC.On the opposite side of the ball, there is the younger brother of J.J. Watt, T.J. Watt. While the older Watt garners the national headlines, it is the younger Watt who has Steelers fans buzzing. Watt had Steelers fans high fiving each other with his three-sack and 10 tackle performance during Week 1 against the Cleveland Browns. He had three quarterback hits and four tackles for losses. Atlanta Falcons quarterback Matt Ryan felt Watt’s presence all game long. Three sacks to go along with six quarterback hits had the four-time Pro Bowl quarterback off his game all day long. For the season, Watt tallied 13 sacks, 21 quarterback hits, six forced fumbles and 68 tackles. Not too shabby for only his second year in the league. Will the national media in 2019 compare J.J. to T.J. instead of the other way around?Alejandro Villanueva has been manning the left tackle position for the Steelers since 2015 and in 2018 he was recognized for his solid play with his second straight Pro Bowl selection. What fan in Steeler Nation was not on their feet when kicker Chris Boswell passed the ball to AV on the fake field goal in Denver for the touchdown? Villanueva manning an ageing Ben Roethlisberger’s blindside gives comfort to Steeler Nation that their franchise quarterback is in the good hands with the former Army Ranger.For two seasons the BTSC boards have pummeled Steelers safety, Sean Davis. The Maryland product just could not acclimate to the speed and complexity of the NFL. That ended with him switching safety positions in 2018. The game slowed down for the third year player. His missed tackles were down and he seemed to be in the right place at the right time more often. While some may say his interception and five-tackle performance against the New Orleans Saints was the highlight game of the year, fans should look back at his nine-tackle performance against the Baltimore Ravens during Week 9. Davis seemed to be all over the field making one tackle after another. His presence helped limit the Ravens and their second-ranked run offense to 61 yards.Nose tackle Javon Hargrave took a major leap forward in his third season with the Steelers. He may get overshadowed by Stephon Tuitt and Cam Heyward on the defensive line but Steelers fans took notice of his prowess getting after quarterbacks in 2018. The 25-year-old out of South Carolina State came into the season with four career sacks — he sauntered out of the season with an additional six besides eight quarterback hits. Unfortunately, an aspect of Gravedigger’s game that does not get enough attention is his ability to stop the run. Looking back at the 2018 tape focus on his run stopping ability and no doubt you will come away impressed.While the “fire everyone” crew stews in their own juices along with the “get rid of that bum” mob, the rest of BTSC has moved on. They are focusing on what will be, not what could or should have been. There are so many positives to take out of the season and so many of those positives were because of budding superstars grabbing the limelight or others slugging it out in the trenches. Move aside Debbie Downers and the hoard who wants to lament about the 2018 season — the future is now and the future is ablaze with hope. Article No. 5 on ways the Steelers could improve what should have been a championship caliber roster. The earlier articles were:Part 1 – Breaking Down the Steeler Needs at CBPart 2 – Breaking Down the Steeler Needs at ILBPart 3 – Breaking Down the Steeler Needs at EDGEPart 4 – Breaking Down the Steeler Needs at WRThis one will continue looking at the offense, and specifically at RB where the great LeVeon Bell has left for his dream of pie in the sky. Against all expectations the team’s production at the position did not dip too much because of twin picks in 2017 (James Conner) and 2018 (Jaylen Samuels). They were drafted to be the #2 and #3 guys respectively, but both have proven able to take a step up. Here is the entire current roster, excluding the team’s theoretical right to franchise Lev Bell again:James Conner. Grade: “Budding Superstar.” If he isn’t Leveon Bell, he’s the next best thing. And he might be just as good or [gasp!] better when the stories get written 20 years from now.Jaylen Samuels. Grade: “Starter, and he was only a rookie!” Was there a noticeable step down when the Steelers moved from Conner to Samuels? Yes, obviously. But don’t forget how much Conner had improved after his own fitful and halting rookie season. Samuels looks like a definite keeper.Stevan Ridley. Grade: “Backup.” He does the job but the team would lean heavily on Big Ben if Ridley was pushed into being the starter. The occasional bout of fumbleitis is probably his biggest flaw.Rosie Nix. Grade: “Fullback is NOT on the Board. Period.” Yes, I am biased. Rosie Nix was one of my draft crushes back in the day and I gloat about that to this very day [See?]. He’s also one of the best special teams aces in recent memory.The main question here is what the team should look for. Lev Bell, Conner and Samuels have enough in common to say there is a Steelers prototype for the bell cow Running Back. The team values size but asks those bigger men to keep their weight down for added quickness. The preferred style requires patience and burst through the hole as it cracks open, while busting the hole open is secondary. (That may change with the surprise departure of RB coach James Saxon, but why speculate about the team changing an approach that’s worked?) Vision, contact balance Cameron Sutton Jersey , and the strength to break tackles are essential, and pass catching just as much so. RB’s won’t start if they can’t help in pass protection too, but that is a skill the team assumes it can teach. Finally, no one denegrates speed but it hasn’t been as important to Pittsburgh as it seems to be for other teams.What are the other prototypes? Let’s call them the “Change of Pace” guy whose main assets are speed and agility, and the “Power Back” who will physically create a yard or two when the line hasn’t made that easy.The Steelers have two Steeler Type RB’s plus Ridley, who also fits that mold better than the others. Should the team look for more of the very successful same, or broaden its scope to include a different way to attack? Here is a list of the Round 3-4 talent from the initial BTSC Big Board that Nick Farabaugh and I have been compiling. Please note that Round 1 and 2 talents have been artificially dropped to 3:01 on the grounds that Pittsburgh should not spend a pick on RB until Round 3 at the soonest. That creates an artificial cluster that a neutral, all-teams Board would certainly spread out. [fn]And since names alone aren’t a lot of help...3:01 RB Darrell Henderson, Memphis. 5’9”, 200 lbs. The catch-me-if-you-can king of the 2019 draft class. 3:01 RB Josh Jacobs, Alabama. 5’10”, 216 lbs. The #1 Running Back on most Boards. Jacobs is an electric playmaker who can break any run with pure speed while still delivering the wood on impact. There is not a lot of film to show his prowess in pass protection but he has looked like an able receiver when used that way. Jacobs also comes with one of those tough, poverty-stricken backstories that make you believe in his fundamental grit. Here is a solid write-up from the Luke Easterling. 3:01 RB David Montgomery, Iowa St. 5’11”, 216 lbs. He needs to work on his receiving and lacks breakaway speed but other than that he fits the Steeler mold to a tee. Tough, hard running, patient, and hard to bring down. This October scouting profile describes him as “a shiftier version of James Conner,” a description this gif-supported October scouting report would agree with.3:12 RB Damien Harris, Alabama. 5’11”, 213 lbs. A 5-star recruit who lacks explosiveness but has just about everything else you’d want including receiver-like abilities in the passing game.3:12 RB Elijah Holyfield, Georgia. 5’11”, 216 lbs. Evander’s son shares his famous work ethic and is good in all the subtle ways like shifty quickness, contact balance, toughness Bud Dupree Color Rush Jersey , contact balance, vision and determination.3:12 RB Miles Sanders, Penn St. 5’11”, 211 lbs. A big play threat with good speed and great agility who’s also a decent blocker. Mild downgrade for inconsistent vision and unproven ability as a receiver.3:12 RB Darwin Thompson, Utah State. 5’8”, 200 lbs. A prospect who can legitimately dream of becoming the next Tarik Cohen or Dion Lewis. Short, yes, but he is also stout, strong and has some of the best contact balance in the class. Add in his proven receiving ability and Thompson projects to be a fantastic change of pace back if he can stand the rigors of the NFL game.3:24 RB Rodney Anderson, Oklahoma. 6’1”, 219 lbs. Anderson has shown more as a receiver, less as a blocker, is a bit on the long-and-lean side, and could be questioned for coming out of a wide open spread offense, but overall he is another fine prospect for a RB similar to Conner. Grade lowered for an injury red flag (3 season enders, ow!) Here is a good December scouting profile.3:24 RB Justice Hill, Okla. St. 5’10”, 190 lbs. A really fine overall prospect who’s just a bit smaller than you’d hope, which forces him to wriggle, twist, and squirm through tiny cracks rather than moving the pile. This goes to a good, four-reviewer December scouting profile.3:24 RB Bryce Love, Stanford. 5’9”, 196 lbs. Small but stout even though he’s been unlucky on the injury front with ankles & etc, the most recent being a mild tear to his ACL from which he hopes to return in time for the Combine. Has breakaway speed and elusiveness that is almost elite but the contact balance has been so-so. Could be a bargain if the injuries held him back and are not going to be a constant moving forward.3:24 RB Jordan Scarlett https://www.steelerssportshop.com/Vince-Williams-Jersey , Florida. 5’10”, 213 lbs. A speed demon with some of the best balance in the draft.4:01 RB RyQuell Armstead, Temple. 5’11”, 216 lbs. A feisty and powerful RB who simply won’t go down on first contact. Has also flashed decent pass blocking and receiving ability, but isn’t the most agile guy and has some bouts of fumbleitis. Our own CHISAP knew him as a boy and certifies that he is a hard working kid with a track background and top notch locker room characteristics.4:01 RB Devin Singletary, Florida Atl. 5’9”, 200 lbs. Unbelievable production that needs to be discounted for irregular competition and the inflation of a spread offense, though he’s played very well against the better competition too. Very elusive with great jump cuts, patience, and contact balance. Moderate breakaway speed. So durable that tread on the tires may be a concern.4:01 RB Benny Snell, Kentucky. 5’10”, 223 lbs. Turns no yards into one and three yards into five, but unlikely to break any run into 20. A good, hard driving tough guy and leader who also knows how to succeed without relying on that power.4:01 RB Mike Weber, Ohio St. 5’10”, 215 lbs. A good, well rounded back with quickness, power, receiving ability and vision. Injuries ruined 2017 but he bounced back well in 2018.4:01 RB James Williams, Wash. St. 5’11”, 195 lbs. A classic receiving weapon out of the backfield who possess wonderful hands, contact balance, and a solid combination of speed and quickness. A tough minded, hard driving player too who will be a fan favorite. But he really is on the slighter side, would get pounded to bits if asked to be a bell cow back Joe Gilliam Jersey , and can only hope to cut block if he has to pick up a blitzing linebacker. The Patriots’ James White is a good pro comparison. Here is a January scouting profile.4:16 RB Tony Brooks-James, Oregon. 5’9”, 190 lbs. A speed demon and breakaway threat with just about everything you want in a RB but consistent vision. He has also become a dynamic receiver who can line up anywhere.4:16 RB Karan Higdon, Michigan. 5’10”, 202 lbs. A good, patient runner who hits the hole hard and has some big play ability, Higdon is significantly smaller than the recent Steeler model, a fact that raises questions about his long term durability and his ability to pass block. No obvious reasons to question his hands but he was rarely used as a receiver, even on a team that could use one. A genuine boost to this RB class, here is a New Year’s scouting profile.4:16 RB Wes Hills, Slippery Rock. 6’2”, 215 lbs. A small school star from a school just north of the Burgh, Hills has been all but impossible for D-II tacklers to handle. Fantastic contact balance, great vision, good speed, and a sophisticated ability to use his blockers are the high points. Some question his overall agility and athleticism, his skills as a receiver are unknown, and his blocking is鈥?Let’s be nice and call it “D-II”. Our own CHISAP knew him as a High Schooler and says he really is an NFL-caliber athlete. “He’s also a great kid who overcame a lot of hardship to get to where he is.”The offensive holes may be few and far between but the Steelers will look to fill them. It might be on the O-line, especially if one of the current players serves notice that he plans to retire in the foreseeable future, or the team doctors suggest that the recent spate of injuries suffered by Marcus Gilbert and Jerald Hawkins are likely to continue. It might be a bargain steal on yet another receiving weapon. But the most likely target will be that RB #3 spot.Which direction would you go, and who would you hope to get? Let us know in the Comments (with due understanding that a lot of those 3:01 and 3:12 grades would be a solid round higher if Conner or Samuels gets abducted by aliens on his way to the gym). For that matter, please answer this question that Nick Farabaugh and I have been bouncing around: Should the Steelers pick any RB before Round 4 given the current roster and situation? If the consensus is “No” we can install a hard floor and move all the earlier names to a group at 4:01.
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