How long he stays there will depend on how he plays. QB Mitch Trubisky: Unless Trubisky gets hurt or plays terribly in camp and the preseason, it’s difficult to imagine a scenario where he doesn’t start the season as the No.In this two-part series, we will start with the offense: There has been no mention of those yet for 2022, but surely they will appear at some point. Last year, Ben Roethlisberger said there would be growing pains, and there were. The question is whether this roster is good enough, especially on offense, where there are seven new starters including the quarterback, a revamp of the offensive scheme under Matt Canada and a new philosophy under a new offensive line coach, with three newcomers expected to start up front on Sept. Watt, Devin Bush, Cameron Sutton, Terrell Edmunds and Chris Boswell. Only 23 percent of the training camp roster will return three years later, including nine projected starters for 2022 - Diontae Johnson, Chukwuma Okorafor, Cameron Heyward, Tyson Alualu, T.J. Vincent College in Latrobe, Pa., for training camp. That’s much needed, because much of the roster has turned over since the summer of 2019, the last time the Steelers went to St. Maulet and Wallace will still contribute in some capacity because the Steelers have to deal with the wide receiver depth of the Cincinnati Bengals and other top AFC squads on their schedule, but they may have to fight for a high snap percentage in each game if another corner arrives.This exercise allows you to get familiar with the 2022 Steelers. The Steelers will not waste an early pick on a player who will only learn the ways of the position under Peterson while standing on the sideline. 17.Ī first- or second-round pick would demand some time on the field because of his draft status. The Steelers may have a better chance of landing a corner with one of their two second-round picks because the top prospects at the position could be off the board by No. 49 with the Steelers in his latest mock draft. Kiper has Kansas State cornerback Julius Brents landing at No. They could feel inclined to land a young corner to learn under Peterson for at least the next year. The Steelers have Peterson and Ahkello Witherspoon installed at the starting corner spots. 32 could spell the end of Moore's starting position with the Steelers.Īt minimum, a new offensive tackle would provide competition for Moore when the Steelers reach training camp.Īrthur Maulet and Levi Wallace could see their playing time cut if the Steelers land a cornerback in the first or second round. The selection of an offensive tackle at either No. Pittsburgh could use a young left tackle to protect Pickett not just for 2023, but in many years to come. "Harrison could compete with Moore from Day 1, but he also could beat out Chukwuma Okorafor on the right side," Kiper wrote. Kiper noted that Harrison could be competition for Moore or right tackle Chukwuma Okorafor. has Oklahoma offensive tackle Anton Harrison going to the Steelers at No. 17 to the Steelers.ĮSPN.com's Mel Kiper Jr.
NFL.com's Rhett Lewis projected that Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright would go off the board at No. is the starting left tackle on the Steelers roster, but he could see his replacement drafted in the first or second round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Pittsburgh could also go the defensive route with its opening selection, and it could have its eyes on a long-term solution at cornerback who can learn under free-agent signing Patrick Peterson.Ī potential early-round addition to the secondary could cut into the playing time of the depth players already on the Steelers defense.ĭan Moore Jr. 32 overall selection, so they could come away with two starting-caliber players who could take away snaps from projected starters or young players looking to carve out a bigger role in 2023. Pittsburgh's front office could find more protection for Pickett, or add another high-profile weapon in the passing game with the No. The Steelers come into the April 27-29 selection process with a solid offensive foundation in place with Najee Harris at running back, George Pickens and Diontae Johnson at wide receiver and Pat Freiermuth at tight end. The Pittsburgh Steelers have a clear objective to get better around Kenny Pickett through the 2023 NFL draft. Mark Alberti/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images
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