Behind the Steel Curtain
It’s Wednesday, which means it’s time for a weekly Steelers links roundup at BTSC. But first, let’s take a look around the AFC North:
And a new category: what’s the latest on the Steelers’ upcoming opponent?
Now, onto some Steelers news and discussion:
(From Clutch Points’ Allan Binoy): “We had to be more aware of the routes; they were wide open in the first half, on that first drive,” Heyward said. “And in the second half, I don’t think we just capitalized, whether it was third and long or advantageous situations for the defense. A lot of teach tape, of what not to do, and we gotta be better.”
Although there isn’t much reason for optimism regarding the Steelers defense to open the season, one thing is for sure: the team’s defensive leaders have been more than vocal that they’re not happy with the results, either.
Currently, the Steelers are the NFL’s fourth-worst team in points allowed per game and fifth-worst in yards per game.
(From Still Curtain’s Ryan Pawloski): Steelers Mock Draft Round 1: Garrett Nussmeier, QB, LSU
Despite some up-and-down quarterback performances in college football, there should still be solid choices at the position when the draft arrives. Garrett Nussmeier is one of the few prospects who hasn’t tarnished his stock, and he somehow fell to the Steelers in this mock draft.
He has every quality an NFL team wants in a potential franchise quarterback, and Nussmeier’s potential could be through the roof.
It’s still way too early for mock drafts, but if you’re already looking forward to next season, LSU’s Nussmeier is a name to watch if the Steelers target a quarterback in the first round.
The 3-0 Tigers are currently the No. 3 team in the nation with wins against Clemson and Florida this season. Nussmeier has passed for 689 yards, three touchdowns, and two interceptions so far this season.
There’s been some good and bad:
(From SI’s Jack Markowski): The only difference from their Week 2 depth chart on defense is that linebacker Malik Harrison is no longer listed after being placed on the reserve/injured list with a knee injury that he sustained against the New York Jets in Week 1.
Another week, another depth chart, and another depth chart with minimal news value.
Interestingly, Kaleb Johnson is still listed as one of the top two kick returners, even if Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin answered...
