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Jon returns to offer his thoughts and analysis on the Steelers preseason loss to the Texans, and on the never-ending Brandon Aiyuk saga. Who stood out on Friday night? How did the rookies fare? Which wide receivers stood out? How did Arthur Smith's offense look? Jon also offers a standout sleeper on offense and defense, before diving into why the Steelers need to be careful not to get too cocky with their offers for Aiyuk.
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Jon tackles a bunch of questions from Steelers fans, while mixing in the best possible cornerback, safety and edge rusher free agent fits for Pittsburgh. How does the Fields and Wilson situation sort itself out? How are the Steelers going to fortify their cornerback room? Is Stephon Gilmore a good option for this team? Could Justin Simmons be in the cards? Is there a better no. 4 edge rusher than Markus Golden out there?
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Jon takes a detailed look at the Steelers post-offseason roster, how much better the team is from a year ago and what moves could still be on the horizon for the 2024 season. Is D.K. Metcalf in the cards? How many positions are the Steelers improved on from a year ago? And how much higher has the ceiling actually been raised? Are three of four teams in the AFC North going to be better in 2024? Could the Steelers day 3 picks actually make the roster/rotation?
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Jon is joined by Steelers Now analyst Derrick Bell to break down the Steelers draft picks in Rounds 2 and 3 of the 2024 NFL Draft. Is Zach Frazier a day 1 starter at center? Could he be the best center in the draft? How does Roman Wilson help the Steelers offense? What's his ceiling at WR in the NFL? Is Payton Wilson too big of an injury risk? What's the plan at WR2 and CB heading into day 3 of the draft?
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Jon breaks down why the Steelers selection of Washington offensive lineman Troy Fautanu was such a great pick, and how he fits on the Steelers OL this season. What does Fautanu bring to the table? What's the likely starting 5 offensive linemen next year? What players should the Steelers be focused on during day 2 of the draft? Could Zach Frazier or JPJ make it to no. 51? Is a WR trade for the Steelers coming soon?
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Jon talks about the Brandon Aiyuk and Courtland Sutton trade rumors, the fit of both players, Round 1 CB targets and the Steelers draft plan. What might the cost be to acquire Aiyuk? Does Sutton make sense in Pittsburgh? What should the Steelers be willing to trade for him? How about Brian Thomas? Could the Steelers take a cornerback in Round 1? Who makes the most sense in Pittsburgh? Is Quinyon Mitchell really a trade up candidate? Plus, lots of scouting notes on the top cornerbacks in the draft and the Steelers confusing prototypes at cornerback.
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Jon breaks down 20 of the top defensive tackles in the 2024 NFL Draft, offering his thoughts on the best fits for the Steelers in each round. Should the team take Johnny Newton if he's on the board at No. 20? Do Michael Hall or Kris Jenkins make sense for the Steelers in Round 2? Who are the day 3 potential fits at defensive tackle?
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Jon goes in-depth on his evaluations of the consensus top three center prospects in the class, and what his move would be if the Steelers miss on all three of them. Detailed looks at Jackson Powers-Johnson, Zach Frazier and Graham Barton as prospects. Who does Jon see as the biggest risk? Who is the safest? Which center fits best and has the highest upside? Also, who is the Plan B if the Steelers don't draft any of them?
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Jon is joined by Steelers Now writer Derrick Bell to discuss the offensive tackles the Steelers have brought in for pre-draft visits this spring. Who do Jon and Derrick think will be the top tackles on the board at no. 20? How do they evaluate Olu Fashanu, Troy Fautanu, Taliese Fuaga, Amarius Mims and Tyler Guyton? Who should Pittsburgh prioritize in Round 1? And who is the best fit for the projected scheme?
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Jon answers tons of questions on the Steelers draft plans, including what their first round options are and who they could target in a trade down situation. How many offensive tackles are likely to go in Round 1? Should the team make a move up for a top WR? What should the team's priority on adding a cornerback be?
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Jon & Brad roll through a Steelers 7-round mock draft, complete with trades, near trades and plenty of interesting picks. What position gets snubbed during the draft, and which position groups get loaded up? How many picks can the guys add via trades and still get quality players? Finally, Brad says good-bye and details his next career move beginning next week.
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Jon & Brad discuss the WR prospects in the 2024 NFL Draft that could appeal to the Steelers in the first three rounds, including AD Mitchell and Brian Thomas. The guys also discuss trade back options, Troy Franklin, Xavier Legette, Ladd McConkey, Xavier Worthy, Jermaine Burton and more wideout prospects. Who makes sense for this Steelers regime? Is Pittsburgh better off trying to make a splash at wide receiver via trade?
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Jon & Brad discuss the Steelers many minor roster moves, where the team currently sits a month from the draft and how they plan to fill multiple big holes. Are there too many holes to fill before the draft? Is Omar Khan waiting to make a major move at WR or C? How will this team fill holes at LB3, Nickel CB, backup outside CB spots, OT3 and more? What do Jon & Brad think of the new hip drop tackle rule changes?
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Jon & Brad discuss the trade landscape at wide receiver around the league, before checking to see if there are any starting centers available for the Steelers. Is Brandon Aiyuk really available? Could the Steelers be in play for one of the 49ers starting wideouts? What is the risk in acquiring Deebo Samuel? What is the expected compensation for both wide receivers? Also, what is the Steelers plan at center? Will they take one in Round 1? How big of a risk is it to wait until the second round? Are there any worthwhile free agents available?
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Jon & Brad discuss whether the Steelers made the right decisions trading Pickett, and how Justin Fields fits into the team's future. How badly did the Steelers botch the Kenny Pickett Era? Did Omar Khan get enough back to justify trading him? What's the truth behind Pickett's attitude toward the organization?
Also, the guys discuss why the Justin Fields trade is a win on multiple levels for Pittsburgh, even if he never becomes The Guy. How good was Khan's process leading up to the trade? What are Fields strengths and weaknesses, and how has his play improved in 3 years? Does he fit into Arthur Smith's offense?
Finally, Jon & Brad touch on the news of Mike Williams visiting the Steelers, as well as the Deshon Elliott and Van Jefferson signings. The Steelers first 4 draft picks are looking more and more like WR, C, CB and OT in some order!
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Jon & Brad discuss the Patrick Queen and Cameron Johnston signings, before looking at the Diontae Johnson trade from all angles. Is it possible the team finally has a punter?? Did the Steelers land an upgrade in Queen? How does he fit into the defense? Finally, why did Pittsburgh trade Diontae Johnson for such a minimal return? Was it the right move? What are the cap implications? Most importantly, what are the draft implications? How will this team fill holes at WR (2), CB, Nickel, SS and C in the coming days/weeks?
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Jon looks at the Steelers signing of Russell Wilson from all angles, including the QB's strengths and weaknesses, his fit with Arthur Smith and more. Will Russ be an upgrade over Kenny Pickett? He'll certainly have a better offensive coordinator, but does he fit with that coordinator? What are the main areas for concern and for optimism? Does Kenny Pickett have trade value? Should Pittsburgh move him? What positions do the Steelers still need to address in free agency?
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Jon & Brad offer their opinions on the Steelers interest in Russell Wilson, before giving an overview of the top OTs in the Steelers range of the first round. What does Russell Wilson do for the Steelers franchise? How do the guys currently evaluate Wilson's game? Should the Steelers draft an offensive tackle early in 2024? Which tackles would be in their range?
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Jon & Brad lay out the full Justin Fields situation with up-to-the-minute news on what they're hearing, before diving into the Steelers LB options this offseason. Does a market for Fields even exist at the Bears current asking price? What could Fields be moved for if no team shows increased interest in a trade for the quarterback soon? With Cole Holcomb's future in doubt and the rest of the Steelers LB room set to hit free agency, who can the team sign to play next to Elandon Roberts? What type of player will they look for at linebacker? The guys discuss Jerome Baker, Blake Cashman, Willie Gay, Drue Tranquill, Patrick Queen, Devin White, Tyrel Dodson and more, before flipping to the top linebackers in the draft.
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