Steelers Rookie Performance Review

by doubled187 | 4 years ago | 0 Comments

Here the we are week 13 in MOF Season 59. The Steelers sit at a disappointing 5-7. There were a lot of disappointingly close games this season that the Steelers lost. Those 7 loses they were lost by margins of 4,15,3,10,3,6,4. We feel as with a little better decision making and luck we could have been a 10-2 team right now. No more would-a could-a should-a talk, now we get down to the review of the rookies.

1-2 Gordon Morris CB Vanderbilt - has been exceptional at disrupting passes this season with 11 break ups, 2 interceptions, and a defensive touchdown. He has lived up to his high draft stock and looks to have a bright future with the Steelers.

1-11 Nathan Strong DT UCF - has been reliable and effecient but not quite lived up to his draft status. He is not as explosive as he looked at UCF which led to his being drafted so high. Srong only become a starter once longtime Steelers Tuitt was shipped to the Raiders as part of the Josh Jacobs trade. Strong has 1 sack and 6 solo tackles this season. Rumor has Coach Double is kicking himself in the ass for picking him here when he had LB Ray Franklin on his board ahead of Strong but character concerns led to him not being drafted at 11.

2-14 Pat Elam MLB N.C. State - the consolation prize for not drafting Franklin. We landed Pat Elam in the second round and he has started at MLB since day 1 of this season. He has been making people take notice of him and will be in consideration for defensive rookie of the year. He has 38 solo tackles, 1 sack, 3 interceptions on the season and is leading the Steelers in total tackles on the season.

3-11 Colin Austin QB Michigan - was sent to Texans for a 2nd round draft picks which was this sent to Raiders as part of the Josh Jacobs trade. He has been the started for the Texans since they cut Trubisky. He has showed glimmers of being a starting caliber QB in the MOF but no consistentcy as of yet.

4-11 Jimmy Linton MLB Arkansas State - has recently been named started OLB in 4-3 base defense. A role player as of yet with some potential. His speed and athleticism help him get to the ball fast and  make some plays. So far on the season he has 6 solo tackles and 1 sack.

5-11 LaDarius Linton LT Tennesse - a developmental offensive line player who has yet to see the field. Rumor has it he may start next season when some of the older Steelers O-line retire.

6-11 Josh Boatwright LT Alabama - a steal of a 6th rd draft pick. Star Boatright has started all season for the Steelers and has been improiving drastically every game. Looks to be a long time Steeler. Has allowed 2 sacks on the season.

7-11 Henry Nelson P Iowa - after being cut immediately by the Steelers he landed on the Falcons practice squad where he still remains.