Most disappointing Steelers this year

Queen was erratic, but he is also being misused in that defense. He doesn't get to blitz as much as he did in Baltimore, which is something he does very well. He was also much better in a system that used its linemen to eat up blockers and let the linebackers make plays.

Highsmith didn't have the flashy sack total, but he was damn good this year. He created a great deal of pressure when he was healthy.

 

Yep and opposing teams adjust. Did we?

 

During the last 5 games........... EVERYBODY was disapointing except for Waitman and Boswell.

 

Leal and Guard Herbig. Always hurt the last two years.

 

I think poor preparation and scheme were the reason most of these guys didn't play to their potential. Except maybe Russ and Minkah, where those two guys may just be getting old.

also Cam Sutton was a huge disappointment. That may be outside of poor scheme as well.

 

1. Broderick Jones for me was number 1. He should have elevated his play but he regressed (just maybe the injury hampered him we shall see).
2. George Pickens (attitude and lack of effort in every game is a killer)
3. Arthur Smith - play calling sucked and still way too conservative.
4. Austin-Defensive Tackling sucked which applies to the whole team (Old Steelers legends must be howling).

 

You do realize Watt was resistant to moving around, but after the playoff loss he said he was open to trying new things next year.

 

Yes i also realize he was injured. That is why he is sitting out the
pro Bowl.

 

I'm not buying that injury excuse I don't recall Watt being on the injury list the last three games. He struggled earlier in the season before the ankle injury.

 

Somehow I think 31 other teams would disagree with you and be glad to have him.

 

He was definitely playing injured against the Ravens no question

 

I'm disappointed in Boswell because he can only play kicker.

 

Apparently many of those guys down the stretch were fighting illness for several weeks. Cam on his podcast was still hacking and sounding like dog crap! Reports were that Queen needed fluids in several games and TJ was fighting through some injuries as well.

CA3 is my disappointing WR though. I'm not seeing separation that he should have and there didn't look to be any improvement in route running.