Which player has the most to prove in 2015?

I would say Jarvis it's year 3 of his career, and he was drafted in the first round to continue the legacy of Steelers OLBs. He needs to step it up this season, or he will be on his way to being a bust.

 

I voted "other"...

As in, all of the above...

I know that`s a cop-out, and if I was REALLY pressed to pick one, I would agree, Jones, is the longest tenured,
and therefore most "disappointing", but, EVERYONE on that list has a lot to prove.

Hopefully, they ALL take a step forward, and in Cortez`s case, a step back to what he was...

I truly believe they all can contribute a whole lot more than they have so far...

I see no reason to belive any of them won`t, and I`m not sure which should have a bigger chip on their shoulder(more to "prove"), I just honestly believe, all of them are gonna take a big step forward this year.

Which will help the Team, in general.

GO STEELERS!!!

 

Prove to who? If to themselves, then I would hope they are more or less even.

Otherwise IMO there is only one choice. Allen is the only one not on his first contract right? Not as egregious Tubley (woodley) but... prove you are worth the extra cash the team paid to keep you around.

 

Voted other.....

Mike Adams needs to show he at least can be a viable backup. He's shown nothing so far, 2nd RD picks should show something by now.

Cajun

 

Def, JJ

 

they all need to show they can play together as one, not a bunch of individules trying to prove something. besides it will be difficult for jarvis when JH will be playing 25 snaps a game at that spot.

 

Mike Mitchell needs to show that he was really just injured most of last year and that he justifies the price we paid for him.

 

JJ hands down. But I'll give an honorable mention to Cortez and Shamarko as well. Those guys MUST step it up and to step it up you've got to BE ON THE FIELD!

 

The entire team needs to prove to self they can get the 7th lombardi sooner than later it's time!!

 

I voted Jarvis Jones, but it could be all players listed on poll.They all need to have monster seasons if the Steelers want to reach there goal.

 

all question mark .. can i vote all?

 

Already giving JJ a pass in case he sucks it up again this year.

 

I think you guys will find this some interesting reading.

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...s-highly-of-Jarvis-Jones/stories/201505070045

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/steelers/2015/05/29/steelers-for-friday-5-29/stories/201505290128

Not sure if you have read them already or not but I think it speaks to some of the concerns about Jarvis.

 

Thanks, thorn. I had read the first one but not the second one. No one is expecting JJ to be JH, but he's got to pick it up this season and show he belongs in the NFL. He played well and produced in the SEC and I'd like to see that carry over, but so far he's played like he tested, slow and weak.

 

I wanted to vote JJ, but only one of these guys have signed a big post rookie contract and that is Cortez Allen. I will say if I had to choose which I hope has a better season, it would be Jarvis.

 

What the heck does this statement by Joey even mean?

"I still think he is one of the better linebackers in the league and he will be that. It just hasn’t happened yet."

Joey's full of crap if he's saying that JJ is one of the better linebackers in the league when he hasn't done squat yet, although I wouldn't tell him that to his face . But I'm not sure that's what Porter is saying. Maybe he's trying to say the kid has potential and he just did a poor job of stating it.

 

Other.

I think Big Ben has the most to prove. He's our franchise player and just signed a monster extension. Now prove that you can go out there, put this team on your shoulders, and go win a championship. The fate of this team for the foreseeable future is tied to one man.

Yeah it would be nice to have the guys in the poll all have breakout years, but compared to Ben they are all nothing more than role players. Proving you belong in the league or proving that you deserve to be a starter just isn't the same as proving that you are a top-10 NFL player and the sole reason your team wins a championship.

 

Ben has already proved he is a legend with his super bowl drive in the 4th quarter against the Cardinals. These other guys have done nothing in comparison.

Most to prove list in order:

1. Jarvis Jones

2. Cortez Allen

3. Shamarko

4. Mike Mitchell

5. Shazier

 

It takes 22 players to win games, they are only as good as their weakest link since one play can turn a game positive or negative, so they all as a team have the most to prove....

 

And they're getting paid like it.

Ben can't be cut any slack because he has two rings to his name. No matter what these other fellas do, if Ben has an off year then we're sunk. He must be on top of his game if we are to compete for the title.

Thinking within the box, then Cortez Allen, hands down, has the most to prove. From showing signs of promise to being a total joke, he has to show his true colors. He has to prove he didn't pull a Haynseworth.

Jarvis, to me, has to prove he's "worthy" of a 1st round pick. He's shown improvement, and I think he'll be a good contributor this year.

Shark needs to prove he can stay healthy. That's about it because the dude has all the athletic ability in the world.

Mitchell needs to prove he isn't a free agent flop. I think learning a new system, working with Polamalu, and battling an injury all hindered his ability. I think he'll improve.

Shazier needs to prove the game isn't too big for him. He'll be a pro-bowler this year, so that should be easy for him to disprove.

So this is what I have:

A guy who needs to prove he can stay healthy.
A guy who needs to prove his isn't a 1st round bust.
A guy who needs to prove he isn't a FA flop.
A guy who needs to prove that the NFL isn't too big for him.
A guy who needs to prove that he isn't a Haynesworth chump.
A guy who needs to prove he's capable of carrying a team to the championship.

Proving that you are the best is a heavy responsibility to shoulder and gets my vote for the most to prove. I don't mean to hate on Ben or discredit his past accomplishments, which are great, but 2015 has to be his most complete year to date.

 

between them my faith from biggest to lowest in this order
mitchell
shazier
jarvis
shamarko
allen