Base O

LT Moore
LG Seumalo
C Mason
RG Daniels
RT Chuks
TE Muth
RB Najee/Warren
WR DJ
WR Pickens
WR Robinson/Austin
QB Pickett

FB or Extra TE Hayward/Washington

Still think the OT could be the weak area here. Will be interesting to see who gets more looks/plays between Robinson and Austin as 3rd wide.

 

https://www.steelers.com/team/depth-chart/

 

On paper OT is the weak link, but overall its a pretty young and talented bunch. Chuks and Moore might be slightly below average OT's overall, but excel in different areas (Chuks being a solid pass protector, while Moore does well with his run blocking). Jones coming along will help this eventually.

I would imagine Robinson gets most, if not all, the work in the redzone from the slot. Austin will probably split time in between the 20's. Feed the hot hand from there.

 

Its hard to say, Austin gives the D an incredible problem to cover every time he is on the field (between the 20's), but Robinson also gives experience when they want ball control and moving the chains, sometimes your best D is keeping the opposing O off the field. They will certainly have a game plan, and both will be in and out, not saying equal snaps, but I would say as equal 3's if that makes sense.

 

OT still not overly strong as you point out, but that's why we drafted one in the 1st round.

What do you think this group puts up, PPG? Trend analysis shows we need to put up 26 PPG to be contenders, that's a big jump from the 18 PPG they put up last season. I say they hit mid-20s.

 

I think low 20s but should certainly improve from last year

 

I think they need to average 23-24 PPG to be a playoff team.

 

If last year’s offense averaged 18pts per game, this year’s offense should pick that up plus one more score. I like the 24 call.