The biggest underachiever on the Steelers

Would be Stephon Tuitt, the Steelers gave him that big contract in the offseason so where's the production? Heyward has 9 sacks, Tuitt has 2 or less I think. Its not just the sacks, they need him to get pressures and TFL. Also the whole D-line needs to do better in stopping the run, now would be a good time for Tuitt to step up vs New England.

 

Idk about that. He hasn't been as dominant as I'd like, but he's been far from bad.

We need he interior line to ball vs he pats though. It will definitely be a key to the game for us

 

It's Martavis Bryant for me.

 

I don't think he is the biggest underachiever, but Tuitt has been a disappointment. He hasn't made nearly enough big plays this season.

I'd say Bryant and Dupree have been much bigger disappointments.

 

I wonder whether the early injury has impacted his play. They said he could play with it but that doesn't mean he is the same as he was before the injury.

I'd also like to nominate Burns. He has blown way too many coverages.

 

McCullers

 

I see what you did there.

 

Running neck and neck with Tuitt is Dud Dupree, AKA The Invisible OLB. I hope for the last two or hreegames the coaches give Chickillo a lot playing time.

 

Dupree

 

Tuitt and Dupree have not played up to expectations, but if you've been paying attention at Bryant's numbers and attitude, he's the biggest underachiever, hands down.

 

Tuitt I’m giving a pass, obviously lost power after the injury. Pre injury he was explosive.

Bryant for me. Distractions, chances, talent regressed and he looks disinterested.

Burns regressed as well.

Then you have bud, looks soft.


Burns Bryant and bud the bummer b’s lol

 

On offense its Bryant, did the extra muscle and weight he put on take off some break away speed, two years ago he could just flat out run past corners.

Defense the list is longer.

Burns is athletic and might have the tools but falls prey to too many double moves and sometimes seems lost or confused.

Davis too many missed tackles and sometimes takes bad angles.

Dupree is a one trick pony with nothing new in his pass rushing. Rushing up field and getting pushed wide every play.

Some people have Tuitt on their list and I think his numbers are down because of Dupree's lack of production.

On the right side Watt gets some sacks because Heyward has moved the QB and Heyward gets some because of Watt's pressure. Tuitt is rarely cleaning up Dupree's pressure because it isn't there.

 

Dupree, Bryant, Tuitt , Artie Burns,and Sean Davis have taken strides backwards.

 

Bell. When was the last time he rushed for 100 yards in back to back games? Ben has to throw it 60 times because he’s not running the ball as well as he should be.


Before you all disagree, ask yourself if we could score on 9 consecutive runs like we did versus Miami. If your answer is no, why not?

 

Bryant and Dupree for me. Bryant especially. He's been a near non-factor and it's embarrassing.

 

No player from Munchak's group is in your list??? Maybe Bradshaw is right the cheerleading is wearing off. This defense has had a lot of top picks and the results are poor.

 

He leads the league in rushing, no RB is going to get 100 yards every game.

 

It's Tuitt because he's the highest paid player on defense.

 

I agree 100% with this. Tuitt should have 5 sacks by now, but Dupree and Bryant are bigger disappointments.

 

Dupree and Bryant don't have a 60 million dollar contract like Tuitt does .

 

True... but Dupree was a 1st round pick. And Bryant is nowhere near his 2015 production. JuJu has played circles around Bryant.

 

The thing is we all see what Tuitt has done in the past and he can take a game over, he hasn't done that in awhile. Dupree and Bryant are on a different level, we have hear what Dupree can do but have not seen it. As for Bryant well coming off a lay off and with having AB and Juju here kinda hard to say he is a disappointment when these two are lighting it up, not everyone can shine. jmo

 

Dupree has doubled Tuitt's sack total

 

Dupree is an OLB in a 3-4. Tuitt is a DE in a 3-4. Dupree has more opportunities for sacks. This just goes to show how awesome Cameron Heyward is.

 

Let's not forget what has Hargrave done lately? (of course why would he be covering passes).

Both Dupree and Bryant are fast straight line players but very slow in change of direction and lack quickness, this is something they both need to work on in the off season.