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[OC] I tried writing up a short Jimmy Butler player breakdown:
"short"
Jimmy uses his strength/speed/footwork combination to bulldoze or finesse his way to the rim and finish through contact, capable of athletic finishes through multiple defenders.
Accordingly, 41% of Butler's buckets are assisted, an extremely solid rate for a primary ball-handler who had a non-existent jumpshot during the regular-season, that showcases his off-ball activity as a ferocious cutter.
(If you're wondering, Butler has more than managed to maintain this in the playoffs too -- after 6 games, Jimmy is 2nd in the entire playoffs in Free-Throw Rate, posting a ludicrous 0.810 FTr.)
More playmaking from the post, backing down his defender and attracting multiple help defenders before whipping a kickouts to Dragic for the open 3
Jimmy at his peak is easily an all-league defensive talent, with tremendous instincts and effort on D, generally remaining incredibly active on that end both on- and off-the-ball. Miami's 12th-ranked defense (-1.0 rDRTG) improves by 1.0 points with Butler on the floor. Butler's defensive awareness is top-tier, as is his lateral quickness - he's comfortable chasing speedy guards around the court; Jimmy is also uber-switchable for his size, guarding positions 1-4 at least 18% of the time each, and guarding centers for 10% of his possessions, when switched onto bigs in Miami small-ball lineups. Jimmy is in the 82nd percentile of post defenders, fantastic given his position, and players shoot a whopping 4.4% worse on 3s when Butler's the closest defender, demonstrating his defensive engagement and closeout-speed.
Butler is quite disruptive off-ball (7th in Deflections/Game, 7th in Steals/Game, 13th in Steal-%, 14th in loose-balls recovered/game), often jumping passing lanes or making crisp rotations to cut off offensive angles. He's also a plus-rebounder for his position, snagging almost seven boards a game; the Heat's defensive-rebound-% spikes by almost 3 percentage points with Butler on the court. He's generally very engaged on D, providing hard closeouts to shooters (players shoot almost 4.3% worse from 3 when Jimmy is the closest defender) and providing help when the primary Miami defender is beat. Along with Adebayo, Butler is one of the main reasons Miami's defense is still better than league-average even though their lineups prioritise shooting over defense (see: Robinson, Herro, Leonard, Olynyk).
Jimmy's activity does dial down on occasion. He also lacks size/strength/length to defend larger wings consistently, and his gambles can blow up on him at times too when he's springing passing lanes, with the player he's supposed to be guarding getting an open 3 or cutting to the rim as Butler isn't there to recover in time. Jimmy is also vulnerable to size at the rim - despite posting one of the best block rates in the league for a guard/forward, these are mostly on smaller players and he doesn't seem to influence shot attempts at the rim too much in general - opponents shoot almost 6% better within 6 feet of the hoop when Butler's the closest defender. It appears that Butler's pick-and-roll defense also has some room for improvement as he may have trouble negotiating man and ball sometimes - he's in the 46th percentile in defending PnR ball-handlers, which isn't terrible, by any means, but is still far from elite.
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RAV4 Prime SE: One month of driving, impressions, data, and one issue. AMA?
(EDIT: Got distracted, didn't finish a thought about electric rates and total costs. Fixed it!)
(EDIT 2: BIG wow on the gold! Thank you, kind redditors!)
(EDIT 3: Don't edit on mobile, you'll break your post. Just logged back onto my computer to fix it.)
(EDIT 4: Thanks for all the support, folks. I've edited my awful data representation because I added new data, and I'm adding to the Fuel Economy and "Why on earth..." sections with some stuff I've learned.)
(EDIT 5: This guy does a great job talking about suggested maintenance and what not to do with a Prius/RAV4 Prime. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND WATCHING THIS. He talks about a lot of good things like actually using the ICE, good charging habits [which are also in the Prime's manual], tires, proper use of charge mode, etc, and there's some good discourse in the comment section about battery health.)
(EDIT 6: I swear, the amount of edits I'm doing will be as long as the original post soon. Maybe I'll make a resources section. Anyway, this guy did what I wanted to do to test the fuel system. I say watch the whole video, but I've linked to the end where he goes through the numbers. He drove in HV mode (with a full battery backup) with the car telling him to refuel, implying it was nearly out of gas. He drove for about 70-80 miles, and when he filled up he still had just over a gallon of gas left in the tank. This lines up with my experience of the one visit to a gas station. This car is insane.)
Howdy all! I'm new to the club, and this will be long.
On July 31 (a day before his birthday), I retired my grandfather's 1999 Ford Explorer (RIP, 3/6/99-7/31/20) after driving it for 5 years after his passing, and traded it in for a shiny new 2021 RAV4 Prime SE. In this thread I'll talk about my buying experience (context: USA, East Coast), present a little bit of data I had collected, and the only glaring issue I have with this car. I've driven over 1000 miles already (had to drive for a work trip, which was a great way to refine the HV fuel economy).
Feel free to ask questions, and I'll answer as best I can! I'm not gonna talk too much about the specs and overly technical stuff, because plenty of great videos exist that explain it better than I could. I want to bring this a little more down to earth for us normal folks and our normal people concerns.
Disclaimer: My only experience driving a "new" car was in 2017, doing a short drive in my mom's new Jeep. I have a sense of awe and wonder at some of the features modern cars have, because I haven't had them. Also, many people in my family have had Toyotas over the years (many RAV4s both ICE and Hybrids, some Corollas, an early Highlander Hybrid come to mind), so I knew I was pretty partial going into this ordeal.
Most of the pictures I've used to collect my data can be found in this Imgur album (which I made before making a proper Imgur account, so I can't edit it. Sigh.)
Buying Experience
The dealership I bought from had one (1) SE delivered earlier than planned. Another dealership in the area also only had one (1) SE, but with different upgrade packages. There was less than $1.5k difference between the models (IIRC). The one I bought included weather and moonroof package, all-weather floor liners (good because winter), roof rack crossbars (not necessary, but always nice to have), frameless homelink mirror (basically buttons for garage door openers on a snazzy mirror), and the protection package (includes edge guards on doors, mudguards on the fenders, etc).
The dealership experience was mostly good. The staff was courteous and friendly, and even the finance officer was honest and blunt with me about stuff I could get cheaper elsewhere, or stuff I could sign up for later if I want it. The big downside came with the rarity of the car: There was very little negotiation available in any aspect, and the dealership included an "Adjusted market price" increase of $5000.
Yes, you read that correctly. According to them (and I had also heard of this through a few sources), many other dealerships had a much higher markup which would put an SE with comparable upgrade packages over $50k before any taxes/fees. With limited availability, I didn't really have a choice. I tried to play the game, but the three different people I talked to at the dealership (salesman, manager, and finance) basically all said "yeah, no." It was pretty frustrating when they were like "what can we do to make this sale for you?" and I replied at least three times "you can make the price what was on your website, for a start." (The website showed the MSRP, plus upgrade packages, with a line through it. When you clicked on the button to get a deal/more details, it said that you already had the best price. They claimed it was bad website design, I told them straight up it was a nice case of false advertising and they should get their act together.)
I used my trade-in value (not much, but I was able to negotiate it up a bit) toward an extended warranty (jumps from 3-year to 10-year, I think, which I felt was worth it given how much driving I do), and put down a healthy down payment with reasonable financing through a local credit union to cover the rest. I know that the situation will change once I receive the tax rebates (The Prime qualifies for the full $7500 federal rebate, and my state offers a $1000 rebate).
Am I a fool for going through with this ordeal? From most points of view, absolutely. But when you drive a 21-year old car and have to fill it up 2-3 times per week (pre-COVID) at the tune of $40-50 per fill up, it's time for change.
But I mean, she's so pretty.
The actual email I got from the dealership. It here, indeed.
And there she is, safely at home.
Features I like
I didn't know you could have heated seats that aren't leather or leather alternative. I've also never heard of a car having rear heated seats. Color me surprised when I found out that it's got it all! The weather package also included a heated steering wheel, which is great because I don't mind bundling up for the cold, but my fingers typically are colder than the rest of my body.
I'm a musician, specifically a bass player, and if there's one thing I'll splurge on it's good sound. Because I got the SE, I didn't have the option of upgrading the audio system. Honestly: I didn't need to. The stock system sounds great to me, and I don't think the extra inch on the infotainment display would make a huge difference.
Also, the big reason that this vehicle stood out to me is because there aren't a ton of options for hybrid/PHEV SUVs that get good mileage. I need the cargo area to haul music equipment from time-to-time
The ability to switch between Normal, Eco, Sport, and Trail modes satisfies my need to control the AWD of the car. My Explorer let me choose between 2WD and 4WD. Before the Explorer, I drove a Mitsubishi Montero which let you choose 2WD, 4WDH, 4WDL, and 4WDL with locked center differential, and that car had literally saved my skin in some nasty winter weather, as well as some infrequent off-road usage. Obviously this is different than that, but the absolute shift in the feeling of driving in the different modes is awesome (Note: I haven't needed to use Trail mode yet, and I'm not doing that on a paved road). I've only used Sport mode a few times while driving on the interstate back from work, and I absolutely love it.
I primarily use Eco mode (the whole point of me getting this car was to save money on gas). Sport mode, to me anyway, is just for fun. With those two options, normal mode is just kind of "whatever" and I'll probably never use it. If I have a need to use Trail mode, I'll update the post.
I was literally ecstatic when I saw a traditional style shifter in here, and not just a twist knob to go between gears. Also, having the manual shifting option is always a huge plus to force yourself into lower gears during winter weather.
Ignore the AM radio stations listed, I've just had that piece of paper forever.
Things I Wish Were Different
The 6.6kW onboard charger as a standard (only available as an upgrade option on the XSE), and Level 3 charging capabilities (DC fast charging). The SE is limited to a 3.3kW onboard charger. The Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV has all 3 levels of charging for a base price comparable to the SE (yes, I know it gets less EV miles). I get that this is Toyota's second foray into PHEVs recently, so I genuinely hope that they add it as an option in future model years, but it's a shame it wasn't available this time. I feel like it will really restrict the practicality of using public charging stations, since even at a 240V station it would still take 4.5 hours for a full charge. Realistically, I suppose if you're at one all day at your place of employment then it's good regardless. But if you're going to just be at a parking lot/garage for an hour, or if lower power charging is the only option, it's almost not even worth it and you may as well drive home in HV mode.
(Note: I don't have the option of charging at work, and there aren't many options for public charging stations near me. The nearest one is a highway rest-stop that has a bunch of Tesla chargers on one side of a huge lot near the building, and a single 240V charger far away near the tractor-trailer parking. Even with an adapter the Tesla chargers, if I understand it correctly, would literally blow up my car because I don't have DC fast charging. No thanks.)
The "Auto EV/HV" button is very self-explanatory: If you press that button, you drive as an EV until the car decides it needs some extra oomph and switches to HV mode. And then when it doesn't, it'll switch back. That's how I normally drive. Excellent work, Toyota, 10/10.
The "EV<->HV, Chg Hold" button is not as intuitive because it FORCES the car between the two modes and holds it there. My big gripe is the second function, which makes it sound like you switch to HV mode just to hold the charge of the EV mode. In reality, if you hold the button it tells the car to use the motor as a generator to charge the batteries. This was explained very poorly at the dealership to me, so I had to figure it out for myself. If you want to burn the extra gas while you're driving to try and charge the batteries back up, go for it? Otherwise, I'd just drive in normal HV mode.
No fog lights? Seriously? Is that still considered a "premium" feature?
A better way of capturing driving/fuel economy data would be grand. See the next two sections.
Typical Driving, Fuel Economy Data
As far as money spent, electric rates in my area are around $0.12/kWh (including all fees, charges, etc.). With the 18.1kWh battery pack, that equates to about $2.17 for a full charge. Less than the cost of a gallon of gas ($2.30-2.50/gal near me) to go 45 miles, or whatever. And that's such an insignificant part of my electric bill, especially considering that I don't empty and recharge it every single day (thanks, COVID?). Unfortunately I live in a rental, and can't have too many nice things. But if you have solar panels, wind power, or an absolutely electric connection with Zeus, well, it's basically free miles. And if you can recharge at work, it is literally free miles (for you, sort of). Also, imagine the money you're saving on not having engine wear. When do I get an oil change, anyway?
(EDIT: Please get regularly scheduled service and maintenance. Watch the video I linked at the top.)
Anyway, for those not familiar, the dashboard looks something like this. Super intuitive, gives you great information, please ignore the EV battery being depleted.
Dashboard when the car is on.
Dashboard when you turn the car off.
So from that screen, I compiled a bunch of information (not consistently, mind you), and wanted to share that performance data.
EDIT: Something important to note with EV mode is that by having the fan/air conditioning on, even with ECO heat/cool is that it will reduce your estimated EV miles on the counter by one or two. If you just turn the A/C off, the fan icon disappears and you'll typically get an extra mile. It's not much, but if your goal is to maximize EV driving, every bit helps. My running average, as you can see from some pictures, is 2.9mi/kWh. With an ~18kWh battery, that math works out to a suggested 52.2 miles of EV driving, but I'm sure I really am losing a few miles between climate control and idle time while driving.
Context: My typical commute to work is about 39-40 miles one way, and the coffee shop is in the path of my normal commute so it doesn't add anything substantial, maybe like 200 feet of driving. Because of this commute, I pretty much burn through my battery on my way down, maybe I have a little left to start my drive home.
EDITED 10 Sept, 2020 to include new data/better charts. Sorry that this is a chart for ants.
Added a few more lines of data.
Don't ask why the EV ratio bar is so big, I have no idea what's happening in Excel. Changed this so that EV ratio is a bar associated with each drive (as it should have been) and total economy is a set of lines.
Why on God's Green Earth Would I Represent Data This Way?
Because the the infotainment display doesn't save the information in a helpful/useful way. You've probably noticed that absolutely enormous jump in the last two data points. That's because in trying to use this awful system during my a recent drive, I basically erased my MPG and reset the counter. What this did was save the total economy for a "trip" and then start tracking it from scratch. At the time, I was driving in HV mode, and when I parked at home it was at something like 53MPG (jumping from 0 all the way up into the 60s and then back down).
What was interesting was when I did a short, all EV drive the next day, which meant I got "99MPG" (I wasn't using gas, so...) which just brought the average way up across so few miles. I'm sure this will start to drop once I do a few longer drives that drain the battery or switch into HV mode. I'm not sure if there's a recommended frequency at which you "update" your fuel economy history, but maybe I'll play around with it more in the future.
Well that isn't helpful.
What the heck am I even looking at? What does the placement of those E's mean??
I rest my case. But I'll try to do better next time. Having EV Ratio as another bar made it feel really cluttered, but I realize now that having it the way I do is objectively worse. I was tired when I made it and probably meant to have Total Economy be that kind of chart. FTFY.
Whatever. You get the idea. The car is awesome.
So What's The Big Bad?
It's the fuel tank.
I believe that the Prime suffers from the same fuel tank issue as the recent year Hybrids (i.e., cannot completely fill the tank). I drove the car down to basically nothing left in the tank (gauge on E, "3 Miles" left on display), and then refilled it and could only fill up to 11.7 gallons, when the car has a 14.5 gallon tank. Based on the efficiency of the car, 3 miles left would literally be running on fumes left in the tank, when in reality I had a little under 3 gallons left. It isn't the worst thing in the world, but because of the sensor being tied to the gauge and the mileage counter, if I hit 0 and keep driving I have absolutely no way of knowing when I'm gonna run out. I believe I read somewhere that a guy drove his Hybrid for another 120 miles after hitting "0 miles." I don't want to take that chance, at least not without a full charge of battery as a backup. And even then, *shudder* EDIT: Go watch the video of the awesome dude who literally did this and could not empty his gas tank after driving around for 3 hours, it's back up at the top.
Here's my proof that I \"emptied\" the vehicle as much as possible. Yes, I did this on purpose.
Here's after refueling.
And here's my receipt from my only visit to a gas pump this month, which has a lower number than I've seen since my childhood for a \"full tank\" fill up of an SUV.
Let them work out manufacturing kinks, fix the gas tank issue (if that's a huge deal to you), and finalize the charging to at least have the bigger charger on both models (ideally add Level 3), and GET ONE.
If you need me, I'll be driving around silently.
EDIT: Here's a neat thing. When I bought the car and charged it for the first time, I had 33 EV miles. It crept up to 40 after a week, and has slowly crept up even more, and I was recently greeted with this when starting up. (Edited again because it GOT BETTER.)
Not too shabby, considering the battery is rated for 42 EV miles. Also, my mi/kWh finally bumped from 2.9 to 3.
Here's me with the Explorer, parked right next to the Prime. Sorry for the garbage quality, not sure what was up with my mom's phone (she was there to sign over the Explorer). Had a grand total of 179,188 miles, and was still going pretty strong minus some oil leaking and a questionable startup every now and then.
Would you believe that this thing was in a fender bender that chewed up the front bumper and messed up the hood? The dealership didn't either. But CarFax is good at what they do.
Goodbye, old friend. :(
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2020 Offseason Review Series Day 26: The New England Patriots
Division: AFC East 2019: 12-4, Division Win
Before I dive in, I want to give a massive, massive thanks to timnog - who is a national treasure and the resident .gif queen of the Patriots - and arbrown83 - who provides excellent high-quality OC and manages patriotsdynasty.info, a definitive repository for content complete with data and .gifs spanning the past 20 years. Basically everything in this piece that isn't sourced in the click (twitter, youtube etc.) came from one of them and I don't want to imagine what this would look like without them.
Coaching Changes:
Joe Judge: After eight seasons with the team, five as our Special Teams coordinator, Joe Judge has left New England to take on a head coaching job with the New York Giants. New England's special teams units have been consistently good to great during Judge's tenure with the team and particularly played a massive part in the 2018 Super Bowl victory against the LA Rams. With Judge's departure the team faces special teams uncertainty for the first time in nearly a decade
Dante Scarnecchia: One of the few dedicated position coaches in the NFL with broad name recognition among many fans, Dante Scarnecchia has been one of the best position coaches in the league and a franchise legend. Scar has survived 5 General Manager transitions, 4 different head coaches, 3 decades of coaching, 2 sales of the franchise and a partridge in a pear tree return to work after a two year hiatus in retirement. Scar has been pivotal in the franchise's ability to continually identify and develop raw physical talent into serviceable or better starting linemen over the past 20 years. He heads off into retirement (part 2) and will be sorely missed
Bret Bielema: After two years with the team as a consultant and defensive line coach, Bret Bielema has departed with Judge to take on a defensive advisory role with the Giants
Jedd Fisch: Added to the offensive staff as the Quarterback's coach, Jedd Fisch has spent the better part of 20 years bouncing around between college and the NFL with the Texans, Ravens, Broncos, Seahawks and Jaguars before landing most recently with the LA Rams as a senior offensive assistant and assistant offensive coordinator in 2018/2019. Fisch brings a broad scope of experience to the table as an offensive mind. The linked article goes into some schematic possibilities that his addition may foretell, but we'll look closer at that in a later section
Troy Brown: After stepping in last August to try his hand coaching, team Hall of Famer, fan favorite, RecevieReturneCornerback Troy Brown has been officially added to the coaching staff. While he spent much of last season working with the receivers, recent news says Brown will be working with the running backs as we go into camp. Whatever the case, if the man can impart even a fraction of his work ethic and selfless attitude onto the players he will be a welcome addition to the staff
After last year's mass coaching exodus there are relatively few losses among the coaching staff this season, but two of them are major losses that will certainly be felt. The team has remained true to form this year in handling coaching turnover - losses have been addressed by promotions from within and the team has brought in one mid-priority, experienced outsider to supplement.
Players lost/cut
Tom Brady QB 2 yrs, $50M
Kyle Van Noy Edge 4 yrs, $51M
Jamie Collins LB 3 yrs, $30M
Danny Shelton IDL 2 yrs, $8M
Ted Karras C 1 yr, $3M
Nate Ebner ST 1 yr, $2M
Elandon Roberts LB 1 yr, $2M
Phillip Dorsett WR 1 yr, $1M
Tom Brady gets his own dedicated posts. It's simply impossible to talk about Tom Brady's Patriot tenure and legacy or what he has meant to the team, fan base and the sport of football inside a larger body post like this. The reddit limit for text posts is 40k characters and I could easily eclipse that talking about Brady and his career. I wouldn't be doing anybody justice by trying to shoehorn that commentary in here next to comments about Kyle Van Noy and Danny Shelton. It's simply a different universe of impact and significance from both objective and emotional angles. Suffice it to say in this section that he leaves a Lovecraftian void in his wake
Kyle Van Noy received a well-deserved payday after delivering above and beyond expectation on his opportunity in New England. Acquired in a trade-deadline deal in 2016, Van Noy worked his way through backup duties into a significant role as a hybrid edge defender. In 2017 after Dont'a Hightower went down for the season injured, Van Noy stepped into the #1 LB role, playing starter's snap share as a valuable run stuffer and pass rusher, from the interior or from the edge, standup or hand in the dirt, even in coverage or blowing up screens, sometimes doing multiple in the same play. KVN became Mr. Utility in the front 7 and spent the past few years making plays in any way a front 7 player can. Van Noy leverages a well rounded skill set to impact games in any manner possible, and he's helped the team to three super bowl appearances and two wins doing it while being one of the best players on the field in SB53. He leaves for Miami to rejoin the man who helped unlock that skill set and I will not be happy seeing him on the other side of the field twice a year in the immediate future
Jamie Collins leaves the Patriots for a second time after an excellent 2019 and a major bounce back from his poor showing in Cleveland. Initially drafted by New England in 2013, Collins rose quickly to become a key defensive force early on, capitalizing on explosive athleticism and a well rounded skill set (I know it's repetitive but it's the truth. I suggest you get used to the terms "well-rounded" and "versatile" now) to create a major impact in the 2014 playoffs, to earn 2nd team All Pro honors in 2015, and to get himself traded away to the gulag Cleveland in a surprise move in the middle of 2016. Collins came back home on a one-year deal in 2019 to try and show the world he deserved one more big pay day. He delivered with gusto. Through the first half of the season Collins was performing at an all pro level for a nightmarish New England Linebacking corps, primarily contributing exceptional coverage and explosive pass rushing skills but also playing a key role against the run. Contrasting with Van Noy, who is much more of a by-the-book type player without any outstanding athletic traits for the position, Collins has made his career largely on his absurd athletic potential and instincts, which were still on full display at age 30 this season. He leaves for Detroit to rejoin the man who helped unlock his skill set and it's nice that the Patriots won't need to see him across the field twice a season
Danny Shelton heads to Detroit as a big man who delivered in a big way on his 2019 one-year prove-it deal. Shelton is not the kind of name that turns heads, but he brought a significant physical presence to the interior of a defense that had been fairly vulnerable to the ground game when opponents could lean into it. He wasn't much of a pass rusher - though he did have his moments - but he was a stout run-stuffer and anchor in the middle of the D, playing the second most snaps of all of Patriot DL on the season. He leaves some large shoes to fill and his loss significantly weakens the Patriot hair game
Ted Karras also heads to Miami after taking on a starter's role at Center with less than one month's notice on the heels of David Andrews' season-ending blood clot situation. Karras, a 6th round pick in 2016, played just 430 snaps over three seasons as a reserve OL before responsibility was thrust upon him this season. Karras played admirably on over 1000 snaps and while he wasn't blowing any doors off the center position - particularly early on when he was still hammering out some snap-issues that had also flared up in 2017 - the fact that he was able to play 90% of New England's offensive snaps from a reserve role without creating glaring issues was nothing short of a godsend. Karras took home the 2nd highest paycheck league-wide from the NFL's Performance Based Pay program for his efforts, and frankly the $3M contract he received from Miami was surprisingly low given how hard it is for some teams to find a competent starting center
Nate Ebner follows Special Teams coordinator Joe Judge to New York after carving out an 8 year career as a dedicated special-teamer. Did you know he also played rugby?
Elandon Roberts wraps up an impressive Patriot tenure that was largely spent wanting to run through mother fuckers' faces. I've given Roberts some shit in the past for being the one player I've seen with a unique ability to fill the right hole at the right time but manage to not even touch the ball carrier, but the guy is an awesome locker room presence, willing special teamer, named team captain and just all around up for anything. Recently seen filling a need at receiver, Roberts heads out to join Patriots south where he'll go do whatever the hell they need him to
Phillip Dorsett heads to Seattle on a minimal 1-year deal. He leaves New England much the same way he came, as a former 1st round pick with a ton of speed and not much production. He has flashed for the team at times in a 3rd/4th/5th target role but struggled when asked to do more. He'll haul in a few long bombs when things go just right though, and that's always a treat
Players signed
Old Team
Beau Allen IDL 2 yrs, $7M
Adrian Phillips S 2 yrs, $6M
Damiere Byrd WR 1 yr, $1.6M
Dan Vitale FB 1 yr, $1.3M
Brian Hoyer QB 1 yr, $1M
Marquise Lee WR 1 yr, $1M
Brandon Copeland LB 1 yr, $1M
New England entered the 2020 Free Agency period without much cap space to speak of. After placing a franchise tag on Left Guard Joe Thuney and re-signing Free Safety Devin McCourty, the team was left without much of anything to work with. Trading away Duron Harmon turned out to be a necessary move solely for the cap ramifications.
Beau Allen is a very large man who plays in the middle of defensive lines. He's worked as a depth IDL for the Eagles and Bucs, and would seemingly be the replacement for Shelton. Certainly not a disruptive pass rusher with just 2.5 sacks to his name across 6 seasons, he's done some good work against the run in limited snaps and appears to have an open path to a more significant role. He'll even attempt to replace Shelton in the hair game, just with his face
Adrian Phillips has been a depth/rotational safety for the Chargers for 6 years while contributing on special teams at an all-pro level. He's the exact kind of guy Belichick loves to pick up for versatility and depth purposes, but he's also done enough on the field as a true safety to believe he can function in that capacity as well. Phillips is my favorite addition this season and given the age of the other safeties on the roster he'll have an opportunity to break into the lineup with significant snaps
Damiere Byrd is a very fast receiver. He hasn't been able to really break out in the pros, but he's shown up with brief flashes as a returner and deep threat. He'll have an open opportunity to seize that role without many major challenges in his way
Dan Vitale is a Fullback who has opted out of the 2020 season to put in even more work on his biceps due to conerns over COVID-19
Brian Hoyer is the muthafuckin' destroyer
Marquise Lee was brought in as a veteran option to compete for a receiver role. He's a talented player who has struggled significantly with injuries in recent years. He has recently opted out of the season due to concerns over COVID-19
Brandon Copeland is a versatile linebacker who has performed mainly in a rotational role for the Jets over the past few years. He's shown an ability to play the deep hole zone coverage, which was a Jamie Collins special, and to put a hand on the ground and rush a passer or run a stunt. He's an unheralded name but those qualities might allow him to step into the giant chasm of opportunity left at linebacker in the wake of Collins and Van Noy's departures
Not much in the way of splashy names. Those signings left New England without even enough money to sign a draft class. Without even enough cap space to fit a veteran minimum contract, the team couldn't have possibly added any more players..... Wait. What?
Cam Newton QB 1 yr, $1.75M
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2 37 Kyle Dugger Safety Lenoir-Rhyne
2 60 Josh Uche LB Michigan
3 87 Anfernee Jennings LB Alabama
3 91 Devin Asiasi TE UCLA
3 101 Dalton Keene TE Virginia Tech
5 159 Justin Rohrwasser K Marshall
6 182 Michael Onwenu G Michigan
6 195 Justin Herron OT Wake Forest
6 204 Cassh Maluia LB Wyoming
7 230 Dustin Woodard C Memphis
Kyle Dugger became the 6th defensive back in a decade to be taken by the Patriots in round 2 of the NFL draft. I'm going to take a minute to address this elephant in the room because the track record there is, frankly, abysmal. The most successful second round DB taken by the Patriots in the last decade is Tavon Wilson, and the gap between Wilson and the second best DB the team has taken in round 2 is incomprehensibly large considering Wilson started a grand total of 4 games in New England. Ras-I Dowling was healthy for 9 games in 3 years. Jordan Richards stuck around as a special teamer while inducing panic any time he played in an actual safety role. Cyrus Jones muffed approximately one million 4 punts and fumbled another on just 14 return opportunities before being sent to Baltimore as a sleeper agent. Duke Dawson was traded for a 6th/7th round swap 1 year after being drafted, having played exactly 0 snaps. Joejuan Williams murdered twelve puppies can't be faulted for not breaking into the starting lineup in a ridiculously strong cornerback room in year 1 and isn't a lost cause yet, thankfully. This is what comes to mind when Patriot fans think about drafting DBs in the second round. It's not any player's fault that the Patriots draft them when they do, but it's such a well-known string of failures that it became a talking point when the team traded a 2nd round pick for Mo Sanu. Enter Kyle Dugger. Dugger played for Lenoir-Rhyne, a D-II school with a sports-reference page that looks like this, boasting 6 whole names of NFL players who combined to produce 16 AV. Dugger is the highest draft pick to come out of Lenoir-Rhyne by over 100 slots, and for good reason. He arguably only ended up playing D-II because of a very late growth spurt, and by the time he had it his combination of explosive athleticism and pro-size physique left him looking a man among boys. Film on Dugger is scant, and much of what exists looks like the Zapruder tape, but even in the blurry mess you simply can't miss the guy being disruptive in coverage, flying around like a missile, decleating ball carriers and running circles around - or straight through - punt coverage. Dugger is pretty raw. A few seasons flexing on physically outmatched competition in D-II is not the best way to prepare for sophisticated NFL defenses and opponents with more similar athletic profiles. That said, the physical tools are elite even when measured by NFL standards. He's a 99th percentile SPARQ athlete who reportedly smothered TEs and receivers in senior bowl week. It's hard to say too much about Dugger until we see more but he seems to have every tool he needs to become an impact safety, a box roamer, even play some nickel/dime slot coverage in the NFL. I specifically see a Tight End eraser and eventual Pat Chung replacement if he develops well. I'm more optimistic about him than I've been about any of the other 2nd round DBs since Dowling. The age in the safety group, Chung's opt out and Harmon being traded away have opened things up for someone to take over a large chunk of the snaps and whether it happens sooner or later Dugger looks like he can be the one to break a series of sadness a decade old. I'm ready to either get hurt again or watch him become the next Brian Dawkins. At least he wasn't a projected 6th rounder
Josh Uche became the second Michigan defender drafted to New England in two years. While he played primarily on the edge he was deployed in off-ball alignment and crowding A gaps over guards, displaying the versatility New England loves in its front 7. An excellent quick-twitch athlete, Uche produced a pressure on over 22% of his pass rush snaps in 2018 and 2019, 1st in the nation per PFF and displays explosive ability as a pass rusher off the ball to blow past OTs and as a run defender with a blazing fast closing speed. The major knocks against Uche in the draft process were a general lack of reps - as he did not break out until his junior year and was still ceding snaps to Rashan Gary and Chase Winovich - a slightly undersized frame and a lack of drill numbers owing to a hamstring tweak suffered in the senior bowl then a canceled pro day due to COVID-19. He's shown great bend and reasonably polished hand fighting technique to complement the athletic gifts, and whether he ends up primarily in a pass rushing role or moving around the front, he's a welcome addition to a severely depleted front-7. Find an excellent OC film breakdown by Memokerobi in this thread
Anfernee Jennings Anfernee Jennings mainly filled an edge role in Alabama's hybrid defense. In contrast the quick-twitch and bend we saw in Uche, Jennings provided a stout, strong, physical presence for one of the country's best defenses. Jennings was a productive pass rusher and a particularly dominant run stuffer, at times manhandling some of the best blocking TEs in college to get there. Despite playing a majority of his snaps at the edge last season, Jennings has the physical tools to line up off-ball as a downhill thumper as well. He has experience lining up everywhere from the 4-tech to wide 9, stand-up or hand in the dirt, and he's displayed a sophisticated game IQ in play diagnosis. While his game is markedly different from Uche's, he finds himself facing the same opportunity to make an immediate mark in the linebacking corps. To this point if you think I've been repetitive while talking about the draft picks, it's because I have been. The first three picks in the 2020 draft have all been versatile defensive pieces that should be able to move around the formation fluidly. As the league evolves and offenses adapt to answer the recently-popularized "big nickel" personnel grouping, the need for defenders who can fill a variety of needs has only increased. That factor and the loss of versatile defenders Kyle Van Noy and Jamie Collins creates a pretty clear picture of what the Patriots were working towards early in the draft
Devin Asiasi became the first TE drafted by the Patriots inside the top 200 picks since 2010. Asiasi is a well-rounded player who has shown the ability to play in-line or split wide, albeit in limited time as he's only had one season of significant usage and production. In that year, he displayed very reliable hands and solid route-running ability while making impacts at all three levels of the passing game. He was also a competent, if raw, blocker with the frame to match many edge defenders. He's a tough runner with the ball in his hands, though he's not going to outrun most defenders and with a bit of development he should be able to fill the all-around TE role the Patriots desperately need filled
Dalton Keene became the second TE drafted by the Patriots inside the top 200 picks since 2010. Keene is a versatile guy, the proverbial H-back type who spent a significant amount of time moving all around the formation at Virginia Tech last year. He's a tenacious blocker and is described by basically everybody as having relentless effort. The main drawbacks with Keene are his production - with just 748 yards receiving across 3 college seasons - and the fact that his route tree is more a shrub. He's a player who has predominantly gotten open by leaking out of a blocking assignment or against motion on play action. That said, George Kittle makes a significant amount of his hay running leak or counter motion routes too so it's not as if that role doesn't have value. Keene is extremely unpolished, but he's shown the skills necessary to become an impactful TE if he can prove himself with a major increase in responsibilities, volume and overall refinement
Justin Rohrwasser's name means "pipe water" in German
Michael Onwenu (#50) is a strong, stocky interior lineman who simply bullies people in tight spaces, but he doesn't move very well and can be stiff in his stances and footwork. New England has had success in the past with coaching up stiff or awkward movers into useful offensive linemen - Marcus Cannon is a prime example - and Onwenu should have time to work on his weaknesses as he was drafted into a very strong IOL group with established starters. With some coaching up he could end up a great value for a 6th round investment
Justin Herron is a long Tackle with decent hands and mobility who's main criticisms are a lack of any particular strength or control in the run game. After bouncing back nicely from an ACL tear in 2018, Herron played well enough at Wake Forest to earn a late round draft selection. With the uncertainty around New England's Tackle situation, he could have a good chance to stick as a depth piece for future development
Cassh Maluia was a solid three year starter for Wyoming with good athleticism for the position and notable closing speed. Physically he's similar in build to Elandon Roberts. The gaping void that opened up at linebacker this offseason and the loss of a few dedicated special teamers should give him a chance to make the roster and leave his mark
Dustin Woodard was a long-time starter at Memphis. He moves pretty well but he's on the small, stocky side and will need to add strength and refine his technique if he's going to contribute in the NFL. He'll have some stiff competition for a depth role as an interior lineman
It's never easy to talk about Patriots drafts. In 2020 the team clearly wanted to add versatility on multiple levels, and they did something we've seen them do multiple times before and double dipped at positions of significant need. A number of pundits have panned the Pats 2020 draft class because it didn't include a Quarterback or receiver, while others have praised it because the team moved around a number of picks and that must be a good sign. If forced to give a grade I'd throw out a B/B-. Dugger has a ridiculous potential ceiling but his rawness is scary. I absolutely love the Uche pick. He was a favorite of mine through the process with nice tape who seemed generally undervalued due to lack of volume. He could return major upside. Jennings is a classic Patriots prototype pick who could be great for the team, and he was selected at about "expected" range. Asiasi is someone I liked in the scouting process as a competent receiver but I would have preferred Adam Trautman as the more complete package. I liked Dalton Keene for fit but I didn't expect him before the middle of day 3. Trading 2 4ths to the Jets to move up for Keene there just doesn't sit right. The Rohrwasser pick is another Belichick staple on the current rookie wage scale. Once the 5th round rolls around he starts taking his "reach" shots on special teamers or long-shot projects e.g. Punter Jake Bailey, Long Snapper Joe Cardona, Punter Zoltan Mesko or reclamation projects Byron Cowart and Marcus Cannon. Most of those picks have turned out pretty good for the team. Given that track record and the need, I expected and don't hate taking the kicker there. I know nothing about Rohrwasser except he apparently went 100% from 50+ yards and had a handful of impressive kicks in bad weather, but Belichick has been on point with specialists and the team hasn't brought in any competition so I believe in his ability. The rest of the selections are just prospective depth, which is hard to get excited about but is also something the team desperately needed. I'm glad the team didn't try to take a QB and instead focused on addressing a lack of roster depth, an aging safety group, an eviscerated LB corps and the worst TE room in the league. For the oldest roster in the NFL and for how many contributing bodies the team lost in free agency, this draft class isn't exactly sexy, but it is a necessity and very on-brand for the Patriots.
Position Groups
Camp Battles to Watch
Schedule Prediction
Other Offseason News that has Affected the Team
James Develin, long time fullback, has retired from the NFL and will be sorely missed. That .gif is basically his Patriot tenure and his personality in a nutshell. He gives a relentless effort, displaying hard-nosed tenacity, and you can feel the sheer joy emanating from Legarrette Blount. Develin was a positive personality in the locker room, a versatile utility knife on the field and an all around great guy.
The world is in the middle of a pandemic. This is very obviously affecting every team and the league as a whole. Specific to New England, the Patriots have had eight players opt out of the 2020 season. In order of 2019 snap count, the team has lost RT Marcus Cannon, LB Dont'a Hightower, safety Patrick Chung, RB Brandon Bolden and TE Matt LaCosse. On top of this, Free Agent signings Marquise Lee and Danny Vitale have opted out, as well as Guard Najee Toran, who was signed to a futures contract this past December. This is the highest number of opt-outs in the NFL. When combined with the free agent losses and the trade of Duron Harmon, the New England defense has lost 4,141 high-quality snaps and another 598 role-player snaps from 2019. That represents an absolutely staggering 45% of all defensive snaps lost from year to year. The important takeaway here isn't about football though.
Thanks for reading if indeed you have. If not, thanks for at least scrolling to the bottom. I hope it's been enjoyable and informative. Stay safe and be good to each other.
E: Of course within hours of posting this the Patriots finalized multiple roster moves. Lamar Miller was signed to a 1 year deal. While the terms are unknown at the moment, he'll be a strong candidate to come in and carry a significant workload. The signing suggests that the team is unsure of Sony Michel's availability after the foot surgery that currently has him on the PUP list and does not feel comfortable leaning on Burkhead or Harris in the event that Sony misses time. Jordan Leggett has also been signed and could push Ryan Izzo for a roster spot.
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F1 2020 - Review Thread
Game Title: F1 2020
PC (Jul 10, 2020)
Xbox One (Jul 10, 2020)
PlayStation 4 (Jul 10, 2020)
F1® 2020 | First Gameplay Trailer
F1® 2020 First Look | Circuit Zandvoort
F1® 2020 | Announce Trailer
OpenCritic - 88 average - 100% recommended - 16 reviews
Eurogamer - Martin Robinson - Recommended
A new team management mode provides some of the best single-player racing action around, alongside the series' ever-improving authenticity.
GameByte - Unscored
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GameSpew - Richard Seagrave - 10 / 10
GamingTrend - T.K. Hale - 95 / 100
F1® 2020 is an amazing step in the right direction for Codemasters. By adding the My Team mode to the series, it gives this racing game a different personality; one sprinkled with adventure elements, and it works.
God is a Geek - Gary Bailey - 9 / 10
With some great improvements on and off the track F1 2020 is an exceptional racer, and the one to beat this year.
Hardcore Gamer - Cory Wells - 4 / 5
F1 2020 is as good as it gets on the current generation of consoles.
Hobby Consolas - Rafael Aznar - Spanish - 87 / 100
Codemasters has taken profit from the last five years to make a great simcade that, despite being quite continuist, is among the best Formula 1 games in history.
IGN - Luke Reilly - 9 / 10
F1 2020 is simultaneously the deepest yet most accessible Codemasters Formula One experience to date.
IGN Italy - Italian - 9 / 10
F1 2020 is not just the best episode of the franchise, but one of the best simcade racing game of this generation. This year Codemasters brings all the emotions and frantic action of the top class of motorsport to the players, crafting an incredible experience both for newcomers and experienced drivers. The new team career is awesome, and overall, the game is solid and rich of contents.
IGN Spain - Spanish - 8.5 / 10
Codemasters have not risked much in this latest installment before the generation change, although new features such as the My Team mode are appreciated.
Jump Dash Roll - Pete Taylor - 9 / 10
F1 2020 continues Codemasters' excellent form in delivering a fantastic recreation for Formula 1. The new My Team mode injects new life into the series and is far more welcome than Devon Butler was last year. It's never easy making iterative releases relevant but they sure do seem to have a grand plan in play. One wonders what we'll be treated to next year, but until then there's a bucket load of fun in F1 2020 to keep you entertained.
Metro GameCentral - 9 / 10
Codemasters' stewardship of the F1 licence finally gets into top gear with a thrillingly rigorous simulation that also makes every effort to make its appeal as broad as possible.
PC Invasion - 9 / 10
F1 2020 feels daunting for first-timers, but it lets you learn and adapt as you continue to progress and challenge yourself. Barring a few downsides with its My Team and Driver Career modes, it remains a true marvel in the sim-racing genre where every competition is nail-bitingly fierce and exciting.
Push Square - 8 / 10
This is the most complete series entry to date, with a full Formula 2 season, followed by up to 10 consecutive senior campaigns in an enthralling Formula 1 career. The new My Team mode allows for an even more personalised pilgrimage, and on track everything sings. It's a shame we're missing the story introduced in the previous entry and we hope Codemasters return to this and flesh it out in future outings. But all things considered, F1 2020 includes a frightening amount of content that makes this an essential for fans of the motorsport. This is, after all, the only complete Formula 1 season in 2020.
MyTeam is hands-down the best mode of the past few years. It allows you to forge a path all your own, and truly get invested in the things that take place as both an owner and a driver. Codemasters strips what didn't work in F1 2019, kept what did, and then built on that. The result is that while the real 2020 season of Formula One is abbreivated, F1 2020 is bigger and better than ever before.
Spaziogames - Matteo Bussani - Italian - 7.9 / 10
F1 2020 is a natural evolution of the series, too stuck to the past of it, with very few changes.
The Digital Fix - Posted by Seb Hawden - 9 / 10
Brilliantly authentic, incredibly immersive, F1 2020, for me, is one of the best racing games I have played for a long time. Managing your team is a brilliant addition that will perhaps entice new players on-board. The game is very user friendly, It has a massive amount of modes, features and options that will suit any type of player of every skill level. It looks good, sounds great and performs very well. Right, I am off, this F1 team is not going to manage itself.
The Games Machine - Marco Ravetto - Italian - 8.6 / 10
F1 2020 is the perfect title for those who want to enter the world of Formula 1. Graphics and sounds are ok, there are many game modes and, thanks to the different settings available, the driving system can be adapted to the needs of a wide range of virtual pilots.
TheSixthAxis - Thomas Harrison-Lord - 8 / 10
If it wasn't for the addition of My Team, F1 2020 would go down as being great for newcomers, but past the best before date for those who have enjoyed recent iterations. Some elements are now very tired, but being able to oversee the running of your own team proves to be incredibly satisfying and just enough of a distraction – for now. F1 2020 highlights just how much of a team sport Formula 1 is, and that can only be a good thing.
Wccftech - Chris Wray - 9 / 10
F1 2020 does as much as can be expected from Codemasters, offering an oustanding racing experience on the track. Where it goes further is off of the track, bringing in an incredibly extensive My Team mode, as well as fleshing out the career mode with a full Formula 2 season. With a massive amount of content, great racing and quality throughout, it's hard not to love the game. The only real issue I have is the inclusion of the new Podium Pass (battle pass) system, adding a microtransaction for cosmetics.
Offseason Review Series: Pittsburgh Steelers
Division: AFC North
1. Baltimore Ravens (14-2)
3. Cleveland Browns (6-10)
4. Cincinnati Bengals (2-14)
Steelers Hire Matt Canada as Quarterbacks Coach
Previous Experience: Interim HC at Maryland, OC/QBC at Maryland, LSU, Pitt
After two seasons of not having a designated Quarterbacks Coach following the promotion of Randy Fichtner to Offensive Coordinator, the Steelers decided it was for the best to re-introduce that position to their staff. Fichtner was challenged with developing two young QBs following Ben Roethlisberger's injury while simultaneously being focused on the offensive gameplan, and at times that definitely felt like too much on one man's plate. Having a dedicated QB coach will allow Fichtner to solely focus on the game-plan while also giving the young guys someone who is prioritizing their development. To fill this role, the Steelers hired former Maryland OC Matt Canada after a year away from coaching. It is likely that they were previously familiar with him from his time working with the Pitt Panthers back in 2016. Canada is renowned for his offensive creativity and has three drafted QBs to his name (Brissett, Peterman, Etling) from his time in the college ranks. His presence should be a huge benefit to Mason Rudolph and/or any rookie QB that may be brought in in the near future, and there's a chance this hiring could lead to a larger role once Big Ben and Randy Fichtner retire.
Steelers Hire Ike Hilliard as Wide Receivers Coach
Previous Experience: Redskins WR Coach, Bills WR Coach
Former Wide Receivers Coach Darryl Drake passed away around the beginning of last year's Training Camp, and former Steelers coach Ray Sherman was brought in only on an interim basis to fill that vacancy. Coach Drake was a real mentor figure and had a deep impact on all the young receivers, so his loss was an especially challenging part of last season. Regarding the full-time replacement, multiple names were floated around including former WR Jerricho Cotchery, but the Steelers eventually hired another former WR in Ike Hilliard. Coach Hilliard spent the past six years in the same role with the Washington Redskins, where he worked with receivers such as DeSean Jackson, Pierre Garcon, Jamison Crowder, and most recently Terry McLaurin. Hilliard himself had a 12-year career with the Giants and Buccaneers, which only speaks to his knowledge at the position. With the most veteran player in the room being 4th-year JuJu Smith-Schuster and also having a high profile draft pick at the WR position, Coach Hilliard has a big challenge ahead of him in maximizing all this young talent in front of him. Players have already spoken highly about him as a person and his desire to connect with them on a deeper level, and the hope is that it will pay big dividends once they get out onto the practice field. The WR room is filled to the brim with potential, and the Front Office believes that he is the man who can get the best out of them.
"Never choose good when great is available" - Darryl Drake (1956-2019)
In-House Moves
Signing Type
Contract Details
Bud Dupree EDGE Franchise Tag 1 year, $15.82 million
TJ Watt EDGE 5th-Year Option ~$10 million (2021)
Matt Feiler OT RFA Tender 1 year, $3.26 million
Mike Hilton CB RFA Tender 1 year, $3.26 million
Zach Banner OT UFA Signing 1 year, $1.75 million
Jordan Dangerfield SAF UFA Signing 1 year, $825k
Kameron Canaday LS UFA Signing 2 years, $2.425 million
Bud Dupree: Around this time last offseason, Steelers fans were largely convinced that Bud Dupree was a first-round draft bust who would soon be playing his last season with the team. In his first four years, Dupree showed flashes but never was able to turn the corner as a player and often left fans wanting more. Despite his inconsistencies, Kevin Colbert exercised his fifth-year option back in 2018 and that soon proved to be the correct decision. 2019 was a true breakout campaign for Dupree as he posted a career high 11.5 sacks (nearly doubling his previous high of 6) and another 28 pressures on top of that. Dupree showcased a wide variety of pass-rush moves and approaches that we hadn't seen before and was a constant force against the run. By season's end, it became clear that Pittsburgh couldn't let him leave given the effectiveness of the Watt & Dupree tandem and what little depth they had behind those two. There are still some hesitations about him being a one-year wonder, so Colbert decided to place the Franchise Tag on their emergent pass-rusher (which Dupree has since signed) but no long-term deal was reached. He will play out the 2020 season looking to prove that the corner has truly been turned and that signing him is a worthwhile investment.
TJ Watt: In an absolute no-brainer of a decision, Pittsburgh exercised TJ Watt's fifth-year option of his rookie deal, keeping him in town through the 2021 season. Watt has emerged into a superstar talent and one of the league's best pass rushers, and all indications suggest that Pittsburgh wants to keep him around as the face of their defense for many years to come. Picking up Watt's option was the logical first step as the two sides begin to focus on a long-term deal that will surely be an expensive one. Fellow 2017 draftee and pass-rusher Myles Garrett recently signed a 5 year, $125m extension which will likely serve as a reference point for TJ's eventual deal.
Matt Feiler: Following a trade that sent long-time RT Marcus Gilbert over to Arizona, Matt Feiler emerged as a rock-solid replacement at the same spot. Feiler was a steady presence all-season long and also showcased his versatility when he kicked inside to Guard (and succeeded) against the Rams. At 28, Feiler is currently the youngest member of the OL, and his capabilities at both Guard and Tackle will likely have Pittsburgh wanting to keep him around a bit longer. For the time being, Pittsburgh has tendered a contract offer for the upcoming season where he will be a locked-on starter for the second year in a row.
Mike Hilton: Mike Hilton has quietly emerged as one of the league's better Nickel Cornerbacks over the past few seasons. Hilton is well-known for his effectiveness as a blitzer and his willingness to make plays in and around the box, but in 2019 he showed major strides in pass coverage alongside that. Despite his effectiveness in his role, Hilton's long-term outlook with Pittsburgh is a bit murky due to the emergence of Cam Sutton as yet another effective coverage corner. With both players set to become Free Agents at the end of this season, the Front Office doesn't seem willing to commit to Hilton on a long-term deal given that Sutton may come far cheaper. Like Feiler, Hilton was RFA tendered in order to keep him around next season.
Zach Banner: #72 will be reporting as eligible once again in 2020 after signing a one-year deal to stay in Pittsburgh. After being discarded by a handful of teams back in 2017, the 6'8 360 lb mammoth of a man has found a home in the Steel City, acting as a 6th OL in short-yardage situations. Banner has endeared himself to Steeler Nation with his lovable personality and hilarious twitter account, so it is no surprise that the fanbase is excited to have him back. Banner will have a shot to take on a larger role this season as the RT spot may be up for grabs depending on where Matt Feiler plays.
Jordan Dangerfield: After hanging around the practice squad for a couple of seasons back around 2014-16, Dangerfield has steadily earned a spot on the 53-man roster year after year, and he has been brought back once again on a one-year deal. Dangerfield is a reliable special teamer who contributes on all four units and also adds depth to a thin Safety room.
Kameron Canaday: Kameron Canaday has been around since 2017 after winning the starting job following the retirement of long-time LS Greg Warren. He has snapped the ball long distances effectively and will continue to snap the ball the long distances following a two-year contract extension.
Javon Hargrave IDL Philadelphia Eagles 3 years, $39 million
BJ Finney IOL Seattle Seahawks 2 years, $8 million
Sean Davis SAF Washington Redskins 1 year, $4 million
Artie Burns CB Chicago Bears 1 year, $1 million
Tyler Matakevich LB Buffalo Bills 2 years, $7 million
Nick Vannett TE Denver Broncos 2 years, $5.7 million
Ramon Foster IOL Retired N/A
Javon Hargrave; When you're up against the cap year after year, you unfortunately can't keep all of your stars. That was the case this year as the young and talented Javon Hargrave priced his way out of Pittsburgh following an impressive 2019 campaign. Hargrave is a modern-day Nose Tackle who is very effective as a pass-rusher from that spot. Following a Week 6 injury to Stephon Tuitt, Hargrave moved into a full-time starting role and excelled to the tune of 60 tackles, 4 sacks, and 14 pressures. The Steelers had a decision to make between retaining Bud Dupree and Javon Hargrave and they opted in favor of Bud due positional value and much stronger depth at DL. For his efforts, Hargrave was rewarded with a cushiony 3 year $39m deal that will take him cross-state to Philadelphia. With the return of Tuitt, some young talent in the room, and an ever increasing usage of the 2-4-5 package, the loss of Hargrave isn't the most crippling of blows, but it always hurts to lose young talent. J-Wobble and his bubble butt will surely be missed.
BJ Finney: BJ Finney is an excellent depth lineman who has been the first interior player off the bench over the past four seasons. Finney made four starts this past season at both Center and Guard and his high level of play earned him an offseason payday. Pittsburgh was hoping to retain him as the long-term replacement to Ramon Foster but he was lured away to Seattle with a 2 year, $8m deal which will almost assuredly come with a starting gig from Day 1. It definitely hurts to lose young OL talent, especially when Pittsburgh has one of the oldest lines in the league, but that's the price of keeping a core group around for so long. On a positive note, Finney will always be remembered in Pittsburgh for this infamous moment. Some say he still hasn't snapped the ball to this day...
Sean Davis: Sometimes things just don't work out the way you'd hope with young players and that was the case with Sean Davis. The 2016 second-rounder started his career as a slot DB, moved to the starting SS spot in his second year, and eventually found his way to the FS spot in year three. Unfortunately, he never really found comfort in any of those positions. Davis performed admirably in coverage but his painful lack of ball skills and tendency to surrender lapses in coverage always haunted the secondary. After picking up a shoulder injury in preseason, Davis played one game before being placed on IR. The trade for Minkah Fitzpatrick spelt the end of his career in Pittsburgh as he was never re-activated. There's not much to remember him fondly for during his time here, but he has an opportunity to re-write the script in Washington where he will fight for a starting FS spot.
Artie Burns: Speaking of failed 2016 draft picks, former first-round selection Artie Burns is also gone following a fairly awful stint in Pittsburgh. After showing a lot of promise as a rookie, Burns failed to take the next step in year two, and then the wheels completely fell off in year three. Teams would pick on him game after game and he was unequivocally the worst player on the field before eventually getting benched for good. In the very few opportunities he did get in year four, nothing seems to have changed. Burns is a massive draft bust, rivaled only by Jarvis Jones in the past decade, and he will certainly not be missed. Chicago picked him up on a one-year deal which is likely the last hurrah of his career.
Tyler Matakevich: Dirty Red carved out a nice little career for himself as a former seventh-round selection and was rewarded with a solid payday over in Buffalo. His high intensity and excellent football IQ had him falling in favor with the coaching staff early on, and he developed into one of Pittsburgh's key special teamers over the past four seasons. Whenever there was a big punt block or forced fumble on a return, Matakevich always seemed to be the culprit. He isn't athletic enough to be a starting LB in the NFL, but he can certainly make some spot starts when called upon.
Nick Vannett: Following a rash of injuries to the Tight End room early in the season, Pittsburgh flipped a 5th-rounder to Seattle in exchange for Nick Vannett. He rewarded the team with 4 catches for 38 yards total and subpar blocking before vanishing entirely once Vance McDonald was back to full health. Vannett was not particularly good at anything and was basically a wasted pick. He eventually landed in Denver and proceeded to bash the Steelers organization afterwards. Don't let the door hit you on the way out.
Ramon Foster: Despite entering the league as a UDFA back in 2009, Ramon Foster carved out an impressive 11-year career where he was nothing but reliable across 145 starts. "The Big Ragu" was a fan favorite for his personality and was also the Steelers' NFLPA Union rep the past few seasons. At 34 years old, Foster started to show his age this past season and also missed a pair of games due to injury. With his contract having expired at the end of the year, Foster decided to hang up his cleats for good and entered a well-deserved retirement.
Acquisitions:
Eric Ebron TE Indianapolis Colts 2 years, $12 million
Derek Watt FB Los Angeles Chargers 3 years, $9.75 million
Stefen Wisniewski IOL Kansas City Chiefs 2 years, $2.85 million
Chris Wormley IDL Baltimore Ravens Acquired via Trade
Curtis Riley SAF Oakland Raiders TBD
Tyree Kinnel SAF XFL 1 year, $610k
Eric Ebron: Ever since Heath Miller retired in 2015, the state of the TE position has been inconsistent at best. Jesse James came and went, Ladarius Green was an injury riddled bust, and Vance McDonald is still kicking around but struggled mightily without Big Ben. GM Kevin Colbert decided to give the position a new spark when he signed Eric Ebron to a two-year deal. Ebron is who he is at this point; a big-bodied target with great athleticism who will make huge splash plays but has an ugly propensity for drops. However, the blueprint for Ebron as a dominant red-zone threat was showcased with Andrew Luck and the 2018 Colts en route to a ridiculous 13 TD campaign. Big Ben loves his TEs, especially in the red-zone, so it seems like the Steelers want to recapture that 2018 magic from Ebron.
Derek Watt: Move over TJ, there's a new Watt in town! Derek comes cross-country from Los Angeles to reunite with his brother here in Pittsburgh, much to the jealousy of older brother JJ. Incumbent starter Roosevelt Nix missed the majority of last season with various injuries, and rushing performances noticeably suffered in his absence. As the Steelers look to get "back to their ways" in establishing a physical run game, Derek will be a huge addition leading the way for James Conner and the rest of the RB stable. On top of that, Derek is a key contributor on Special Teams and will be relied upon the same way in Pittsburgh as he was in LA. It also doesn't hurt to keep TJ happy with an important long-term contract on the horizon.
Stefen Wisniewski: Long-time Left Guard Ramon Foster announced his retirement following a long career, and Stefen Wisniewski was brought in as an option to fill that void. Wisniewksi has bounced around the league during his nine-year career, most recently being crowned a Super Bowl champion after starting each game during Kansas City's postseason run. There's nothing particularly flashy about him but he's a solid plug-and-play starter and an added veteran presence who will compete for a starting gig. If the Steelers opt to keep Matt Feiler at RT, I expect Wisniewski to settle into the LG spot without much issue.
Chris Wormley: For the first time since 1997, the Baltimore Ravens and Pittsburgh Steelers completed a trade; Chris Wormley and a 2021 7th headed to Pittsburh with a 2021 5th headed back the other way. While certainly a huge surprise given the circumstances of the trade, it made a lot of sense to add depth to a DL room that saw departures this offseason. Wormley is primarily a 3-4 DE who is stout against the run. He will likely fill a similar role as a rotational player who may also kick inside to NT in certain pass-rush packages.
Curtis Riley: In the middle of writing this piece, Pittsburgh went out and picked up Curtis Riley to add to their safety room. Riley started three games for Oakland last season and projects as more of a FS type. Given the lack of depth in the safety room, it makes sense to bring in some more bodies for competition purposes, especially since most of the current crop are SS types.
Tyree Kinnel: The Steelers have shown some interest in former spring-football players recently, with AAF standout Kameron Kelly making the 53 last season and a handful of XFL castoffs being brought in this offseason. Of the group, I believe DB Tyree Kinnel has the best chance at this year's 53 given the lack of depth at the safety position. I cannot comment much on his performance as a player since I never watched the XFL, but I definitely believe he has a reasonable shot at a depth safety spot.
Mark Barron LB Unsigned N/A
Anthony Chickillo EDGE New Orleans Saints 1 year, $1 million
Roosevelt Nix FB Indianapolis Colts 1 year, $615k
Johnny Holton WR Unsigned N/A
Mark Barron: Prior to drafting Devin Bush in the 2019 Draft, Mark Barron was signed to add some athleticism to a room that was desperately lacking. The former safety-turned-linebacker has dealt with injuries over the past few seasons but was still a clear upgrade athletically over the likes of Jon Bostic from the season prior. Barron eventually found a role as a Dime-backer on passing downs with Vince Williams playing running downs. While I wouldn't call him a particularly bad player for Pittsburgh, I wouldn't exactly call him a good one either. His coverage was solid but uninspiring and he had a bad habit of low effort plays that drove Steelers fans mad. If the team wasn't so pressed against the cap, my guess is he would've been retained for depth purposes, but his contract presented too much in cap savings to justify otherwise.
Anthony Chickillo: Anthony Chickillo was drafted in 2015 and has somehow stuck around due to lack of OLB depth and some reasonable special teams contributions. He found himself on the exempt list this past season due to allegations of domestic assault, but he was found not guilty and returned to the team by season's end. Chickillo is alright against the run but offers little to nothing in pass rush. No self-respecting team should be relying on him as a third pass-rusher like Pittsburgh has these past few seasons. Surprisingly enough, he did end up finding a new home in New Orleans, probably only for special teams.
Roosevelt Nix: The signing of Derek Watt marked the end of a successful stint in Pittsburgh for Roosevelt Nix. Rosie was a big fan favorite during his time here due to his selflessness as a blocker and some surprisingly big moments. Unfortunately for Nix, he only appeared in three games in 2019 due to various injuries, and it ended up costing him his job as Pittsburgh opted to target a healthier and slightly younger fullback in Watt. Rosie was excellent for the team as both a FB and a Special Teamer and Steeler Nation has nothing but love for him as he heads to Indianapolis to block for Jonathan Taylor and the rest of their rushing attack.
Johnny Holton: The preseason standout Johnny Holton hung around on the Practice Squad before being activated to the 53-man roster early on in the season. He had a few opportunities for gametime due to some injuries to the starters later on in the season, but he really struggled. He has some nice speed to his game but not much else as far as receiving traits go. Cutting him gave the team some slight cap relief.
Pick #
2 49 Chase Claypool WR Notre Dame
3 102 Alex Highsmith EDGE Charlotte
4 124 Anthony McFarland Jr. RB Maryland
4 135 Kevin Dotson IOL Louisiana-Lafayette
6 198 Antoine Brooks Jr. SAF Maryland
7 232 Carlos Davis IDL Nebraska
I wrote in detail about the Steelers draft with my Defending the Draft piece over on NFL_Draft. In the essence of post length, all my thoughts and comments can be found there.
Other Offseason News
Compared to the AB-laden insanity that was the 2019 offseason, this offseason was about as quiet as quiet could get. The highlight of the offseason for Steelers fans was watching Ben Roethlisberger throw a football for the first time since his Week 2 injury, and getting a celebratory haircut which drew the ire of Governor Tom Wolf. Big Ben is now cleared to go for the pre-season and the city of Pittsburgh is filled to the brim with anticipation for his big return.
Another cause for excitement for Steelers fans was watching a trio of former greats become part of the 2020 Pro Football Hall of Fame class. Legendary Safety Troy Polamalu became a first-ballot entrant in recognition of his decorated 12-year career, and former Head Coach Bill Cowher along with Steel Curtain-era Safety Donnie Shell will join him as part of the Hall of Fame's Centennial Slate initiative. Pittsburgh was unsurprisingly selected to participate in the 2020 Hall of Fame Game against the Dallas Cowboys but that game has since been cancelled. The actual induction ceremony has been postponed indefinitely, so we won't get to hear from Troy, Cowher, and Donnie just yet, but if it's moved back to next Summer then hopefully Alan Faneca will finally get to join them.
Also worth noting, for the first time since 1961, Pittsburgh will not be hosting their Training Camp at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA due to Covid-19 travel restrictions. In what would've been the 55th consecutive year of attendance, Pittsburgh will instead hold Training Camp at Heinz Field. This is a huge disappointment for many fans as Pittsburgh's Training Camp is one of the most fan-friendly experiences in the entire league, but thankfully this is just a temporary absence as the Steelers have already committed to returning to Latrobe in 2021 and beyond
Training Camp Battles
Left Guard: Matt Feiler vs Stefen Wisniewski vs Kevin Dotson
After Foster's retirement, the Steelers signed Stefen Wisniewski from the Chiefs and then drafted Kevin Dotson in the 4th round of the 2020 Draft. However, Tomlin recently confirmed what some Steelers fans had suspected, which is that Matt Feiler will get the first crack at the LG position. Feiler was the team's starting RT last season, but has played LG in the past.
With a truncated offseason program, rookies across the league will have a hard time making an immediate impact. Dotson will likely be relegated to a backup role, leaving the battle for LG between Wisniewski and Feiler. It's usually safe to take Tomlin at his word, so I expect Feiler to win the job out of camp with Wisniewski being the primary G/C backup.
Right Tackle: Zach Banner vs Chukwuma Okorafor
If Feiler indeed moves to LG, that leaves his former RT spot up for grabs between Banner and Okorafor.
Banner was originally drafted by the Colts in the 4th round of the 2017 Draft. After bouncing around to Cleveland and Carolina, he's spent the last 2 seasons as a backup for the Steelers. Last year, he gained fan-favorite status as "The Most Eligible Receiver" due to him frequently coming in as a 6th OL in heavy formations.
While Banner got much more playing time than Okorafor last year, it was actually Okorafor who got the start at RT in the game against the Rams. Foster missed the game due to injury, so Feiler slid inside to LG and Okorafor started at RT. That is a strong indication to me of how they'll handle the situation now that Foster is gone permanently.
Nose Tackle: Tyson Alualu vs Dan McCullers
Alualu signed a 2 year deal with the Steelers in 2017, then signed another 2-year deal last year. In his time with the Steelers he's played about 40% of snaps as the top interior DL backup. Whether it was Cam Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, or Javon Hargrave who needed relief, Alualu was the guy to step in.
McCullers, meanwhile, has been with the team since he was drafted in 2014. He's only started 3 games in his career, but a 6+ year career as a 6th round pick is nothing to scoff at. He's got an old-school, massive NT build at 6'7" 350 lbs, but offers little penetration and is really just a clogger. Again, taking Tomlin at his word (see the earlier Feiler tweet), I expect Alualu to win the job.
Wide Receiver Room: JuJu Smith-Schuster vs Diontae Johnson vs James Washington vs Chase Claypool
JuJu, at 23 years old, is somehow the veteran of this group. He's the most proven and will surely be a starter despite an injury-plagued season last year. Johnson quietly led all rookie receivers in receptions last season, and showed some excellent route running and YAC ability in his rookie season. Both can play nearly any receiving role asked of them, so the question is which of them is better suited for the slot.
Washington and Claypool, on the other hand, are pure boundary WRs. Both have the speed to threaten defenses over the top and excel at tracking deep throws. Claypool is much more physically gifted, but again as a rookie in a shortened offseason I expect the coaches to bring him along slowly.
Initially, I expect JuJu in the slot with Johnson and Washington outside while Claypool tries to make an impact where he can. There might be times when Johnson is in the slot and JuJu outside, or perhaps Claypool makes a more immediate impact than expected and takes Washington's spot. Seeing how they define the WR roles will be one of the most fascinating parts of training camp.
Full 53 Roster Prediction:
Starters in Bold
Rookies Italicized
For a tabulated version of the 53-Man Roster, CLICK HERE
QB: Ben Roethlisberger, Mason Rudolph, Devlin Hodges
Healthy Big Ben can still be a top 10 QB, but we won't know how healthy he is until the pads come on. Rudolph and Hodges were good enough for 8 wins last year, but weren't exactly driving forces in most of those. Still, they're young enough to expect some improvement and hopefully won't be called upon anyway.
HB: James Conner, Benny Snell, Anthony McFarland, Kerrith Whyte, Derrick Watt
Again, health is the biggest factor in this group as Conner can be a Pro Bowl back when he's not sidelined. Snell and McFarland create a nice thunder and lightning combo behind him. I gave the nod to Whyte over Jaylen Samuels since he has a good chance to win the kick return job, though I could easily see Samuels making the team due to his receiving chops.
WR: JuJu Smith-Schuster, James Washington, Diontae Johnson, Chase Claypool, Ryan Switzer
While the Steelers have a reputation for finding great receivers in the mid-late rounds of the draft, they've actually spent some high capital on the position in recent years. Their top 4 receivers were all top 70 picks with one in each of the last 4 years. That leaves the final spot (or two) up for grabs. I expect Switzer to win the last WR spot over Deon Cain and Amara Darboh. With this being such a young group, I think Ben and the coaches will value Switzer's reliability and special teams capability although it might come at the expense of a few explosive plays.
TE: Eric Ebron, Vance McDonald, Zach Gentry
Legendary stiff arms aside, McDonald has never been better than maybe the 20th best TE in the league. Sure, some teams have it worse, but the Steelers wanted more from their TE position so they went and signed Ebron. The problem is that where McDonald lacks in explosive plays, Ebron lacks in reliability. The Steelers seem to be hoping that having two B-level TEs will translate to A-level production.
OL: Al Villanueva, Matt Feiler, Maurkice Pouncey, David DeCastro, Chukwuma Okorafor, Zach Banner, Stefen Wisniewski, Kevin Dotson, Derwin Gray
The position was covered a lot in camp battles, so let's focus on the backups. Either Banner or Okorafor will be penciled in as the swing tackle if they don't win the RT spot, Wisniewski as the top interior backup, and Dotson is in place if injuries stack up at one position. The final spot will likely come down to whoever can show the most promise at OT, since ideally we'd have more than just one backup there. I've penciled in Gray, a 2019 7th round pick, who spent last year on the practice squad.
DL: Cam Heyward, Stephon Tuitt, Tyson Alualu, Chris Wormley, Dan McCullers, Isaiah Buggs
With Tuitt back from injury, he and Heyward form one of the league's most dangerous interior DL duos. As stated earlier, Alualu is sliding inside to NT so the Steelers brought in Wormley as the new top DE backup. Buggs may also work his way into the rotation as he impressed in limited duty after being a 6th round pick in 2019.
LB: TJ Watt, Devin Bush, Vince Williams, Bud Dupree, Ola Adeniyi, Alex Highsmith, Ulysses Gilbert, Robert Spillane, Tuzar Skipper
In addition to one of the best interior DL combos, the Steelers also boast an excellent edge rush duo with Watt and Dupree. They will try to replicate, or even improve upon, their 26 combined sacks from last season. With Barron gone, Williams returns to his starting spot next to Bush, who will look to build upon a promising rookie season after being the Steelers' first top 10 pick since 2000. Highsmith and Adeniyi will be the edge backups while Gilbert looks to be the top backup at ILB ahead of Spillane and Skipper. The depth at ILB is pretty thin - and Williams has his limitations to begin with - so I would not be surprised if the Steelers pick up a veteran after final cuts are made across the league.
CB: Joe Haden, Steven Nelson, Mike Hilton, Cam Sutton, Justin Layne
Once again, Steelers boast another excellent defensive tandem; this time at CB with Haden and Nelson. Hilton is also an excellent slot man while Sutton provides solid depth both outside and in the slot. Layne got virtually no playing time last year, but when your #5 is a 3rd round pick in his second year, it probably means you're in a good spot depth-wise.
SAF: Minkah Fitzpatrick, Terrell Edmunds, Jordan Dangerfield, Antoine Brooks Jr., Curtis Riley
Fitzpatrick is an All-Pro caliber player that has been talked about ad nauseum since his trade from Miami. Edmunds, meanwhile, was also a 1st round pick in 2018. He's turned into a reliable tackler and has all the physical gifts you could ask for, but his coverage skills are lacking at this point. If he can take the next step the secondary will truly have no holes to attack, which is an exciting thought for this defense. The depth here is a concern, however, as Dangerfield is more of a special teams player and Brooks is a 6th round rookie. The final spot came down to Riley or Marcus Allen. While Allen has been on and off the practice squad for the past 2 seasons, and therefore has more familiarity with the defense, Riley has starting experience at FS which none of the other backups can really offer.
ST: Chris Boswell (K), Jordan Berry (P), Kameron Canaday (LS)
After a disastrous 2018 season, Boswell re-rewarded the Steelers' faith in him by returning to form as one of the most accurate kickers in the game. Canaday was re-signed for a reason, so I expect him to make the roster without much issue. Berry isn't a very good punter but he's still penciled in until Tomlin or Colbert officially cuts him.
2020 Schedule Predictions
Week 1: at New York Giants (MNF)
I expect both QBs to struggle out of the gate. Jones is a second-year QB who has lost most of his first offseason as a starter while Ben will likely be rusty coming back from injury. The difference will come on the defensive side, where the Giants have no real star-power and the Steelers have plenty.
Prediction: Steelers 20-13
Week 2: vs Denver Broncos
Denver is in a good position to compete for a wildcard spot with what could be a resurgent defense and young playmakers on offense. Adding AJ Bouye and Jurrel Casey with Bradley Chubb coming back from injury, I think they can pull off an upset in Pittsburgh while the offense is still finding its footing.
Prediction: Broncos 17-14
Week 3: vs Houston Texans
The 2020 Texans, for better or worse, remind me of the 2018/2019 Seahawks teams. I think Deshaun Watson will be running around for his life making plays with little-to-no help from the rest of his team, much like Russell Wilson has done the last couple years. Those Seattle teams still made the playoffs, but I'm afraid the bottom may fall out for Houston.
Week 4: at Tennessee Titans
Tennessee is a bit of an enigma for me. Unfortunately, I get some 2017 Jaguars vibes where a deep playoff run brought expectations up to an unhealthy level. Still, with home-field advantage, I think they will be too much for the Steelers to handle.
Prediction: Titans 20-17
Week 5: vs Philadelphia Eagles
Another team with a star QB and little supporting cast, I think the Steelers' secondary will feast on the Eagles' inexperienced receivers. If they can bottle up Ertz, Philly doesn't stand much of a chance. Their defense always seems to give us fits, however, so I expect another low scoring game.
Prediction: Steelers 16-9
Week 6: vs Cleveland Browns
I think the Steelers offense will finally hit its stride against a familiar opponent at home. The Browns will put up a fight, but it won't be enough.
Week 7: at Baltimore Ravens
Pittsburgh is one of maybe two or three defenses in the league capable of corralling Lamar Jackson, as they proved last year. With home-field advantage, however, I think the Ravens' defense will get enough stops for the offense to pull out the win.
Prediction: Ravens 24-14
Week 8: BYE
Week 9: at Dallas Cowboys
It's no secret that Jason Garrett was allowed to coach Dallas for far too long. I'm not sure that McCarthy is a great coach, but I'm pretty sure he's better than Garrett. I think Dallas will have the best shot at their division this year and will handle the Steelers at home.
Prediction: Cowboys 24-21
Week 10: vs Cincinnati Bengals
I like a lot of the moves the Bengals have made this offseason and I think they could push for 7 or so wins after a 2-14 season last year, but I don't believe they'll be ready to win in Pittsburgh yet.
Week 11: at Jacksonville Jaguars
This is a trap game for the Steelers and it's one I could easily see them dropping if they're not careful. Looking at the talent on the Jags' roster, however, I just can't see them being dangerous enough to pull it off this season.
Week 12: vs Baltimore Ravens (TNF)
About once a season Ben just plays flawlessly. It's usually in or around November, it's usually at home, and it's usually in primetime. In each of Ben's last two seasons (2017 and 2018), it was on a Thursday night. Ask the 2018 Panthers, 2017 Titans, 2016 and 2015 Colts, and the 2014 Ravens what that's like. It just so happens that a big rivalry game is on a Thursday night in November this year, and my money is on Ben lighting it up. The Ravens won't go down without a fight, but I think the stars align too much against them for this one.
Week 13: vs Washington Football Team
Washington is quietly putting together a talented team, but it all depends on how Haskins develops. I think their team will surprise some people, but at Heinz field and pushing for a playoff spot I'm going with the Steelers to take care of business.
Week 14: at Buffalo Bills (SNF)
The Bills' defense, and especially their secondary, is legit. I think they'll be able to handle the Steelers' receivers at home in a fight with major playoff implications.
Prediction: Bills 20-16
Week 15: at Cincinnati Bengals (MNF)
Like I said, I think the Bengals will show a lot of progress this year, but they haven't beaten the Steelers since 2015. Their record in primetime games is abysmal. I'll believe they can do it when I see it.
Week 16: vs Indianapolis Colts
I like the Colts' roster a lot, with the exception of Phillip Rivers. He's had a ton of talented rosters in the past that have fallen short because he just doesn't have the clutch gene. Pencil in the Colts to have the chance at a game-winning drive that ends in an interception.
Week 17: at Cleveland Browns
A lot of this will depend on if the Browns have imploded or are still in the hunt. Call me unconvinced.
Final record prediction: 11-5. 5th seed in AFC
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I'd like to give a special thanks u/ezDuke for collaborating with me on this write-up. I focused on the portions pertaining to the past (Coaching Changes, Signings, Draft, etc.) whereas Duke focused on the portions pertaining to the future (Camp Battles, 53-Man Roster, Schedule Predictions).
I'd also like to thank u/PlatypusOfDeath for giving us the opportunity to write this piece. I hope everyone found this both enjoyable and informative!
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