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Scouting the Pittsburgh Steelers

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Overall record: 6-5

Head coach: Mike Tomlin (13th Season with Steelers)

  • Overall regular season record: 131-71-1 (.641)
  • Playoff record: 8-7 (Qualified for playoffs 8 times)

2019 Pittsburgh Steelers Team Roster

Steelers Team Statistics

Pittsburgh Steelers 2019 Schedule 

Last Game: Steelers 16 Bengals 10

 

OFFENSE

Quarterbacks

Devlin Hodges*

The former Samford quarterback showed no fear when he was forced into action vs the Ravens, Chargers, and Bengals. When he is in, he just goes with the flow. Now he gets his 2nd start vs the Browns.

Passing yards: 318

  • TD Passes: 2 / Interceptions: 1
  • Sacks: 2

Yards rushing: 29

  • Rushing TD’s: 0

Mason Rudolph

Yes, this is Rudolph’s first season being a starter with Big Ben out, but he has not grabbed the job by the reigns. Lack of confidence and bad pocket presence has hampered his game significantly.

Passing yards: 1,636

  • TD Passes: 12 / Interceptions: 9
  • Sacks: 14

Yards rushing: 43

  • Rushing TD’s: 0

 

Running backs

Benny Snell, Jr.*

Takes over starting duties with Conner injured. Looking more confident each week.

Yards rushing: 216

  • Rushing TD’s: 0

Receptions: 2

  • Yards receiving: 19 / Receiving TD’s: 0

James Conner (Injured)

Down year after a Pro Bowl season. On the sidelines with injuries way too much.

Yards rushing: 390

  • Rushing TD’s: 4

Receptions: 30

  • Yards receiving: 242 / Receiving TD’s: 2

Jaylen Samuels

Athletic player who can play several positions. Dangerous as a pass-catcher out of the backfield.

Yards rushing: 121

  • Rushing TD’s: 1

Receptions: 37

  • Yards receiving: 212 / Receiving TD’s: 1

Trey Edmunds

Yards rushing: 92

  • Rushing TD’s: 0

Receptions: 5

  • Yards receiving: 41 / Receiving TD’s: 0

Kerrith Whyte

Yards rushing: 43

  • Rushing TD’s: 0

Receptions: 0

  • Yards receiving: 0 / Receiving TD’s: 0

 

Wide Receivers

Juju Smith-Schuster (Injured)

Smith-Schuster has struggled this season without Roethlisberger at the helm.

Receptions: 38

  • Receiving yards: 524 / Receiving TD’s: 3

Diontae Johnson*

Talented rookie who makes the most of every reception. Blessed with wicked moves in open space.

Receptions: 35

  • Receiving yards: 409 / Receiving TD’s: 3

James Washington*

He was ready to have a breakout season and establish himself as a big-time playmaker in the NFL. Has shown signs of life the past few weeks.

Receptions: 26

  • Receiving yards: 467 / Receiving TD’s: 2

Tevin Jones

Receptions: 3

  • Receiving yards: 33 / Receiving TD’s: 0

Johnny Holton

Steelers deep threat, but has only one catch.

Receptions: 1

  • Receiving yards: 22 / Receiving TD’s: 0

Deon Cain

Receptions: 1

  • Receiving yards: 35 / Receiving TD’s: 0

 

Tight Ends

Vance McDonald*

The Vanimal, when unleashed, is a sight to see. Unfortunately, he has not played up to expectations this season.

Receptions: 29

  • Receiving yards: 221
  • Receiving TD’s: 2

Nate Vannett

The Ohio State product was acquired from the Seahawks earlier this season.

Receptions: 6

  • Receiving yards: 63
  • Receiving TD’s: 0

*Denotes Starter

Offensive line

Left Tackle: Alejandro Villanueva

Left Guard: B.J. Finney/Ramon Foster

Center: Maurkice Pouncey

Right Guard: David DeCastro

Right Tackle: Matt Feiler

 

Defense (Base 3-4)

Defensive end: Cam Heyward

Defensive tackle: Javon Hargrave/Dan McCullers

Defensive end: Tyson Alualu

Left outside linebacker: T.J. Watt

Left middle linebacker: Devin Bush/Mark Baron

Right middle linebacker: Vince Willams

Right outside linebacker: Bud Dupree

Cornerback: Joe Haden

Strong safety: Terrell Edmunds

Free safety: Minkah Fitzpatrick

Cornerback: Steven Nelson/Artie Burns

Nickle: Mike Hilton/Cameron Sutton

 

Special teams

Placekicker

Chris Boswell

Extra points: 20-20

Field goals: 18-20

  • 0-19: 1-1 / 20-29:  8-8 / 30-39: 4-4 / 40-49:  7-8 / 50+:  1-2
  • Long: 51

Punter

Jordan Berry

Yards per punt: 46.3

 

Kickoff Returners

Johnny Holton

Yards per kickoff eeturn: 18.3

  • Return TD’s: 0

 

Punt Returner

Cameron Sutton

Yards per kickoff return: 8.0

  • Return TD’s: 0