Posts By Chris Carter
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5.0K21SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Why the Steelers kept Adeniyi ☕
Adeniyi's highest rankings among edge rushers in the events were his shuttle time of 4.28 (7th) and his 26 bench reps (5th) but he otherwise looked mediocre. What translated after...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM July 10, 2019 -
3.3K10SteelersCarter’s Classroom: JuJu vs. Browns’ Ward next big thing ☕
Smith-Schuster can be counted in that since his last three games against the Browns have included 18 catches on 24 targets for 295 yards and one touchdown. But in none...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM July 9, 2019 -
4.1K3SteelersCarter’s Classroom: The cure for mobile QBs ☕
Not all rushing plays will add up to 93-yard touchdowns, but they can hurt defenses and extend drives without having to read schemes or make risky throws. Part of the...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:02 AM July 8, 2019 -
4.0K14SteelersCarter’s Classroom: More of Conner/Nix duo, please ☕️
One of my favorite blocks to watch from Nix in 2018 was how he took on two-time pro bowl linebacker Melvin Ingram II. The Steelers' offensive line had parted the Chargers'...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:05 AM July 7, 2019 -
3.5K10SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Bush’s learning curve vs. big blockers ☕
Bush's best strengths come when he's stretching the field and running sideline to sideline. It maximizes his burst, speed and agility to cover ground and make plays that few linebackers...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:01 AM July 3, 2019 -
4.7K3SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Ben’s mobility a red-zone boost ☕
But having the ability to take advantage of every weakness a defense exposes is what makes for great offense. It's what made Randy Fichtner's offense so dangerous when I wrote about...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:01 AM July 2, 2019 -
3.1K7SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Why Haden’s still vital ☕
When our staff debated keeping Joe Haden around, it was an important question because of how it would affect the Steelers’ salary cap, both this season and beyond. But make no mistake,...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:02 AM July 1, 2019 -
2.7KSteelersCarter’s Classroom: Run defense even better? ☕️
2018 saw a better performance when it came to limiting big runs. Despite not improving in turnover production, the defense found ways to limit offenses and force them to be...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:00 AM June 28, 2019 -
3.1K7SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Communicating the ‘Danger’ ☕
Depth at safety is a significant concern for the Steelers going into 2019. The only safety with legitimate starter experience on the roster behind Terrell Edmunds and Sean Davis is Jordan Dangerfield, a 28-year-old who...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:04 AM June 27, 2019 -
2.7K4SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Hargrave brings balance to D-line ☕
Hargrave's trick is how quickly he build momentum with his footwork off the snap. While linemen are dropping back into their traditional pass protection, they often try to lock onto...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:00 AM June 26, 2019 -
4.0K5SteelersCarter’s Classroom: JuJu’s back-shoulder threat ☕
The best examples of this came in his late efforts to complete the comeback against the Jaguars last season. The Steelers had to move quickly and the Jaguars' secondary had...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 11:48 PM June 24, 2019 -
3.3K7SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Villanueva vs. Garrett ☕
Villanueva struggled at times, but his last two seasons have been some of the best work of a Steelers' left tackle in a long time. Villanueva has mostly nullified Garrett...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:05 AM June 24, 2019 -
3.6K10SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Watt for 2019 Steelers MVP ☕
I'm calling my shot; that player will be T.J. Watt. After a good start with seven sacks in 2017 and almost doubling that with 13 sacks in 2018, Watt looks to...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 2:01 AM June 21, 2019 -
4.2K9SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Davis needs stability ☕
Davis being switched to free safety was a result of multiple factors. He showed he could play the pass and fight through combat catch situations to force drops from receivers,...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 1:01 AM June 20, 2019 -
3.8K6SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Artie vs. himself ☕
Back in 2017 the Steelers had enough confidence in Burns to leave him on an island in coverage just like they did with Joe Haden. Burns had shown quick development to...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:05 AM June 19, 2019 -
3.4K8SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Samuels must diversify ☕
Samuels caught 26 passes on 29 targets for 199 yards with three receiving touchdowns in 2018. The vast majority of those targets came as screen passes or quick dump offs...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:03 AM June 18, 2019 -
3.6K12SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Will Tuitt finally do it? ☕
A quick glance over Tuitt's stat sheet show a player that's playing well but isn't elite. Tuitt's contract screams for a player that produces elite results to justify its huge...
at Highmark StadiumPOSTED: 12:02 AM June 17, 2019 -
3.7K12SteelersCarter’s Classroom: Grimble better dig deep ☕
First let's look at the merits Grimble brings to the team. He's been with the team for three years and has flashed good ball skills that show potential to be...
at Rooney ComplexPOSTED: 12:17 AM June 14, 2019