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		<title>What are the realistic expectations for Najee Harris?</title>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Steelers RB Najee Harris one to watch out for By: Brady Akins There&#8217;s nothing more exciting than a fantasy football rookie. And among all the rookies from the 2021 Draft class, there might be no rookie more exciting than the Pittsburgh Steelers&#8217; first-round pick, Najee Harris. Harris, the running back out of Alabama, has the [&#8230;]</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Steelers RB Najee Harris one to watch out for</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Brady Akins</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There&#8217;s nothing more exciting than a fantasy football rookie. And among all the rookies from the 2021 Draft class, there might be no rookie more exciting than the Pittsburgh Steelers&#8217; first-round pick, <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/lists/pittsburgh-steelers-rookies-najee-harris-kendrick-green-pat-friermuth/">Najee Harris</a></span>.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Harris, the running back out of Alabama, has the tall task of turning around the Pittsburgh Steelers dreadful rushing offense from 2020&#8211; something he could definitely do if all goes right.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The question then becomes less of can he turn it around, and more of <em>will </em>he turn things around. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Well, maybe. Let&#8217;s see.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Najee Harris &gt; Nick Chubb ?<br><br>?? <a href="https://twitter.com/KevinColePFF?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KevinColePFF</a> <a href="https://t.co/aqpyNMj9vy">pic.twitter.com/aqpyNMj9vy</a></p>&mdash; PFF Fantasy Football (@PFF_Fantasy) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF_Fantasy/status/1433505504974671873?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 2, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Optimistic:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">You would be hard-pressed to find a rookie running back with more talent than Najee Harris. For that matter, you might struggle to find many running backs at all with more pure talent than the former Alabama standout.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Steelers’ first-round pick excelled in college as a powerful, athletic, dual-threat player at running back&#8211; with a penchant for explosive running and a nose for the endzone. Anchoring that to specific stats, Harris finished his final two seasons in college with a combined 2,690 rushing yards on 5.8 yards per carry, 39 rushing touchdowns, 70 catches, 729 yards and 11 receiving touchdowns.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Just about everything you would want from a potential fantasy <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://www.fantasypros.com/nfl/rankings/rb.php">RB1</a></span>.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And, without question, Harris’ ceiling, even as a rookie, should be set at high-end RB1. Not only because of his skill and college resume, but because of the opportunity he should get.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Steelers have made a habit over the years of maximizing the potential of their skill position players&#8211; with the running back position standing out as evidence. LeVeon Bell, the former Pittsburgh star running back, wrapped up his Steelers’ tenure with two All-Pro seasons and three Pro Bowl appearances. In the two seasons he’s played since then, he’s combined for 1,117 rushing yards on 327 carries&#8211; just 3.4 yards per attempt.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Pittsburgh elevated Bell to All-Pro heights, and with the word around training camp being the Steelers want to make Harris a dedicated three-down, every situation running back, they can do the same for their rookie.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Kendrick Green ran with the first team starters all training camp. Sounds like the Steelers offensive line will be very young this season. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Steelers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Steelers</a></p>&mdash; Blitzburgh (@Blitz_Burgh) <a href="https://twitter.com/Blitz_Burgh/status/1434973202707582976?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 6, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Pessimistic:</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Harris can play the role of three-down back all he wants, it won’t matter if he doesn’t get the touches.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For as talented as Harris is, he now finds himself on a Pittsburgh offense that featured an abominable rushing attack last season. In 2020, the Steelers finished bottom <span style="text-decoration: underline;"><a href="https://stillcurtain.com/2021/08/14/steelers-rushing-game-finds-new-life/">five </a></span>in the NFL in total rushing attempts, last in rushing yards by over 100, and last in yards per attempt at a lowly 3.6.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While it’s true that the Steelers lacked a true running back talent like Harris, they also weren’t putting their backs in positions to succeed either, trotting out an offensive line that finished 24th in ESPN’s run block win rate metric&#8211; and lost just about every starter from an already below-average position group.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">That’s a far cry from Harris’ luxurious lifestyle in Alabama, with an offensive line so good it saw three of its five starters get selected in the 2021 NFL Draft.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">For as good as his numbers were in 2020, Harris hasn’t had to deal with adversity as much as he will in Pittsburgh. Things could turn sour in an unexpected flash for Harris.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Realistic:&nbsp;</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Harris’ offensive situation is”¦ less than ideal. Playing for an offensive line that will likely feature five new starters, and for an offense that ran the ball worse than any other team in 2020, in big part by a ”˜quick pass early and often’ design.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Expecting Harris to put up numbers similar to what he produced at Alabama would be criminally insane. Even if he is a three-down back as advertised, that doesn’t mean he’ll be getting the same volume as other such backs like Christian McCaffrey, who’s averaged 25 touches per game in each of his last two seasons.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">And that’s the gold standard for running backs. McCaffrey is the pinnacle of volume monsters, and he plays on an offense where just about everything runs through him. If the Steelers don’t make dramatic changes to their offensive philosophy, Harris won’t come anything close to that.</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With all that said”¦&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Harris is too good to not overcome the issues plaguing the Steelers. Even with poor run blocking, Harris’ potential as a receiver will keep him a factor in the offense. While his skill as a runner might be good enough at times to overcome an onslaught of defenders blasting through an inexperienced offensive line.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Maybe don’t expect Harris to be the second coming of Marshall Faulk from day one&#8211; but he can still be a quality contributor to the Steelers offense, and your fantasy offense as well.</p>
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		<title>Why the Pittsburgh Steelers are still Super Bowl contenders for 2021</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:59:47 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>The 2021 Steelers team is still a real Super Bowl contender By: Jeremy Trottier The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a relatively interesting position after the 2020-2021 season.  Odds are Ben Roethlisberger will retire after this season, based on his previous injuries as well as his age and contract.  After a first round exit in last [&#8230;]</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">The 2021 Steelers team is still a real Super Bowl contender</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Jeremy Trottier </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Pittsburgh Steelers are in a relatively interesting position after the 2020-2021 season.  Odds are Ben Roethlisberger will retire after this season, based on his previous injuries as well as his age and contract.  After a first round exit in last season’s playoffs, they likely will be trying to go all in on this season to make a push to give big Ben a proper sendoff.  In this article, I will be going over three reasons as to why the Pittsburgh Steelers are still contending for a Super Bowl in the 2021-2022 season.</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">&quot;I&#39;m tired, boss.&quot;<br> <br>&#8211;<a href="https://twitter.com/jharrison9292?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@JHarrison9292</a> to Coach Tomlin after his Super Bowl pick 6. ? <a href="https://twitter.com/steelers?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@Steelers</a> <a href="https://t.co/MLc4ezUbgc">pic.twitter.com/MLc4ezUbgc</a></p>&mdash; NFL Films (@NFLFilms) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFLFilms/status/1440735939945381901?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">September 22, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Top Defense in the League</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the biggest selling points for the Steelers as of the last few seasons is how phenomenal their defense has continually been.&nbsp; In 2020 they finished with the best DVOA (Defense-adjusted Value Over Average), at a total of -20.2% (DVOA has a lowest = best standard).&nbsp; This was 1.2% ahead of second place which was New Orleans at -19.0%.&nbsp; Another stat that is impressive towards this notion is they only gave up the third least amount of yards over the course of the regular season, at 4,893 yards (20 behind 2<sup>nd</sup> place).&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They also ended up tied for first in most interceptions taken away from opponents at 18 (tied with New Orleans, Miami, and New England).&nbsp; Overall, this defense is one of the if not the best currently in the NFL, which hugely helps the Steelers chances at making a run for the deep playoffs.&nbsp; As we saw this season, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers were able to succeed so much due to an extremely potent defense, alongside a quality offense.&nbsp;&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>Skill Position Talent</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Steelers have really improved their skill positions in the last few seasons, with additions like Najee Harris, Chase Claypool, Pat Freiermuth, Eric Ebron, and more in the past few offseasons.&nbsp; Adding these players on top of others like Juju Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson, and James Washington allow them to really give Ben Roethlisberger a chance to just get the ball to playmakers and let them do the work.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The addition of Najee Harris cannot be overlooked, despite the Steelers need for IOL.&nbsp; Najee is an extremely talented back based on what we all saw at the college level from him, and if he can continue this at the NFL level, the Steelers should have their new elite playmaker.&nbsp; Pat Freiermuth is also a very solid pickup, ranked by most as the number two tight end in the class his receiving abilities add to an already stout passing attack.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph"><strong>The Offensive Line Additions</strong></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One of the biggest gaps people have been pointing to on this Steelers roster is the offensive line, as they lost a lot of their starters this offseason.&nbsp; With that said, they have the players along this line to hold up when needed.&nbsp; Going from left to right, they have at LT presumably Zach Banner, who despite only playing 59 snaps in 2020, allowed zero sacks and had no penalties.&nbsp; He played in 14 games only a season ago as well for the Cleveland Browns, so he has some experience.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">At left guard they have Trai Turner, probably the most solidified and high quality member of the line, has started 89 of 93 games he has played in, and has been a very solid member of the teams he has played for so far.&nbsp; At C, presumably the sophomore from Alabama will get the start in J.C. Hassenauer, who despite being an UDFA, got four starts in his 2020 rookie debut and gave up no sacks in all his snaps.&nbsp; He does need to work on penalties, as he had five in his four starts, but that is able to be worked on.&nbsp;&nbsp;Another sophomore at LG is Kevin Dotson, the 6’4” 321 pound monster out of University of Louisiana at Lafayette.&nbsp; A 4<sup>th</sup> round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, he also got 4 starts in 13 games, allowing 0 sacks and only having three penalties, as well as a 66.2 PFF grade, which despite not being the be all end all of how good a player is, it has a lot of good factors going into it.&nbsp; Finally, at RT, Chukwuma Okorafor, one of my personal favorites to really show up in 2021.&nbsp; At 6’6” 320 pounds, his frame is absolutely perfect to be a tackle, and he has an innate ability to anchor down and stop rushers in their tracks.&nbsp; This will be huge for Najee Harris as a gap rusher, because Okorafor will be able to create those gaps for him.&nbsp;</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>Minkah Fitzpatrick DPOY worthy in 2021? By: Dave Stewart The annual NFL awards are always exciting. One of the most interesting each year is the Defensive Player of the Year award. Over the last four seasons, it has also come to be known as the Aaron Donald award. The Los Angeles Rams’ defensive tackle has [&#8230;]</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Minkah Fitzpatrick DPOY worthy in 2021?</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Dave Stewart</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The annual NFL awards are always exciting. One of the most interesting each year is the Defensive Player of the Year award. Over the last four seasons, it has also come to be known as the Aaron Donald award. The Los Angeles Rams’ defensive tackle has won three out of the last four awards. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">I do not believe anyone would bat an eye if he were to take home a fourth this season. However, Donald is not the player I want to talk about today. Pittsburgh Steeler safety, Minkah Fitzpatrick, is just 24 years old and already he has received First-team All-Pro accolades twice in the first three years of his career. What would it take for him to add to DPOY to his trophy case? </p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">To answer that question, I felt it prudent to look to history. The award was first given out 50 years ago in 1971. A safety has won only four times in that span. Dick Anderson became the first in 1973, followed by Kenny Easley in 1984, Ed Reed in 2004, and Troy Polamalu in 2010. Polamalu, the most recent safety to take home the trophy did so by accumulating seven interceptions to go along with 11 passes defended, one fumble recovery, one sack, two QB hits, one touchdown, and 69 total tackles, six of them for losses. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He was a disrupter, all over the field, in order to be named the league’s best defensive player. Fortunately, for Fitzpatrick, his style has him all over the field, as well. As a strong safety, Polamalu frequently played close to the line of scrimmage, and was used in a pass rushing capacity. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Steelers’ defensive coordinator, Dick LeBeau would draw up blitzes allowing Polamalu to use his speed to get after the quarterback. Often times, he would crowd close to the offensive line, threatening to blitz before ultimately dropping back in coverage. It was a technique that created confusion for quarterbacks and occasionally helped lead to his interceptions of pass deflections. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Fitzpatrick plays free safety and is rarely used to blitz the quarterback. He has only one QB hit in his career and four tackles for loss. Lacking opportunity to make plays in the opponents’ backfield, Fitzpatrick will have to meet a specific criteria to be in the running for DPOY. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He will need to establish a new personal best in interceptions. To date, Fitzpatrick has topped out at five picks in 2019. He has scored one touchdown in each if his first three seasons, a pace he will need to continue or improve upon to take home the honors. Averaging 76 total tackles each year is a solid number for a safety, but increasing that total will definitely attract some attention his way. Remarkably fast, Fitzpatrick still does not quite match up to the astonishing foot speed of Polamalu. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Yet, if the Steelers find a way to utilize his speed to diversify their pass rush, Fitzpatrick’s appeal for individual honors is bound to increase, especially if he can record his first career sack. In short, it will take a Herculean effort from Fitzpatrick to compete for the league’s highest defensive honor. Still, as one of the league’s premier safeties, it is hard to count him out. Whether he holds the trophy at year’s end or not, it is safe to say we can expect another big season from this emerging superstar.</p>
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					<description><![CDATA[<p>by: Will Baptist It is no secret in Pittsburgh that they will be on the market for a franchise QB sooner rather than later. Ben Roethlisberger has started to decline, and after an abysmal playoff performance he showed last year in their loss to the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers should be studying this draft class [&#8230;]</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">by: Will Baptist</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">It is no secret in Pittsburgh that they will be on the market for a franchise QB sooner rather than later. Ben Roethlisberger has started to decline, and after an abysmal playoff performance he showed last year in their loss to the Cleveland Browns, the Steelers should be studying this draft class up and down for a quarterback.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Roethlisberger threw for 3,803 yards, 33 touchdowns, 10 interceptions and completed 65.6% of his passes last season. He played in 15 games and was much healthier than the prior season. Those statistics are not bad by any means, but after his four interception, playoff loss to their divisional rival, the end is nearing for Roethlisberger. His mobility and accuracy took another dip last year, and at 39 years old, he does not have much left in the tank.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">His decline forced the Steelers to restructure his contract, and bring in Dwayne Haskins. Haskins struggled mightily in Washington, and a fresh start could be the motivating factor that forces him to improve. The Steelers will not bank on Haskins becoming the franchise QB, and they should focus on finding the next QB to lead this organization in the 2022 NFL Draft.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Steelers will most likely have a pick in the latter portion of the draft, considering how good they have been under Mike Tomlin and the pieces they have in place. This should not deter them from trading up into the top five if they fall in love with one of the QB prospects.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">These are three of the top prospects that the Steelers should target in next year’s NFL Draft.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">1. Sam Howell, North Carolina</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Drafting a QB from North Carolina is a terrifying proposition after seeing how the Mitchell Trubisky experiment ended in Chicago. Nevertheless, Sam Howell is a much different prospect, and should be evaluated as such. He walked on campus as a true freshman and earned the starting job at North Carolina, and threw for 3,641 yards, 38 touchdowns and seven interceptions. That is astounding for a true freshman, and he was still able to improve as a sophomore after a slow start to the season. He drastically improved his accuracy, while completing 68.1% of his passes as a sophomore compared to 61.4% as a freshman. His yards per attempt jumped to 10.3 compared to 8.6 as a freshman. Howell is one of the frontrunners for the Heisman and will be in the conversation for the number one pick in the draft. He has the arm talent and leadership abilities to be a franchise QB, and he would be a great fit for the Steelers system.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">2. Spencer Rattler, Oklahoma</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Spencer Rattler is more athletic and mobile than Howell. With the track record that Oklahoma head coach, Lincoln Riley, has with improving quarterbacks, Rattler could have a dominant season and easily be the number one pick in the draft. He is a very accurate QB, completing 67.5% of his passes in his first year starting. In 11 games, he threw for 3,031 yards, 28 touchdowns and seven interceptions. The Sooners should be much improved this season, and we may see how Rattler handles himself on the big stage during the college football playoffs. Now that Rattler is the face of the Oklahoma football team, he needs to continue to develop his leadership skills, and decision making. If he can improve in his second season, and learn under Riley, Rattler could be the face of an NFL franchise for the next 10-15 years, and the Steelers would be a perfect fit.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading">3. Kedon Slovis, USC</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Last season was a disaster for the Pac-12, due to the covid issues that they dealt with, which makes this upcoming season huge for USC star QB, Kedon Slovis. He stepped in as a freshman and was forced to play due to their starting QB getting injured, and he never looked back. In his career thus far, he has completed 70% of his passes, for 5,423 yards, 47 touchdowns and 16 interceptions. All of that production is in just 18 games, and Slovis should improve dramatically with a full offseason in preparation for a full season. Slovis worked with QB coaches, Jordan Palmer and Tom House to improve his mechanics and arm talent during the offseason. He is already extremely accurate and must improve his ability to throw the ball down field and his decision making. Slovis could be a star in the making, and he would be a match made in heaven for the Steelers.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Considering all these QBs will most likely go in the top ten in next year’s draft, the Steelers will undoubtedly have to trade up to grab one of them. If the Steelers are willing to do that, and mortgage some future first round picks, they will have their new franchise QB in place for years to come.</p>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">“The Quest for Canton” Mini-Series: Article 3 of 20</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Trenton Roberts (Twitter: @TRobertsNFL)</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Background:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As the NFL offseason slowly moves along, there is increasingly less to talk about as we wait for the season to roll around. With more time on our hands, writers and journalists are looking for anything to write about. That was where the idea for this series arose from.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the NFL today, there are many young talents who seem to already be heading towards acquiring a bust in Canton. Reaching the NFL Hall-of-Fame is one of the most prestigious honors any player can hope to achieve in their careers and is what motivate many players to improve and play at the highest level. In this series, we will discuss how some of these players have already left their marks and what they can do to ensure their eventual enshrinement.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Over the next ten weeks, we will make our way through twenty total players in the NFL today under the age of 28 who are well on their ways to the Hall. Twice a week, a new name will be discussed and debated in order to see where they stand and what they can do in their “Quest for Canton”.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Article:</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As we get into the second week of the Quest for Canton Mini-Series, it’s time we look at our first defender. While offense is fun, I’ve always been more enthralled by the pass rush, and there is perhaps no edge defender better at it today than Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The younger brother of three-time defensive player of the year and future Hall of Famer J.J. Watt, T.J. has made a name for himself in his four seasons in the league. Since being drafted with the 30<sup>th</sup> pick in the 2017 NFL draft, Watt has started in all 64 games he has appeared in, missing just two of the team’s 66 games in that span.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In that stretch, Watt has totaled a whopping 49.5 sacks (including a league leading 15.0 in 2020), a total which ranks him third during that span, behind Chandler Jones (50.0) and Aaron Donald (57.5). His overall pressure is also elite, with his 111 quarterback hits during that time frame leaving him second to Donald (120).</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Looking at the first 4 seasons for pass rushers in history, Watt’s 49.5 sacks ranks 7<sup>th</sup> all-time in that department, with five of the six ahead of him being current or future Hall of Famers (Mark Gastineau is the only one to miss the cut). His 17 forced fumbles through four seasons ranks him fifth in that category, behind three future Hall of Famers (Freeney, Mathis, Ware).&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Despite his success as a pass rusher throughout his career, Watt has also developed a strong nose for the ball. His four interceptions through four seasons tie him with Packers legend Clay Matthews III for the most all-time for a player with over 40 sacks in their first four years in the league.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">T.J. Watt’s knack for forcing fumbles and intercepting the ball make him one of the most feared pass rushers of this generation. Still just 26 years old, Watt is just now ready to enter his prime, which is a terrifying thought for any quarterback who has seen what the young phenom has already accomplished.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With 31 linebackers and 38 defensive linemen already in Canton, Watt seems to be at one of the better positions to get noticed and make a run for a gold jacket. Should he continue his current trajectory and win a few defensive player of the year awards along the way, expect the youngest Watt to join his older brother in the Hall of Fame someday.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Come back again later this week for our fourth player in the Quest for Canton Mini-Series: Cowboy’s running back Ezekiel Elliott.</p>
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<h2 class="wp-block-heading">Where does Big Ben stand in the NFC North?</h2>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Reese Nasser</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Ben Roethlisberger has been doing this football thing for a long time now, and at a very high level. He has achieved nearly every accolade possible and in his now 18th season, Roethlisberger will look to prove that he is still capable of playing and making an impact. He has played in 233 games for the Pittsburgh Steelers and has led them to two super bowl victories.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But as time has progressed, a new wave of quarterbacks have arrived in the AFC West. Lamar Jackson of the Baltimore Ravens, Baker Mayfield of the Cleveland Browns, and Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals are all fighting for the top spot in the division. But is it Roethlisberger’s to lose? Where does he rank among the four quarterbacks within his division? Let&#8217;s take a look?</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">4. Joe Burrow, Cincinnati Bengals</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The second-year pro will have a lot to prove this season. But, after coming off of a torn ACL in his rookie season and only appearing just 10 games, he hasn&#8217;t proven to be better than any other quarterback within his division just yet.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Burrow did show real promise in his rookie season and can’t be discounted due to injury. The pace that he was on during his rookie season would have been the greatest in Bengals history for a first-year quarterback.&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Joe Burrow was in the midst of something special last season before his injury&#8230;<br><br>Burrow’s 2020 Pace &#8211; Bengals Rookie Rank<br><br>422 Completions &#8211; 1st<br>4,301 Pass Yds &#8211; 1st<br>5 300+ Yd Games &#8211; 1st<br>21 Pass TDs &#8211; 1st <br><br>Bengals fans gotta be hyped to see Burrow in 2021! <a href="https://t.co/aVxtgHSaeu">pic.twitter.com/aVxtgHSaeu</a></p>&mdash; CBS Sports HQ (@CBSSportsHQ) <a href="https://twitter.com/CBSSportsHQ/status/1397231699986198528?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 25, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He has also proven to be a true leader for this Bengals team. He was a captain by week one and had the entire team supporting him all throughout his rookie season.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">With a strong second-year, Burrow should and will rise to a higher spot than fourth best in the division.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">3. Ben Roethlisberger, Pittsburgh Steelers</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 39-year old quarterback threw for 26 touchdowns but also had 15 turnovers. The season also started out very well for the team as a whole as Big Ben led them 11 straight wins.&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ben Roethlisberger will not go down until he’s throwing touchdowns.<a href="https://twitter.com/TeamJuJu?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@TeamJuJu</a> snags this one. (Via <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@NFL</a>) <a href="https://t.co/OWYqqYN6IZ">pic.twitter.com/OWYqqYN6IZ</a></p>&mdash; Sunday Night Football on NBC (@SNFonNBC) <a href="https://twitter.com/SNFonNBC/status/1328106484585160706?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 15, 2020</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">But as the season reached the end, the Steelers team began to look much different. Over the last four games, Roethlisberger threw for eight touchdowns but also added four interceptions.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the Steelers only postseason game, Big Ben was outdueled by the younger Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield. Big Ben threw four touchdowns but also four interceptions. While it may not have been an age issue, Big Ben did look different at points this season.&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ben Roethlisberger&#39;s yards per attempt by season<br>? 2016: 7.2<br>? 2017: 7.2<br>? 2018: 7.3<br>? 2020: 6.0 <a href="https://t.co/skutCXU1nb">pic.twitter.com/skutCXU1nb</a></p>&mdash; PFF (@PFF) <a href="https://twitter.com/PFF/status/1362809497308327936?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 19, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The Steelers constructed the offense to be both faster and shorter. While it worked, it somewhat eliminated the options on offense. This puts Big Ben as the third best quarterback in this division.</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">2. Baker Mayfield, Cleveland Browns</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Baker Mayfield proved to be a strong leader for this Cleveland Browns team. He played consistently throughout much of the season and was responsible for 27 total touchdowns. His biggest issue was turnovers but over the last nine regular season games, he threw only one interception.<br></p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The turn around that he made after week nine is worth noting. He looked like a completely different quarterback when he was on the field and his control of the team was clear.&nbsp;</p>



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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the wild card round of the playoffs, Mayfield threw three touchdowns in a strong showing against the Steelers. He also played a valiant game against the Kansas City Chiefs that ended in a 22-17 loss.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Baker will look to have a big 2021 season and a super bowl will be on the mind of everyone in the Browns organization. He has proven to not only be a top quarterback in the AFC West but also within the entire NFL.&nbsp;</p>



<h3 class="wp-block-heading">1. Lamar Jackson. Baltimore Ravens&nbsp;</h3>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2019 MVP comes in as the #1 quarterback in the AFC West. Jackson has proved to be a top quarterback in the NFL and has consistently led the Baltimore Ravens to success.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In 2020, Jackson and the Ravens had an 11-5 regular season. Their season came to an end in the divisional round to the Buffalo Bills. This was one of the few games where Jackson appeared average and he and the rest of the Ravens struggled with a strong Bills team.</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Throughout the 2020 season, Jackson showed that 2019 was no fluke. He threw for 26 touchdowns and 2,757 yards. He also added another seven touchdowns on the ground and ran for over 1,000 yards.&nbsp;</p>



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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">LAMAR JACKSON. 49 YARDS. TOUCHDOWN. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RavensFlock?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RavensFlock</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/Lj_era8?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lj_era8</a><br><br>?: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BALvsTEN?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BALvsTEN</a> on ESPN/ABC<br>?: NFL app // Yahoo Sports app: <a href="https://t.co/ENQWXuJbe8">https://t.co/ENQWXuJbe8</a> <a href="https://t.co/yZNUr2CWFK">pic.twitter.com/yZNUr2CWFK</a></p>&mdash; NFL (@NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/NFL/status/1348345214193160196?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">January 10, 2021</a></blockquote><script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
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<p class="wp-block-paragraph">He led the division in touchdowns and achieved this success while having a receiving core that ranked near the bottom of the league.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Now that the Ravens added two strong receivers in the draft, Rashod Bateman and Tylan Wallace, you can expect to see an even bigger season out of Lamar in 2021. His potential, along with the rest of the Ravens, could be unmatched.&nbsp;</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Big Ben has had a long and successful career but younger quarterbacks are slowly starting to catch up and surpass. While 2021 could be a resurgence, one last push, he is still the third best quarterback in this division, at least for now.&nbsp;</p>
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<h1 class="wp-block-heading">Steelers rookie RB can win OROY</h1>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">By: Dave Stewart</p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">As it always does, the NFL Draft left us with many surprises. The 49ers answered the first question of the draft, selecting Trey Lance third overall. Cincinnati selected Ja’marr Chase, catching some by surprise. Names like Kadarius Toney and Travis Etienne were not considered locks to be called on the first night, and players like Teven Jenkins and Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah were expected to be chosen in the opening round, but were not. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">One player who was linked by many to his eventual landing spot was Alabama running back, Najee Harris. He now finds himself atop the depth chart at running back for the Pittsburgh Steelers. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">There are conflicting assessments of the pick among football pundits. Improving the league’s worst rushing attack was a key component of Pittsburgh’s draft plan. A staple of the Steelers offense over the last half-century has been their efficiency running the football. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">While times have changed, both in Pittsburgh and the NFL, leading to a more pass-heavy approach, the Steelers remain a team who very much wishes to be able to run the ball effectively. Doing so will take pressure off their aging quarterback and keep their talented defense off the field for longer periods of time. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The AFC North is a division where running the ball and playing stout defense is still a recipe for success. Teams like the Baltimore Ravens and the Cleveland Browns have been able to demoralize opponents with their brutal ground and pound approach. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The 2020 Pittsburgh Steelers brought up the rear in both rushing yardage and yards per attempt in the NFL. The team’s leading rusher, James Conner, tallied less than 500 yards on the ground, yet actually led the team with 4.0 yards per carry. As a team, Pittsburgh averaged just 3.6 per rush. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">The absence of a premier talent in the backfield, along with below-average offensive line play contributed to the struggles in the run game. Enter Najee Harris. There is no doubt that he elevates the level of talent among Steeler ball carriers. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Contributing to an impressive National Championship season at Alabama, Harris totaled nearly 1,900 scrimmage yards in 2020. He combines size, strength, and speed in a way that has brought up comparisons to previously successful backs in Pittsburgh, like Franco Harris and Le’Veon Bell. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Whether or not Najee Harris becomes the missing piece in the puzzle is a question yet to be answered. Though it is true that the players in the Steelers’ running back room are modestly talented and underperformed last season, the difficulties faced by Pittsburgh’s once intimidating offensive line were highlighted in the team’s inefficiency. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">So, were the woes in the rushing game caused by less talented running backs or underperforming offensive linemen? The truth is likely both led to the dismal performance. In addition to ranking 31st in the league, as a run backing unit, Pittsburgh lost three of the big men upfront during this offseason. Alejandro Villanueva and Matt Feiler departed via free agency, while long-time center, Maurkice Pouncey, retired following the season. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">Choosing Harris over an offensive lineman, like Jenkins, in the first was really more of a strategical decision. Yet, passing agin on the line in the second round mystified many. Oklahoma’s Creed Humphrey was available and would have made for a nice replacement for Pouncey. Instead, the Steelers punted the offensive line into the third round, where they selected Kendrick Green, a converted guard, to take over at center. They grabbed a tackle in the fourth, in Dan Moore Jr. Last year’s week one starter at right tackle, Zach Banner, returns from an ACL tear and is expected to replace Villanueva at left tackle. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">They will be bringing an inexperienced group of blockers to the table, as Banner rates as the second most tenured player on the line with 23 career games played. Harris has a path to the Offensive Rookie of the Year, but it is a narrow one. All the pieces have to fall just right. The youthful line will need to find a way to come together and improve greatly over last year’s 31st place finish in run blocking. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In addition, the young guys up front need to uphold the pass blocking, which was the strength of 2020’s group. Keeping Roethlisberger protected is critical to prevent teams from stacking the box to stop Harris. Then, most importantly, it comes down to Harris, himself. He will need to show that he can handle the heavy lifting in the NFL, in the same manner, he did in college. He will, most certainly, need to be deeply involved in the passing game, perhaps matching or exceeding the 43 receptions he had during his senior season at Alabama. </p>



<p class="wp-block-paragraph">In the last 6 seasons, only three running backs have taken home the hardware. Of the three, only Todd Gurley did it with fewer than 1,500 scrimmage yards, 15 touchdowns, and 80 receptions. While both 80 receptions and 15 touchdowns seem like a tall order, should he reach 1,500 total yards, Harris is likely to be in the conversation.</p>
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