https://ostraley.journoportfolio.comRSS Feed for Owen StraleyenFri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/film-room-steelers-successful-sim-pressures/Amid injury issues plaguing the back seven, the Pittsburgh Steelers relied heavily on their simulated pressure packages to maintain sound, zone-coverage structure on the back end in Week 16. In the secondary, Patrick Peterson saw extensive action at safety, often accompanied by Eric Rowe, with contributions from Elijah Riley and longtime special teams ace, Miles Killebrew. While edge depth remains intact, an early injury to Elandon Roberts left the Steelers light at off -ball linebacker, where tFri, 29 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/12/film-room-steelers-successful-sim-pressures/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/07/straley-has-pittsburgh-done-enough-to-address-their-ilb-concerns/For much of the past decade, Pittsburgh’s lagged far short of league average in terms of spending in the secondary. Nonetheless, a linebacker room filled with coverage capable players the likes of Lawrence Timmons, Ryan Shazier, and to a lesser degree, Vince Williams, allowed the team to survive on a heavy diet of zone coverage. In the years following the tragic loss of a perennial All-Pro talent in Ryan Shazier, Pittsburgh has often struggled to find blitzing and coverage ability, along with tThu, 20 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/07/straley-has-pittsburgh-done-enough-to-address-their-ilb-concerns/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/07/straley-a-pittsburgh-steelers-2023-secondary-preview/Despite fielding a top-level pass rush for the better part of the past decade, the Steelers’ inconsistent play on the back end often prevented them from producing an elite defensive unit. After the front office finally decided to make the much-needed investment into the position, with the additions of Minkah Fitzpatrick, Joe Haden, and Steven Nelson, the Steelers finished top five in points allowed in both 2019 and 2020. The unit similarly finished top five in total yards allowed, top three in pWed, 12 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/07/straley-a-pittsburgh-steelers-2023-secondary-preview/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/film-room-the-interchangeable-skills-of-minkah-fitzpatrick-and-damontae-kazee/Since arriving in Pittsburgh via trade in 2019, Minkah Fitzpatrick’s presence has transformed the Steelers’ pass defense, helping establish a takeaway-oriented mindset to complement the unit’s already dominant pass rush. In total, across four seasons since coming over from Miami, Fitzpatrick has accounted for 299 tackles, four tackles for losses, two quarterback hits, three forced fumbles, four fumble recoveries (77 return yards), 17 interceptions (383 return yards), 38 passes defended, and fourSat, 17 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/film-room-the-interchangeable-skills-of-minkah-fitzpatrick-and-damontae-kazee/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/film-room-shifting-pictures-and-camouflaging-coverage-the-anatomy-of-mike-tomlins-defense/Mike Tomlin, once one of the brightest young defensive minds in the NFL landscape, has often drawn praise for his ability to establish a winning culture in Pittsburgh and serve as a motivator in the locker room. While these aspects of his coaching style, along with his often-mentioned streak of 16 consecutive “non-losing seasons” since taking over as the team’s head coach in 2007, are the focus, not nearly enough attention is given to Tomlin’s growing mastery of defensive schematics. A discipleSat, 10 Jun 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/06/film-room-shifting-pictures-and-camouflaging-coverage-the-anatomy-of-mike-tomlins-defense/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-cb-levi-wallace-coming-off-career-year/Ahead of the 2023 off-season, re-signing Cameron Sutton, who was coming off a career year, seemed like a logical top priority for the Pittsburgh Steelers. Sutton signed with the Detroit Lions at the start of free agency and the front office immediately pivoted, signing a stopgap option in Patrick Peterson before double dipping in the draft with a pair of long-limbed corners. Pittsburgh’s new philosophy at the position places a clear emphasis on length and press-coverage ability. Enter Levi WallMon, 29 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-cb-levi-wallace-coming-off-career-year/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-the-best-game-to-sum-up-what-pittsburgh-is-getting-with-cb-patrick-peterson/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterThere is no denying that Patrick Peterson is one of the best defensive backs of the 21st century, first bursting onto the scene as a dynamic return man before ascending to perennial Pro-Bowl status at the boundary cornerback position. In total, Peterson earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his first eight seasons in Arizona, adding first-team AP All-Pro appearances in 2011, 2013, and 2015, ultimately earning a spot on the NFL 2010s All-Decade team. After signing with the Vikings ahead of the 2021 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-the-best-game-to-sum-up-what-pittsburgh-is-getting-with-cb-patrick-peterson/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterhttps://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-the-best-game-to-sum-up-what-pittsburgh-is-getting-with-cb-patrick-peterson/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterThere is no denying that Patrick Peterson is one of the best defensive backs of the 21st century, first bursting onto the scene as a dynamic return man before ascending to perennial Pro-Bowl status at the boundary cornerback position. In total, Peterson earned Pro Bowl honors in each of his first eight seasons in Arizona, adding first-team AP All-Pro appearances in 2011, 2013, and 2015, ultimately earning a spot on the NFL 2010s All-Decade team. After signing with the Vikings ahead of the 2021 Thu, 18 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-the-best-game-to-sum-up-what-pittsburgh-is-getting-with-cb-patrick-peterson/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterhttps://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-cory-trice-jr-has-potential-to-be-versatile-sub-package-player/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterAhead of the 2023 NFL Draft, I repeatedly cited the need for the Steelers to not only address the cornerback position but potentially double dip at the position, allowing for room to fill holes at both the boundary and slot positions. Following Pittsburgh’s selection of Joey Porter Jr with the first pick of the second round, I figured that Pittsburgh would target the slot position later in the draft. The problem: in between the Steelers’ fourth- and seventh-round selections, intriguing options aMon, 15 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-cory-trice-jr-has-potential-to-be-versatile-sub-package-player/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterhttps://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-cb-cory-trice-jrs-best-football-is-ahead-of-him/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterAhead of the 2023 NFL Draft, myself, among others, were of the belief that Pittsburgh would be best served to double dip at the cornerback position, addressing needs both on the boundary and in the slot. Ultimately, they decided to double dip at the position, although going in a different direction, adding a pair of long-limbed, physical cornerbacks, potentially adding multiple building blocks at the boundary cornerback spot. While I still have questions about the viability of their current optThu, 11 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-cb-cory-trice-jrs-best-football-is-ahead-of-him/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterhttps://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-joey-porters-off-man-and-zone-coverage-ability/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterJoey Porter Jr. ‘s length and press-coverage profile make him an attractive fit in Pittsburgh, which deploys Cover 1 at a rate matched by few other teams across the league. Likewise, much of the dialogue and coverage following the Porter selection, including my prior article, covers his ability in press. In that respect, it is equally important to highlight the strengths and weaknesses of other aspects of his game, namely his work in off-man and zone coverages, the subject of this article. WhilSat, 06 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-joey-porters-off-man-and-zone-coverage-ability/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterhttps://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-breaking-down-joey-porter-jr-in-press-coverage/When I finished my pre-draft rankings at the cornerback position, I had Penn State’s Joey Porter Jr. ranked as my fourth-best prospect, with his otherworldly length and physical play style as major plus factors. With height (6024), arm length (34”), wingspan (80 7/8”), and hand size (10”) all in the 95th percentile or above for the position, his unique frame is enough to garner the attention of scouts in its own right. Although nearly everyone in the draft community views Joey Porter Jr. as a cMon, 01 May 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/05/film-room-breaking-down-joey-porter-jr-in-press-coverage/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/straley-2023-nfl-draft-cornerback-rankings/For the second consecutive draft season, I decided to conclude my 2023 coverage with a big board of the cornerback position, this year expanding the field to include my top 15 prospects. Ahead of compiling this list, I watched no less than three full games of the consensus top 30 cornerback prospects, ultimately settling on the 15 names that follow. It is important to note that this is my evaluation of the class. Likewise, it has its own similarities and differences from other lists that have bWed, 26 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/straley-2023-nfl-draft-cornerback-rankings/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-uab-cb-starling-thomas-v/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today we’ll be profiling UAB cornerback Starling Thomas V. — Extremely twitchy athlete, capable of sinking hips and changing direction with ease — Often has a significant quickness advantaThu, 20 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-uab-cb-starling-thomas-v/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-nc-state-lb-isaiah-moore/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling North Carolina State linebacker Isaiah Moore. — Does a nice job of staying square as he attacks the line of scrimmage — Great blitzer from depth, stays tight in hisFri, 14 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-nc-state-lb-isaiah-moore/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-alabama-qb-bryce-young/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Alabama QB Bryce Young. — Proven winner, 23-4 career record as a starter — Has a great feel for manipulating rushers and moving to stay clean within the pocket — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-alabama-qb-bryce-young/https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=steelers+depot+justin+shorter&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 • Deliver and measure the effectiveness of ads If you choose to 'Reject all', we will not use cookies for these additional purposes. If you choose to 'Accept all', we will also use cookies and data to Non-personalised content is influenced by things like the content that you’re currently viewing, activity in your active Search session, and your location. Non-personalised ads are influenced by the content that you’re currently viewing and your general location. 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Today I’ll be profiling Florida WR Justin Shorter. — Capable of using his frame and strength to manhandle defensive backs as a blocker — Possesses rare size for the position, which makeSat, 08 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-florida-wr-justin-shorter/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-maryland-db-jakorian-bennett/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Maryland DB Jakorian Bennett. — Twitchy athlete with great foundational movement skills — Has experience playing both the boundary and field spots, as well as workiSun, 02 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-maryland-db-jakorian-bennett/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-alabama-db-demarcco-hellams/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, we’ll be profiling Alabama DB DeMarcco Hellams. — NFL size and frame to play either in the post or in the box, has experience at both spots — Extremely willing tackler, comes downhiSat, 01 Apr 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/04/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-alabama-db-demarcco-hellams/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-south-alabama-cb-darrell-luter-jr/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, we’ll be profiling South Alabama CB Darrell Luter Jr. — Nice technique in press coverage, stays square to force wide releases, utilizes kick step to match before engaging his off-handWed, 29 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0100https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-south-alabama-cb-darrell-luter-jr/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-oregon-state-cb-alex-austin/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Oregon State CB Alex Austin. — Has smooth footwork in press coverage, is able to easily match receivers releases laterally before flipping his hips to transition — Sun, 26 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-oregon-state-cb-alex-austin/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-clemson-edge-myles-murphy/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Clemson EDGE Myles Murphy. — Noticeably explosive off the ball post snap, nice get off — Has experience playing in both three- and four-down fronts (aligned primariThu, 23 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-clemson-edge-myles-murphy/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-louisville-db-keitrel-clark/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft , we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I will be profiling Louisville C\DB Kei’Trel Clark. — Extremely fluid athlete, twitchy feet in coverage, has nice footwork in his pedal — Enters the league with positional versatiliSun, 19 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-louisville-db-keitrel-clark/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-georgia-db-christopher-smith-ii/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I will be profiling Georgia S Christopher Smith II. — Elite tackler in the open field, potentially the most fundamentally sound defensive back in the class in that departmeFri, 17 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-georgia-db-christopher-smith-ii/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-illinois-db-jartavius-martin/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we will scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top-10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I will be profiling Illinois DB Jartavius Martin. — Has shown nice range when working as a post safety, can easily cover from hashes to sideline — Plays with nice depth aMon, 13 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-illinois-db-jartavius-martin/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-alabama-cb-eli-ricks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterFrom now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today I’ll be profiling Alabama CB Eli Ricks. — Extremely lengthy, physical corner with prototype size, does a nice job to re-route and squeeze receivers with physicality at thSat, 11 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-alabama-cb-eli-ricks/?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitterhttps://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-syracuse-cb-garrett-williams/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I will be profiling Syracuse CB Garrett Williams — Has a quick trigger when attacking downhill vs WR screen game — Does a nice job of getting skinny and using his quicSat, 04 Mar 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/03/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-syracuse-cb-garrett-williams/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/02/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-utah-cb-clark-phillips/From now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents. Today, I’ll be profiling Utah CB Clark Phillips — Plays with solid patience and good pad-level in off-coverage, has a nice sink and drive motion in his breaks — Efficiently bMon, 27 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/02/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-utah-cb-clark-phillips/https://steelersdepot.com/2023/02/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-oregon-state-cb-rejzohn-wright/rom now until the 2023 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections and priority undrafted free agents Today, we’ll be profiling Oregon State CB Rejzohn Wright. — Uses length to crowd space and disrupt receivers at the line of scrimmage — Has patient feet in off coverage, does aMon, 20 Feb 2023 00:00:00 +0000https://steelersdepot.com/2023/02/2023-nfl-draft-player-profiles-oregon-state-cb-rejzohn-wright/