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Kozora: Pittsburgh Steelers Pre-Training Camp 53-Man Roster Prediction
With training camp 24 hours away and the first practice the day after, it’s time for my updated Pittsburgh Steelers 2024 53-man roster prediction. My last prediction came right after the draft, and since then, the team has made roster moves that have changed some of my predictions. Those will be reflected below.
My next roster prediction will come either right before or after the Steelers’ first preseason game.
OFFENSE – 24
Quarterbacks (3) – Russell Wilson, Justin Fields, Kyle Allen
Analysis: No changes here; the overall theme of this updated prediction. Wilson and Fields may nominally have a battle, but it’ll be a major upset if Fields wins it. Allen brings experience and comfort as the team’s third-stringer.
Running Backs (3) – Najee Harris, Jaylen Warren, Cordarrelle Patterson
Analysis: I’ve begun to feel skeptical about Patterson’s usefulness this season on offense or even in the return game. But he should still make the roster as the primary kick returner. Harris and Warren will be the Steelers’ lead horses in an offense that could finish top-five in rush attempts.
Fullback (0) – None
Analysis: No true fullback though Connor Heyward could be used here. Keep an eye on Jack Colletto in training camp.
Tight Ends (4) – Pat Freiermuth, Darnell Washington, Connor Heyward, MyCole Pruitt
Analysis: In my off-season analysis, I left Pruitt versus Rodney Williams at a literal coin flip. Williams is younger and the better athlete/special teamer but Pruitt knows the system and is a stronger in-line blocker. An underrated but fun camp battle. Heyward could log time at fullback.
Wide Receivers (5) – George Pickens, Roman Wilson, Calvin Austin III, Van Jefferson, Dez Fitzpatrick
Analysis: One change here. Putting Fitzpatrick in place of Marquez Callaway. Callaway brings intriguing height/weight/speed, but Fitzpatrick’s calling card is special teams. That’s different than the other veteran wideouts fighting for their spot. Austin earned plenty of praise in the spring, giving him an initial leg up in the fall. Jefferson has size and versatility and is familiar with Smith’s system.
Offensive Tackles (4) – Broderick Jones, Troy Fautanu, Dan Moore Jr., Dylan Cook
Analysis: Lots to watch here. How much play does Moore get at RT? Can Fautanu win the job? Can Cook continue his ascent, and if so, will Moore become expendable? Overall, it’s a talented and deep group.
Offensive Guards (4) – Isaac Seumalo, James Daniels, Nate Herbig, Mason McCormick
Analysis: I wanted to find a way to shoehorn Spencer Anderson in here, but he’s still the tenth offensive lineman. Herbig will battle Frazier at center but is likely to lose the job.
Centers (1) – Zach Frazier
Analysis: Frazier, the only true center on this 53 configuration, may have to earn the right to start. But he should capture it by the time the season begins. Interested to see if Anderson or McCormick get any work at center.
DEFENSE – 26
Defensive Ends (4) – Cam Heyward, Larry Ogunjobi, Dean Lowry, Isaiahh Loudermilk
Analysis: Maybe the buzz on DeMarvin Leal is real. Best shape of his life, the light’s come on, all that good stuff. But he’s gotta play his way onto the roster and my roster prediction. If he shows up, Loudermilk’s spot may become shaky. Ogunjobi needs to get through a camp healthy, always nagged by a foot or toe issue.
Nose Tackles (2) – Keeanu Benton, Montravius Adams
Analysis: Benton will start after entering last year as the backup. Adams signed a multi-year deal and should stay. The Steelers will keep at least six defensive linemen.
EDGE Rushers (4) – T.J. Watt, Alex Highsmith, Nick Herbig, Jeremiah Moon
Analysis: David Perales lost weight and is in his second season, but I’m still putting Moon over him. Moon is bigger, stronger, and more proven on special teams. An intriguing name to watch in camp.
Inside Linebackers (5) – Patrick Queen, Elandon Roberts, Payton Wilson, Cole Holcomb, Tyler Matakevich
Analysis: A change here now that Matakevich has been signed. He bumps Mark Robinson off the Steelers roster for the role of “core special teamer.” The question is if Holcomb is healthy to begin the year. We’ll see if he starts camp on Active/PUP. If he avoids it, it’ll be a tremendous sign. Position group here is strong.
Cornerbacks (6) – Joey Porter Jr., Donte Jackson, Darius Rush, Cory Trice Jr., Beanie Bishop, Josiah Scott
Analysis: Cam Sutton will start the year on the Suspended list and does not need to begin on the initial 53. He won’t play until Week 10. The slot corner battle swings wide open. Bishop was the team’s best UDFA add, but they probably want a veteran ready in Scott, who served as the Eagles’ slot corner in 2022. This position will probably be handled by committee.
Don’t overlook the outside corner depth battles, either. Rush and Trice have plenty to prove and will be pushed by Anthony Averett.
Safeties (5) – Minkah Fitzpatrick, DeShon Elliott, Damontae Kazee, Miles Killebrew, Ryan Watts
Analysis: Lots of moving and shaking here. Trenton Thompson was released for reasons that still don’t make much sense. Jalen Elliott has also been shown the door. It boosts the odds for the rookie Watts, though he’ll have to prove he can make the transition from corner. Winning a special teams spot will also be key for him.
SPECIAL TEAMS – 3
Kicker (1) – Chris Boswell
Analysis: Boswell’s spot is safe, though Matthew Wright will audition for other teams this summer. He’s worth rostering, making it the most interesting note at kicker, provided Boz stays healthy.
Punter (1) – Cameron Johnston
Analysis: Johnston is the only punter on the Steelers roster, speaking to the team’s level of confidence in him. He was a key free agency signing, though hopefully, Pittsburgh will do a lot less punting in 2024.
Long Snapper (1) – Christian Kuntz
Analysis: Fresh off a three-year contract, Kuntz’s spot is safe.
Gameday Inactives: Allen (Emergency Third QB), Jefferson, McCormick, Trice Jr., Watts
PRACTICE SQUAD (17)
QB: John Rhys Plumlee
RB: Daijun Edwards, Jonathan Ward
FB: Jack Colletto
WR: Marquez Callaway, Duece Watts
TE: Rodney Williams
OG: Anderson Hardy, Spencer Anderson
DL: Logan Lee, Breiden Fehoko
EDGE: Julius Welschof*, Kyron Johnson
ILB: Jacoby Windmon
CB: Thomas Graham, Anthony Averett
S: Nate Meadors
*Doesn’t count against practice squad total
PHOTO BY DAVE BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHY
From warm maple and mossy green finishes on its cabinetry to the brass plumbing fixtures on the sink, the kitchen of this Treesdale home in Adams Township is all about natural warmth and soft color.
It’s a space that architect Robert Gaskill of Gaskill Architecture, who spearheaded the renovation project, describes as timeless and collected.
“The classic cabinetry, use of natural stone, brass hardware and rich, warm maple wood tone has been relevant for decades and will continue to age beautifully,” Gaskill says. “Rather than leaning into trendy design elements, this kitchen design focuses on authenticity. The layered materials give this kitchen timeless character, which makes it feel as if it evolved over time rather than being tied to a specific moment.”
PHOTO BY DAVE BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHY
The kitchen’s ageless design led to it being named Best Renovated Kitchen in Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of Design contest.
“I think the kitchen feels really cozy; it’s going to be a great place for people to gather,” says judge Katie Savakis, a project designer at Vocon’s Cleveland office. “This kitchen feels very Ralph Lauren, but in the best way.”
Judge Crystal Knapik, an architect and senior associate at CannonDesign in St. Louis, also praised the contrast in the materials.
“I like how they choose that mossy green to be the main character of the kitchen,” she says. “They balanced the dark tones with the bright white ceiling and the white marble on the island.”
Art Rectenwald purchased the home in 2022 and shares it with his wife, Irinia, and his daughter, Annabelle. (“Plus two dogs, two cats, ten chickens and five horses,” he adds.)
The kitchen renovation originally wasn’t part of an overall home addition, but as the project evolved, it became clear the existing builder-grade space wasn’t going to cut it. Rectenwald says that the previous kitchen was “bland and low quality,” but calls the updated space “cozy, beautiful and efficient.”
PHOTO BY DAVE BRYCE PHOTOGRAPHY
Irina Rectenwald is an architect specializing in environmental design, and her husband says her vision and research provided the primary inspiration for the space. Gaskill seconds this, adding that the selections were “heavily guided by the homeowners’ aesthetic preferences and style.”
The cabinetry pairs a warm maple finish on the range wall and island with a mossy green painted finish on the side elevations. The refrigerator is fully integrated within tall maple cabinetry, allowing it to blend seamlessly into the design. Two tiled towers also frame the range wall, introducing texture while creating niches for displaying personal objects.
“The tiled corner niches are my favorite,” Rectenwald says. “Our corners now display sculptures and artwork versus blenders and coffee makers.”
The homeowners add it feels good to know that their vision, and the hard work that went into bringing the space to life, is appreciated.
“The finished product is everything and more of what we hoped for,” Rectenwald says. “Every detail turned out how we envisioned or better.”
Vendors
Architectural Design: Gaskill Architecture
Interior Design: Gaskill Architecture
General Contractor: TK Construction
Cabinetry: Beahm and Son Ltd. Custom Cabinetry
Fixtures: Brizo
Countertops: Top It Off Granite
Tile: The Tile Shop
PITTSBURGH (WKBN) – Morgan Wallen has canceled his concert that was set to happen Saturday night in Pittsburgh.
According to Ticketmaster, Wallen canceled the show at Acrisure Stadium for Saturday, June 6.
Wallen wrote on his Instragram account that the show was canceled due to the threat of severe weather.
Ticketmaster says if you bought a ticket, you don’t have to do anything — they will issue you a refund to your original method of payment and the money should appear on your account within 14-21 days.
If tickets were transferred to you, the refund will go to the fan who originally purchased the tickets from Ticketmaster.
The show was part of Wallen’s “Still the Problem” tour.
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