With the preseason’s return, so are Professional Soccer Focus’ grades. Following the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 31-25 win Saturday night time over the Jacksonville Jaguars, PFF graded the 5 finest Steelers on either side of the ball.
Offense and protection mixed, right here’s the highest 10.
1. CB Cameron McCutcheon – 93.4
2. WR Scotty Miller – 88.4
3. S Juan Thornhill – 88.2
4. TE Darnell Washington – 84.4
5. DL Yahya Black – 82.3
6. ILB Malik Harrison – 81.6
7. WR Ke’Shawn Williams – 78.6
8. QB Mason Rudolph – 78.6
9. RB Lew Nichols – 78.0
10. CB Brandin Echols – 77.9
McCutcheon was simply the highest-graded Steeler, although his night time was soured by a hamstring harm that induced him to depart early. He had an interception referred to as again on a roughing-the-passer name, although it was nonetheless a powerful play by McCutcheon to excessive level and take the soccer away.
A giant and lengthy nook with 33-inch arms, McCutcheon has obtained loads of reps all through the summer season and changed Brandin Echols after he was rested for the remainder of the night time. His harm may derail a pleasant camp but when McCutcheon can quickly get wholesome, he’ll have a very good probability of constructing the Steelers’ follow squad.
Miller had a stable if not spectacular night time, ending with 4 catches for 47 yards. That carries over a constant coaching camp as he battles Robert Woods and a slew of rookies for the No. 5 WR spot on the Steelers’ roster. Thornhill had one of many performs of the night time with a tough hit over the center to interrupt up a move on the Jaguars’ first drive.
Washington received Pittsburgh on the board with a 19-yard landing, showcasing gentle fingers and red-zone skill. Black didn’t play many snaps however impressed in his one-on-one battles, outshining rookie DL Derrick Harmon.
Williams completed with two receptions for 55 yards, together with a 26-yard landing to seal the win. Rudolph led a powerful first drive, finishing all seven passes for 70 yards and the rating to Washington. Nichols ran laborious within the second half whereas Echols had a deal with for loss on a display and tipped away a third-down throw.
Curiously, QB Skylar Thompson didn’t crack the highest 10. He threw for over 200 yards and three touchdowns. He obtained only a 69.4 grade, twenty eighth coming into Sunday. His pure passing grade ranked twenty third and he was dinged for his red-zone fumble despite the fact that Pittsburgh recovered the ball.
DL Isaiahh Loudermilk and TE JJ Galbreath have been among the many crew’s lowest-graded gamers.
