Redskins Preview

Tonight the Steelers kick off the most anticipated preseason in recent memory. Lets face it these games are not about the veterans, they are about the young guys and those guys on the bubble.

The Steelers have openings in their depth positions available at WR, DB, LB and on the OL.



Inactives:
TE Eugene Bright, LB Mario Harvey, G Chris Kemoeatu, WR Emmanuel Sanders, CB Cortez Allen and CB Bryant McFadden

So, what should we all be watching tonight? Here are my focuses for tonight's preseason match-up:

Wide Receiver:
I for one am extremely curious about the depth at WR. Behind Hines Ward, Mike Wallace, Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown there are a few open spots and the Steelers have eight other players in camp with only two or three making the roster.

The Steelers have a trio of big guys with Limas Sweed (6'4) Wes Lyons (6'8) and Eric Greenwood (6'7) but the most intriguing is second year man Tyler Grisham. Grisham caught one pass for fourteen yards as a rookie and is a huge fan favorite.

Linebacker:
This is simple...DEPTH. The Steelers have some intriguing prospects in camp like Chris Carter, Mario Harvey and Mortty Ivy. With the Steelers cutting salary Larry Foote may be on the chopping block along with his three million dollar contract which opens another roster spot up for a young guy.

Tightend:
With Matt Spaeth gone the Steelers are looking for a new number two guy and the Steelers have five options in camp. David Johnson is a Tomlin favorite so I expect him to make the roster as a FB/TE hybrid but there are still some great prospects. Jamie McCoy has been impressive with his blocking skills and I am excited to see how Weslye Saunders performs.