Friday, September 2, 2011

Five More to Go

The Steelers cut their roster down to 58 today but there is still five more players to be cut. So, who are they?

Here are a few people that really stick out to me that are left on the roster.

                             
Jarrett Crittenton DE Middle Tennessee State
The Steelers picked him up in August from the Seattle Seahawks. The rookie stands 6'6 and weighs in at 290 lbs. His size along gets him a look on the roster but I just don't see him beating out Steve McLendon or first rounder Cameron Heyward.

Jeremy Kapinos P Penn State
It has been an amazing battle between Kapinos and the often injured Daniel Sepulveda, but Sepulveda is just too good. I love Kapinos and the Steelers would be good with either one, but I think Sepulveda will edge him out.

John Gilmore TE Penn State
It will come down to Gilmore and the rookie Wesyle Saunders for the third TE and why would you go with the more expensive veteran? Saunders has huge upside and is a beast of a player. Gilmore was brought in for competition and he brought that while he was here.

Cortez Allen CB Citadel
I love this kid but he has just not been able to stay healthy. Allen received limited practice time and just as little playing time. If he had stayed healthy then we might be having a different argument at this time. Love the kid but I think he is gone.

Chris Scott OL Tennessee
I think it will come down to him and Trai Essex and he can't compete with Essex versatility. Unlike Chris Scott, Trai Essex can play every position from left tackle to right tackle, he even started the final preseason game at Center. This is my odd man out because I think the Steelers will keep 6 receivers and 6 corners, the final cut will need to come from somewhere.






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