Author: Jarrett Bailey

Steelers RB Jaylen Warren: : Leadership from QB room is ‘night and day difference’ from 2023


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The Steelers running back speaks highly of Justin Fields and Russell Wilson

The new quarterbacks for the Pittsburgh Steelers have been the talk of the town, from both national and local media alike. But now, we are starting to hear more players speak about the arrival of Russell Wilson and Justin Fields.

Speaking during Cam Heyward’s live show during the NFL Draft, running back Jaylen Warren was asked what it’s been like having Wilson and Fields in the facility for the offseason program, to which Warren gave his new quarterbacks the highest of praise.

“It’s a night and day difference from last year,” Warren said. “The leadership speaks volumes.”

On top of adding Fields and Wilson, the Steelers also signed former Buffalo Bills quarterback Kyle Allen to be their third-string quarterback.

In an on-air conversation with the ABC NFL Draft crew, head coach Mike Tomlin also reiterated that Wilson is in “pole position,” but Justin Fields will be given the opportunity to compete for the job.

Steelers CB Ryan Watts: I can play safety or nickel


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Watts feels like he is a do-it-all guy

The Pittsburgh Steelers had a tremendous weekend in the 2024 NFL Draft.

They addressed just about all of their needs with every pick, and did so without having to trade up at any point.

Pittsburgh closed out their draft by taking Texas cornerback Ryan Watts, who is one of the most athletic defensive backs in this class with a Real Athletic Score of 9.12.

Watts only played seven snaps in the slot in 2023 with the Longhorns, as well as five snaps at safety, but he says he is confident he can make the transition to play as a nickel cornerback or safety should that be what the Steelers want him to do.

He also adds that the Steelers loved how versatile he is.

The athleticism of Watts would likely make the Steelers more confident that he can make either transition that the team would want from him. However, don’t expect him to be the starter at nickel as a rookie. I would expect the team to hit the free agent market and bring back someone like Patrick Peterson, Chandon Sullivan, or Cam Sutton to be the starter in the slot.