About this episode
The episode evaluates top QBs in the draft class and discusses the Steelers' offensive and defensive strategies for the upcoming season.
On this episode of Steelers we begin by evaluating some of the top QBS in this draft class starting with a a first-year mental processor from Alabama, then a potential Top-10 pick hampered by injuries in his final season at LSU, and a four-year battle tested veteran from the runner-up Miami Hurricanes. Then we get to the physical specimens: the most gifted thrower of this class when he is right from Penn State, the most-athletically gifted QB of this generation, and a one-year FCS starter with an intriguing NFL skillset. Then we'll get into what the Steelers new coordinators said about what the offense and defense might look like headed into the 2025 season including some talk about multiple personnel on both sides of the ball, the QB situation, how they plan to develop plans on both sides of the ball, and lastly could we see some Dick LeBeau type defensive schemes from Patrick Graham. 0:00-12:16 Alabama QB Ty Simpson 12:17-20:48 LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier 20:49-28:20 Miami QB Carson Beck 28:21-37:57 PSU QB Drew Allar 37:58-46:46 Arkansas QB Taylen Green 46:47-54:10 NDSU QB Cole Payton 54:11-70:13 Coordinator Takeaways
People in this episode
Host: Ricky Turner
Topics covered
- NFL Draft
- Quarterback Evaluation
- Steelers Offense
- Coordinator Insights
- Player Development
- Defensive Schemes
Keywords
- NFL Draft
- Quarterbacks
- Steelers
- Offensive Strategy
- Defensive Schemes
- Player Evaluation
- Coordinator Insights
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Alabama, LSU, Miami Hurricanes, Penn State, Arkansas, NDSU
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