Still Curtain Apr 14, 2021
4 takeaways from Steelers signing Vince Williams and Josh Dobbs
The Steelers just added depth to a couple of key positions. Here’s what it means for Pittsburgh as we approach the NFL Draft. Typically, we don’t see a lot of free-agent signings this close to the NFL Draft. Outside of re-signing JuJu Smith-Schuster and Cameron Sutton, the Steelers were quiet for much of the past […] 4 takeaways from Steelers signing Vince Williams and Josh Dobbs - Still Curtain - Still Curtain - Pittsburgh Steelers News and Fan Community
Behind the Steel Curtain Apr 7, 2021
Steelers Vertex: Will Justin Layne or James Pierre be higher on the 2021 depth chart?
Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via As things stand right now, one of these players looks to be called into significant duty for the Steelers in 2021. The Steelers have seen some big changes in their cornerback room since the end of the 2020 season. With the departures of Mike Hilton and Steven Nelson, it appears as if Joe Haden and Cameron Sutton will begin training camp as the two starters on the outside. Of course, the 2021 NFL draft could change things, but for now we can only look at the players on the roster. It is believed that Cam Sutton would play on...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 31, 2021
The Steelers plan was to make Cam Sutton a starting outside corner
Photo by Justin Berl/ 2021 was always going to be Sutton’s year to show what he can do in an increased role. The Pittsburgh Steelers have made a number of noteworthy moves at the cornerback position. While at some times the plan seemed murky, Cameron Sutton himself provided some clarity to Steelers fans. Brian Batko from the Pittsburgh Post Gazette quoted Sutton saying in exit meetings following the 2020 season, Steelers coaches told [Sutton] “he’d get the opportunity to play outside next year.” Steelers cornerback Cam Sutton says that in exit meetings after...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 24, 2021
Cam Sutton 2021 Steelers Preview, Part 2: Starting in place of Steven Nelson
Photo by Timothy T Ludwig/ Cameron Sutton has already filled in for Steven Nelson once, could he do the job full time in 2021? In part one of this film room we looked at Cameron Sutton filling in for Mike Hilton as the nickelback, and there was a lot of bad in that film room. That’s what you get when you plug a player into a position designed around someone very different than him. We’re going to explore that idea more in this film room, but focusing on how Cameron Sutton is a similar player to Steven Nelson, even if he wasn’t as good as Nelson. 1st quarter, 6:54....
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 21, 2021
Steelers Fact or Fiction: Maxine Nightingale edition
Photo by Joe Sargent/ BTSC takes five burning questions regarding the Pittsburgh Steelers and labels them as fact or fiction. There’s always so much to talk about when it comes to the Pittsburgh Steelers. But the inquiries surrounding the black-and-gold are definitely ever-evolving, especially this week with the Steelers parting ways with Vince Williams, Steven Nelson on the trade block, free agent losses galore and the retention of JuJu Smith-Schuster. Zach Banner and Cameron Sutton. It seems like the musical selection that best fits this week’s Fact or Fiction...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 20, 2021
What we can learn about the 2021 Steelers from JuJu Smith-Schuster’s contract
Photo by David Rosenblum/Icon Sportswire via This Steelers team is far from finished making moves The Pittsburgh Steelers are starting to make some serious moves in free agency. From re-signing JuJu Smith-Shuster, to allowing Steven Nelson to seek out a trade or an eventual release, this team clearly has a plan for the future. When you look at all of the Steelers big-money moves this offseason, you will notice all of the contracts are coming with voidable years. Ben Roethlisberger, Cameron Sutton, and JuJu Smith-Shuster all received contracts with voidable years to...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 19, 2021
Updating the Steelers’ defensive depth chart throughout free agency
Photo by: 2019 Nick Cammett/Diamond Images via After the various comings and goings, where do the Steelers stand at each position on defense? As the Pittsburgh Steelers continue to shape their 2021 roster, some things become a little more clear as others still have plenty of questions. Looking specifically at the defensive side of the ball, the Steelers have retained several of their free agents in Robert Spillane, Marcus Allen, Cameron Sutton, and Chris Wormley. While it is still very early in the process, let’s look at the Steelers defensive depth chart, by...
Behind the Steel Curtain Mar 19, 2021
Updating the Steelers cap situation as details of player contracts are released
Photo by Jason Miller/ After their latest move, how much space do the Steelers have under the $182.5 million salary cap? As the Pittsburgh Steelers are finishing up the first week of free agency, there are constantly updates coming on players salaries and exact details of contracts which tweak the 2021 salary cap numbers. With the numbers continuing to change, it’s sometimes difficult to have an updated grasp on exactly how much salary cap space the Steelers have. With some updated numbers on the salaries of Cameron Sutton, Zach Banner, and Chris Wormley coming Friday...
