Steelers Power Rankings

So we have another week in the books and I feel like we've gotten a pretty good sample of this 2013 Steelers team.  We've witnessed awful moments, and we've seen some great moments.

Each week, I am going to try and make a "Power Rankings" for each of the Steelers.  I know this could get tricky but I'm all for trying new things and new ideas.  I encourage everyone else to have their input.

At the end of the year, we'll send the player that spent the most weeks at #1 some special Steelers Xtreme gift!    

Without further ado, my Steelers Power Rankings:
1.  Suisham - aka $ui$ham.  He has been consistent as a well tuned clock.  Once we get the ball around the 40, I feel very confident we are getting 3 points.
2.  Brown - He has shown his value as the number 1 receiver.  Yes, he's had some drops;  his overall body of work has been pretty fantastic.
3.  BR7 - His ability to extend the play has bailed us out of some sure sacks.   Did you see the way he ran against the Ravens?  His stock rose after the last few games.
4.  Troy - This guy has been looking phenomenal.  Has he found the fountain of youth?  Remember that hit in the Jets game?
5.  Velasco -  Stepping in for Pouncey is no easy task, but I think this dude has done it with flying colors.
6.  Ike - He has been doing a solid job of locking up the WRs he's guarding.  Usually when they don't throw a CBs way, it's a good thing.
7.  Health -  This offense is a lot different with him in the lineup.  That fumble last game dropped his stock a bit.
8.  Bell - He's beginning to come into his own.  He doesn't dance, but does wait for his blocks to set up.  I expect to see him in the top 5 in the next few weeks.
9.  Jarvis Jones - Missing last week hurt his stock a bit, but he has been pretty solid on defense and special teams.
10.  Heyward -  I can remember multiple instances where I saw him incredibly close to a sack or tackle and he has made some nice plays on defense.  Look forward to seeing what he can do.


Just missed the Top 10:  Woodley, Timmons, Sanders (if he wouldn't have stepped out of bounds ), DeCastro

What do you all think?

Whyant5 wrote:

So we have another week in the books and I feel like we've gotten a pretty good sample of this 2013 Steelers team.  We've witnessed awful moments, and we've seen some great moments.

Each week, I am going to try and make a "Power Rankings" for each of the Steelers.  I know this could get tricky but I'm all for trying new things and new ideas.  I encourage everyone else to have their input.

At the end of the year, we'll send the player that spent the most weeks at #1 some special Steelers Xtreme gift!    

Without further ado, my Steelers Power Rankings:
1.  Suisham - aka $ui$ham.  He has been consistent as a well tuned clock.  Once we get the ball around the 40, I feel very confident we are getting 3 points.
2.  Brown - He has shown his value as the number 1 receiver.  Yes, he's had some drops;  his overall body of work has been pretty fantastic.
3.  BR7 - His ability to extend the play has bailed us out of some sure sacks.   Did you see the way he ran against the Ravens?  His stock rose after the last few games.
4.  Troy - This guy has been looking phenomenal.  Has he found the fountain of youth?  Remember that hit in the Jets game?
5.  Velasco -  Stepping in for Pouncey is no easy task, but I think this dude has done it with flying colors.
6.  Ike - He has been doing a solid job of locking up the WRs he's guarding.  Usually when they don't throw a CBs way, it's a good thing.
7.  Health -  This offense is a lot different with him in the lineup.  That fumble last game dropped his stock a bit.
8.  Bell - He's beginning to come into his own.  He doesn't dance, but does wait for his blocks to set up.  I expect to see him in the top 5 in the next few weeks.
9.  Jarvis Jones - Missing last week hurt his stock a bit, but he has been pretty solid on defense and special teams.
10.  Heyward -  I can remember multiple instances where I saw him incredibly close to a sack or tackle and he has made some nice plays on defense.  Look forward to seeing what he can do.


Just missed the Top 10:  Woodley, Timmons, Sanders (if he wouldn't have stepped out of bounds ), DeCastro

What do you all think?

Nice work

Right now, I'd put Velasco at the top of the list. Losing Pouncey could have been disastrous. But quite honestly, Velasco has played so well that I don't even think about the fact that Pouncey isn't there.

I'd put Brown at No. 2 and Suisham at No. 3. Beyond that, I can't really rank them.

1.  Suisham - aka MONEY (in my book).  He's the reason we won Sunday.
2.  Brown - He is sliding nicely in to the middle threat
3.  Troy - The man is a tasmanian devil this year. Being healthy helps his skillset
4.  Velasco -  Acting like he was the starter from the get-go
5.  Health -  Showing that he was the missing link in the Steelers passin game.
6.  Bell - Patience, and explosion, a rarity these days in a Steelers running back.
7. Ben - finally shaking off the inconsistencies he showed in the first 4 games
8. Jarvis Jones - The man has picked up his responsibilities quickly and could very well become the leader our defense needs.
9.  Heyward -  He was filling gaps and making himself a nuisance Sunday night.
10. Timmons - weant Beast Mode against the ratbirds.

Just missed the Top 10:  Woodley, Sanders, Ike,