WR 3 - who is it?

[anpsteel]

2 things on Calvin Austin

1 I really hope this tea, is done with their infatuation over drafting diminutive players

None of them have been very good, and most sucked. I’m looking directly at you Senquez Gholston

2. I suppose there is a world in which Calvin Austin’s speed might actually be a weapon, but this team of regards couldn’t figure it out


Glad he’s moved on


Sign me up for Christian Kirk and move Pittman to the slot

[StillerDownSouth]

DK, Pittman, Wilson, Rookie, Rookie and Skowronek would be the 6 on the roster is my guess at the end of camp.

[swissvale72]

Good riddance

Were you saying "good riddance" when he scored winning TD in the finale against Baltimore. Interesting that former coach of the ravens thought enough of him to sign him.

LOL...signed him to a 1 year contract with 100k guaranteed, I would say his spot on the roster isn't very secure, that's what the rest of the league thought about him.

Scored winning TD in 3 games in 2025, right?

[StillerDownSouth]

Were you saying "good riddance" when he scored winning TD in the finale against Baltimore. Interesting that former coach of the ravens thought enough of him to sign him.

LOL...signed him to a 1 year contract with 100k guaranteed, I would say his spot on the roster isn't very secure, that's what the rest of the league thought about him.

Scored winning TD in 3 games in 2025, right?

He was signed basically for a tryout, 100k guaranteed meaning it costs them nothing to cut him out of camp, dude had 1100 yards receiving in 3 years as a Steeler, your acting like losing him was a big deal.

[franco32]

Austin was never as fast as his timed speed and his size and catch radius was a real problem. He also didn't have great change of direction. We can do better.

[swissvale72]

LOL...signed him to a 1 year contract with 100k guaranteed, I would say his spot on the roster isn't very secure, that's what the rest of the league thought about him.

Scored winning TD in 3 games in 2025, right?

He was signed basically for a tryout, 100k guaranteed meaning it costs them nothing to cut him out of camp, dude had 1100 yards receiving in 3 years as a Steeler, your acting like losing him was a big deal.

I'm saying he made some big plays in some big spots...but seems like you would have rather he dropped those balls. The rooting for losses crowd is coming out full force

[Jobu]

Scored winning TD in 3 games in 2025, right?

He was signed basically for a tryout, 100k guaranteed meaning it costs them nothing to cut him out of camp, dude had 1100 yards receiving in 3 years as a Steeler, your acting like losing him was a big deal.

I'm saying he made some big plays in some big spots...but seems like you would have rather he dropped those balls. The rooting for losses crowd is coming out full force

Austin caught 31 balls for 372 yards in 2025, as the teams #2 receiver. Sorry Swiss, but that’s not good enough. What you call rooting for losses, most of us call trying to improve the team.

[swissvale72]

He was signed basically for a tryout, 100k guaranteed meaning it costs them nothing to cut him out of camp, dude had 1100 yards receiving in 3 years as a Steeler, your acting like losing him was a big deal.

I'm saying he made some big plays in some big spots...but seems like you would have rather he dropped those balls. The rooting for losses crowd is coming out full force

Austin caught 31 balls for 372 yards in 2025, as the teams #2 receiver. Sorry Swiss, but that’s not good enough. What you call rooting for losses, most of us call trying to improve the team.

Stats...he was #2, but only played about half the snaps....

...by rooting for losses

[steelmann58]

Here my 3 WR choices Copper Branch and KC.

[Who Dee Knee]

I recall John Harbaugh was high on CA3 when he was drafted.

Steelers still need another free agent WR, and two in the draft (one early, either first or second).

[swissvale72]

I'm saying he made some big plays in some big spots...but seems like you would have rather he dropped those balls. The rooting for losses crowd is coming out full force

Austin caught 31 balls for 372 yards in 2025, as the teams #2 receiver. Sorry Swiss, but that’s not good enough. What you call rooting for losses, most of us call trying to improve the team.

Stats...he was #2, but only played about half the snaps....

...by rooting for losses

44% of snaps to be exact

[Stosh-67]

He was signed basically for a tryout, 100k guaranteed meaning it costs them nothing to cut him out of camp, dude had 1100 yards receiving in 3 years as a Steeler, your acting like losing him was a big deal.

I'm saying he made some big plays in some big spots...but seems like you would have rather he dropped those balls. The rooting for losses crowd is coming out full force

Austin caught 31 balls for 372 yards in 2025, as the teams #2 receiver. Sorry Swiss, but that’s not good enough. What you call rooting for losses, most of us call trying to improve the team.

Those numbers are a bit decieving Jobu, since he only played in 14 games...........
Projected over 17 games and he would have had a chance for 38 for 452 yards.....more in line with a #2 WR..........
from 1960...lol.

1. CA3 was, and is a #4 or #5 WR....at best. The poor roster building by Tomlin had him as a #2. CA3 was competing for the #2 spot vs past prime vets, Tomlins favorite back end WRs, Tomlins dog house, etc....
2. Maybe the kid would have had more production in an NFL offense.........who knows, his speed playing in an NFL offense, K.C. Seattle, Rams, 49ers...etc....where they compose offensive game plans and play calling....instead of trying to get to third and short........and I believe he could of and should of been a 40-50 catch - 500-650 #3/4 WR.
3. Never like the catch radius of a 5'-9" WR.....tho he did make his fair share of catches in traffic. hands in his face....catches that surprised every now an then.
4. Hope he has a good season for the Giants for any potential comp thingamagit formula. If he makes the Giants....he will be a #3 or #4 at best -#5 maybe. Assuming Neighbors comes back, they will most likley draft a 2nd /3rd round WR, brought in the TE Lilkley...who I think will be a 60-800 TE.
5. Yup.....stop drafting midgits in todays NFL. There are and have been small guys that have excelled.........tho Tyrek Hill was only an inch taller, he was a rock at 190-195 and all muscle- 25-30 lbs heavier than CA3, who got up off the turf slower and slower after each hard hit. Brusied ribs was common.
6. We'll have to look at WR draft history under McCarthy....and hope he has a better eye for WRs.......I will assume he does, since he is thinking of WRs in an NFL passing game.

[Stosh-67]

Here my 3 WR choices Copper Branch and KC.

Many college football talent evealuator on this forum......
That WR we draft in the first few rounds needs to be different than our two 6'-4" guys.
I would like a quick polished route runner....who can also take the top off.

I do not think we drafta WR with our #1.
I think KC goes in the 20-32 range.
Cooper may also be in that same range......

I think Branch is out of top 40?

There will be alot of WRs going in the 1st / early second.

Tate
Lemon
Tyson
KC
Cooper
Boston

I think all will be gone by 32-35

so if we do not go WR with #1......
bar moving up......we would be drafting the 8th-12the best rated WR by the time we get to #53
.

Who is in that group?
Brazell -Tenn another 6'-4" guy...but 4.37
Branch -GA
Fields - ND probably not another 6'-4 guy" 4.6
Sky Bell - Uconn
Bernard -Alabama
Williams - Clemson

[Jizz Mop]

Team Jizz is all in on Branch in 2nd IF HES THERE

Think he’d thrive with Pittman and Metcalf getting the attention

He’d be an upgrade over CA3 IMO

[Steeldrama]

Team Jizz is all in on Branch in 2nd IF HES THERE

Think he’d thrive with Pittman and Metcalf getting the attention

He’d be an upgrade over CA3 IMO

Branch is a Matt Canada wet dream

WR screens and jet sweep warlord

[Jizz Mop]

Team Jizz is all in on Branch in 2nd IF HES THERE

Think he’d thrive with Pittman and Metcalf getting the attention

He’d be an upgrade over CA3 IMO

Branch is a Matt Canada wet dream

WR screens and jet sweep warlord

Keep Matt Canada out of your mouth!!!

(Read that in Will Smith’s screaming award show voice)

[tbsteel]

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

[swissvale72]

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

Yup, 3 TDs....one of which gave them a 4Q lead, the other two of which were game-winners, including the division-clinching win. Of course, you were rooting for losses so no wonder you minimize his contributions.

[Deebo]

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

I think a real OC like McDaniel would utilize CA3 and play to his strengths. Not saying he'd be an All Pro but he'd produce.

[tbsteel]

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

Yup, 3 TDs....one of which gave them a 4Q lead, the other two of which were game-winners, including the division-clinching win. Of course, you were rooting for losses so no wonder you minimize his contributions.

How'd he do in the playoffs again?

Oh yeah, 3 catches for 8 fucking yards and 0 TDs.

40 receiving yards in 3 playoff games.

I can see why he was highly-coveted.

p.s. he sux

[swissvale72]

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

Calvin Austin couldn't get open enough. And he can't make any plays outside of his tiny ass frame. That's two pretty GD important things if you want to be a WR in this league.

So he had 3 TDs last year? Oh wow. I can see why the rest of the league was lined up to lock him down to a big deal.

Good fucking riddance.

Yup, 3 TDs....one of which gave them a 4Q lead, the other two of which were game-winners, including the division-clinching win. Of course, you were rooting for losses so no wonder you minimize his contributions.

How'd he do in the playoffs again?

Oh yeah, 3 catches for 8 fucking yards and 0 TDs.

40 receiving yards in 3 playoff games.

I can see why he was highly-coveted.

p.s. he sux

Against Houston....Steelers leading receiver had 42 yards, and was roundly criticized as well. Not exactly a banner day for any of the Steelers offensive crew

[lifelongsteel]

They need to stop acquiring 1 dimensional offensive skill guys . . . It's like they've been trying to roll out the misfit toys of NFL offenses. This guy can't go deep. This guy can't get open underneath. This guy can't highpoint a ball. This guy can't block. etc. etc. CAIII was the perfect example of this silliness.

Get a WR1 in R1 that can run full route trees and be moved all over the field, then figure out how DK and Pittman work with the rookie. If they go for a small/quick slot guy because that's what works best to compliment the 2 #2's on the roster they've lost the plot.

I believe you win in this league by having great players at the most important positions. Steelers set at Edge. Now set at outside CB. I don't see them as being set at WR with the 2 guys they have. Go get a star, even if it costs picks.

FWIW i'd be doing everything I could to get out of the DK business. He's the ultimate misfit toy. I still can't believe they traded a 2 for Metcalfe, gave him a huge extension, then traded Pickens for a 3, when Pickens would have netted a 3 as a free agent anyway.

Hopefully this nonsense was driven by Tomlin and not the folks still in the building.

[tbsteel]

Yup, 3 TDs....one of which gave them a 4Q lead, the other two of which were game-winners, including the division-clinching win. Of course, you were rooting for losses so no wonder you minimize his contributions.

How'd he do in the playoffs again?

Oh yeah, 3 catches for 8 fucking yards and 0 TDs.

40 receiving yards in 3 playoff games.

I can see why he was highly-coveted.

p.s. he sux

Against Houston....Steelers leading receiver had 42 yards, and was roundly criticized as well. Not exactly a banner day for any of the Steelers offensive crew

Yeah, that's why I'm celebrating him not being on the team anymore. Thanks for agreeing with me.

[Steelafan77]

They need to stop acquiring 1 dimensional offensive (SMURF) skill guys . . . It's like they've been trying to roll out the misfit toys of NFL offenses. This guy can't go deep. This guy can't get open underneath. This guy can't highpoint a ball. This guy can't block. etc. etc. CAIII was the perfect example of this silliness.

Get a WR1 in R1 that can run full route trees and be moved all over the field, then figure out how DK and Pittman work with the rookie. If they go for a small/quick slot guy because that's what works best to compliment the 2 #2's on the roster they've lost the plot.

I believe you win in this league by having great players at the most important positions. Steelers set at Edge. Now set at outside CB. I don't see them as being set at WR with the 2 guys they have. Go get a star, even if it costs picks.

FWIW i'd be doing everything I could to get out of the DK business. He's the ultimate misfit toy. I still can't believe they traded a 2 for Metcalfe, gave him a huge extension, then traded Pickens for a 3, when Pickens would have netted a 3 as a free agent anyway.

Hopefully this nonsense was driven by Tomlin and not the folks still in the building.

Fixed the first line of your response. That said I agree with your overall premise.

I don’t recall McCarthy being enamored by straight line speed Smurf skill guys…. Does anyone?

[Steeldude]

IMO, they will go with Wilson, giving him one final chance. A slot WR could be taken in the 4th or later, perhaps CJ Daniels. After acquiring Pittman I don't see the value of drafting a WR early. The team still needs a NT, OT and OG. They need an ILB to take Queen's spot. Queen has been a disappointment. CB and S need depth and a future starter. It really depends on the BPA for positional need.

Why he fits the slot...

Route Running: He is described as a savvy and precise route runner who uses head fakes and leverage manipulation to create separation rather than relying solely on speed. This is a critical skill for navigating the crowded middle of the field.

Reliable Hands: Daniels is noted for having elite and strong hands, recording zero drops on 42 catches during his 2024 season at LSU Athletics.

Blocking: At 6'2" and roughly 205 lbs, he is a willing and capable run blocker. Miami frequently used him as a move blocker in screen games and pre-snap motion packages, tasks often assigned to slot players to help the ground attack.

Short-Area Quickness: While he lacks elite deep speed, his agility and short-area quickness make him effective on underneath routes like hitches and crosses.