Why did we sign Anthony Miller?

[TDX27]

The dude isn't a No. 1 WR but he can play. He is absolutely better than RayRay, Cody, and Sims, who they just brought up instead of him. The dude ran a 4.38 40 time so he can take the top off. Why the heck did we sign him? He's been here for weeks now and easily should be up to speed enough to play. Anyone have any insight into this? I sure hope these 3 scrub WR's can step up today because Diontae will be double teamed and they won't throw to Washington.

 

[madinsomniac]

The dude isn't a No. 1 WR but he can play. He is absolutely better than RayRay, Cody, and Sims, who they just brought up instead of him. The dude ran a 4.38 40 time so he can take the top off. Why the heck did we sign him? He's been here for weeks now and easily should be up to speed enough to play. Anyone have any insight into this? I sure hope these 3 scrub WR's can step up today because Diontae will be double teamed and they won't throw to Washington.

Mason probably will throw to Washington, and they don’t gave to announce who is playing yet

 

[TDX27]

Mason probably will throw to Washington, and they don’t gave to announce who is playing yet

Miller is still on the practice squad, isn't he? If so, he definitely won't be playing. Maybe I missed somewhere along the way that they brought him up. Ray Ray, Cody, and Sims will all be in the lineup to give us 5 WR's. If that's the case, I would bet Washington won't be the No. 2 WR for any more than 50% of the snaps. Tomlin just seems to hate the dude since last year for some reason.

 

[Steeltime]

The NFL demanded the Steelers keep Ray Ray on the punt return team to keep games "interesting."

 

[SteelerFan448]

On that note, why in the heck did we trade for Ahkello Witherspoon? What a waste of a future draft pick.

 

[madinsomniac]

On that note, why in the heck did we trade for Ahkello Witherspoon? What a waste of a future draft pick.

That is a simpler answer… he cant play special teams… he is a pure outside corner
He isn’t beating out Sutton because Sutton can also play inside in a pinch, pierre and haden are outright better.. layne plaus special teams, and the rest are slot guys

He is injury insurance at a position that was very shallow

 

[madinsomniac]

With Ben out and on the covid list they can call up a second player …

 

[TDX27]

With Ben having symptoms so close to the game, he may miss next week as well. He needs his symptoms to go away and then test negative 2 times 24-hours apart. He almost definitely won't practice this week. If Rudolph plays well, they may as well keep him in next week. Ben hasn't practiced much recently and he still needs the practice for his timing with the receivers.

 

[johngaenzler]

Is Cody White actually better than Miller? Come on, bring the guy up already!!

 

[steelhurt]

I’ve been asking the same question, why not Anthony Miller? I really would have expected Miller to be elevated to the 53 this week. Had some decent seasons in Chicago with not great QB play.

 

[Paul G]

I hear ya ..... thought we would see Miller by now....... Tomlin holding off until December I guess ... then unleash HELL again

Sims was elevated as you said.....

Rudolph and Washington hopefully pair up today on some plays downfield

 

[Shane Falco]

Sims is capable of KR/PR. I’m guessing Ray Ray is on a short leash. Otherwise we would’ve seen Miller

 

[madinsomniac]

Sims is capable of KR/PR. I’m guessing Ray Ray is on a short leash. Otherwise we would’ve seen Miller

Well that makes no sense… our fastest wr right now runs what, a 4.5 something?

 

[madinsomniac]

Sims is capable of KR/PR. I’m guessing Ray Ray is on a short leash. Otherwise we would’ve seen Miller

Well that makes no sense… our fastest wr right now runs what, a 4.5 something? Id rather have a burner than another smaller wr that is more a hard worker than athletic specimen… he is a nice wr, don’t get me wrong… but he is a 5-10 guy who scored low on athletic abilities and makes up for it with work ethic and smarts… not exactly a guy who replaces claypool

 

[TDX27]

Miller runs a 4.38 and can return kicks. Makes no sense he hasn't been activated. This was the week if they were going to do it at all.

 

[Shane Falco]

Well that makes no sense… our fastest wr right now runs what, a 4.5 something? Id rather have a burner than another smaller wr that is more a hard worker than athletic specimen… he is a nice wr, don’t get me wrong… but he is a 5-10 guy who scored low on athletic abilities and makes up for it with work ethic and smarts… not exactly a guy who replaces claypool

It may be something Danny Smith and Cool Shades are seeing at practice among all the capable returners. Who knows.

 

[Drink IRON City]

It may be something Danny Smith and Cool Shades are seeing at practice among all the capable returners. Who knows.

A "bubbles" sighting..................................... The same guy who didn't have a back up place kicker contingency .

I know it's reasonable to think the ST coach would have input in this kind of decision but our ST coach hasn't done so well to date (should have been replaced years ago)




Salute the nation

 

[TDX27]

So, again, I will ask why isn't Miller playing? He finally got brought up this past week. They targeted him once from what I recall. It was a bad throw but he still snagged the damn thing for a one-yard gain. That effort and sticky hands have to earn him more playing time in my book. Washington is doing nothing even when they do play him. Miller is absolutely better than Cody, Sims, and probably Ray Ray. Come on man! Play the man!

 

[Drink IRON City]

So, again, I will ask why isn't Miller playing? He finally got brought up this past week. They targeted him once from what I recall. It was a bad throw but he still snagged the damn thing for a one-yard gain. That effort and sticky hands have to earn him more playing time in my book. Washington is doing nothing even when they do play him. Miller is absolutely better than Cody, Sims, and probably Ray Ray. Come on man! Play the man!

Until Coaching decides, nothing will happen.................. that's the standard.




Salute the nation

 

[TDX27]

Still amazed Miller isn't getting more snaps (or I should say some snaps). Ray Ray has improved but Miller is better. He should be our No. 5 WR every game and get snaps.

 

[BLITZ]

Still amazed Miller isn't getting more snaps (or I should say some snaps). Ray Ray has improved but Miller is better. He should be our No. 5 WR every game and get snaps.

from his past I agree 100%.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Miller who.....................?

RayRay has improved punt return to a degree, not uch on kick return but that is governed by touch backs (i feel he should take anytime it's in the endzone).

RayRay's ipact is more due to force feed him than additive ability.






Salute the nation

 

[Superman]

he hasnt yet learned all the intricacies of our very evolved offense, having come from a powerhouse scoring machine in Chicago, then to Houston. We're retaining Dobbs only so he can dumb down the offense to the rest of the guys. this IS, in fact, rocket science.


/ sarcasm

 

[madinsomniac]

He got 25 offensive snaps in one game and caught 1 pass for two yards on his only target… now it was an amazing catch, but even when he plays they arent targeting him

 

[SteelerFan448]

The Steelers kept Witherspoon on the inactive list all year and when he got a chance he produced better than the guys ahead of him. Does Miller play the slot? If so, he should be getting snaps ahead of Ray Ray.