Steelers mailbag: The biggest challenge presented by the Colts in Week 5
(Photo by Justin K. Aller/Getty Images) | Getty ImagesWe are on the eve of Week 5 Sunday in the NFL where the Pittsburgh Steelers will host the Indianapolis Colts in a contest between a pair of 2-2 teams. Ahead of that, a quick mailbag to answer your questions ahead of Week 5. Let's dive in.
Q: Was it the right move to trade away Pickett, Jones and JPJ? And was it the right move to trade them to the Cowboys? The Steelers could have probably gotten better returns with the Bears or Lions, like they did with the Claypool trade... - Polamolecules_Dude
A: The problem with comparing every trade to the Claypool trade is that the Bears ridiculously overpaid for Claypool - it was a horrible trade. As for the other three, yes, obviously they should have traded Pickett at the time and I was doing cartwheels around my house when they did. Broderick Jones made sense to move because they weren't going to keep him, so you may as well get something for him. No, they shouldn't have traded Porter, they should have given him a normal NFL contract where they guarantee money past the first year. But that's Art Rooney II for you.
Q: Who wins the OL/DL fight on paper? - ChippedHam
A: I'd say both defensive lines are superior to the opposing offensive lines. Colts left tackle Bernhard Raimann had a tough week last week against Washington, allowing three pressures and a sack. Right tackle Jalen Travis has allowed 15 pressures this season, which is the fourth most in the league, meaning T.J. Watt, Nick Herbig, and Alex Highsmith should be able to get to Jones. The Colts don't have elite edge rushers, but Grover Stewart and DeForest Buckner on the inside will be a handful all day.
Q: How should the Steelers offense look to attack Indy's defense in the upcoming game? Where are the Colts weakest? - SteelerSince73!
A: Stopping the run. It's going to be raining all game, meaning the Colts will feed Jonathan Taylor. The Steelers are sixth in stuffed runs and have only allowed three rushing scores this season. If they can limit Taylor and make Daniel Jones beat them, they'll be in good shape.
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