DK's Daily Shot of Steelers: What of Calvin Austin?
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- Опубликовано: 1 май 2024
- Hey, what about Calvin Austin III in this receiver room?
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If defense of Austin, I've seen him wide open on multiple occasions in the End Zone, including in person on Kenny's last play in a Steelers uniform. I view him as a wonderful WR4 and I hope our coaches finally utilize him properly. He should be schemed on crossing routes relentlessly.
Love Calvin Austin soo soo Under utilized to date .. I'm praying n hoping he has a Great year !! 😎
Another informative podcast Dk, I appreciate this podcast, its the 1st thing I go to on my phone when i wakeup. Have a great day, see you and Ramon in a bit
CA has been a "team player" - respect! He does not seem to have ever been a whiner.
I like Calvin Austin’s game. The Steelers have to utilize him properly.
Calvin is a good WR3/4, we need use him with deep passes even as a decoy
I hope Austin has a tremendous season. I like the kid, and what he can offer. Regardless, I still feel a larger, capable veteran outside receiver should be a priority. And I HOPE like hell Logan Lee can become something because our d-line is awfully thin.
I am surprised that you did not make mention of the 72 yard deep ball that Calvin Austin III caught for a touchdown against the raiders earlier in the 2023 season. That particular catch was made on the dead run and put his EXCELLENT speed on display.
It's hard to not look at the door of the OC's office when it comes to underwhelmers like Austin's career so far. I see Smith having a much clearer vision than Canada had. Anxious to see many of these players for the first time again. ❤🔥
Big Ben would've turned Austin into a star last year. Kids got talent. Hope his hands can match his route running this year.
Thanks D.K.
This I believe will be a more defining season for Calvin Austin DK. Good J1Q, I too hoped they would have been able to address more on the defensive line. Not that I feel Cam or Larry need to be replaced but they still can get injured. The team still has options though, I still trust the process. Thank you DK Great show
We need to look at last season as if it was CA3's rookie season since he was hurt in his actual rookie year. I have high hopes for him in the future with us.
Especially with a nfl level QB
DK, Austin was wide open on several occasions last year when KP was in spin cycle mode, I witnessed one in person in Houston on a 4th down! I've never seen him drop a pass and although he muffed a punt or 2, he never turned it over and was so close to taking several to the house! To those who think he might be in jeopardy of making the team this yr, NOT GONNA HAPPEN!
SPIN CYCLE MODE 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Personally I think he was the most "damaged good" by the Matt Canada playbook that even after he was gone the team was forced to use last season. I'd still welcome an established wide receiver to the room, but that's not to bury Calvin by any means!
I want to see them throw to 80 alot more too, nobody can mark that height
Im rocking with this take because we have a competent QB. He could be that Tyler Lockett for Russ
Hey DK, do you see A. Smith potentially going to a 4/5 wide set occasionally just to throw teams off? If the opposing Defenses are expecting 12 personnel most of the game and running the ball on 65-75% of the plays, wouldn’t putting 5wr on the field totally put them on their heels? Great show as always DK.
I've been wondering the whole WR thing. I like Austin
Good question DK and you know what the answer is?? We have no damn idea because the offensive coaches were too stupid to see what they had and he sat on the bench, brilliant
BTW DK, I just noticed 3 weeks ago you did a daily shot about the WR need, guess who was on the photo for that daily shot? None other than Roman Wilson! How about that sir?
That's actually kinda cool. Didn't realize that. -
Before listening, I just want to share my thought that I like Calvin Austin. I was excited when they drafted him. It was disappointed when he missed his rookie year, I was glad to have him back last year. No question that at least in part, he's been held back by Matt Canada, the entire offense was and we've seen flashes of what he can do. But, and it's a big butt, I cannot feel comfortable banking on a 5'8"wide receiver that I have never seen be consistently productive for at least half a season in the NFL
Thanks for the question. Ive been wondering why wr wr wr. DLine?
Watkins was brought in to challenge Austin and ultimately be his back up. If Austin misses time, having Watkins speed as his backup should keep timing rather normalized for the QB(s). This statement was made with fingers crossed that Austin can become the fully realized threat that he is capable of becoming.
I believe young recievers with traits are developing, they could blossom giving more experience.
Right or wrong I view Austin as more of a 4th WR and yes, his size is part of that. The Steelers need the WR's to be a big part of the blocking as well in Smith's run game. Patterson will limit Austin's returns. I can see him being used only on a view offensive plays per game.
Benton will be a good solid DT for the next few years. I think we will be looking for DE in the next draft though since Cam could retire after this year maybe next year at the latest....which will be a sad day.
Austin might just make his money this year, could see him being a pro bowler with the new kickoff rules
Would love to see him have a breakout season
Hey DK I understand the ravens will change their verbiage against the Steelers but the plays should still look the same will that give Patrick Queen any play recognition advantage
Just think if Kenny hit a wide open Austin against Arizona on the play he got injured.
Hopefully they utilize him more this season. Or they'll trade him away and defense will get torched. The kid has got some wheels.
If we trade for another WR fine, but would it be so bad to go into the season with a staring lineup of Pickins, Wilson, & Austin? This isn't Kenny throwing the ball...Or worse Canada calling the plays
I want to believe in CA3, he seems like a really good guy and hard working, but last year was so disheartening. Hopefully having a competent coordinator and QB gives him a big boost. It's hard to put a numbers expectation though because even in an ideal situation he's probably 4th in the pecking order for targets.
Mr.DK is it possible that Calvin Austin IIl can benefit from Frisman Jackson being replaced as wr coach with Zack Azzanni❓️Not sure if Jackson was the problem with the development of both Austin n Pickens or just Azzanni fits more with Arthur Smith's offensive scheme i guess will find out soon enough.
Bottom line is the Steelers need to utilize him better!! DB's and DC should fear this guy every time he takes the field because of his speed which makes him dangerous and a good decoy.
I would love to use him as a SWISS ARMY KNIFE...return kicks or punts..at RB..at WR...let his speed effect the defense
Dk the did not use him enough!! He is a force 2 be reckoned with giive him his due!!
he needs more targets down the field
They did but Mason was the only one with a good deep ball
Speed kills
I've got Austin down for 55 receptions and 10 touchdowns this season. Minimum. #8-8-1
🥳🥳🥳😎😎😎
Muth, Najee, Austin and even Diontae, suffered under Canada and Kenny.
You can’t put a price on raw speed and talent. Eventually a secondary or safety will make a mistake and Austin can burn them for it on the deep ball.
Like austin alot.hes not gonna get a lot of action .if your not a 1 or 2 in this offense hes still gonna make his splash as a returner.i really dont know why any reciever would want to play in this offense especially if your playing for a contract.in contrast Darnell Washington should actually get some bump in numbers.
CA3 Ya Later!😂
Nah All the best to the bloke
Madden '24.....i got Austin going to the HOF!😊
Hey DK
Given whats happened with Diontae and now Najee getting his 5th year option rejected... is it fair to say Friermuth should be (kinda deservedly) worried about himself too. I'd take Warren over Najee and tbh never a Diontae fan. I like Muth buuuuut I don't think he is durable or has a regular impact in enough games
All we needed was someone who could throw deep. Kenny and Mitch were not those guys.
Austin is not much of a blocker. In the Arthur Smith schemes, that’s not gonna fly
Winning teams like KC and SF value speed in space. Our Tennesee Falcons live in the stone age.
I think you have too many fingers in the pie ( baseball, hockey and football) to be objective in evaluating
Talent. ie: c.Austin, if the Steelers thought of Austin as you, they wouldn’t be looking for a wide receiver . They are keeping him as a fall back option.
Don’t waste Calvin Austin’s
talent like the other OC did…😳
Put Calvin Austin in KC and what is he?
His last injury he has lost a step