Claypool on Tomlin: "He definitely kept telling me to stay humble. "Plus he’s a 6’4”, 230-pound receiver that can get deep, and quite honestly we didn’t have that threat last year. Those four touchdowns were spread across seven receptions for 110 yards and three carries for six yards. James Robinson, RB, Jacksonville Jaguars6.
An 84 yard catch and run for a touchdown against the Denver Broncos in Week 2 caught the eyes of many in the league, but Claypool was never considered a top tier rookie. “You deserve it all!” While it was a day to celebrate his mother Jasmine, Claypool […] Now defenses are sure to devote more resources to stopping Claypool, which Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger has already talked to him about, apparently. A @ChaseClaypool sweep of Week 5's @FedEx #Steelers Air & Ground Plays of the Week! Michael Onwenu, G, New England Patriots2. On the offensive side of the football, Claypool brings an interesting dynamic that Pittsburgh hasn't truly felt in a handful of years. The secondary struggled to put the Eagles away. Register today for free or log in to access this premium article. Off to a 5-0 start in 2020, the Pittsburgh Steelers' defense has answered every question asked of them early on. Claypool's main competition for snaps will come in the form of James Washington, who played a similar role last season to what many expect Claypool to be. On top of that, he added another touchdown on the ground. pic.twitter.com/4sluJtJLEP, — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 13, 2020. Year one looks to be a heavy dose of special teams and a somewhat limited role for Claypool on the offensive side of the ball, at least at the beginning of the season. Podcast: Efficiency, not extravagance, is key to the Steelers offense, The story of the Steelers vs. Browns Week 6 game in seven quotes, Mike Hilton plays with a physicality that belies his diminutive size. Claypool was named the AFC’s Offensive Player of the Week, and he has sky rocketed up the Pro Football Focus weekly Rookie Rankings.
Claypool is capable of providing an immediate threat on the outside for the Steelers, it's just a matter of how much the coaches trust him over Washington to get the job done. Steelers' Chase Claypool: Dominating at training camp 08/25/2020 • by RotoWire Staff; Fantasy Football Today Newsletter Get tips, advice and news to win your league - … Laviska Shenault Jr., WR, Jacksonville Jaguars5. Claypool's potential is through the roof, as nobody is called Mapletron (an ode to to his Canadian roots) for no reason.
Canadian Chase Claypool of the Pittsburgh Steelers had a 3-yard TD run to the left pylon that gave the Steelers a 31-7 lead en route to victory over their AFC North rival Cleveland Browns. PFF updates their Rookie Power Rankings heading into Week 6, and Chase Claypool has solidified himself on that list. The Pittsburgh Steelers could be without former first-round pick Devin Bush following what is believed to be a serious knee injury in Week 6.
We didn’t have that tall receiver that can just outrun coverage.
The offensive scores came primarily from Chase Claypool.
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Maybe it was him being drafted in the second round, or maybe it was the fact Claypool started the season buried behind JuJu Smith-Schuster, Diontae Johnson and James Washington on the depth chart? In the short term we know Chase will be a special-teams contributor right out of the gate.". Potential Steelers trade targets before the NFL trade deadline, After the injury of Devin Bush, the Steelers may be more inclined to make a move, Steelers host punter and linebacker for workouts Monday.
The catch was later overturned.
Claypool burnt this Eagles defense on numerous occasions, as shown below on this slant when he spun Jalen Mills around on the release for an easy wide-open ball and took it to the house. Chase Claypool, WR, Pittsburgh Steelers “After showing flashes of what he could become in the first three weeks of his rookie campaign, Claypool finally … Player: Chase ClaypoolPosition: Wide ReceiverSchool: Notre DameDrafted: Round 2, Pick 49. While punt/kick return duties are taken by Diontae Johnson/Ryan Switzer, Claypool may find his way as a gunner on the punt team, a skill he displayed before Colbert/Tomlin's own eyes in Mobile for the Senior Bowl. The Steelers bring in a familiar face at punter as well as an candidate for linebacker. Follow the Heavy on Steelers Facebook page for the latest breaking news, rumors and content!
He’s also adept at handling social media. Robert Spillane nearly found himself on the outside looking in before filling the shoes of Devin Bush for the Pittsburgh Steelers. We start our series by previewing rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool. We’ve always had that in the past with Nate Washington, Mike Wallace, or Martavis Bryant. If Smith-Schuster departs Pittsburgh, the Steelers have yet another receiver ready to take over the reins as a number one receiver. Take a look at which rookies made the PFF Top 10 rookies, and what they said about Claypool’s performance in the rankings below: 1.
Now that Claypool is in black and gold, here's what to expect from the rookie wide receiver, and how he fits in Pittsburgh: As noted by Colbert, it appears that Claypool will be featured on special teams this coming season. Justin Jefferson, WR, Minnesota Vikings3. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. The Pittsburgh Steelers fan base knows all about Chase Claypool, they have since Week 1. Claypool excels with his enormous frame (6'4", 238 lbs) in the red zone and on the boundary of the field, providing quarterback Ben Roethlisberger with a bona fide jump ball prospect.
In case you haven’t noticed, all four are now in the Pro Football Hall of Fame. 4️⃣ touchdowns in his 4️⃣th game in the league @ChaseClaypool has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for his performance vs. the Eagles! #Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger said his message to rookie Chase Claypool, after his four-TD Sunday, was: "He's not going to be able to sneak up on anybody, so how is he going to rise to the occasion? ", — Brooke Pryor (@bepryor) October 11, 2020. Follow Donnie on Twitter @DonnieDruin, and AllSteelers @si_steelers. Be sure to stay tuned to BTSC for the latest news and notes surrounding the Pittsburgh Steelers as they prepare for the Cleveland Browns to invade Heinz Field in Week 6. for the latest breaking news, rumors and content! For the first time in his career, Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool has been named AFC Offensive Player of the Week, the NFL announced Wednesday. But the victory came at a cost. The Pittsburgh Steelers spent no time talking about Baker Mayfield, and they showed why. The Pittsburgh Steelers move to 5-0 after an impressive AFC North win. The rookie pass catcher scored four touchdowns in a win over the Philadelphia Eagles. Antonio Gibson, RB, Washington Football Team8. The rookie’s success is something that Steelers Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden predicted in training camp, but it’s probably safe to say that no one envisioned he’d have such a huge day so soon. Posting to Instagram Sunday, the rookie wideout shared his gift to mom on her special day, a brand new Jeep SUV. Claypool also had a 42-yard touchdown reception called back due to a phantom offensive pass interference penalty and a 33-yard highlight reel sideline catch overturned after a challenge by Eagles head coach Doug Pederson. Who is the Steelers new starting ILB Robert Spillane? I appreciate him keeping me grounded. Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Chase Claypool of Abbotsford, B.C., became the first rookie in NFL history with at least three receiving touchdowns and … Again, that was very attractive to us in the long term. Claypool … It was Claypool’s nifty sideline catch which is still considered one of the most improbable catches according to Next Gen Stats.
We start our series by previewing rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool. “Happy Mother’s Day to my beautiful mama,” he captioned. In total, he has a league-leading three touchdowns of 30-plus yards — the rest of the rookie class combined has combined for four. Antoine Winfield Jr., S, Tampa Bay Buccaneers10. MORE: https://t.co/GcqFG5NkWB pic.twitter.com/MzB7NIIyx6, — Pittsburgh Steelers (@steelers) October 14, 2020. The Pittsburgh Steelers' 5-0 didn't just happen. After Week 5, Chase Claypool sky rockets up Pro Football Focus’ rookie rankings, Steelers dealing with a list of injuries heading into their Week 7 game vs. the Titans. The second-round rookie earned a 90.0 PFF grade for the game, busting off 110 yards and three scores on seven catches and 11 targets. Well, that didn’t take long. Pittsburgh Steelers rookie wide receiver Chase Claypool isn’t just a rising star in the NFL. Justin K. Aller/Getty Images