Logan Lee ‘Actually Taken A Bounce,’ Says Former Steelers Lineman

Forgotten in a new-look defensive position room that includes intriguing rookies like Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black, Logan Lee is combating for his place on the Pittsburgh Steelers roster. Till final evening’s lengthy snapping, his camp hasn’t been as “loud” and talked about as others in his room, however former offensive lineman Max Starks is aware of expertise when he sees it. Lee passes the attention take a look at.

“Earlier than he got here in, he was only a tremendous highly effective, robust dude, proper?” Starks mentioned on 102.5 DVE prior to yesterday’s kickoff in opposition to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. “He appeared the half. Massive arms, massive legs, may push the pocket, however didn’t have lots of wiggle to him this yr. The talents have now are available, now you’re seeing him with, with a chop/rip transfer. You’re seeing him with the arm over after a bull and a jerk. He’s creating his skillset and also you’re beginning to see him do extra athletically.”

Specializing in his rush strikes was one in all Lee’s acknowledged targets heading into coaching camp. To date, it appears like his arsenal has improved.

Lee’s development is widespread for younger gamers. Particularly ones like him who had his rookie yr curtailed by damage, positioned on injured reserve with a hamstring damage earlier than Week One. The group opened his window to return late within the season. It allowed him to observe, however he wasn’t formally activated.

“And I feel that’s been the most important leap and that’s been the most important shock…I feel Logan Lee’s actually taken a leap right here from final yr to this yr in coaching camp,” Starks mentioned.

Pittsburgh retains six or seven defensive linemen on its roster every season. Most of these spots are spoken for: Cam Heyward, Keeanu Benton, Derrick Harmon and Yahya Black are protected bets to stay. That leaves two or three up for grabs. Lee is combating Isaiahh Loudermilk, who has reached his ceiling however is a identified amount as a run stuffer, Esezi Otomewo, the returning Brieden Fehoko, and the remainder of the sphere.

Like different camp battles, the Steelers will use each minute to judge the roster. There’s nonetheless a 3rd preseason sport and cutdowns aren’t till August 26. Lee might want to take advantage of each second and being an emergency snapper gained’t be what vaults him onto the roster. His goal is to start the yr on the 53 as a substitute of injured reserve like his rookie yr began.