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within the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense."WhiteFanposts Fanshots Sections Latest NewsSteelers Film Room2018 NFL Draft AnalysisLatest NewsLatest NewsPro Football Focus ranks Diontae Johnson as one of the 2019 NFL Draft’s ‘Best Fits’New Sutton Smith Pittsburgh Steelers Jersey ,51commentsThe MAC wide receiver looks to be a great fit within the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense.EDTShareTweetShareSharePro Football Focus ranks Diontae Johnson as one of the 2019 NFL Draft’s ‘Best Fits’Andrew Weber-USA TODAY SportsMany NFL Draft experts are enamored with grades after the draft process has concluded. We here at this establishment are as guilty as any, but sometimes what matters the most is the overall “fit” with a team.This terms is clearly referring to how the athlete’s skill set translates with how the team likes to do business. For instance, a 4-3 defensive end isn’t always going to transition well to a 3-4 outside linebacker. Therefore, this wouldn’t always be considered a good “fit”.The fine folks at Pro Football Focus recently ranked the best fits of the 2019 NFL Draft, and low and behold there was a Steelers draft selection who made the cut. None other than Toledo wide receiver Diontae Johnson. See what PFF had to say about Johnson, and why he is such a good fit for the black-and-gold offense.The path to the field is certainly available, but not certain for Johnson. If the team has him as only a slot receiver, he will have to be out the likes of Eli Rogers and Ryan Switzer to get snaps in that regard. Considering he can play the outside as well, Donte Moncrief and James Washington stand in the way of him becoming a fixture for Ben Roethlisberger in the offense.If you look at the names I just mentioned, it goes to show there is a chance Johnson can impress and see more snaps Sutton Smith Jersey 2019 , but the reality is although the fit might be there, nothing is certain for the rookie wide receiver on Day 1.The fact Johnson plays special teams is a huge bonus for his playing time, but even in this position he will have to show he can bring more to the table than Switzer, considering Switzer handled both kickoff and punt return duties in 2018.Fans should be excited to see Johnson, not just because he has many of the traits Antonio Brown has/had coming out of Central Michigan, but because he could be a valuable weapon in Randy Fichtner’s offense. His route running, quick cutting ability will work well alongside JuJu Smith-Schuster in a scheme which should result in severe matchups for opposing defenses.What are your expectations for Johnson in 2019? Let us know in the comment section below, and be sure to stay tuned into BTSC for the latest news and notes surrounding the black-and-gold as they head into offseason workouts. LATROBE, Pa. (AP) — Pittsburgh Steelers outside linebacker Bud Dupree is relaxed entering his contract season.The 2015 first-round pick knows he has a contract with the Steelers for this season. His future with the Steelers after that is in question, but Dupree said on Sunday that he doesn’t mind the uncertainty.“I’d rather just be like this right now Cheap Sutton Smith Jersey ,” Dupree said. “I’m going to go out, do my thing, help the team and not be selfish even though it’s a contract year. I have to make sure I’m doing things that are beneficial to the unit as a whole and keep playing to the best of my ability.”The Steelers picked up Dupree’s fifth-year option, guaranteeing a $9.2 million salary this season. But he only has 20 sacks in 54 games through four seasons after he was drafted to rush the passer.Dupree, who had 5½ sacks last season, said that he “loves the organization” and he can see himself in Pittsburgh beyond the 2019 season, but he’s not focused on a long-term deal at this point.“I don’t even ask my agent because I just want to go out and play to the best of my ability and have my best year yet,” Dupree said. “I’m going to do my best for them and whatever happens, happens.”Dupree isn’t strictly a pass rusher with the Steelers, as he is also asked to drop into coverage. He said that’s not lost on defensive coordinator Keith Butler and coach Mike Tomlin Jon Bostic Jersey , particularly in a contract year when sacks and production can help him earn a large contract.“Everyone understands what’s at stake for me on a personal level,” Dupree said.Dupree has also paid attention to the free-agent contracts signed this past offseason by edge rushers, including former Kentucky teammate Za’Darius Smith, who received a four-year, $66 million deal with Green Bay in March.“It’s fun,” Dupree said. “That just puts more fire up under you to go out and have a great year. Guys are having their best years in their contract year. Confidence is key with yourself and within your team.”Dupree entered his fifth training camp with the Steelers confident and a lean 260 pounds. He’s also healthy, too. Dupree suffered a torn pectoral muscle at Denver in November, but still finished the regular season, playing in the final five games, and registering one sack Cameron Sutton Jersey , as the Steelers missed the playoffs for the first time since 2013.“It kind of messed with me, but it was crunch time,” Dupree said.Dupree expects to be a significant part of the Steelers defense, which is expected to make a big jump to offset the loss of All-Pros Antonio Brown and Le’Veon Bell on offense. He set a career high six sacks in 2017, part of a defense that set a franchise record and led the NFL with 56 sacks that season.Another big season could help the Steelers again and also translate into a big payday. But Dupree isn’t worried about his contract status now.“My biggest thing is just making the plays out there,” Dupree said. “They see everything I do, they see the progression I’m making. It’s on me to make sure I finish and make the big plays that I need to make.”