Still Curtain Podcast Ep. 18 (Ryan Switzer, Josh Dobbs and this man named Matthew Thomas)

ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 30: Ryan Switzer #10 of the Dallas Cowboys dives into the endzone on an 83-yard touchdown punt return against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
ARLINGTON, TX - NOVEMBER 30: Ryan Switzer #10 of the Dallas Cowboys dives into the endzone on an 83-yard touchdown punt return against the Washington Redskins in the second quarter at AT&T Stadium on November 30, 2017 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

The Still Curtain Podcast explains why the Pittsburgh Steelers traded for Ryan Switzer, what the addition means to the roster, and why Josh Dobbs and Matthew Thomas, who have nothing to do with the trade, are so important.

The name Ryan Switzer has made its way across the country in one NFL season. The former Dallas Cowboy was traded to the Oakland Raiders early in the offseason, only to be traded to the Pittsburgh Steelers this past week.

Why did the Steelers need Switzer? They didn’t, but moving down a draft pick wasn’t a bad move to add to their overall team.

Switzer adds to the return game and also to the receiving core. But it doesn’t help some roster hopefuls. It may also hurt the chances of a player waiting to get back on the field, who returned to Pittsburgh will full expectations to play this season.

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What have we learned from the Steelers’ first three preseason games? That there isn’t an inside linebacker worthy of starting. Vince Williams has a lot on his plate this season, as Pittsburgh is 0-2 at inside linebacker replacements for Ryan Shazier.

Jon Bostic and Tyler Matakevich have played very poor this preseason. Neither have shown they’re capable of starting at the position, and if anything, the Steelers should be thinking of removing them from the roster.

There is a name that could save the defense, though. Not many undrafted rookies get a chance to start their first year in the league. Matthew Thomas should. He’s played well and has shown to be more athletic than his positional counterparts.

People would be more willing to give him a chance than start Bostic or Matakevich. So, Pittsburgh, take the hint.

And Josh Dobbs. He’s starting the team’s final preseason game with a bigger chance to make the regular season roster than ever. He’s improved tenfold this summer, and Pittsburgh has noticed. This may not be a last chance for him to shine, but a last chance for him to hand the spot Landry Jones.

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