Steelers stock up/stock down after preseason Week One

As Mike McCarthy's era kicked off for the Pittsburgh Steelers on Thursday night, the team secured a dominant preseason victory over the Green Bay Packers, 28-9. Despite the positive outcome, McCarthy recognized that the primary objective was to win the game. Here's a breakdown of the Steelers' performance during preseason Week One, detailing what has been added to their stockpile and what has been subtracted.

Stock up - Quarterback Drew Allar: Allar shone brightly, completing 153 yards and scoring three touchdowns in the second half. His impressive performance has provided fans with optimism that he may be the right choice for the starting quarterback position.

Stock down - Offensive Tackle Troy Fautanu: Fautanu's first start at left tackle was far from perfect. The transition from right to left tackle proved to be a significant challenge, even for a player of his caliber.

Stock up - Wide Receiver Germie Bernard: Bernard demonstrated his potential by outshining Roman Wilson as the leading receiver in both catches and yards. Something seems different about Bernard, hinting at his promising future.

Stock down - Offensive Tackle Dylan Cook: Unfortunately, Cook's night wasn't as successful as Fautanu's. He struggled more than his counterpart, raising concerns about his readiness for the upcoming season. The team is now hoping that either Max Iheanacho or Broderick Jones can step in to fill the gap at the start of the season.

Stock up - Tight End Robert Tonyan: Tonyan had one of his best games of the preseason, putting up impressive numbers against any quarterback, including Aaron Rodgers. His strong performance has made it more likely for him to secure the No. 3 tight end spot on the team.

Stock down - Special Teams: The Steelers' special teams unit took a hit after playing poorly, committing seven penalties during the game. The unit's coordinator, Danny Crossman, needs to step up and address these issues promptly to ensure the team's success moving forward.