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Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
Nervs still gettin to ya. We'll need all of them for the next 2 weeks. (19 hrs ago | post #4364)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
Interesting stat that explains a lot: The Browns rushing TD leader has a total of 2 touchdowns all year long. And he's a quarterback: Derek Anderson. (Friday Nov 6 | post #4348)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
Ladies...I'll be going to the Broncos game on Monday night. And I can't wait to get off that plane and hit up a bar and tell those fuccing Broncos how they're gonna lose. I also know they're the worst sportsmanship fans in the entire league. And i'm gonna give them back what they try to give me, when we win. (Thursday Nov 5 | post #4339)
NT, definitely. This draft is probably not as realistic as it could be. The fact of the matter is, we'll have a slew of offensive linemen to resign at the end of the year if a CBA is reached. We simply have to spend a good portion of the draft on linemen. I would make it an absolute necessity to pickup Ricardo McClain in the first tho. Move up some spots to grab him if necessary. We're not as stout against the run as we use to be, even with Aaron Smith in the lineup. (Monday Nov 2 | post #3)
Assuming we get comp picks for the free agents that left and their current pay...we should MAYBE get a 4th, definitely a 5th, and a possible 6th, but lets just assume we get another 7th after last years compensatory debacle. Here's who I'd like: 1. Rolando McClain - MLB - 6-4,248 - Alabama Incredibly disruptive defender. Is always making plays. He has the extreme athleticism that rivals Timmons, but with better instincts. Couple him with Timmons, and you've got the most diverse and deadly set of linebackers the NFL has ever seen. 2. Jared Odrick - DT - 6-5,291 - Penn St. Odrick has dominated the point of attack, even while constantly double teamed, and could push for a starting job in his first year. 3. Mike Johnson - G - 6-6,298 - Alabama This is the kinda linemen I like. Not only is he big and nasty, but he's a smart lineman that knows when to hold the point, and when to push his assignment back into the secondary. 4a. Nate Allen - FS - 6-2,200 - S. Florida I've always liked watching Nate Allen. He's not the fastest, but he's soo damn physical he remind me of a stockier Ryan Clark...with just as much speed. 4b. Perrish Cox - CB - 6-1,185 - Oklahoma St Very impressed with this guy. He's a ballhawk. But he's surprised me how much more physical he is this year. Very impressed. 5a. Mikell Simpson - RB - 6-1,200 - Virginia Runs a 4.4 40 at 6-1, 200 lbs. He could be that change of speed back that Willie can't be due to injury. I love Willie, but he's clearly lost a step. 5b. Luthur Brown - OLB - 6-3,235 - USC Clearly a best player available pick here. He gets dwarfed by the other defensive talent at USC, but he is essential to their gameplan. He'll provide depth and possibly (one day), challenge for a starting role. 6. Barry Church - SS - 6-2,219 - Toledo I LOVE this guy. As close as a man-crush as I'll ever have. He's not the fastest, most athletic guy out there. But he will let the hammer down and punish guys who catch over the middle. 7a. Lorenzo Washington - DT - 6-4,285 - Alabama Possible 3-4 defensive end prospect. The best I've seen so far among those in draftable position here. A project...but worth the risk. 7b. Aaron Pettrey - K - 6-2,199 - Ohio State Hey...I love Skippy. Not only is he clutch in big games, but his off-the-field antics entertain the hell outta me. However, it could be argued that Reed lost both of our losses for us this year. I don't believe that's true. But Tomlin and Colbert might want to make sure he has some competition. And this kicker is the best in the draft. (Saturday Oct 31 | post #1)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
I dunno, guys. Hoke playing DE scares the hell outta me. Don't think he's anywhere near athletic for the position. We'd have to send an OLB edge rushing every single time in order to prevent them from running screens and sweeps to that side of the field. Its interesting, sure. We'd definitely stop the run with Ham and Hoke on the field...and if that were the only aspect of an offense, it might actually work. (Saturday Oct 17 | post #4232)
Idiot. I'd like to know who your team is. PLEASE!! Again...morons on parade. (Wednesday Oct 14 | post #9)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
Hey, I won't disagree there's gonna be a drop off. But I think it'll even out because of our substantially easier schedule and improved offense. Smith is the best DE I've seen on the Steelers in decades. He'll be missed. But we have other guys who can step up in his absence. Aaron won't be with us forever. Its about time we starting thinking about a possible replacement...and now presents as good a time as any. (Wednesday Oct 14 | post #4208)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
Rex...wouldn't worry about it too much. The last time we had Smith injured it destroyed our run defense. However, Eason was in his first year and there was no good depth to be found. Now, Eason is an experienced vet and has something to prove. That's not even mentioning our 1st round pick Ziggy Hood. He has the talent and mindset to be a start right away (which, by the way, pisses me off that the Steelers never start rookie 1st round picks). Basically...I wouldn't worry. We have Kirschke backing up Keisel. Veteran. We have Eason backing up Smith. Veteran. We have Hood backing up whoever goes down. We have Hoke backing up Hampton. Troy is coming back. We still have that same offensive line that has been doing us well all year long. And we have coach Mitchell...who always finds a way to stop the fun. Relax brothers. This season is just getting started for the Steelers. (Tuesday Oct 13 | post #4202)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
like '05? Seems like as a good a plan as any. (Oct 11, 2009 | post #4191)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
What would you guys say? 20+ carries for Mendenhall every game from here on out even when Parker gets back? (Oct 10, 2009 | post #4189)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
That's what I was seeing to. Just hope I'm not wanting it to be so badly that I'm ignore telltale signs that its not. But you just confirmed it, sir...I'm officially not going crazy. (Oct 9, 2009 | post #4184)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
Prior to the Steelers that is. (Oct 2, 2009 | post #4151)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
Arians has never had a winning season. FYI. (Oct 2, 2009 | post #4150)
Tomlin knows what the Steelers need
I'm sadly going to admit that we need a down year in order to get a change at offensive coordinator. I hope we lose 8 games this season and fire Arians. I'd rather lose this year, then be forced to watch pathetic 4th quarter losses in games we should dominate. (Oct 2, 2009 | post #4149)
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