STEELERS MEDIA THREAD PART 2

[MISKO]

Allen back at camp after surgery

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

OL Depth is going to be an issue this year! Steelers offensive line depth still a major question after recent acquisitions - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Cortez Allen says his rehab is "day-to-day" in a Tomlinesque diagnosis - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Why a superstitious Steelers fan feels this could be a good year - Behind the Steel Curtain

This is definitely worth the time to read it!

 

[ATL96Steeler]

I think Bell will be named the starter coming out of camp if he looks good in preseason pass protection. Would not be surprised to see Dwyer traded...he could be a a starter on a handful of teams.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

OL Depth is going to be an issue this year! Steelers offensive line depth still a major question after recent acquisitions - Behind the Steel Curtain

True with every team...having that versatile guy that can play CTR/G in backup with some experience is not there for the 1st time in a few years.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

It will be interesting to see what Pitt does with the RB situation. The clear cut choice on EVERYONE's mind is Bell, but that leaves 2 viable trade chips. I agree ATL that Dwyer could definitely start on a handful of teams, but so could Redman! Dwyer would be the bigger trade chip though. For the right team, he could be worth a 3rd/4th round pick depending on how desperate they are.

As for the OL situation, we have Malecki (sp?) who can play both C and G. But he was originally a G. And of course we have Beachum who is now the journeyman (G/T & now C) if he doesn't beat Gilbert out. I feel pretty confident with the inside O-line depth, but the additions of Whimper & Batiste have me worried for the OT positions. If Ferrel & Long don't impress coaches enough by the end of preseason, then our Tackle depth is a serious issue! Batiste & Whimper were some of the worst rated O-lineman last season.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Steelers coordinator Haley looks forward to less predictable run game - Behind the Steel Curtain

Exactly what I've been saying all offseason... Too predictable!

 

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Steelers position battles: Landry Jones looks for a big performance against Giants to hold off John Parker Wilson - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

[bsanko]

Steelers' WR Plaxico Burress suffers torn rotator cuff, career in doubt - NFL - Sporting News

I didn't think the Steelers made a good move in picking him up and he probably would have been cut before the season started.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

Not sure how to take losing Plax

Steelers' WR Plaxico Burress suffers torn rotator cuff, career in doubt - NFL - Sporting News

I didn't think the Steelers made a good move in picking him up and he probably would have been cut before the season started.

I think the "bad guy" stuff no longer applied to Plax...I really thought based on what he did with the Jets was worthy of a shot in PIT. Whether it was him not knowing the system, etc. they never called his name much.

Now that these younger guys are starting to show something maybe he would've gotten cut, but a bigger bodied WR that can play is sorely needed imo.

 

[bsanko]

I think the "bad guy" stuff no longer applied to Plax...I really thought based on what he did with the Jets was worthy of a shot in PIT. Whether it was him not knowing the system, etc. they never called his name much.

Now that these younger guys are starting to show something maybe he would've gotten cut, but a bigger bodied WR that can play is sorely needed imo.

It really didn't have anything to do with the "bad guy" attitude. He was picked up last year because the Steelers needed a cheap replacement who knew the system after all the injuries. In the end, he didn't get much action. I really didn't understand why they signed him for a year when they picked up some decent players this year. The same goes with TE Speth and Gay. Who knows if Gay will even play.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Steelers rookie RB Le'Veon Bell suffers knee injury in practice - Behind the Steel Curtain

Mother of god...

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Steelers injury update: Thursday practice brutal for running backs - Behind the Steel Curtain

Going to have to follow this closely...

 

[MISKO]

say it isnt so

 

[Cali Steel]

Steelers injury update: Thursday practice brutal for running backs - Behind the Steel Curtain

Going to have to follow this closely...

We better just start the regular season while we still have players left to put on the field......

 

[ATL96Steeler]

It really didn't have anything to do with the "bad guy" attitude. He was picked up last year because the Steelers needed a cheap replacement who knew the system after all the injuries. In the end, he didn't get much action. I really didn't understand why they signed him for a year when they picked up some decent players this year. The same goes with TE Speth and Gay. Who knows if Gay will even play.

Lost me a little here...I don't know that he was that familiar with the system last year. As far as this season...I really felt they were going to use him more...I think Gay was brought in as insurance/fire for C. Brown...to this point I think it's worked...I don't know if Gay will make the 53 actually.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

We better just start the regular season while we still have players left to put on the field......

The reports are coming in that Bell is not seriously hurt...took wrap off his knee but was limping...no word yet if he'll play Mon...starting to look like Redman,Bell, Howling will be the main RBs.

If Bell's injury clears up soon I expect Dwyer to be released.

 

[FaCe-LeE-uS]

Lost me a little here...I don't know that he was that familiar with the system last year. As far as this season...I really felt they were going to use him more...I think Gay was brought in as insurance/fire for C. Brown...to this point I think it's worked...I don't know if Gay will make the 53 actually.

It just depends on health at this point. I think Van Dyke, Victorian, Steed & Smith will all be cut. Isaiah Green has shown his worth and will be the sixth CB barring any setbacks. Taylor, Allen, Brown, Gay, Hawthorne & Green. The last two will be reserved for special teams duties. Gay's contract & experience will keep him on the 53.

 

[ATL96Steeler]

It just depends on health at this point. I think Van Dyke, Victorian, Steed & Smith will all be cut. Isaiah Green has shown his worth and will be the sixth CB barring any setbacks. Taylor, Allen, Brown, Gay, Hawthorne & Green. The last two will be reserved for special teams duties. Gay's contract & experience will keep him on the 53.

Gay...experience I can buy, but $500k is the G money on his contract...not enough to prevent the axe. I do also think they will keep 6 DBs.