STEELERS MEDIA THREAD PART 2

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Bettis to be honored Oct. 1 vs. Ravens


This should really piss off the Ratbirds

They'll be afraid of who this might motivate... Remember Deebo's performance on Joe Greene's night last season!?

 

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They'll be afraid of who this might motivate... Remember Deebo's performance on Joe Greene's night last season!?

Oh hell yea.....

But if you remember The ratbirds bitched to the NFL about playing us on Prime Time, and now they are playing us on Prime Time and we are making a big to do about it, so that's means twice the humiliation for them!!!!

 

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Steelers QB Ben Roethlisberger most accurate quarterback against the blitz - Behind the Steel Curtain

Same story every year... That will probably be his tag-line when he's inducted into Canton... "The most difficult QB to bring down"

 

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Which starting positions did the Steelers upgrade this offseason? | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

My thoughts...

1. Y-WR: agree... Bryant is a much more imposing WR and an instant threat once he's on the field.
2. Slot WR: agree... Wheaton has excellent hands. Something I didn't feel as comfortable about with Lance Moore out there. Slot WR's need to have excellent ball skills and I think Wheaton is that perfect for it.
3. RB2: disagree... Not sure I would call D-Will an upgrade over Blount. Blount is 4 years younger and a more imposing 'back. D-Will will do just fine, but to call him an upgrade is a stretch. I would go with a push here.
4. DE: agree... This is more about being an optimist than about hard truth. Tuitt has a chance to be great, and I'm talking top-of-the-league greatness. Keisel had a ceiling, but you couldn't find a harder worker than him. He was one of the most trustworthy DEs we've ever had. Hard to call this an upgrade, but if you consider Brett's age then its easier to call it that.
5. Utility D-lineman: Agree. ANYTHING is better than Cam Thomas. You could place a refrigerator out there and it would still generate more pressure than Thomas ever achieved. But I don't want to take anything away from McCullers. That dude is a beast and will do well in spot starts or sub-package situations. It was reported that he dropped nearly 20lbs this offseason so it will be interesting to see how his play changes.
6. LOLB: agree with a push. Moats is a good LBer but I am hesitant to call him an upgrade over Worilds. Jason did a pretty outstanding job over the past few seasons. I don't think Arthur is going to hold off Dupree for very long. But it will be beneficial to Bud for him to watch with spot duties instead of throwing him into the fire out the gate.
7. SS: disagree. Shamarko may be an upgrade for the age standpoint, but even an old aged vet was a more proven & trustworthy starter than the Shark. We have no clue what Thomas will bring.
8. Slot CB/Nickel CB: agree with a push. Until we see what the talent provides we won't be able to make a case for either an upgrade or downgrade. McCain was solid in both slot & outside duties. I hope we don't regret letting him walk for the relatively cheap contract he got.

What say you? @ATL96Steeler , @Psych-Ward , @MISKO , @SteelersPride , @Maximus Rex

 

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Kelvin Beachum may not be a long-term option for the Steelers | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

I sure as hell hope not... He's worth every penny IMO. One of the more underrated LOTs in the league. Not to mention one of the hardest workers.

 

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Should the Steelers take Antonio Brown off punt returns? | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

I've seen this article written at least 10-15 times EVERY offseason. Tomlin is always going to go with the most explosive playmaker regardless. He doesn't live or coach with fear, never has and never will. Until someone like Archer or someone else steps up and takes the job there is no reason to think it will change any time soon.

 

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Lawrence Timmons ready to continue following James Farriors footsteps | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

Can't find a better role model than Farrior. He was a true class act, and one helluva football player

 

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High praise from the former Steelers CB.

 

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Kelvin Beachum may not be a long-term option for the Steelers | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

I sure as hell hope not... He's worth every penny IMO. One of the more underrated LOTs in the league. Not to mention one of the hardest workers.

damn straight

 

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Pittsburgh Steelers RB Josh Harris shows off Harrisonesque work ethic - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

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Steelers Mailbag: Why Mike Mitchell will take the biggest step forward in 2015 - Behind the Steel Curtain

 

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Bruce Arians: Ben Roethlisberger is like a son to me | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

 

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Lengthy but worth the read... Get your offseason optimist hats on gents!

The anatomy of a Martavis Bryant breakout in 2015 | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

 

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Lengthy but worth the read... Get your offseason optimist hats on gents!

The anatomy of a Martavis Bryant breakout in 2015 | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

lots of speculation

but good

 

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lots of speculation

but good

Hence the "offseason optimist" shoutout lol

 

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Brown named to NFL Network's Top 100

 

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Steelers roster cuts 2015: These veterans may be on their way out | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

1. Cam Thomas... hell yes
2. Landry Jones... hell yes
3. DHB... Only if the right player beats him out. Personally, I'm hoping Gardner takes the spot (WR5/QB3).
4. Mike Adams... No. Even if Villanueva impresses this offseason he still lacks the experience. Having a guy that has logged real NFL snaps should win the competition. Villanueva has packed on some weight this offseason, but he is still a raw project.
5. Ventrone... Yes. There is a lot of competition at this position so I wouldn't say he's DOA or anything like that. He can still win a spot on the 53. But he is expendable due to the depth they have at the position. He will likely battle Golden since both are ST assets.

 

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Steelers Joey Porter linked to success or failure of Jarvis Jones | USA TODAY Steelers Wire

Definitely agree that JJ is going to have to consider this a contract year. There are lofty expectations riding on him this season. No more excuses... Time to put up or shut up Jarvis.

 

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Stopping the Steelers offense is 'nearly impossible'

 

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Mike Tomlin: I dont fear being young on defense | ProFootballTalk