News to Note...

Hey guys, nice job on all the posting and discussion!  I've been sad that I haven't been able to keep up on the site as of late, been so busy being newly married and working alot of OT.  It's crazy in my neck of the woods, but I just wanted to say hats off to those of you who've been contributing some good stuff!

I just wanted to share my thoughts out here:

Man is it great to see Willie springing the "tough" yards.  Did anyone else notice the spin move he used to ELUDE a tackle and then bust one for about 20 yards.  It's those little things that will pay dividends this year, not only in his yardage, but his wear and tear.  Gotta love FastWillie.

James "Silverback" Harrison was all over the freaking place.  I know we hear about Troy alot, but I swear I saw him around every pile or spitting snot all over someone near the pile.  He's a terror on the field and has a great gas tank it seems.  He makes plays on defense, then runs his butt off on Special Teams, I love that kind of player!

Hats off to Tomlin on picking up Rossum.  He's not old and washed up as some people thought!  Not only is he good for the added spark, he's, Dare I say, SECURE with the ball on punt and kickoff returns.  It's so nice to know that someone will catch the ball back there!

Najeh Davenport is 1+ years recovered from a decent injury.  I've heard it can take over a good year to come back from an injury that he had, and I think his feet have shown some added quickness.  He appeared to have some more punch on his hits delivered to the niners defense, as a result he busted his own nice little run!

I love the Red Zone playcalling we've seen this year.  I'll admit, I want Willie to get his opportunities for TDs.  I hate to see a Tiki Barber situation where a back gets a million yards and one touchdown a year.  Although, I totally agree with the effective Red Zone offense we've shown with throwing to the TEs.  According to my research, using NFL www.profootballweekly.com the Steelers have been 100% in the redzone for scoring  %.  Which means every trip to the redzone has resulted in a TD or a FG 5TDs and 8FGs according to my numbers.  Granted, there are other teams that have this as well, this bodes well considering I can remember at least 4 red zone trips last year that ended in fumbles.  OUCH.
Either way its something to think about.

Lastly, sorry for the length here fellas, leading tacklers are the two James'  Farrior and Harrison respectively, followed by Ike Taylor.  Nice to see the sacks well spread out!  2nd in the NFL in team sacks.  Team leaders are Farrior and Woodley with 2 apiece.  I can't wait till Woodley is the main man.  Keep it up fellas!  I've got tickets to the Seahawks game in two weeks!  See you there!