Limas Sweed Ruled Out For Sunday's Match-up

2008 2nd round draft pick Limas Sweed has been ruled out for Sunday's game in Chicago. Sweed will be replaced by Veteran Shaun McDonald who did not suit up during Week 1.

This really opens up the door for Mike Wallace to show we he can do.

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Eff-in A

The injuries are piling on early, aren’t they?

" I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Salty Browns Fan.

by Johnny_S on Sep 18, 2009 1:44 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Sweed's no big deal yet

but getting Troy and Timmons back are high priority. Thankfully, no season ending injuries.

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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Sep 18, 2009 2:21 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

stapleton is out for the year.

breathe in deep feel your heart beat, just to know that life's worth livin'. feel your feet on the earth, better love it while it's still here spinnin'.

by NoCal-SteelCity on Sep 18, 2009 6:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I forgot about that. I don’t think that Essex or Legursky are large drop-offs, though, compared to Troy to Carter. So far, Fox doesn’t seem like a larger drop off from Foote, so what we’re missing there with Timmons hurt is the closing speed on some speedy TEs and third down backs.

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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Sep 18, 2009 8:24 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Also, McHugh.

Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL

by steelguy99 on Sep 19, 2009 8:07 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Just like last year

but that turned out OK. :)

by gostevego on Sep 18, 2009 4:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

shame

We have yet to see Sweed improve on his nice preseason……

but like you said, it gives Wallace a chance to shine now.

by shleeve on Sep 18, 2009 2:30 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Want to see the speed.

Want to see him turn loose in man coverage and just fly. He either gets a nice step or the middle opens up nicely for Hines and Tone. Win win I believe is the term.

by thedonger on Sep 18, 2009 3:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Was talking about Wallace, not Sweed

by thedonger on Sep 18, 2009 3:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

especially since..

chicagos DB’s arent the quickest, Wallace could toast vasher

by indianasteelers on Sep 18, 2009 4:57 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

chicagos DB’s arent the quickest, Wallace could toast vasher

Correction, Wallace WILL toast Vasher :)

"My cat's breath smells like cat food!"
-Ralph Wiggum

by SteelFever on Sep 18, 2009 6:29 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Correction

Vasher is not playing on Sunday.

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 18, 2009 6:59 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

that's a heck of a madden curse.

took out 3 players this year so far?

by SteelersVT on Sep 18, 2009 2:36 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

meant to say, the curse has mutated , and is spreading like a virus

by SteelersVT on Sep 18, 2009 2:37 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

+1

It even seems to be jumping to teams we are going to play against. The bears have really gotten hit hard by this new Ursa strain.

Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL

by steelguy99 on Sep 18, 2009 2:48 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

"The standard of expectations doesn't change"

In fact, I wouldn’t be surprised to see McDonald’s experience benefit the Steelers on Sunday. Reminds me of Cedric. Perhaps he’ll justify dressing 5-wides on Sundays for the new BFG.

The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games

by chewiesteeler on Sep 18, 2009 2:50 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

you're right McDonald has experience against the bears, twice a year for a few years

Maybe that will be helpful

"It was an attrition football game and you know we like that."

by showtime on Sep 18, 2009 5:53 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Here goes a chat with Milkshake:

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/2009/9/18/1036777/steelers-football-talk

Hope you enjoy the level headed discussion.

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 18, 2009 4:04 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Not much dropoff with McDonald

I am confident with any combination of McDonald, Wallace, and Sweed in the #3 and #4 receiver slots. This injury is not a big problem, given our depth at WR.

by Steelin on Sep 18, 2009 4:10 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs

no worries

McDonald is actually quite a good possession receiver and a poor mans Welker. Wallace can go deep and McDonald with his good hands, underneath.

The other thing I like to see is internal competition. Hopefully if McDonald and Wallace play well it pushes Sweed. This sort of thing makes teams better, at least in my estimation.

by pixburghese on Sep 18, 2009 6:15 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 0 recs

McDonald

Kind of reminds you of Hines Ward.

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 18, 2009 7:01 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

minus the ass kicking tendencies

by pixburghese on Sep 18, 2009 8:35 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs

well done, I approve of that

“It’s an oversized cowboy hat it um funny.”

by WVPiratesfan on Sep 18, 2009 11:14 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I don’t know that it goes with his bling.

Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL

by steelguy99 on Sep 19, 2009 8:09 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

but it an oversized cowboy hat it goes with anything

by WVPiratesfan on Sep 19, 2009 1:13 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Welker

I agree with Welker comparison. Quick short routes across the middle. Won’t be surprised if this is his chance to shine.

McDonald takes short routes allows Holmes to run deep. Wallace runs deep, Holmes crosses short. Either works.

by euwolfie on Sep 18, 2009 9:30 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he's been so overlooked

I mean all his career he’s been stuck with the trash bin of Detroit QB’s and fellow teammates. Here he has a chance to really just play ball. And I think he will without a hitch.

I’m ok with Sweed on the bench having seen Wallace play so far.

by Mechem on Sep 19, 2009 5:08 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wallace

I was really impressed with wallace what a combination of hands and speed. This kid could be something special. I know its hard to tell after only one game but I remember how far Sweed was after his first game last year and this kid is farther. I guess only time will tell I was just wondering if wallace would have dropped that TD pass against the Ravens in the AFCCG? unfortunately we will never know.

Pain is temporary pride is forever

by Heartofsteel on Sep 19, 2009 2:44 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

sweeed and poliyomaliur out for sum time

ure session is a doomedf

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 19, 2009 3:02 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Youve been drinking having you?

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Steeler_ on Sep 19, 2009 6:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Ok

So you are saying Malor gave birth to himself while drinking.

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 19, 2009 10:59 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I meant havent lol

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Steeler_ on Sep 19, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was trying to be funny.

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 19, 2009 9:23 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

God

What the hell did I try to say?

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 19, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think it was that

Limas Sweed and Troy Polamalu would be out for some time and that we would be doomed at something I don’t know were session came from

by WVPiratesfan on Sep 19, 2009 1:12 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Season

Sweed and Polamalu (wow never seen it THAT butchered before) out for some time… Your season is doomed!

I believe that would be using the Bummy Ravens Fan Beer-speak translator 2000

by Mechem on Sep 19, 2009 5:10 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I think he ment (Sweet) at the begining.

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 19, 2009 9:00 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

MaloR, dont drink and blog. It is dangerous

Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever

by Steeler_ on Sep 19, 2009 9:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

They should come out with BUI's.

Blogging under the influance of alcohol.

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 19, 2009 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

ley my guess

wallace is goina be the next marmin harrisoen? am i write?

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 19, 2009 3:03 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

MaLoR just say no to drugs

Pain is temporary pride is forever

by Heartofsteel on Sep 19, 2009 3:41 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Never

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 19, 2009 11:03 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Malor’s first impulse when drunk is to comment on BTSC. I love it.

Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL

by steelguy99 on Sep 19, 2009 8:10 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs

Its about time he came out of the closet and admits to being a Steelers fan

Pain is temporary pride is forever

by Heartofsteel on Sep 19, 2009 8:45 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I will admit that I would like to try Steel City Reserve. Never had that beer.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 19, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

I was at Baltimore Beatdown first butthead.

You have to hate losing more than you love winning.

by Mr MaLoR on Sep 19, 2009 11:05 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

wow

If he is Butthead, you must be Beavis

Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"

by SteelersChatPack on Sep 19, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

If you want real beer

then come on over here to Germany and have a Kirner Pils German beer rocks! Nothing better than drinking beer and watching football at 7:00 in the evening.

Pain is temporary pride is forever

by Heartofsteel on Sep 19, 2009 11:32 AM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Come to Peru

We can argue over a pack of Cusqueña and watch the Steelers win on my friends hi-def feed.

by Mechem on Sep 19, 2009 5:11 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Wow, it’s your second impulse. That’s so entirely different, what a comeback.

Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL

by steelguy99 on Sep 19, 2009 12:19 PM EDT up reply actions 0 recs

Guys, I'm telling you

Limas is going to get 2000 receiving yards this season!

This is Pittsburgh Steeler Troy Polamalu getting knocked around by the Pacific Ocean in Hawaii yesterday...
Minutes later, Troy caught the ocean going over the middle and smacked it right in the mouth. The ocean fumbled, Troy recovered and ran it into the endzone. The ocean never messed with Troy again.

by paulamalu on Sep 19, 2009 6:19 PM EDT reply actions 0 recs