Preseason Week #4 Open Thread: Pittsburgh Steelers @ Carolina Panthers
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 3, 2009 6:10 PM EDT
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PrintWell this is it folks. By Saturday afternoon we will know the composition of the 53 man roster that will compete for the Lombardi Trophy in February of 2010. Some roster spots will be won today and others will be lost; the battle at cornerback, running back, offensive line, and wide reciever is particularly heated and their could be some surprises made by Mike Tomlin and company. The final three quarters of the Carolina game this evening could quiet possibly be the most competitive football we have seen this preseason since many of these men will be attempting to earn a living doing what they love at the highest level.
Just think Steeler Nation: this time next week we will be preparing for the Season Opener at Heinz Field against the Tennesee Titans. I just got really excited typing that last sentence.
Steeler Nation are you ready for some football?
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wow
Can’t wait to see Stephan Logan play.
Phillip Bunting
"Stairway To Seven"
by SteelersChatPack on Sep 3, 2009 6:14 PM EDT reply actions
Finally back
College football this weekend, and Steeler football next week!
I am so totally ready for some football...
And by the way. I hate the panthers and they stank this week.
And I hate the Ten’Teeth Titans and they stank all the time.
haha
i’m lovin’ it. last time i checked all the teams not wearing black and gold stank.
...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com
Hell Yes, we are ready for some football
I have my Big Ben action figure posed for perfection
Pat Kirwan
seems to think the Steelers may go after Tony Pashos if Jax lets him loose.
Thoughts?
The only managing Ben does is he manages to WIN games
they should…were linemen always go down..does anyone really want hills starting?
Put those cookies back..Mutha fucka!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 3, 2009 7:19 PM EDT up reply actions
Hmmm
Pashos? Could be interesting. He’s a decent NFL Tackle, certainly better than any of our depth at Tackle. I guess it would depend on the cash paid to him but yeah I could see that being a good move, especially with Colon likely to be an unrestricted free agent in 2010.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:09 PM EDT up reply actions
My favorite season — Steelers season, of course
I can’t wait for next Thursday night. I live in NC and its fun all the junk Panthers’ fans are talking for a meaningless (in some ways) preseason game. Tonight, will be fun to watch. Unlike a lot of folks, I love the final preseason game because of the battles behind the scenes for one of 53 spots.
Tonight will be great and GO STEELERS!
agreed..with timmons hurt and want to see beyond fox who would be the next linebacker in line? bailey? woods?
i want to see somthing from one of those guys
and i still belive in redman…that guy just gets positive yardage period..end of story that guy should make the team
Put those cookies back..Mutha fucka!!
by SPADE-IN-VICTORHELL on Sep 3, 2009 7:18 PM EDT up reply actions
...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com
thx Worldtrip
Btw, you comments have been very entertaining of late. Thanks for that as well.
i just read someone blasting him on a sportsblog today for re-signing kiesel. this person thought it was a really bad personnel move. i actually love kiesel and think he’s underrated, but i was wondering what the general feeling on him is..
...die trying
http://www.agentorangerecords.blogspot.com
soo true
and a guy that needs a new contract that we don’t talk about. Steeler fans bash him for his late round draft misses, but the 1st round misses is what kills a GM and team.
Harrison out :(
Not surprising sounds like very minor nothing major.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:03 PM EDT reply actions
Woodley gets some solo time here
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:08 PM EDT reply actions
Great D
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:09 PM EDT reply actions
LOOOOOGAANNNN
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:10 PM EDT reply actions
awesome
joystick indeed
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Told you guys about Logan a while ago. Looks like he’s going to make this team! Here We Go!
When You Run The Ball Good Things Happen
saw him for myself at Heinz Field last week
Logan continues to impress.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
sick just sick
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:12 PM EDT reply actions
that's it for first-team D?
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
God I love this team
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:15 PM EDT reply actions
guys, i'm stuck with my phone
Can’t get game. Can u post updates
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2009 8:17 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
just jumping in. uh...logan
the way good return guys excite the team is amazing
i think deebo was even skipping like a schoolgirl after that run back
Did the second-team vanilla D
just shut down their first-team O?
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
lmao beat me to it
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:19 PM EDT up reply actions
it's all good
great minds think alike
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Are we really whoopin their starters with our backups?
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
Fox
I didn’t think the Steelers could resign, because he wants to be a starter, but he did and he came to play. I am not worried about backup ILB.
Uh, who missed that block?
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Can't believe KDKA liked Arians' playcalling on that "drive"
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
They wanted to see the offense establish the run
I guess.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
i dont think Arians is bad per se, but I think he struggles mightily with situational play calling
watchkalibrun.com
i'm with you on that
for instance, there is no diversity of play calls on 1st and 2nd downs.
what wait till 3rd down for big plays?
Run draws once and a while
FUMBLE!
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
A lot of questions are going to be answered this game. Speaking of, I guess Carey Davis is making the team.
Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL
was always going to happen
he’s just too versatile not to make it I guess. He doesn’t do anything very well (IMO) but he’s average at lots of things. Coaches love that in role players.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:31 PM EDT up reply actions
I don't know why Carolina is challenging the play
unless they want to see Logan run one back again.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
would be great not to see him again tonight
if it means he’s just made the team. Too early to buy a jersey?
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
thx world and 99
Stepped away and saw A. Harrison look good.
Arnold Harrison not out of the running yet
for a roster spot either. I reckon there’s 1 spot available for him, Bruce Davis or Patrick Bailey. A forced fumble, sack and a recovery is a good way to make the coach notice you!
is Summers dressed for the game?
I missed who was in and who was out hurt.
If Tank’s still hurting he might make a good IR stash for the year but we rarely do that. On the plus side he’s done little enough in the preseason for anyone else to pick him up and he should clear waivers for the PS.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:37 PM EDT up reply actions
just converted for us
but I haven’t seen enough of him to get excited about him
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
do you think tank is a better lead blocker as fullback right now?
can’t compare in ST
lots of the Panthers starters still in on D?
Gamble… Peppers…
have you got the link there?
Sadly I’m on Linux in work so probably won’t work for me but hey…
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:42 PM EDT up reply actions
wow
Redman much more impressive now than last week
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Redman amazed me in 1st game against Cardinals, but didn't show up again until tonight
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
against first teamers, no less
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Amen!
They’re just kicking their asses. Not sure if that’s the technical term for it, but that’s what it is.
i'm sorry, redman is a freakin load that no one can bring down
do you see how his teammates WANT him to make the team?
Redman in on the tackle on the return
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
really great news...
but not sure how we manage to fit all these guys on the roster!
Out of interest, who was Redman’s lead blocker on that drive? and who was the OL?
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:43 PM EDT up reply actions
love to see Tank make the team
but it won’t happen, hasn’t had the time to show what he can do hopefully he makes it to the PS
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 8:42 PM EDT reply actions
LOL
We have an abundance of riches. God, are we lucky.
So. . . Tank in Davis out, Johnson in McHugh out, and Redman is a fifth RB? And Logan is a lock. . . Can this happen?
I think Davis is in
He’s not playing tonight
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
almost certainly not
Johnson for McHugh looks pretty likely right now. Summers won’t get in ahead of Davis. To keep Logan, it may be Redman that misses out too. Unless they go with 4 WRs, release McDonald and hope for not many injuries. To be honest with the pass catching abilities of Moore, Miller, Spaeth and Mendy we shouldn’t really NEED that 5th WR this year, especially as Logan could be a receiving threat at some point this season too.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:45 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
I want more than 53 on the roster ;)
it’s going to be very tough for them to keep McDonald, Redman and Stef Logan on the 53.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:47 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah there are going to be some cuts I am not going to like but I do trust Colbert and co
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Spaeth can catch
but his YAC sucks
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
truly. i mean it's been a while since we've seen that type of hard hitting runs
bonek, by the way, are you english? i ask because the way you spell defence is the british english
Later guys. What a quarter. I’ll prepare to berate all of you tomorrow.
Willie Colon - top 2 RT in the NFL
believe he was called Joystick
last year
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Roger Clemens???
No, it was Michael “Pinball” Clemons – classmate at William and Mary!!! Go Tribe… GO STEELERS!!!
he he he...
Remember when people thought Dwayne Jarrett was a top-10 pick? Oh wait, not all of you have to be around Vikings fans all the time.
This years team is going to be scary. but ESPN and all those cronies are wasting no time picking the Patsies as immediate Super Bowl champs
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 8:50 PM EDT reply actions
Oh christ almighty
Who gives a flying fuck?
by worldtrip on Sep 3, 2009 8:51 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Lol not me, I like when they don’t predict us to win anything
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 8:52 PM EDT up reply actions
I could care less, besides...
I can see why everyone picks the Pats. They have the guy back who led them to an undefeated regular season 2 years ago. They deserve to be right up there in people’s minds as potential SB champs. Plus, I think we handle the underdog role a little better than the favourite!
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT up reply actions
Carolina just looks so
(fill in the blank)
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
overwhelmed.
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
let them focus, we’ll be where we need to be at the end of the season
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 8:54 PM EDT reply actions
Logan
is fast.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
I wish I could have seen it, can’t get the game where I am at….but I hear this kid is unreal
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 8:58 PM EDT up reply actions
excellent yardage on the reverse
surprised to see him in the game, actually — why risk hurting our new toy?
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
can you imagine them running him and Wallace on reverses…damn
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 9:00 PM EDT reply actions
Logan nicknames...
Maybe I watch too many movies but I wish Logan could get the #5 jersey. Logan 5 is Michael York’s character in the movie Logan’s Run. I think he’ll be stuck with Joystick as a nickname but if you’re into your movie reference Logan 5 in the movie is a Sandman. Sandmen are the police who hunt down runners and execute them though. Doesn’t fit too well!
hmmm I think #5 might be free...
…if they list him as a WR anyway
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 9:06 PM EDT up reply actions
just checked the roster I picked up at training camp
Piotr Czech is #5. But I don’t think we’re going to see him unless something calamitous happens to Jeff Reed.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
still figuring out what new jersey i wanna get
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 9:04 PM EDT reply actions
Well, Kiesel will be around a few more years now.
- looks damn good written on the alternate jerseys.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 9:07 PM EDT up reply actions
yep, I am thinking about that one although I don’t have a Harrison one yet, but I also want a throwback
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 3, 2009 9:09 PM EDT up reply actions
Just got an 83 away jersey from my soon to be mother in law for my birthday
I think I may be marrying into a good family.
Thats my vote
He doesnt have the skillset for our D.
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2009 9:10 PM EDT up reply actions
vague recollections from last year
about how our D would sometimes let up (run out of gas?) towards the end of each half. Not the same situation here (our backups), just a bad memory in an otherwise great season last year.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
OMG
what just happened there? Fumble and recovery? (I had to go comfort my 2 year old)
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
just heard that Woods aggravated a hamstring
on the return
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
Reilly
is not impressing anyone
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
was anyone expecting him to?
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions
his mother? his girlfriend?
I sure wasn’t.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
hope that's not serious...
with Timmons out for a couple of weeks I figure Woods would be the #1 backup at ILB for Fox.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 9:43 PM EDT up reply actions
See you all later
Probably next week … need to use the computer to get some work done.
Bill Beeelichick proved that in America it’s okay to cheat, as long as you cheat your way to the top. – Eric Cartman
temporarily
justin.tv had to lock the room down. waiting for him to put it back up
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
i thought about seeing if any BTSC ppl are there
but the chat was annoying me so i closed it
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
now stuck watching the play by play!
but it looks like both Keenan Lewis and Joe Burnett are getting involved in run stopping which is a great sign for them long term. However, it also looks like there’s a big drop off from our second stringers to our 3rd stringers!
question
can someone give me the password for the feed
was connected before, now it wants a passcode
vincent is making me mad tonight. any reason why i should hold onto him??
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
not break up with him??
i mean, want him to stay on the team…….he seems to go to the bench any time he makes a play…..can’t handle it??
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
Decisions.
Damn, theyre not making it easy to get themselves cut.
He’s blocking like Dan Kreider tonight.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
Grew up in a little town between Johnstown and Altoona called Ebensburg. Live in San Francisco now after having lived in Philly, New York, Chicago, and Park City, UT.
Lame joke
Natives of Philly, NY, Chicago, and Park City.
You seem to have moved to a lot of distant areas.
we'd still drive you out with pots and pans....and i forgot shotguns....
pitchforks are for kansas
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
Whoops
I thought thats where you were from.
Sorry.
Well, pick a place
and stick with it!
We can’t have you galevanting everywhere.
Nothing wrong with that
stay there – it’s a beautiful state. I’ve lived in Weirton, Elkins, Morgantown, and Charleston myself. I’ve moved around, much like worldtrip, but only within 100 square miles, I guess.
We just need you to stay in one place so you can be properly marked and tagged. Then released back into the wild.
i love WV
it’s my 2nd home state. my first is South Carolina. it’s hard to beat being born and raised in Charleston, SC.
i’m a navy brat — moving is in my soul.
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
Been through SC.
I’d rather be in Texas.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
Arn, it depends. did you go through low country or inland?? they're 2 totally different places
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
Southern part. Near Georgia
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
I think you are getting steelersgrl mixed up with steeelergurl who commented earlier and runs her own blog.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 4, 2009 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions
Keenan Lewis, he’s a one man defense tonight, he’s playing out of his mind.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:12 PM EDT up reply actions
I know Redman and Summers aren’t supposed to make the team, but if we put them through wavers It’ll haunt us.
Mundy will take Burnett or Townsend off, and K Lewis has the team made already.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:19 PM EDT up reply actions
I agree
But Frank Summers has been phenomenal tonight, how do we let him go to wavers?
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:18 PM EDT up reply actions
what is it with you and Summers?? i think i heard his name twice all night....
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
I disagree
If you don’t look at the blocking, then you’re right. But he made some really nice lead blocks out there. And played on STs.
I know
But if Summers gets picked up because we can’t live without Carey Davis I’ll lose it.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:20 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
Me too. . . sigh.
I understand keeping a veteran with McHugh down, but Frank is just a great lead blocker, and Davis isn’t. With Frank at FB and D Johnson at TE we have a serious upgrade in the short situations.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:25 PM EDT up reply actions
He is crushing people today, driving them out of running lanes and finishing them off.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:29 PM EDT up reply actions
it would be hard
to be worse at it that Davis. Davis’ only plus is that he has the speed to get outside and block. He’s just not a good lead blocker.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 10:33 PM EDT up reply actions
True, Carey Davis hatred runs deep in me, I’m not really objective, but I have argued for Davis before, I just want someone to beat him out legitimately
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:34 PM EDT up reply actions
Where do I can reach a stream? I mean something besides Justintv
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
They say that t number of signals to México are already taken, so
O sales tickets,...and let D rest a little, and D Win Championships.
by YeOldeMexFan on Sep 3, 2009 10:38 PM EDT up reply actions
i cant see game
What’s frank the tank done that’s won him laudits? Eager to hear how he’s doing
by syrsteelerfan on Sep 3, 2009 10:23 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
His blocking has been fabulous. He’s driving defenders out of the lane and clearing some huge freaking holes.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Cause Logan has won his spot and isn’t needed now.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Believe it!!
Anyone who saw Redman’s 10-yd TD run in the first half and still doesn’t think this guy deserves to make this team is freakin’ BLIND!
I hate hate hate
when people express opinions as if they are fact, and then say if anyone disagrees they don’t know anything.
How do you feel when people qualify all their statements as being their opinion?
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:36 PM EDT up reply actions
There is a clear difference between opinion and fact
It’s the, “if you don’t see it you are blind” comment that pisses me off.
That doesn’t mean he deserves to make the team. That part is your opinion. You need to learn the difference between opinion and fact.
Redman down
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 10:24 PM EDT reply actions
Redman back. Ok
"That Troy Polamaga guy looks like Predator"-A keen observation during Superbowl 43. Thanks to Walterfootball.
by Tim Mullhaupt (HSS) on Sep 3, 2009 10:27 PM EDT reply actions
Anyone see Foster at Tackle, he looked good. He is killing at gaurd too.
Redman is tearing it up, 10 rushes 79 yards.
from what I've seen of Foster
it wouldn’t surprise me to see him starting this season. He should be active gamedays if he can backup RT as well as the Guard slots.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 10:42 PM EDT up reply actions
Tomlin has a bubble butt.
Being a Slovak, I can relate.
you're slovak?? i just came back from Slovakia and am going back next year :)
and I love MT’s bubble butt :)
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
Well, an American – Slovak heritage. Grandfather and great-grandmother came fresh off the boat. The Wheeling-Pittsburgh area is crawling with our brood.
My wife is Slovak/Irish. Irish temper, Slovak build. My dream girl.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions
Pretty much my racial make-up too
I’m not sure that a Slovak build is a good thing though. We’re genetically engineered to pull the plow when the horse goes lame.
Better than the Irish girls. Much better.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:58 PM EDT up reply actions
yeah could be penalising himself off the 53...
If McHugh gets well quick DJ could be headed to the PS. Tomlin hates needless penalties.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 10:37 PM EDT up reply actions
anyone else having trouble
with the feed? It keeps pausing on the video – super frustrating. I lowered the quality to low and it still keeps seizing up….
It’s hard to run this site and the feed at the same time, I can’t do it.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
BOOM
Sack
And yeah, my feed the video keeps freezing for a few seconds…..always does it at the good parts too
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2009 10:35 PM EDT up reply actions
Is anyone paying attention to the chat over there?
There are some very ignorant people talking in that little chat.
Wondered the same thing, myself. I was thinking of “gigolo” when I saw the screen name and the comments.
by Craig Sager's Wardrobe on Sep 3, 2009 11:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Are You Saying...
You wish #86 could be your gigolo? Ha ha
by Craig Sager's Wardrobe on Sep 3, 2009 11:17 PM EDT up reply actions
we're not getting into any details of what goes on between #86 and myself :)
Ima hitch onto your wave :)
Lots of tough choices for Tomlin
Redman, Logan, McDonald, ST demons, where are the roster spots?
Mundy, Harris, these guys won’t clear wavers.
Do we ditch Townsend or lose Burnett for the future? Or does Ratliff get the boot?
Can we get Tank through Wavers and PS him? He’s more likely than a lot of others to clear wavers.
How many young guys can you take over veterans when you are in a great position to repeat?
Burnett is waaaay too much of a ballhawk to let go
Bleeding Black and Gold.....forever
by Michael Hewitt on Sep 3, 2009 10:50 PM EDT up reply actions
I know, but I don’t want him getting beat in the playoffs, he is a liability right now in coverage. Too many gambles.
by Phantaskippy on Sep 3, 2009 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions
I think he's worth holding onto though
just as a special teamer for this year. He’s not Anthony Madison on STs but I’d take the downgrade there because I think our STs are strong across the board and Burnett has real nickelDB potential down the road.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 11:31 PM EDT up reply actions
If I had to make those kind of decisions...
…I would drink myself into a coma, and hope that someone else did the work for me.
The Bubble is rather big this year.
Tonight seems to have created more questions than answered them. The second team OL looking good, Keenan Lewis and Burnett may have played Ratliff off the roster. If we assume Carey Davis is safe there’s no way The Tank makes the roster but Redman couldn’t do much more to make it… injury to Timmons may force us to keep an extra LB too, meaning one less spot for one of the impressive rookies.
in a way this is a nice problem for the FO guys but man, some real tough decisions to make. For instance, Mundy and Roy Lewis seem like they did a good job tonight, have they just brought Tyrone Carter onto the bubble?? I doubt it but yeah I think the bubble got bigger tonight, not smaller.
Ramon Foster? What a great UDFA pick up.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 11:01 PM EDT up reply actions
Thoughts
I don’t think they dump Ratliff – position flex.
Keenan lewis was always in.
Burnett did good and bad…. I think he’s on the bubble but in – has the tools but didn’t keep his head in the game throughout….
I would love us to dump Carey Davis and keep one of the young guys
Ramon Foster is definitely on this team
Carter – tough call – Mundy looked good – I would keep him over Carter, but it’s a real gamble at Safety depth
by SteelerBuddha on Sep 3, 2009 11:07 PM EDT up reply actions
Ratliff
probably not, but I think it may be because they’ll lose one of the safeties instead of the CBs he was probably initially signed to be insurance for. Mundy had a good game though so who knows… Mundy is still PS eligible I think. We’re really shy of depth there though.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 11:32 PM EDT up reply actions
MIke tomlin
Just announced that Logan made the team.
“I don’t make decisions, he made a decision for me.”
A pre-cut comment on this year's draft
It’s amazing for a team coming off the Super Bowl that only lost two free agents to have so many rookies pushing hard for roster spots.
Lewis, Burnett, Redman, Logan, Foster, Urbac, Wallace, and Hood are almost certain to make the final 53 (in my opinion:<). Shipley, Harris, Summers, and Reilly actually represented themselves well when they had the opportunity. It’s a shame we can’t keep them all, but that’s part of the game. For what it’s worth, I suspect that Reilly will make a career in the NFL, although it might not be in Pittsburgh. Ditto for Shipley.
Btw, Although they’re almost certain to get cut, I also think linebackers Korte and Schanz will end up in the league.
not sure Redman is there yet, numbers game...
but for sure all those guys you mentioned bar Mike Reilly (and including David Johnson) would not look out of place on this roster but may lose out because of a veteran. I hope a lot can stick on our PS because we may need some of them during the seasonn
Though sadly a lot of these guys may never play a regular season down for us it’s pretty clear this was a very good second day (and third day if we’re talking UDFAs and other pickups) by the Front Office this year.
by KiwiSteelerFan on Sep 3, 2009 11:29 PM EDT up reply actions
just got back from the game
a quick two cents.
- Logan, well, I can’t say anything that hasn’t been said already.
- Redman, not totally convinced yet. His TD run was impressive, really impressive. But that was about it. He had good stats but most of that came from a run at the end of the half where the D was protecting against a hail mary (3 defenders were about 30 yards or so away from the line of scrimmage)
- Back – Up Defenses as a whole left a lot to be desired. They ran the ball well against us and used a west coast passing scheme to consistently pick up yards. Our corners struggled stopping shot passes.
- Burnett, a disappointing outing. He appeared slow to react to things.
- Vincent , once again nothing spectacular. He’s gone for sure.
- Reilly, he looks uncomfortable in the pocket in my opinion. He was getting pressured but I felt like he was looking to run way to often.
thats all I got for now, I’m tired.
I agree with all the "wow"
That game was extremely impressive.
You have covered Logan.
Redman was so powerful. I hope to jump up and down while watching him for years, playing for us, not Arizona.
"I believe the game is designed to reward the ones who hit the hardest. If you can't take it, you shouldn't play." Jack Lambert
by LongTimeSteelersFan on Sep 4, 2009 1:43 AM EDT reply actions
interested to see how many of the players we cut get snapped up by Arizona
by BlackandGoldSSgt on Sep 4, 2009 7:31 AM EDT reply actions
75-53=22 cuts…so I would assume Arizona snaps up all 22
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Sep 4, 2009 10:48 AM EDT up reply actions
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