BTSC Daily Six Pack - Superbowl Hangover Edition
by John Stephens on Feb 22, 2010 9:53 AM EST
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PrintIX- One of the more perplexing moves the Steelers made this year was putting WR Limas Sweed on IR near the end of the season with an unspecified injury. An unspecified injury? In my honest opinion, that sounds like some bad blood between the potential bust WR and the Steelers organization. Allegedly, Sweed was on Tomlin's bad side after he dropped the XLIII Lombardi *rim shot*.
Getting to the point, Aaron Wilson of National Football Post recently tried to find out more about this mystery but only found the Steelers remained "tight-lipped" on the issue. Director of football operations, Kevin Colbert said, "That's something that will be addressed at the proper time and now's not the proper time." Colbert's statement only makes the issue more curious for me. What issue could be that sensitive that it requires the proper time, months after the "injury", to announce?
X- Well apparently the New England Patriots won the majority of the "decade" awards. I never understood the big fuss over the team of the decade stuff. In ten years, will we all really care who was the best team in the 2000s? I won't. I will be focused on who the best teams are right now, because they don't hand out Lombardi's for being the best team of the decade. As it stands right now, I believe we are a better team and the Patriots have a lot more question marks in their looming future. Just look at Randy Moss who declared he will not play for the Patriots after 2010. Congrats to the Patriots on taking team of the decade, but please move aside while we try to add to our Lombardi trophy room.
XIII- Over at Benstonium.com, the guys have created a new video paralleling this season's "Superbowl hangover" to a man's recollections of a long night of drinking. Go check it out and let me know what you think.
IV- During the season PixburgArn and I had discussed whether or not Troy Polamalu should forgo the remainder season and go under the knife. According to RotoTimes.com, a site powered by NBC Sports Troy Polamalu will not get surgery on his torn PCL. Apparently, they believe that resting the knee will be the best approach. I am not sure if that is good news or not, since I do not have much experience with PCL injuries. However, most people doctors know more than me, so I will trust their assessment.
XL- I have a hard time following all of the combine because of my inability to remember names (I'm a numbers guy). One thing I do get into during the combine is the videos of random athleticism from these college players. Whether it is Jason Gilbert jumping out of a pool or Keith Eloi jumping into a truck bed I dig it. Do these videos have any impact on a player's draft? Probably not, but I buy into the hype. Here is the most recent one of a "back flip" competition between Jason Pierre-Paul and Kion Wilson:
XLIII- Don't forget to keep voting for BTSC in the 2010 Pittsburgh Sports Blog Tournament. We won our first three match ups and have moved onto the semifinals against Bucs Dugout. Be sure to vote for BTSC to move onto the Championship Round of the fun and well organized event.
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Cromartie
If you wanted us to sign Cromartie check out this comical mock facebook entry depicted Cromartie in the Jets playoffs game. It has some good gifs of Cromartie’s poor play in that g ame.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
Sweed
I remember looking into the Sweed situation last year when he went down. He was placed on the non football injury list. I heard that he was fighting depression and home sickness. It has become obvious to me that his problems on the field are not for a lack of physical gifts rather mental blocks. Maybe he is fighting a mental illness?
by TheCommish on Feb 22, 2010 10:16 AM EST via mobile reply actions
Interesting
Is he suffering from post traumatic stress from some unknown event? I suppose I am confused as to why it took the first 11-13 weeks of the season to realize the issues were still apparent.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 22, 2010 10:27 AM EST up reply actions
Texas teammates
Vince Young had the same problem. Let’s hope some downtime will help Sweed as it has helped Vince. If anything maybe being a year older will help along with the idea that all those greenbacks could float away if he doesn’t get it together.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Feb 22, 2010 11:19 AM EST up reply actions
UT players usually go through this
A lot of them have growing pains when they first enter the NFL. We’re lucky that Casey didn’t go through this.
by StoneColdSteel on Feb 22, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
True
Cedric Benson got through his as well. It took Ricky Williams awhile but at least he was productive in that phase.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Feb 24, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
<<<
pours our liquor for Sweed, all that potential could be potentially wasted
Steelers football is 60 mins.
On Sweed
Remember all the hype and attention about Young being missing, being on suicide watch, etc.? How much of that was an accurate depiction of what was really going on? Yet people speculated – and judged him – no matter what the actual situation is.
Granted, you offer someone a bunch of money, and that is an agreement to pursue their potential and perform. Young showed a great (or just good) rookie season, and anyone might say he was immature in how he handled the sophomore slump.
You either trust the FO, and respect how they approach this, or you think some shenanigans are taking place. Whatever is going on, hopefully keeping from adding the BS commentator/outsider proclamation-guesses-as-truth out of it will allow for some healthy resolution to come about.
I look forward to seeing coming back and catching lots of balls – lots of important balls – and if not, I hope for his family that he is ok and has a long life.
Good post Johnny!
He will bounce back
One thing Sweed has in his favor is an organization that SEEMS to care about their players well-being. He does have a great deal of potential. The Steelers can not give up on his potential at this point. He is entering his 4th year as a pro WR. It normally takes most WRs 4 years to develop. I would hate to see him get it together somewhere else. I’m hopeful Sweed will be Hines’ replacement. 6’ 4", 200 lbs + & speed should make an awesome keep the chains moving, deep threat and red zone WR for Big Ben (Fitzgerald, Owns, Mike Irvin, Williams to name a few). With contract situation coming up with Holmes and Hines possible decline in production the next couple years we may need to keep Sweed around. I like Hines, Holmes, Wallace, Sweed and a late round draft pick or undrafted WR with potential combo for the 2010 season. if Sweed can get it together we will have the best WR group in the NFL.
That's how you be great!
3rd year
he is entering his 3rd year…
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Feb 22, 2010 2:52 PM EST up reply actions
Yep
That’s correct, third year!
That's how you be great!
lol
don’t get rid of him quicker than he is due lol
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Feb 23, 2010 3:16 PM EST up reply actions
very nice post
i like the insightful things mix with videos. its like a variety six pack.
@ sweed, as i said in my post i think he could have gotten mononucleosis. 1) they listed it as an illness 2) it does have a certain social connotation that he may wish to keep private…especially if he has a significant other who wasn’t sick. 3) it would affect him for a while & make it reasonable to put him on IR. 4) no long long term bad effects which the steelers say he’ll be fine for next year.
Hmm
I must have missed your post where you talked about it. Whatever the case is, I am on my last bit of hope for Sweed. I think if he can’t produce next year we should probably cut the cord. One thing is certain, it will be interesting to see it play out.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 22, 2010 1:12 PM EST up reply actions
fyi
BTSC is now in the semifinals. The link’s been changed to take you to voting for the final four round against Bucs Dugout. We’re behind early!
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btsc
have been down before but we can come back!!
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Feb 22, 2010 2:54 PM EST up reply actions
Just voted
and we are down 53.8% to 46.3%. this is not the time for another 4th quarter meltdown, let’s remind the defense, and offense, how to finish strong:-)
Things can always be worse....
Hey Johnny….thanks for taking these over and doing a great job with them…
Couple Things:
I heard from a friend of a friend of a friend of Limas that he is suffering from Depression and that he no longer want’s to be apart of the Steelers organization and in fact only wants to play for the Cowboys of the Texans….this could surely be a bunch of B.S….but depression would fit in with the mysterious non-football injury secrecy…
Also…you might want to update the Pittsburgh Blog link as it takes you to the elite eight link that is already finished….
again…great stuff Johnny!
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Feb 22, 2010 1:38 PM EST reply actions
So would his depression be a result of homesickness?
Thanks DYMS, glad I could help. And I think Blitz fixed the link for me.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 22, 2010 1:54 PM EST up reply actions
I guess….he went to HighSchool and college in Texas and might be feeling a little lonesome being that far away from his home base.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Feb 22, 2010 2:00 PM EST up reply actions
dyms!
we need you back my man! hope all’s been well.
Freel free to email me anytime at behindthesteelcurtain@gmail.com with questions, suggestions, complaints, etc, or to just say what's up. -Michael Bean (Blitz)
by Michael Bean on Feb 22, 2010 2:26 PM EST up reply actions
thanks man…things are well…just can’t seem to get much free time sadly….football and steelers football make me happy and I have been sorely lacking I am going to try to get it together soon…(not that i haven’t said that for about 4 months now).
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by Frank Mineo (DYMS) on Feb 22, 2010 3:20 PM EST up reply actions
Ugh
I just ran out a scene in my head where Sweed finishes out here and then gets picked up by Dallas and finally lives up to his potential. That would suck.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 22, 2010 2:32 PM EST up reply actions
The combination of
homesickness, pressure from dropping high-profile TD catches and going from B.M.O.C. to rookie nobody might well have put the kaibosh on Limas’ desire to fight it out in Pittsburgh.
IF..and I do say “if”…it was true that he “only wants to play for Dallas or Houston” I’d say that’s effed up. If Sweed got released from PIT and went to a Texas team and played great football it would make me consider him a gutless, spineless crybaby P.O.S. If the Stillers have a 4-year contract on him and that rumor was true, I’d force him to stick it out and research any possibility of legal action against him for trying to possibly sabotage his play here.
What if…and, again, this is just conjecture on my part….“what if” Sweed was TRYING to drop balls and screw up in order to get released, only to “magically” get good again in camp for a Texas team??
Something to keep in mind as his career plays out, IMHO.
But I hope he gets it together and plays great Steelers football, of course….
that would be the most foolish thing ever done
you don’t play with your chance in the NFL
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Feb 23, 2010 3:18 PM EST up reply actions
Limas Sweed.....
always had the reputation of being a hard worker and quality young man at Texas. His troubles aren’t from lack of tools and talent,obviously. This could well be his make or break year with the Steelers.
It’s hard to believe that Coach Tomlin would hold it against a young player for a physical mistake like a dropped pass for that long. I still have a feeling that Sweed is going to be a big-time receiver. He just needs another bonafide opportunity.
Team of the decade
I can see your point, Johnny, but I’ll admit that I like thinking of the Steelers of the 70’s being the team that dominated that decade. The issue with the Patriots for me is Spygate. It was never thoroughly investigated, so there will always be a question as to the validity of the Patriots’ dynasty. Anyway, I don’t have a problem with designating teams of the decade. I would say that they should be a little more clearly dominating like the Steelers of the 70’s, 49ers of the 80’s or Packers of the 60’s.
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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 22, 2010 2:46 PM EST reply actions
Yeah, I suppose its a preference
I personally just don’t get it. I’d rather worry about how we are playing now than over the past decade.
"When my time on earth is gone, and my activities here are passed, I want them to bury me upside down, so that my critics can kiss my a**!"
-Bobby Knight
by John Stephens on Feb 22, 2010 3:00 PM EST up reply actions
Some people are all about right now and others like to look back and enjoy the accomplishments. Of course, usually those with the most accomplishments are all about right now . . . .
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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 22, 2010 3:02 PM EST up reply actions
Sweed is gonna be entering his 3rd year, not 4th.
Most of his drops have been big ones and that’s why ppl are bashing him. He was 1st round talent that fell to us and I still think the kid can mature and contribute in a big way. No one in the world (except maybe our FO) new that Mike Wallace was such a stud, and if he had not just absolutely grabbed Sweed’s spot, perhaps Limas would have had enough reps last season to make a positive impact. I am glad a hell we have Wallace(one of my new favorites), but am still thinking that Sweed can be a major factor in our wideout corps in the coming years. Just hang out with 86 and learn from the old man…..
Benstonium video
hilarious! :)
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by WolfpackSteelersFan on Feb 22, 2010 3:03 PM EST reply actions
Jury Still Out on Wallace
I loved Mike Wallace accomplishments last year and I’m so hopeful he continues to grow. One thing we must realize is there’s a year worth of film on him now so teams can game plan for him better. That’s why we have what is called Sophmore year slump (Can anyone say 1 year wonder Troy Edwards). Question remains can Wallace make adjustments in 2010 after people have figured out what he did and how the Steelers used him last year in 2009. I believe he has the ability to make adjustments and continue to grow but I’m a realist as well.
P.S. Sorry this is Limas Sweed’s third year!
That's how you be great!
Can't coach or defend
SPEED!!!!
Steelers football is 60 mins.
by tannofsteel84 on Feb 23, 2010 3:21 PM EST up reply actions
just Voted
we are currently down 47.7 to 52.3!
I getting tired of saying this: Dick LeBeau’s system is so complex very few rookies can make an impact.
Team of the decade
The issue with this for me is there is a question on this. Talk to anyone, Steelers were far and away the team of the 70’s, ditto the 49ers of the 80’s and the cowboys of the ‘90s. This decade the Pats won three super bowls, 16-0 season. But they also had Spygate. Steelers won 2, as did the Colts. To me, the fact that it’s so cloudy means that there shouldn’t be one this decade
Colts Won Just One
although they made it to 2.
by Citizen of Steeler Nation on Feb 22, 2010 6:35 PM EST up reply actions
The Eagles
could have been the teamof the decade, but instead they are the Buffalo Bills of the decade…well sorta.
"A pessimist sees the difficulty in every opportunity; an optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty." - Winston Churchill
by PixburghArn on Feb 24, 2010 12:15 PM EST up reply actions
We stink on ice!
down by a significant margin, 23.something to 76.something…
We SUCK!
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