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3 under the radar players from the Seacocks game.


I decided to make a short poast about some of our players who I thought played really well yesterday given the circumstances. We needed a big day across the board, and really every player delivered. However this is not the top 3, but rather 3 that I felt maybe slid under the radar. I love these guys and they rock, and it felt so good to watch the Seacocks suck and become stanky before our very eyes.

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Dude #1: Aaron Smith...

 

Last week there were comments saying things like ''Tomlin, it's time to tell somebody when they need to hang it up'' or ''Aaron MUST be pulled in favor of Heyward/Hood'' or "Aaron is too old and often injured''

 

Aaron Smith opened up a can of whoop-ass yesterday and told you guys to cram it up your cram holes. Of course, if you look at the sheet of stats you will find absolutely nothing next to Smith's name. But stats don't always tell the story do they?

 

Early in the game, Smith was a monster. I counted 3 times he collapsed the pocket in simple 3-4 man rushes, he chased Ms. Jackson around on one play (Jackson got the pass off) and closed seams in the run game ALL day. I couldn't believe it was him at first. I too had lost some of the faith. But Reverend Smith preached the truth and showed us all just why he was worth keeping on the roster for basically all of last season, the dude is THAT good.

 

Kudos to Aaron Smith for hating the Seahawks like he was supposed to.

 

Seriously folks, Hate is where the heart is. Last week, NOBODY looked angry. Nobody seemed to try and hate the Ravens. And they beat us for it. This week, everybody looked about as pissed as The Punisher after his whole family was murdered. Result: Shutout. Hate Hate Hate Hate Hate!

 

Dude #2: Hines Ward

Once again here's a guy who maybe doesn't jump out on the stat sheet. Heck, the entire ''Young Money'' crew did better. But still, Ward shows why he's a wily crafty veteran capable of making plays where you least expect it.


The catch from Antwaan Randle Sanders was great, and that play had every reason to fail. But when you saw his catch on the left sideline, did you really think that was Ward? I mean it's like our receivers are in a competition to one-up eachother with ridiculous sideline catches. Holmes in the SB, Wallace against Green Bay, now this one. Of course Ward used his ancient Chinese secrets and his ninja training to become so awesome.

But that wasn't all he did on a day where he brought the heat. His block on FS Earl Thomas basically kept Redman from getting tackled (not that he would have been...) and allowed him to soar 20 yards for a TD. Ward was blocking on a few other runs, and it just amazes me that a guy who is in his 30's at the WR position is blocking dudes left and right.

 

Dude #3: Ike Taylor

You didn't hear Ike's name mentioned ONCE in that broadcast. Except for the Seacocks last play. Where of course Ike had his usual perfect coverage. He didn't mess up once yesterday and he once again sets the bar for perfection as a DB. Shut out Lee Evans last week and Silenced whoever the hell his competition was yesterday. Shows you why he was worth the money, pay the man and continue to lock down one side of the field and turn it into a barren wasteland where footballs shan't be thrown. I like Ike. Nuff said.

 

Did anybody else's silent performance catch your attention?

In contention were guys like Gilbert, Foster, Miller, Moore, Gay, Clark. However I felt these were the best three that didn't totally wow us like Ben and Wallace.

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Mr. Foote seemed stood out for me.

Otherwise, Gilbert and Foster not standing out stood out for me.

Nice to see the obliteration of an inferior opponent. Exactly what good teams are expected to do to the lesser ones. Seahags qualify as lesser. To quote some dude on this here site “I HATE EM AND THEY STANK!!”

"In football, there are football players and there are footballs. A lot of times in football, a football player will be running with a football, and a lot of times, he carries the football into the end zone. Now, when a football player running with a football takes that football into the end zone, boom! It's a touchdown." - Anthony DeFeo

by chewiesteeler on Sep 19, 2011 1:38 PM EDT reply actions  

Actually Foster played very well, and so did Gilbert

Pittsburgh Steelers fan - nuff said.
Miami Hurricanes fan - nuff said.
Georgetown Hoyas fan - nuff said.
Cleveland Cavaliers fan - um yeah, about that...

by StoneColdSteel on Sep 19, 2011 2:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

exactly what I meant

"In football, there are football players and there are footballs. A lot of times in football, a football player will be running with a football, and a lot of times, he carries the football into the end zone. Now, when a football player running with a football takes that football into the end zone, boom! It's a touchdown." - Anthony DeFeo

by chewiesteeler on Sep 19, 2011 2:45 PM EDT up reply actions  

Now I see what you meant

My bad.

Pittsburgh Steelers fan - nuff said.
Miami Hurricanes fan - nuff said.
Georgetown Hoyas fan - nuff said.
Cleveland Cavaliers fan - um yeah, about that...

by StoneColdSteel on Sep 19, 2011 3:37 PM EDT up reply actions  

Foote played well

Although his sack was a gimme, but he did his job and played well.

And yes I gave the lineman a shoutout, great effort on both sides. Of course Gilbert did let a guy flop into Ben, gotta keep those guys down and away. I’m sure he’ll catch on quick though. Happens all the time to Large Benjamin

by Mechem on Sep 20, 2011 12:27 AM EDT up reply actions  

I noticed his good plays, but his coverage still left a lot to be desired. I’m fine with him being the nickel right now, but I’m nervous as hell when he goes outside.

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by John Stephens on Sep 19, 2011 4:19 PM EDT up reply actions  

I remember Dale Lolley saying that no one was even close to Gay’s level at the nickel in training camp and preseason. Not sure what that says about our other guys

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by Michael Hewitt on Sep 19, 2011 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions  

Just means he is better than Crezdon Butler and Donovan Warren

Keenan Lewis is not going to be covering slot guys. And Brown and Allen don’t know the system yet

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by John Stephens on Sep 19, 2011 9:44 PM EDT up reply actions  

True on Lewis, although I remember taking a lot of heat for saying the same thing a couple seasons ago when Gay hate was at its peak

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by Michael Hewitt on Sep 19, 2011 10:51 PM EDT up reply actions  

I missed the peak?

Cuz this summer the hate was awfully strong!

by steeler fever on Sep 19, 2011 11:03 PM EDT up reply actions  

Last offseason was possibly worse, although it started off pretty intense this past offseason as well

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by Michael Hewitt on Sep 19, 2011 11:15 PM EDT up reply actions  

YAY

for WILL GAY! That was a cheer a long time in the making!

by steeler fever on Sep 19, 2011 11:02 PM EDT up reply actions  

Can't wait to see how Ike Taylor does against Reggie Wayne and Andre Johnson

James Harrison~ "We are not trying to hit nobody hard. We don't want to get fined" *blank stare* /end sarcasm.

by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Sep 19, 2011 6:42 PM EDT reply actions  

I expect good things

Reggie Wayne has nobody to get the ball to him.

Johnson has been Ike’s bitch before, keep in mind we’ve pretty much owned Houston the last couple games.

by Mechem on Sep 20, 2011 12:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

Well,

we owned the Ravens, too. But I’m hoping for better things against Houston for sure…

"If you're not getting better, I don't care what business you're in, you're a dead man. I try to look critically at the mistakes that I make and try to learn from them, like our team does." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Sep 20, 2011 8:42 AM EDT up reply actions  

Ravens and Texans

Is apples and oranges. Ravens games have been close and they’ve consistently won games in between.

Texans of course have only played us like 3-4 times but of the ones I remember, we’ve won in Texas and in Heinz field by large margins.

by Mechem on Sep 20, 2011 11:10 AM EDT up reply actions  

+1 for giving up the props to ASmith

The old man’s got a little left in the tank.

Stay thirsty my friends.

by SteelerMessican on Sep 19, 2011 7:39 PM EDT reply actions  

+2 for A. Smith

If he stays healthy all season, it makes our entire D whole again. Nobody will be able to run on his side.

by Billy52 on Sep 19, 2011 9:25 PM EDT up reply actions  

THIS

Got to save him up for the games with quality foes.

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by steelerstyle on Sep 20, 2011 8:56 AM EDT up reply actions  

Remember when Ike was a rookie?

Or even a second year player? Back in the 2006 superbowl run. Man, id never believe you if you told me then how good he would be 5 years in the future (now).

by troy43polamalu on Sep 19, 2011 10:16 PM EDT reply actions  

Technically we won the SB in 2006 after the 2005 season, thats what he meant

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by Michael Hewitt on Sep 19, 2011 10:52 PM EDT up reply actions  

Antwaan Randle Sanders......hilarious

My 10 yr old literally said that. “Dad, I like when Randle El throws the ball” “No son, that was Manny sanders”

That was actually a great toss on the run…

by Majabe on Sep 20, 2011 12:27 AM EDT reply actions  

with

a defender barreling toward him

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by stillergorillar on Sep 20, 2011 10:16 AM EDT up reply actions  

and

having to go to his second option, as Wallace was covered.

"If you're not getting better, I don't care what business you're in, you're a dead man. I try to look critically at the mistakes that I make and try to learn from them, like our team does." - Mike Tomlin

by Rebecca Rollett on Sep 20, 2011 10:26 AM EDT up reply actions  

And

Ward had two guys on him.

Seriously great throw, play was pretty close to boned.

by Mechem on Sep 20, 2011 11:11 AM EDT up reply actions  

maybe Sanders

for our 3rd or emergency QB……………………………………..nah

Great play!

by steeler fever on Sep 20, 2011 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions  

speaking of Sanders

anyone see his cribs spoof? it’s pretty funny…the video quality isn’t that great, but you can get enough to see it’s pretty funny
if this is old news i apologize

by FrankWyt on Sep 20, 2011 10:25 PM EDT reply actions  

Smith

So he isn’t old and often injured?

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by Black&GoldTrain on Sep 21, 2011 1:35 AM EDT reply actions  


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