Ziggy Hood

by ColinP on Jan 8, 2012 9:28 PM EST

Why did we draft this guy again? He is strong as hell but can not get off a block to save his life...he played much better when he backed up Smith a few years ago and replaced him when he got hurt! I don't know if he will be a good replacement for Smith at this point, we might have to draft another lineman soon. He wasn't playing against their best OT either.

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He's gaining weight and looking slow

Wonder if he can replace Snack. This league and all of the passing is making it hard to argue for a huge contract for a NT who plays only 40 percent of the downs anyway.

by Majabe on Jan 8, 2012 9:33 PM EST reply actions

hes in a position in his career where he needs to piss or get off the pot. Either he trims down to about 280 or so and play as an edge controlling 3-4 end or bulk up to 315 or so and be a space eating NT, but he can’t keep playing in between

by NoVAPensFan on Jan 9, 2012 12:48 AM EST up reply actions

I thought I read somewhere that he is playing hurt

Lets hope thats the case. WIll be interesting to see if ASmith returns next year.

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by SteelerMessican on Jan 8, 2012 9:56 PM EST reply actions

no please. Smith do not return!

We have this sort of nostalgia for our beloved Steelers players. But, we have to realize the time when it comes. Cowher used to do this to us remember? Let the veterans go and sign a big contract somewhere else and it would tear us apart. But, he was always right. He and Donohoe knew when they were on their last contract and wouldn’t pay big bucks. Now, we don’t do this and it comes back to haunt us. Hines, Smith, Farrior, Snack, etc. Whether it’s injuries or plain bad play….it’s painful to watch. But….I do love seeing them retire a Steeler. Anyway, I think it’s time to see Smith and some others retire.

by Majabe on Jan 8, 2012 10:07 PM EST reply actions

DE in the 3-4

He’s not really supposed to get off blocks in this scheme. His job is to keep blockers from getting to the linebackers.

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by alfresco on Jan 8, 2012 11:56 PM EST reply actions

+1

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by Paulie58 on Jan 9, 2012 10:23 AM EST up reply actions

Re DEin the 3-4:

I know what Ziggy’s job is and you are talking about on running plays here…watch the game again and see when we were trying to get pressure on Tebow what Ziggy did…nothing! On numerous plays if he could have beaten his man he would have gotten to Tebow.

by ColinP on Jan 9, 2012 10:41 AM EST up reply actions

From your post, I didn’t realize you were talking about pass rushing. I don’t record the games, and right now, have no intention of seeing that one again. Such an abrupt season end.
I had read some reports that Ziggy was playing injured for much of the season. We may never know, but the scheme may have been to let Tebow throw, just don’t let him run. Your guess is as good as mine.

"They timed it perfectly, they just went too soon." - Darrell Waltrip commenting on an illegal restart.

by alfresco on Jan 9, 2012 11:57 AM EST up reply actions

Nation

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X9xQlcvNlxg

by Curtain Call on Jan 9, 2012 12:07 AM EST reply actions

I cannot wait to never see your name again. Douche.

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by 1BlkGldFan on Jan 9, 2012 12:26 AM EST up reply actions

Stop

I hate when people post links in every discussion. Step away from the computer now, and go away. Also, I never click on any link that does not have a description of what the link is.

One of the great disappointments of a football game is that the cheerleaders never seem to get injured.

by samliam on Jan 9, 2012 11:42 AM EST up reply actions

Ziggy was very good this season, we barely saw a drop off at all from Aaron Smith to Ziggy. Remember when Woodley was fully healthy and was tearing QBs limbs off? You seriously think he can do that without elite play from the end on his side?

Ziggy was at worst an above average end this year, and at best was impressive.

Why is the "football" not round and thrown around?

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by Josh Roberts (ESGB) on Jan 9, 2012 1:03 AM EST reply actions

I disagree. He’s below average. The kid can’t make plays in 3 or 4 man rushes. And I don’t see him often winning doubles or even singles.

I know PFF isn’t perfect, but it means at least something when you come in dead last for your position by a considerable margin. He’s nothing like Keisel or A. Smith.

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by John Stephens on Jan 10, 2012 1:04 PM EST up reply actions

Blow the team up now! Keep core players, trade off the ones that you can get value for, and let go of big contracts for useless players, ie Ziggy Hood.

Seattle got a new coach and GM last year, blew up the team and are actually not that far off from being highly competative. There’s an example right there, of what can and needs to be done, just dont be so attached to players. You want a winner all the time? Do what winners do all the time, constantly restock the shelves, and come up with new ways to get it done.

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by J. W. on Jan 9, 2012 10:26 AM EST reply actions

The Steelers do not just blow up the team, they reload.

Get ride of Arains, he couldn’t come up with plays to help and injured Roethlisberger. Find replacements for old players

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by H-burgSTEELfanatic on Jan 9, 2012 10:29 AM EST up reply actions