Short week, short notes.
Bryant McFadden is practicing again this week, but the team is waiting until the New England game to bring him back.
That's probably a smart move since it gives his broken forearm another 10 days to heal and the Steelers need him for the long run.
© Heath Miller could be back this week, which would be good news for an offense that's struggled to score without him.
© Marvel Smith continues to be out and Mike Tomlin said surgery hasn't been decided upon - yet - for his injured back.
© For the first time in weeks, the team came out of a game with no new injuries. That's a good thing considering they'll have a mini-bye after Thursday's game with 10 days off before they head to New England.
© Willie Parker and Gary Russell could share short-yardage carries.
4 comments:
Why in the world have they not put Marvel on IR?? Is there any way he plays again this year? I would bet there's no chance.
I agree Kelly! Getting old.
I hope if Miller plays that we see some throws to him. I know Spaeth saw alot of action due to SD's lack of blocking TE's but it seems Spaeth is seeing tons more action than Heath ever does. And, Heath is a great player.
There must be SOME chance that MS could play again this year. I think not putting him on IR is a good plan if there's even a remote chance. WE will start facing teams with actual pass rushes (unlike the Chargers) in the Cowboys, Patriots and Ravens and a Marvel Smith's vet savvy would be nice to have.
In recent days, the reports on his back are not encouraging however. Thats a big loss for the Steelers chances of going far in the playoffs. Smith was never an elite LT but he was a good one. That's rare enough to find in the NFL. I hope he can contribute further this season as we need all the talent we can use along our mediocre O-line.
I wrote a month ago that the back was worse than the Steelers were letting on.
Tomlin continued to say that it was back spasms. I had different - correct - information.
They're holding out hope he can come back and play at the end, but it may be false hope.
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