tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post1785921126108073618..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Thursday news, notesMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-38379664036601367392013-11-08T21:46:00.268-05:002013-11-08T21:46:00.268-05:00I've kept a running total in my mind when they...I've kept a running total in my mind when they've line up Adams at TE. They've kept it split pretty evenly.<br /><br />Adams has the ability to play LT. But his confidence was obviously shaken in that Minnesota game. They're building him back up.<br /><br />I might add, that as I reported here throughout camp, there were some within the organization who thought Beachum was among their best five linemen in camp.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-44804801609184942802013-11-08T14:49:49.771-05:002013-11-08T14:49:49.771-05:00I think the coaching staff knew it would take Adam...I think the coaching staff knew it would take Adams two years in the league to get settled. Injuries didn't help him any.<br />I think he was very raw but had the ability. The staff liked what the kid had/has as potential, but they also didn't know that they would loose so many lineman the 1.5 years he was here.. IMOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-68804822478673236482013-11-08T14:42:40.992-05:002013-11-08T14:42:40.992-05:00well, this gets back to the original thinking befo...well, this gets back to the original thinking before the season. they apparently thought adams was a better LT than gilbert. now that adams has failed, and levi brown is gone, they feel beachum at LT gives them a better o-line than moving gilbert over there and putting your best run blocker at RT. is that correct? is gilbert worse than beachum at LT?<br /><br />also, using adams as the extra TE to block doesn't tip your hand? it would be interesting to find out how many run/pass plays they run when adams comes in as the extra blocker.<br /><br />while adams failing to perform at LT has thrown a wrench in the works, i feel they have totally "effed" up the o-line situation by completely and miserably mis-evaluating adams ability to play the position. <br /><br />and here's the biggest problem. if their best 5 linemen include beachum then adams as a 2nd round pick is a total waste. if their best 5 linemen don't include beachum, then why the heck is he on the field. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-57186666272682781982013-11-08T13:58:57.687-05:002013-11-08T13:58:57.687-05:00Connor was placed on season-ending IR with a neck ...Connor was placed on season-ending IR with a neck injury in September.<br /><br />Gilbert has done a good job at RT. You don't bench him because Adams failed at LT. They're using Adams as the extra TE because of his blocking abilities.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-31866273106148681932013-11-08T10:42:06.236-05:002013-11-08T10:42:06.236-05:00Dale, with the issue at ILB do you think the steel...Dale, with the issue at ILB do you think the steelers would take a look at Dan Connor? He just got release by the giants and they actually brought him in for a visit back in march. Guy's no more than a 2 down LB, just like Vince Williams is billed as, but actually has experience and success doing so, against the run mainlyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-72926402296202367292013-11-08T09:16:08.090-05:002013-11-08T09:16:08.090-05:00dale, i believe you said mike adams is the best ru...dale, i believe you said mike adams is the best run blocker on the steelers' line. is that just your opinion, or is that the consensus amongst coaches? also, if that is truly the case, then why not find a spot for him on the right side since they are having difficulty opening up running lanes?<br /><br />you can't fault them on urbik. they were in a pinch and he was low man on the totem pole because he hadn't really proved anything to them yet. so be it. good for him he latched on with another team.<br /><br />looking ahead a bit though, what are the plans for ILB next season? doesn't appear there is anyone on the active roster who is a capable long term starter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-6762780554177708512013-11-08T08:32:22.031-05:002013-11-08T08:32:22.031-05:00Thanks for the background on why Urbik was cut. Wh...Thanks for the background on why Urbik was cut. What a shame.Shanenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-16039428454064768512013-11-08T01:21:44.232-05:002013-11-08T01:21:44.232-05:00Patterson had all kinds of red flags. Why don'...Patterson had all kinds of red flags. Why don't we wait a while before we talk about rookies.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-49281090293161998302013-11-08T00:48:56.363-05:002013-11-08T00:48:56.363-05:00Watching tonight's game I'm reminded that ...Watching tonight's game I'm reminded that the Steelers could've drafted Cordarellle Patterson. I'm not disappointed with Jarvis Jones but I think Patterson will emerge as a future superstar. Imagine if he had a QB like Ben throwing to him, not mention what he would've meant to our special teams.... SighSteve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777180013652920920noreply@blogger.com