tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post4164988290685839691..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Post-Washington thoughtsMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger28125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-37902208583189286062011-08-15T08:42:23.374-04:002011-08-15T08:42:23.374-04:00i'm one of the people who want to be cautious ...i'm one of the people who want to be cautious about another polo contract. i don't think anyone said they "want" to let polo walk. <br />after the pre season game, i'm still cautious about it.joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-13300746868276644432011-08-14T18:56:35.596-04:002011-08-14T18:56:35.596-04:00Patrick,
It's not a sin to be late to the par...Patrick,<br /><br />It's not a sin to be late to the party. Just glad you are on board the "redzone" train now! Look up the "Isaac Redman show" on youtube and you can see about an hour of highlights on him from bowie state. The most impressive run of many is when literally every member of the defense tries unsuccessfully to tackle him before he goes fifty yards for a touchdown. That tape is why I have been on his bandwagon before he ever played a down for us. Even a Barry Sanders highlight reel is not as impressive. If the kid does 1/5th of what he did in college against admittedly subpar competition he will be in the hall of fame some day. He is great even when the blocking is not.<br />Mrs. Isaac RedmanAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-17674129537694394022011-08-14T15:40:19.755-04:002011-08-14T15:40:19.755-04:00Noticed Gray a lot. Guy's huge! I wouldn't...Noticed Gray a lot. Guy's huge! I wouldn't mind having him on the roster behind Hoke and Hampton, even if he's always going to be inactive. Saw Chavis make a few plays too, but I will pay attention to that Bryant guy. To be honest, hadn't even heard about him until now<br /><br />The way I see it, last year they kept 2 linemen in the practice squad. McClendon spend a lot of time on the roster, but he began on the squad. If those three young guys continue with good play one might make the roster and two other to the squadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-230195515689398232011-08-14T13:50:13.998-04:002011-08-14T13:50:13.998-04:00One sign of encouragement, for me, was what appear...One sign of encouragement, for me, was what appears to be some pretty solid DL depth. Besides Hood and Heyward, it looks like some of the other young linemen (e.g., Gray, Miguel Chavis, and Corbin (sp?) Bryant [who Tunch Ilkin could not stop raving about]) have the ability to play 3-4 defense. They were aggressive at the point of attack, making tackles, handling multiple O-linemen (granted, these were Washington's third-stringers). The age of the Steelers' front three is always kind of a point of derision. But now, it seems like there are some guys that will make it into the rotation, and maybe others that can be stashed on the practice squad that could one day crack the lineup. We all know that Smith and Keisel are not as durable as they once were. Hoke is no spring chicken either. Eason's gone. So, the depth all starts with Hood, Heyward, and now maybe Gray/Chavis/Bryant. <br /><br />I don't know. I just think there was a positive that many people maybe were not paying close attention to.Bradenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09970502637229926261noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-60153829278744817542011-08-14T11:29:59.641-04:002011-08-14T11:29:59.641-04:00I thought Mundy played well. I don't know all ...I thought Mundy played well. I don't know all of the nuances of the saftey position. How was he worked? Now if the comment was meant for William Gay. I agree 100%Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-43538707871550650052011-08-14T11:21:14.659-04:002011-08-14T11:21:14.659-04:00We do need to run more press man coverage...We do need to run more press man coverage...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-89944779198276072652011-08-14T09:51:01.042-04:002011-08-14T09:51:01.042-04:00Just for laughs next game keep an eye on Gay when ...Just for laughs next game keep an eye on Gay when he's on D or special teams. He sucks so bad that he actually runs away from making tacklesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-73152360983198216002011-08-14T04:07:03.008-04:002011-08-14T04:07:03.008-04:00A veteran team like the steelers won't carry t...A veteran team like the steelers won't carry two kickers<br /><br />It's not the cbs that give up the cushion, it's the scheme. Which may I say Keenan was running pretty well last night. The rest were pretty much mehAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-15565637126823484932011-08-14T04:04:09.225-04:002011-08-14T04:04:09.225-04:00Dale,
What about the Steelers keeping a kick-off ...Dale,<br /><br />What about the Steelers keeping a kick-off specialist this year like K Swayze? If he can put every kick 10-yards into the endzone, then he is just as effective a special teams weapon as a Josh Cribbs or Devin Hester. I don't think Suisham has the leg that will consistently put it in the endzone. <br /><br />Also, can we get any CB's that will not give up a 10-yard cushion in coverage? Keenan Lewis and Donovan Warren weren't even in the picture on some plays after the Skins WRs caught the ball. Call me an optimist, but I actually think the OL could be better this year. They're young but they should get better as the season goes.datruth4lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491881345131204471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-11537109288268923002011-08-13T23:51:11.197-04:002011-08-13T23:51:11.197-04:00Is there a way to make every poster anonymous? Itd...Is there a way to make every poster anonymous? Itd stop the stupid bickering between patrick and his hate squadAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-24712304441998961752011-08-13T23:50:29.180-04:002011-08-13T23:50:29.180-04:00Anybody that believes this veteran ball club gives...Anybody that believes this veteran ball club gives a damn about preseason ball is fooling themself. The only thing I care about is the development of young players. These guys have played too many big games to get up for August football. <br /><br />As far as Redman goes, 5 yards a pop don't lie in the NFL. Get that man his touches!BoJanglesnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-81795917826677950262011-08-13T22:20:08.732-04:002011-08-13T22:20:08.732-04:00Who is gonna be the returner this year??Who is gonna be the returner this year??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-62047743255338454042011-08-13T20:22:17.543-04:002011-08-13T20:22:17.543-04:00I love strong and fresh legs on my young men!
Pat...I love strong and fresh legs on my young men!<br /><br />PatrickPatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078849986553119877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-66888191607028434422011-08-13T19:48:33.295-04:002011-08-13T19:48:33.295-04:00Redman was an undrafted free agent. Nobody had hi...Redman was an undrafted free agent. Nobody had high hopes for him until he did step on the field and showed he can play. <br /><br />God u r stupid patrick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-86390679596971445472011-08-13T19:06:09.604-04:002011-08-13T19:06:09.604-04:00I'm glad it took one preseason game for people...I'm glad it took one preseason game for people to start putting words in my mouth. <br /><br />Before Redman ever stepped onto an NFL field people had unfounded hopes for him. After working his way onto the team and getting playing time last season (albeit very slim time) and now looking like hes poised to contribute more, I'm starting to have more hopes for him. <br /><br />Last season people had big hopes for him before he ever stepped onto a field.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-76576105598306301012011-08-13T18:43:54.644-04:002011-08-13T18:43:54.644-04:00It's preseason. All you can hope for is young...It's preseason. All you can hope for is young kids to make names for themselves and for roster folks to not get injured.pennstumpnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-35434998711948369082011-08-13T18:42:46.548-04:002011-08-13T18:42:46.548-04:00So Patrick didn't realize Redman was good afte...So Patrick didn't realize Redman was good after 16+3 games last year but is now convinced after 1 preseason game? What a toolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-38006452566788883652011-08-13T18:05:42.173-04:002011-08-13T18:05:42.173-04:00Maybe I'm remembering wrong, but didn't th...Maybe I'm remembering wrong, but didn't the (starting) defense get gouged last preseason too? Then turn around and stomp on regular season opponents? I'm not saying we should be glad about last night, but it isn't the end of the world either.Marknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-13840295589313930362011-08-13T17:47:49.525-04:002011-08-13T17:47:49.525-04:00I was so disappointed. I didn't expect to see...I was so disappointed. I didn't expect to see what happened. I know that the new guys would be out there but, to me, they didn't even look like Pittsburgh Steelers. I thought they looked like they were dancing through the game.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-60150129345445565942011-08-13T17:03:06.785-04:002011-08-13T17:03:06.785-04:00oh yeh? you must be right. I must be an idiot. Or ...oh yeh? you must be right. I must be an idiot. Or was it because Redman has a grand total of 52 carries for his NFL career?<br /><br />Do you think maybe thats the reason I thought people had more hope for him than he deserved or would you just be happier calling me an idiot without any basis to support it from your anonymous tag. <br /><br />When the kiddies want to bash every comment I make this season, lets give a reason WHY. Please. <br /><br />And what do you know about football? What do you know about anything? You sit there and take potshots behind your anonymous tag. When you're ready for the adult table, let us know. But introduce yourself first.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-53044353732663460262011-08-13T16:45:29.498-04:002011-08-13T16:45:29.498-04:00"I always thought Redman was more of message ..."I always thought Redman was more of message board folklore that reality"<br /><br />That's because you are an idiot who knows nothing about football and can't come up with your own opinions that aren't completely moronicAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-22588326899495261302011-08-13T15:52:20.796-04:002011-08-13T15:52:20.796-04:00I think we have our third down back and his nam is...I think we have our third down back and his nam is Rashard Mendenhall, Redman should be the hammer. Redman reminds me of Barry Foster in his style of running. <br /><br />Rashard is to hit or miss much like Willie Parker was minus the long TD runs. <br /><br />Ike braking a thumb means nothing really, he could not catch with 2 healthy thumbs to begin with. Ike would have had double digit picks just about every year if he could catch a cold.<br /><br />Heyward will be just fine. He is better suited for the 3-4 pro defense game than the college style they ran at OSU. Plus Tressel serisouly lacked in developing talent at OSU. Cooper could develope talent but could not win. Tressel was the oposite. <br /><br />Touchbacks will seriously change the NFL game this year, esspecially late in the game if your behind. It will really separate the good Qbs from the bad.JRnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-86576413636274202472011-08-13T10:23:09.278-04:002011-08-13T10:23:09.278-04:00The touchbacks were boring, but remember, it's...The touchbacks were boring, but remember, it's hot weather and all the kicks carry farther than they will when the weather turns colder.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-89503694136385233232011-08-13T09:35:17.001-04:002011-08-13T09:35:17.001-04:001. Emmanuel Sanders better get back soon because h...1. Emmanuel Sanders better get back soon because his #3 spot is going to be lost to Antonio Brown<br /><br />2. It looks like the Steelers got great value for their first round pick at #31<br /><br />3. Right Guard is still a problem<br /><br />4. The Steelers were playing without both of their former NFL Defensive Players of the Year... and it showed.<br /><br />5. Why bother even having kickoffs? Just start the damn game at the 20 yard line and spare us the charade that kickoffs have now become. I've watched 3 games and kickoff returns are practically non-existent... unless it's a Steeler kicker... who always seems to be accurate but weak legged.Steve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777180013652920920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-28512927328849376562011-08-13T07:13:12.383-04:002011-08-13T07:13:12.383-04:00Steeler practices have been soft and that's ho...Steeler practices have been soft and that's how they played. They must think they will flip the proverbial "on switch" when the games count.<br /><br />Redman stood out. It was reported he's 245 lbs, but he didn't look like he lost any speed or quickness. He and Mendenhall give the team it's best 1-2 punch in a long time.<br /><br />Didn't think Mundy or Lewis was that bad. The Steelers play such soft coverage, it's hard for any db to look good. Liked what I saw of Donovan Warren, though.<br /><br />Cam Heyward didn't look lost at all. Nice to see him and Ziggy on the DL of the future.adamgnoreply@blogger.com