tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post4255579931039534232..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Sorry so lateMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-29837620813961385992009-01-15T23:28:00.000-05:002009-01-15T23:28:00.000-05:00I would imagine you'll see it. But they don't work...I would imagine you'll see it. But they don't work on a lot of inside running stuff in practice. Practice is mostly for passing stuff.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-7496410211319874302009-01-15T18:03:00.000-05:002009-01-15T18:03:00.000-05:00Last one Dale,How about the "I" formation in the b...Last one Dale,<BR/>How about the "I" formation in the backfield. Will we see it?<BR/>ZekeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-25358397932658644062009-01-15T17:52:00.000-05:002009-01-15T17:52:00.000-05:00Sweed isn't a return man. Hasn't ever done it. It'...Sweed isn't a return man. Hasn't ever done it. It's going to be a process with him. I would expect him to make a big jump next season and possibly be ready to contribute a great deal in year 3. I know that's not what people want to hear, but remember the offense he was coming from. He had Vince Young "throwing" the first couple of seasons and then was hurt for most of his last year at Texas.<BR/><BR/>Batch will be No. 2 next year, but they could do some things with Dixon next year.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-80644521882963663522009-01-15T17:33:00.000-05:002009-01-15T17:33:00.000-05:00Dale,How do you think L. Sweed is developing? Are ...Dale,<BR/>How do you think L. Sweed is developing? Are his expecations still high or do you see the light bulb starting to fliker? I don't think Nate will be back and I was just looking in to the near future.<BR/>Will we see him returning any kicks? just some questions to pass the time by.<BR/>Thanks<BR/>ZekeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-33364439077043242632009-01-15T13:25:00.000-05:002009-01-15T13:25:00.000-05:00Dale, I wasn't really 100% serious about the Dixon...Dale, I wasn't really 100% serious about the Dixon thing. What I am serious about regarding him is this:<BR/><BR/>We have to remember that he had a terrible injury in college his last year and one that takes awile to heal. We all love Charlie Batch and we known Byron is good as gone. If Batch doesn't come back, I could seriously see him being our #2.<BR/><BR/>I do think next year we are going to see him dress as the #2 regardless of Charlie and begin to see the Steelers trickle him into some gadget plays. People can say all they want about his QB ability, but he is a tremendous athlete and if you can make the opposing defense think twice at the line or prepare longer during the week, it only benefits.<BR/><BR/>I don't think we'll see him like Randle El, lining up in the slot or returning kicks or anything like that. But I do think he will be a talent.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-7328259182445830832009-01-15T13:23:00.000-05:002009-01-15T13:23:00.000-05:00The new wrinkles involve getting Carey Davis more ...The new wrinkles involve getting Carey Davis more touches. There you go Harbaugh. Work on it because it's coming.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-40711541270087672052009-01-15T12:35:00.000-05:002009-01-15T12:35:00.000-05:00They were favorites to beat the Patriots. The Stee...They were favorites to beat the Patriots. The Steelers were 15-1 and playing at home.<BR/>Tomlin has always been involved in the game plans, both offensive and defensive.<BR/>Like I said, who knows if they'll do all of the stuff they worked on Wednesday. May have just been looking at it on film from up top.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-26370177367021371982009-01-15T11:53:00.000-05:002009-01-15T11:53:00.000-05:00I cant wait to see this interesting gameplan. I h...I cant wait to see this interesting gameplan. I hope they dont try to get too cute or fancy. However I would like to see a vertical passing game early to set up the run. Baltimore's secondary isn't great especially with Rolle hurting.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06560090409407437900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-51015587404598957532009-01-15T11:22:00.000-05:002009-01-15T11:22:00.000-05:00Thanks as always Dale. You've got my imagination ...Thanks as always Dale. You've got my imagination going nuts with possibilities now. Will we finally see Troy flying over the top like he asked Cowher for? (probably not considering he didn't practice) <BR/><BR/>One discussion I've been having with folks is if Tomlin's getting more involved on the offensive game plans. It seems the last two games have had very different plans then usual. Is Arians just making adjustments late in the game or is Tomlin starting to put his stamp on the offense more like he did on the defense?Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12708660823834519907noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-10865080292695170182009-01-15T11:01:00.000-05:002009-01-15T11:01:00.000-05:00Delete this blog post! The Ravens will see it and...Delete this blog post! The Ravens will see it and know about our Secret Play of Doom!alexrkirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934495504751406819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-10822004760372683842009-01-15T04:12:00.000-05:002009-01-15T04:12:00.000-05:00They were expected to beat the Patriots in the 200...They were expected to beat the Patriots in the 2004 AFCCG? I know I wasn't expecting it back then. I was hoping, but not expecting. Ben struggled late that season, and Pittsburgh was very lucky to beat an ok Jets team in the divisional round. The Patriots were also an injured bunch back when Pittsburgh beat them in the regular season. Their left tackle, Corey Dillon and one of their two wr (Branch?) were out. They were healthy for the AFCCG.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-17128933302824078962009-01-15T04:08:00.000-05:002009-01-15T04:08:00.000-05:00Dale,The Polamalu story came from Colony at 1250.Dale,<BR/><BR/>The Polamalu story came from Colony at 1250.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-46740485222823238332009-01-15T01:10:00.000-05:002009-01-15T01:10:00.000-05:00No, you won't see Dixon in action on Sunday unless...No, you won't see Dixon in action on Sunday unless Roethlisberger and Leftwich are injured. Maybe next year.<BR/>Dan Rooney really likes Dixon a lot.<BR/><BR/>Because the Steelers and Ravens are such veteran teams at most positions, it's easy to overlook the coaches. And both coaches have been around the league long enough – and have veteran staffs as well - that it's not like this is their first rodeo.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-3972242741404022322009-01-15T01:01:00.000-05:002009-01-15T01:01:00.000-05:00Dale, this "gameplan" intrigues me, but also worri...Dale, this "gameplan" intrigues me, but also worries me. I don't want to see any risks or trick plays that could result in an unncecessary turnover or big losses.<BR/><BR/>With that said, any chance we see Dixon listed as the #2 QB!? Though I can't see them putting the ball in his hands after he hasn't touched the ball all season and this is the AFC Championship.<BR/><BR/>I did, however, score an awesome TD with him in Madden against my friend today. Play action roll out from the 15 and ran it into the endzone. <BR/><BR/>I'm not advocating it for this game or potentially the SB, but I don't know why the Steelers don't use him for some of their bread and butter plays to throw the defense off. I'm confident he can hand the ball off or throw a screen pass. A few of those and then Bam! a trick play one day. <BR/><BR/>Ok, I'm bored during the championship week, but I'm just saying.....Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-64024909894871991052009-01-15T00:59:00.000-05:002009-01-15T00:59:00.000-05:00with analysts using every angle they can to fill u...with analysts using every angle they can to fill up time on television and in print i'm surprised i haven't seen more about a rookie coach, two second-year coaches, and andy reid coaching in the championship games. seems interesting enough to mention, at least more interesting than rookie players at skill positions which almost every team has almost every year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com