tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post4399813849043212872..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Wednesday updateMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-44624978993709039882011-01-20T19:27:10.862-05:002011-01-20T19:27:10.862-05:00I'll say one thing for Suisham, he is not afra...I'll say one thing for Suisham, he is not afraid to try to made a tackle. Jeff Reed was just a lazy coward that would NOT put himself in a situation where he just might his pinky. The only time him had any moxie at all was, when he was drunk!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-35599470585793030962011-01-20T18:17:03.075-05:002011-01-20T18:17:03.075-05:00Practices aren't open to anyone except the loc...Practices aren't open to anyone except the local media. Thus, they have no such agreement.<br /><br />The crew that broadcasts the game is also permitted in. Other than that, no other media.<br /><br />And yes, the Steelers ran the wildcat throughout training camp and in the spring but hadn't run it again since that time. Therefore, everybody knew they had worked on it.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-91762405243669147862011-01-20T11:14:13.803-05:002011-01-20T11:14:13.803-05:00Steelers traded the 5th round pick they received f...Steelers traded the 5th round pick they received from the Jets to the Cardinals for McFadden and a 6th rd pick. They selected Antonio Brown with that 6th rd pickAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-13180754558029054432011-01-20T11:11:44.963-05:002011-01-20T11:11:44.963-05:00Think is was more like it enabled us to pick Butle...Think is was more like it enabled us to pick Butler, Sylvester and Scott. Brown was a 6th round pick<br /><br />But yeah, basically the holmes trade gave us more options. And in the end we could have been without antonio if not for the tradeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-38700720969339305612011-01-20T10:38:16.924-05:002011-01-20T10:38:16.924-05:00Didn't the Steelers turn the 5th rounder they ...Didn't the Steelers turn the 5th rounder they got from the Holmes trade into McFadden and Brown? If so, in hindsight I would do that trade again because Brown has been a pleasant surprise. IMO Holmes would have been gone when his contract was up so we got a nice replacement for at least a few more years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-35235493888894857552011-01-20T10:12:03.593-05:002011-01-20T10:12:03.593-05:00it was completely inappropriate to report that. a...it was completely inappropriate to report that. and national media do have the same standards. look at the sunday and monday night games. those guys meet with coaches and players before every game, but wait until the broadcast to reveal what was discussed or how teams were preparing for their opponent.<br /><br />espn owes them an apology.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-87362209575056004632011-01-20T09:59:33.639-05:002011-01-20T09:59:33.639-05:00leaked the wildcat?
you mean the formation they u...leaked the wildcat?<br /><br />you mean the formation they used in Latrobe...at the practices in training camp...that were open to the public...<br /><br />shhh honey. it'll be ok. back to your cornerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-47779942935067492422011-01-20T08:00:49.237-05:002011-01-20T08:00:49.237-05:00"No, I wouldn't have reported it." -..."No, I wouldn't have reported it." - Dale<br /><br />coming from the guy who leaked they were using the wildcat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-8414004527597831432011-01-20T07:57:16.663-05:002011-01-20T07:57:16.663-05:00lol at Dale siding with that idiot media guylol at Dale siding with that idiot media guyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-80066990176586901282011-01-20T05:25:08.050-05:002011-01-20T05:25:08.050-05:00Tomlin is a good coach, but his behavior with the ...Tomlin is a good coach, but his behavior with the media is boorish and unprofessional. He makes himself look like an arrogant jerk.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-10066432706557994602011-01-20T01:04:33.996-05:002011-01-20T01:04:33.996-05:00Dale,
I can appreciate your gentlemen's agreem...Dale,<br />I can appreciate your gentlemen's agreement. I'm a little surprised/disappointed to learn that agreement doesn't extend to the national media, particularly during the playoffs. Nevertheless, thanks for answering my question and thanks even more for honoring that agreement.Steve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777180013652920920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-80906747667946462622011-01-20T00:45:49.526-05:002011-01-20T00:45:49.526-05:00No, I wouldn't have reported it. I may have al...No, I wouldn't have reported it. I may have alluded to a special package the Steelers had planned.<br />I see them run trick plays all the time in practice. But the difference is that I'm bound by gentlemen's agreement during the season with them not to report what I see in practice outside of who practiced and who did not.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-70613493291429009902011-01-20T00:23:49.474-05:002011-01-20T00:23:49.474-05:00If the Jets decide to blitz a lot, I hope we can c...If the Jets decide to blitz a lot, I hope we can connect on the hot routes to Wallace. He's turned into a super dangerous threat on those. <br /><br />Also, I agree with Steve-O above, seems like poor form for the ESPN reporter to disclose anything resembling tactics.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-632418579584723092011-01-19T23:22:15.624-05:002011-01-19T23:22:15.624-05:00I've been watching the TV analysts who say tha...I've been watching the TV analysts who say that the Jets will continue their 3-man rush and cover that worked against Brady and Manning... but Ryan is to smart for that, because Ben isn't a rhythm passer and won't be taken down by a 3-man rush. <br /><br />I'm betting the Jets are going to be bringing lots of pressure, taking a page from our 2010 game against the Saints and 2008 game against the Eagles.<br /><br />Hope we are working on quick screens and hot routes....John Kanghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12562116284170697524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-26817282441524855012011-01-19T23:04:39.273-05:002011-01-19T23:04:39.273-05:00Dale, I agree that the players shouldn't discl...Dale, I agree that the players shouldn't disclose secrets like that to reporters, but from an outsiders perspective it seems a little inappropriate for a reporter to report on play selection or insider tactics in advance of a game. In the grand scheme of things it probably didn't play a major role but to me it would seem to erode some of the openness that may go on between reporters and players/coaches. In hindsight, would you have reported the information that ESPN did?Steve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777180013652920920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-24537021516747980192011-01-19T21:36:43.264-05:002011-01-19T21:36:43.264-05:00I just don't think the Steelers have the time ...I just don't think the Steelers have the time to get Smith in a game now...its not like we play the Browns next week. Every game is make or break at this point. Plus you have no idea if he can handle full on contact yet.<br /><br />Part of me thinks it would have been smarter to put him on IR and gotten a kickoff specialist to supplement Suisham but hindsight is 20/20 and I don't blame the coaches for waiting on him to come back.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com