tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post6509800048227465305..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Post-Atlanta thoughtsMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-71293121430342799452011-09-01T10:20:16.200-04:002011-09-01T10:20:16.200-04:00For anonymous and Robert K above:
From what I read...For anonymous and Robert K above:<br />From what I read, putting Cortez on IR means he can't even practice with the team, which he could do if he was on the practice squad. So IR would keep him safe, but do nothing to develop his talent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-18914292359821880732011-08-30T08:40:29.699-04:002011-08-30T08:40:29.699-04:00The Packers will cut a tight end, perhaps multiple...The Packers will cut a tight end, perhaps multiple, that would immediately upgrade our #3, perhaps even our #2. Hopefully they are paying attention come Turk day. <br /><br />Quinn Johnson is a fullback. As long as Arians is running the offense here, a roster spot will not be spent on such a player.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-70579516612495473012011-08-30T08:06:07.593-04:002011-08-30T08:06:07.593-04:00I don't see why the Steelers wouldn't put ...I don't see why the Steelers wouldn't put Cortez Allen on IR just like they did Summers a few years ago. The kid hasn't practiced a single snap as far as I know.<br /><br />Must have been some hamstring pull...wuss.Robert Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-91419537312962283012011-08-30T03:19:26.746-04:002011-08-30T03:19:26.746-04:00Quinn Johnson has a skillset very familiar to Davi...Quinn Johnson has a skillset very familiar to David Johnson. Don't see a reason for another TE/H-Back like him. <br /><br />I always liked Spencer Havner from Greenbay. But he's had injuries in the last few years and was just cut<br /><br />John Gilmore is could still fit that role if no one steps up. He's not great, but is adequateAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-37648891505919092992011-08-30T01:26:06.134-04:002011-08-30T01:26:06.134-04:00Addendum: more on potential Packers cuts:
"....Addendum: more on potential Packers cuts:<br /><br />"...On the other hand, (Quinn) Johnson, a third-year pro... his chances of making the roster rest mostly on how much the Packers think they need that niche. At 6-foot-1 and 263 pounds, he’s bigger than Kuhn (6-0, 250) and more of a sledgehammer blocker. His main value is lead blocking on short-yardage and goal-line downs, and in the inverted wishbone McCarthy likes to deploy a couple times a game.<br /><br />Working against Johnson is a roster that has six NFL-worthy tight ends..."<br /><br />http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110824/PKR01/110824173/Who-s-lock-Who-s-long-shot-Breaking-down-Green-Bay-Packers-roster?odyssey=mod|mostview<br /><br />While there are already more than 53 that Steelers'd like to keep, this Johnson fella sounds like an asset for those interested in pure smashmouth get-a-dang-yard scenarios. And the article talks more about those TEs too.<br /><br />Disclaimer: I felt like taking a gander at GB's roster & preseason. I just <i>happened upon</i> potentially interesting(?) <i>hot leads</i>(?) for the Steelers. 53-time is fast-approaching, so although it feels a little odd under Post-ATL thoughts, it seems relevant.steagle34noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-77680476402669887422011-08-30T00:05:14.072-04:002011-08-30T00:05:14.072-04:00Thanks for the fine concise reporting, Dale. Dale...Thanks for the fine concise reporting, Dale. Dale, datruth4life, & much o' the rest o' yinz: agreed.<br /><br />--------------------------------<br /><b>3rd TE?</b><br /><br />While his lack of blocking was fun to poke fun at for some seasons, I think that Matt Spaeth did pick it up last year (honestly). (Not complaining that he wasn't re-signed; justifiably & obviously Ike, Woodley, Timmons & Colon were priorities and Troy remains a major one.) <br /><br />It seems Johnson has moved up to #2 TE/H-back. Who's #3? Reports are the position has not been seized. Perhaps the Steelers should or will be interested in this: Apparently the Packers have 5 (and opened camp with 6?) TEs who are in their mix. Will they keep them all?<br />http://packersnews.greenbaypressgazette.com/article/20110829/PKR01/110829154/Solid-tight-end-group-presents-tough-decisions-?odyssey=mod|lateststoriessteagle34noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-73104112881960026392011-08-29T23:16:09.727-04:002011-08-29T23:16:09.727-04:00Why isn't IR an option for Allen?Why isn't IR an option for Allen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-85991749850944985382011-08-29T22:28:30.920-04:002011-08-29T22:28:30.920-04:00Dale,
With Doug Legursky being listed as the no....Dale, <br /><br />With Doug Legursky being listed as the no. 1 RG on the depth chart now, does that means that he's the starter against the Ravens on Sept.11? I do think Bronco Legursky is one of the 5 best OL on this team, but it is disappointing to know that T. Hills and C. Scott had a job there for the taking and couldn't close the deal. <br /><br />Legursky won't miss assignments, is football smart and is good at picking up stunts and blitzes. Looks like Trai Essex and Marcus Gilbert (or Ramon Foster) will be the 6th and 7th lineman on gameday. <br /><br />Dale, I think this is the year that the Steelers keep 8 LBs and 7 CBs. You can put M. Harvey, Morty Ivey and Donovan Warren on the practice squad. Gotta keep Cortez Allen as my 7th CB for a redshirt year. Thoughts?datruth4lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491881345131204471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-79742856380844980452011-08-29T14:39:05.921-04:002011-08-29T14:39:05.921-04:00really Adamg? how many sacks did he have? how ma...really Adamg? how many sacks did he have? how many interceptions? <br /><br />he has done nothing this preseason and should be traded for draft picks or a replacement running back for Ike RedmondPatricknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-22121087796891189622011-08-29T11:25:41.587-04:002011-08-29T11:25:41.587-04:00Aaron Smith had a great game vs Atl.Aaron Smith had a great game vs Atl.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-34714897567622692242011-08-29T10:42:07.738-04:002011-08-29T10:42:07.738-04:00Harrison/Smith are worrisome. They just don't ...Harrison/Smith are worrisome. They just don't seem to have it this year. I know it is just the preseason and they are playing a vanilla defense, so I hope they can turn it on in 2 weeks. Donovan Warren has to make the team. He might be slow, but the guy is always there in the play & he makes the tackle, which all the Steeler D-backs do.Jameshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14084749627714577600noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-33167815758029253412011-08-29T09:24:14.800-04:002011-08-29T09:24:14.800-04:00Harrison has said he's still regaining strengt...Harrison has said he's still regaining strength as he was unable to work out like normal after his back surgery.<br /><br />Dale reported here that Harrison is only squatting around half of the weight he usually can lift.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-30264043657033995712011-08-29T08:12:55.609-04:002011-08-29T08:12:55.609-04:00James Harrison doesn't seem at all like James ...James Harrison doesn't seem at all like James Harrison. Hopefully others step us as his dominance subsides? Or is he just taking it easy in preseason, being careful with the back?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-82807761955265983172011-08-28T22:35:36.400-04:002011-08-28T22:35:36.400-04:00It was blown coverage by Gay. Not sure what he wa...It was blown coverage by Gay. Not sure what he was doing, or thinking he was doing. But it was Cover 3. Lewis had the deep third to that side and Gay should've had the flat. White ran an out between the coverage/zones. As the outside WR, Gay should've been on him thru his zone. He pressed the slot receiver using outside leverage, routing him inside, as he should in as a zone defender. But he ran with him, voiding his zone, instead of fanning out to the flat. Only thing I can think is he thought White was running a deep route thru his zone and wouldn't break off since he lined up outside the numbers.<br /><br />Last year, White ran that stop route at the sticks a lot. Same route Polamalu jumped to seal the game, inverting his Cover 2 role, sorta swapping out with McFadden. But that also got Polamalu burned in that 2nd Balt game on that bomb to Stallworth that McFadden took the heat on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-67412047838325177512011-08-28T17:30:34.322-04:002011-08-28T17:30:34.322-04:00I'm not sure on the percentage of contain resp...I'm not sure on the percentage of contain responsibilities for Woodley. Being the outside guy, I would assume that it's his responsibility unless they have a stunt on.<br /><br />It appeared to me on the White play that Lewis got lost in the wash and White released to the outside. But I haven't rewatched the game yet to see.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-87381234197614324792011-08-28T15:01:01.024-04:002011-08-28T15:01:01.024-04:00I still think we need more depth at wide receiver ...I still think we need more depth at wide receiver especially after we move Heinz Word to tight end. Maybe trade Redman for TO or Randy MassAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-70657625656679487652011-08-28T14:58:21.969-04:002011-08-28T14:58:21.969-04:00Don't forget Antonio Brown has lots of room be...Don't forget Antonio Brown has lots of room because teams now bracket Wallace with two DBs all the way down the field.<br /><br />It was the same when Wallace was a rookie and teams doubled up on Ward and/or Holmes.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-77330450075440963782011-08-28T13:19:39.853-04:002011-08-28T13:19:39.853-04:00Antonio Brown is a stud. He could actually be bett...Antonio Brown is a stud. He could actually be better than WallaceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-76909087821482963422011-08-28T10:01:50.264-04:002011-08-28T10:01:50.264-04:00Gay sucksGay sucksAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-71244258051021200752011-08-28T09:59:51.552-04:002011-08-28T09:59:51.552-04:00Interesting Dale, Mike Prisuta is saying that it w...Interesting Dale, Mike Prisuta is saying that it was actually William Gay that was responsible for the 22-yard gain by Roddy White, not Lewis. <br /><br />He seems to think that Gay voided a zone when he shouldn't have.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-23703649742804687522011-08-28T09:36:54.270-04:002011-08-28T09:36:54.270-04:00Now that Batch is in the QB mix will he ever get a...Now that Batch is in the QB mix will he ever get any pre season snaps?ibygeorgenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-70257588709483117062011-08-28T08:41:26.809-04:002011-08-28T08:41:26.809-04:00Dale, Woodley talked about not being happy with th...Dale, Woodley talked about not being happy with the lack of pressure they put on Ryan, and beat himself up for losing contain a couple of times.<br /><br />Seems unless there's a game on with a DB blitz, Woodley almost always has an outside pressing rush. As a percentage guess, how often would you say Woodley has contain responsibility, and has to rush with the outside shoulder? Seems it's more often than just against mobile QBs. How often is he free to rush inside or out, his choice? Same with Harrison?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-79119413142911283622011-08-28T07:51:03.112-04:002011-08-28T07:51:03.112-04:00Reportedly Leftwich has a broken humerous bone (up...Reportedly Leftwich has a broken humerous bone (upper arm).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-41674328656637151632011-08-28T00:20:10.846-04:002011-08-28T00:20:10.846-04:00Cortez didn't play? Off to IR you go kid. No c...Cortez didn't play? Off to IR you go kid. No chance he makes the team with one preseason game, and he ain't getting cut<br /><br />Carter was hurt today but played (and pretty good) the rest of the games. I think he's in. He has little competition at OLB tooAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-60831959375270676952011-08-28T00:02:30.154-04:002011-08-28T00:02:30.154-04:00datruth, don't forget the cap went down this y...datruth, don't forget the cap went down this year from 2009. It will go up next year and they'll have room from Troy and Mike Wallace.adamgnoreply@blogger.com