tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post8351744273374410181..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Top 100 thoughtsMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-38966176392034250472012-07-22T17:05:15.441-04:002012-07-22T17:05:15.441-04:00Rainey vs anyone who stands in his wayRainey vs anyone who stands in his wayAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-63470182013289831092012-07-21T18:07:41.571-04:002012-07-21T18:07:41.571-04:00Dale what is your top 5 camp battles?
thanksDale what is your top 5 camp battles?<br /><br />thanksbruinmann77https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306299925666439375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-41865144685907249232012-07-21T02:25:36.875-04:002012-07-21T02:25:36.875-04:00this is too funny. Matt is hilarious.
It is just...this is too funny. Matt is hilarious. <br /><br />It is just beyond outrageous to think that a representative from PFF would come on a steelers blog message board to protect the dignity of the website from some guy named Tim, who's words seen by hundreds could sabotage the PFF website. <br /><br />this was truly a great laugh.Joe Joneshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18052105246621824754noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-2021420369071953772012-07-18T14:09:06.138-04:002012-07-18T14:09:06.138-04:00The total of them was negative. I didn't say e...The total of them was negative. I didn't say each and every week they gave him a negative rating, I said after 16 weeks they gave him a negative rating. That's true. I can understand how you may have misinterpreted my remark when I said "at the end of those games," because you thought I meant all the games individually when I really meant all the games total. But if you'd read the rest of my post and the post I made before it, it would have been more clear for you. In any case, maybe next time you should get your facts straight before you provide false information about what I said.<br /><br />Here is the quote, from week 17: "Heath Miller (+5.3) entered the game with a negative rating for run blocking..."<br /><br />And here is the link: http://www.profootballfocus.com/blog/2012/01/03/re-focused-steelers-browns-week-17/<br /><br />So I'll say it again: after 15 games, Heath Miller had a negative run block rating from ProFootballFocus.com. I don't think they'd deny that or take issue with what I said. Why are you?<br /><br />My issue is that I don't have him graded negatively for run blocking in ANY games (I did not grade weeks 12 and 15 though, nor did I grade 3 or 14), and in fact his score is so high on the games I did grade that I can't even imagine how they are doing this. To try to understand, I just <i>re-graded</i> week 6, and I counted 2 shaky blocks that I understand being graded as negative. In the same game he had 2-3 pancakes, and completely dominated the rest of the game, entirely by himself and almost entirely against a defensive end. I don't see how a game like that can come out negative. For more, here's my link: http://www.thesteelersfans.com/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=3176Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-37473786549201375812012-07-18T12:57:04.000-04:002012-07-18T12:57:04.000-04:00PFF only gave Miller negative run blocking ratings...PFF only gave Miller negative run blocking ratings in week 6, 7, 8, 9, 12 and 15. Not all of the "first 16 weeks" like you claim. Get the facts straight before ramble on and continue to provide false information from PFF.PFF Protectornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-5841081341799117482012-07-18T12:41:03.746-04:002012-07-18T12:41:03.746-04:00comparing rainey to sanders is far-fetched. there...comparing rainey to sanders is far-fetched. there is a reason the guy was a mid-round pick. he's small and not especially strong. his highlight reel is fun to watch, but against mostly inferior teams.<br /><br />please keep in mind, against top 25 teams he averaged 3.7 yds per carry and only had more than 52 rushing yards one time. he scored 4 td's on the year (2 rushing, 2 receiving) and never scored one after the 3rd game of the season.<br /><br />basically, rainey tore up the creampuffs at the beginning of the year then the good teams did a good job of containing him, except for south carolina. <br /><br />but, i do think it was a great pick by the steelers at that point in the draft. i really look forward to seeing how they develop him over the next few years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-80859174539911049372012-07-18T02:59:47.515-04:002012-07-18T02:59:47.515-04:00How come when I try to leave this page while the c...How come when I try to leave this page while the comment box is empty, it asks me if I'm sure, but when I press the Preview button while the comment box has like 1,000 words tearing Anonymous a new one, it erases everything?<br /><br />Empty box + close page = Are you sure?<br /><br />Full box + preview = Work deleted and cannot be recovered.<br /><br />Summary:<br /><br />Anonymous, you put words in my mouth and then used them to say I was wrong about Miller. I only used the first 15 games <i>intentionally</i> because PFF gave him a negative run rating at the end of those games. That's what I'm calling nuts; the idea that after 15 games he deserved to have anything but an excellent run block rating. To call it negative makes me wonder what they even consider good blocking. I got it right the first time, not wrong. Also, chill. Even Matt got my point. How did you miss it?<br /><br />Matt,<br /><br />I thought you went too far. I get that he's elusive and he reminds you of Sanders, but to say he's <i>on par</i> with Sanders in ANY way is at best premature and at worst insane. When you went on to say he's "most comparable" to Sanders, you got even more crazy, because now you're bringing in aspects beyond just elusiveness. Sanders was a great power back, even though he never got credit for it. He was strong as hell and hard to bring down. He had the very best vision and the very best acceleration and probably the very best top speed. He was also the perfect third down back. He could block and catch (although not asked to do much of that) and of course was the very best in space. Rainey is a 30 pounds-lighter college player who hasn't done anything. If you're going off of projections, then he projects as a jitterbuggy scatback and special teamer like Dexter McCluster, Stefan Logan, or maybe Dante Hall. After I see him play some NFL snaps, I'll be happy to issue a new comparison. I'm happy with the draft pick and I hope he can make some splash plays for us like he did at Florida, but (are you listening Anonymous?) comparing him to the greatest of all time after being a college player with some great plays and nice games resulting in a mid-round pick to me wouldn't be so different than if someone compared Palko to Montana prior to Palko's first NFL season. Also, I'm not sure what you meant by saying it's unfair to compare him to Sproles, but I know that if he's half as impactful as Sproles, I'll be thrilled.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-51635691818575961032012-07-18T02:11:05.616-04:002012-07-18T02:11:05.616-04:00Man... Anonymous must really not like sarcasm.Man... Anonymous must really not like sarcasm.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-74476899186531257282012-07-18T02:08:35.841-04:002012-07-18T02:08:35.841-04:00Tim, the first thing you're wrong about is Hea...Tim, the first thing you're wrong about is Heath Miller, PFF has him listed as an above average run blocking TE and in the top 10. When you get past the front page and into the premium stats you see this.<br />Second, "the first 16 weeks" would only be counting the first 15 games of the season and leaving out week 17 at cleveland where Miller had his best run blocking game of the season according to PFF. (I don't care that you meant the first 16 games)<br />Third, you were given a specific when Rainey and Sanders were being compared (elusiveness) as opposed to you THROWing around a category (pun intended) when sarcastically comparing Palko and Montana when you should be trying to make your point based on a specific such as footwork, accuracy or arm strength.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-27932090790030952842012-07-17T23:52:03.810-04:002012-07-17T23:52:03.810-04:00I understand what you're saying. I know what e...I understand what you're saying. I know what elusive means.<br /><br />Tyler Palko is comparable to Joe Montana. See the way they both throw the football?Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-48558782623498871452012-07-17T23:06:04.501-04:002012-07-17T23:06:04.501-04:00Chris Rainey is most comparable to Barry Sanders, ...Chris Rainey is most comparable to Barry Sanders, you can see the flashes. Watch at least these highlight videos and tell me you don't see it for yourselves<br />Rainey: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u19K8Vv8Lc<br />Sanders: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUVFZYYzHPUMattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-61989947575879756022012-07-17T16:10:48.105-04:002012-07-17T16:10:48.105-04:00Matt's right. Chris Rainey is as elusive as Ba...Matt's right. Chris Rainey is as elusive as Barry Sanders.<br /><br />!!!!!!!!!! :-OTimnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-68595533171347546922012-07-17T16:09:25.471-04:002012-07-17T16:09:25.471-04:00Profootballfocus is all over the map. Through the ...Profootballfocus is all over the map. Through the first 16 weeks of last season, they graded out Heath Miller's run blocking as below average.<br /><br />I hope I'm not considered just a homer if I disagree. That'd be like calling Harrison's pass rush or Wallace's speed below average. And I'm not just going off of popular opinion. I graded 12 of those games, and his rating was sky high.Timnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-45420066858398322902012-07-17T15:34:15.883-04:002012-07-17T15:34:15.883-04:00Hopefully the next thing we see is "Jonathan ...Hopefully the next thing we see is "Jonathan Scott cut"alexrkirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934495504751406819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-20911812991963369432012-07-17T15:32:59.584-04:002012-07-17T15:32:59.584-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.alexrkirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934495504751406819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-61891237036531049452012-07-17T14:52:28.141-04:002012-07-17T14:52:28.141-04:00Max Starks signed, any thoughts?Max Starks signed, any thoughts?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-71402726269268339192012-07-16T16:20:06.801-04:002012-07-16T16:20:06.801-04:00Pro Football Focus had alot of interesting numbers...Pro Football Focus had alot of interesting numbers covering Steelers players. They questioned why Pouncey is so highly regarded because his numbers aren't that great.<br /><br />They also point out that Woodley is one of the worst tacklers amongst outside linebackers while Harrison is one of the best.<br /><br />They grade the worst and best block TE's too. And Miller isn't either, he's pretty middle of the road block and catching.<br /><br />Starks seemed to actually grade OK with them, he didn't make their worst tackles list. Go fig.alexrkirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934495504751406819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-87359738796223193832012-07-14T19:01:41.144-04:002012-07-14T19:01:41.144-04:00According to Profootballfocus.com over the last 3 ...According to Profootballfocus.com over the last 3 years Chris Kemoeatu gave up the most sacks of any guard (12) in the NFL and had the worst "Pass Blocking Efficiency" ratio allowing 70 total pressures on 1263 pass protects. Chris was notorious for getting beat off the snap of the ball like no other. Weather it was because of his slow start, being the last lineman to react to the snap of the ball usually. His trademark lunge, typically resulting in a whiff. Or just getting sheer overpowered, i'm glad that it's over and done with. Also please don't anyone try to defend him by saying "oh well Ben holds on to the ball too long", stop it.Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-39020270483729899832012-07-14T16:16:42.798-04:002012-07-14T16:16:42.798-04:00Stfu Rainey will be a pro bowlerStfu Rainey will be a pro bowlerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-28627172806759662302012-07-14T09:25:16.326-04:002012-07-14T09:25:16.326-04:00If Rainey is half the player Sproles is the Steele...If Rainey is half the player Sproles is the Steelers should be happy. The guy was a fifth round pick for a reason. Let's temper our enthusiasm just a bit.alexrkirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934495504751406819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-48092786075361849302012-07-13T19:39:17.914-04:002012-07-13T19:39:17.914-04:00Whatever the reason Chris Rainey wasn't drafte...Whatever the reason Chris Rainey wasn't drafted in the first 4 rounds was, i'm glad we got him in the 5th. This guy's elusiveness is on par with Barry Sanders and comparing him to Darren Sproles is just unfair. Sproles is much more stright line and without as many tricks, kinda like Ray Rice :). Also Rainey apparently ran a 4.45 40-yard dash at the Combine which is the same exact same time as Mendenhall, interesting right? No, not really because when you turn on the tape Rainey makes everyone look like they are running in slow motion and he is in fast forward, I expect that to translate to the NFL. Here is a Youtube Videos of him: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5u19K8Vv8LcMattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-34209696304821585362012-07-13T18:33:17.765-04:002012-07-13T18:33:17.765-04:00I agree with Anonymous, "TO" would make ...I agree with Anonymous, "TO" would make for a good 5th WR on our depth chart. :)Mattnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-65071333674567040232012-07-13T13:46:49.985-04:002012-07-13T13:46:49.985-04:00steelers should sign TOsteelers should sign TOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-48330535410358327292012-07-12T20:37:21.793-04:002012-07-12T20:37:21.793-04:00Dale any chance of the steelers adding a WR in cas...Dale any chance of the steelers adding a WR in case Wallace holdout in campbruinmann77https://www.blogger.com/profile/00306299925666439375noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-26277942427865190882012-07-11T10:53:43.793-04:002012-07-11T10:53:43.793-04:00I seem to remember talking about the talent of Spe...I seem to remember talking about the talent of Spence on here after the draft. His nose for finding the ball in traffic and his football IQ. I thought he was a solid pick up then and stand by it. He will be getting on the field this year, he is not going to start, but he will see plays.<br /><br />I also remember indicating Adams would start and getting a lot of push back on that assesment...just sayin...Lancenoreply@blogger.com