tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post8389878015180332045..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Steelers add tight endMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-53452299445605442052008-09-05T17:52:00.000-04:002008-09-05T17:52:00.000-04:00Dallas Baker didn't win the last roster spot. ...Dallas Baker didn't win the last roster spot. Willie Reid & the other receivers lost it. Dallas Baker didn't win the #4 WR job either. Sweed lost it. If anything screams "more quality needed at this position" it's the above two statements.<BR/><BR/>I can see them giving Baker a chance & if he falters, signing Nance & trying to get Baker on the practice squad in Rucker's place. The only thing I liked about Rucker based on my preseason & training camp viewing is his size. Didn't show anything else.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146137807685557216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-2058958745905243282008-09-05T17:48:00.000-04:002008-09-05T17:48:00.000-04:00They like Nance better than Rucker. Nance would be...They like Nance better than Rucker. Nance would be a guy to add to the active roster who's ready to play. Rucker's a project.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-56715761387314300452008-09-05T14:03:00.000-04:002008-09-05T14:03:00.000-04:00If someone goes down they'll likely bring in Rucke...If someone goes down they'll likely bring in Rucker. I've heard they like him. It seems kind of surprising they were looking at Nance... Maybe Ben asked them to?? I don't see any need for him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-28301190618302878802008-09-05T13:52:00.000-04:002008-09-05T13:52:00.000-04:00They'll probably have his number on speed dial if ...They'll probably have his number on speed dial if someone goes down this year.alexrkirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934495504751406819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-4320581924955334922008-09-05T13:09:00.000-04:002008-09-05T13:09:00.000-04:00Nance left without a contract and there are no pla...Nance left without a contract and there are no plans to offer him one. The Steelers were just checking him out because they liked him out of school. They thought he'd make the Vikings' roster and were surprised he didn't.<BR/>But they were just making sure he was healthy.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-30931907379627867322008-09-05T13:04:00.000-04:002008-09-05T13:04:00.000-04:00The Steelers worked out wide receiver Martin Nance...The Steelers worked out wide receiver Martin Nance yesterday at their South Side practice facility. Nance, a teammate of quarterback Ben Roethlisberger's at Miami (Ohio), was cut last weekend by the Vikings. The 6-foot-3, 212-pounder has played in one NFL game during his career, and that came in 2006. The Steelers have five wide receivers on their roster and one on their practice squad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-18156025637154031462008-09-04T15:26:00.000-04:002008-09-04T15:26:00.000-04:00They like to run their three tight end package fiv...They like to run their three tight end package five to 10 times per game. He'll also see some time in short-yardage situations and on special teams.<BR/>But I agree with you. That's why I didn't make a big deal of it today. He was a note in my main story.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-62172300173108393042008-09-04T13:07:00.000-04:002008-09-04T13:07:00.000-04:00I never heard of him before, though he seems like ...I never heard of him before, though he seems like a quality pick-up. But honestly, how often will he get on the field?Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911265920680101344noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-33400668299013479692008-09-04T11:40:00.000-04:002008-09-04T11:40:00.000-04:00Nobody got cut...they traded Mahan which opened up...Nobody got cut...they traded Mahan which opened up a spot.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-35319705852070932182008-09-04T11:30:00.000-04:002008-09-04T11:30:00.000-04:00who got cut to make room for this guy?who got cut to make room for this guy?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-34195357561867543412008-09-04T02:10:00.000-04:002008-09-04T02:10:00.000-04:00I just hope Tomlin lights a fire under this guy, M...I just hope Tomlin lights a fire under this guy, Miller and Spaeth to get them to block and support the run.<BR/><BR/>No reason guys with their size shouldn't be able to block.<BR/><BR/>Our Te's deserved some of the blame in blocking breakdowns last year, it wasn't all the oline's fault.alexrkirbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05934495504751406819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-1879585962891811602008-09-04T01:31:00.000-04:002008-09-04T01:31:00.000-04:00He can also give them a backup on the roster for C...He can also give them a backup on the roster for Carey Davis since he's played some fullback/H-back. It's not a bad signing.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-26750030238776313782008-09-03T13:26:00.000-04:002008-09-03T13:26:00.000-04:00Eddie Drummond too.When I saw McHugh cut by the Li...Eddie Drummond too.<BR/><BR/>When I saw McHugh cut by the Lions I thought he'd be a fit for what Arians wants to do with the TEs - have them be able to both play outside & slide into the backfield as a lead blocker. Glad we got him. Hope he works out with the team.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15146137807685557216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-39077007532805178912008-09-03T11:46:00.000-04:002008-09-03T11:46:00.000-04:00Jeff Hartings?Jeff Hartings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com