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As evidenced on Sunday, the Steelers line isn't really all that great. Esp. with Wallace in place of Pouncey (despite my earlier comments that Wallace would be okay). Rams Dline is great and can expose an Oline for sure, but the Oline did give up 5 sacks. Quick dump offs, which the Steelers did early (and for some unknown reason got away from), were key to keeping BB upright. Vick can do that better than Clausen and he can escape the pass rush better than Clausen.
When Vick is running around in the pocket trying to elude tacklers or make a big play, he usually makes a big mistake like fumbling the ball. I don't want him running all over the place. I want him to make quick reads and safe throws. He's also not the athlete that he was 10 years ago.
Still runs better than 99% of the QB's in the league. Fumbling has always been a problem for him. Taking a short drop and getting rid of the ball, not having to think too much, fits him well. This team can do that (quick throws) just fine. With this Oline, I'd rather have a guy that can elude the rush than a statue. Warts (fumble potential) and all.
I get it. I would also rather have Vick take a sack than try to elude a tackler and in the process fumble the ball away (something he does a lot). If he can make quick reads and get rid of the ball to his playmakers, I see no reason why the Steelers won't be successful. Set up the play action where we know he can get the ball deep. I'm really intrigued by how he'll play. Perhaps he'll hit a really, really hot streak similar to his first shot after jail.
Interesting but meaningless debate, I guess.
That's some "stinger" that Shazier got.
It really sucks that he has and continues to miss so much time.
It's rare but some stingers can take weeks to heal (get back to full strength). At this point it's about him getting strength back in the shoulder. He'll probably continue to have issues with it. Better shoulder pads could help, or the old school neck roll. http://www.tseshop.com/assets/images/fandaddy/jack-lambert-no-teeth-photo.jpgThat's some "stinger" that Shazier got.
It really sucks that he has and continues to miss so much time.
I've never in my entire life watched a Steeler game and didn't know (at least something) about one of our players.I wouldnt say he was burnt on that TD at all. He played it pretty nice, but Flacco dropped it in there quite nicely.
Read an article on him earlier today...see if I an find it
Yet Cockrell now not only has a beautiful interception but also a pretty fumble recovery to start the second half.
Ummm... who is he? He isnt even listed on our espn depth charts.
Ross Cockrell, age 24. Second year CB from Duke. 4th round pick by Buffalo last year. We signed em Sept 5th.
I sure hope they arn't arrogant enough to have him in a Steelers uniform again after tonight.
I think it's a matter of having invested a draft pick in him now as well as the fact that they're paying 3 kickers already.
Lmao
It did?
They need to be the first. Draft pick or not. The corpse of Steve "Dirt" DiNardo would be a better option at this point.
