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I love arguments like "Seven of those runs went for 20 yards or more ... remove those runs and the defense allowed a much more respectable 3.51 yards per rush"3C said:
I had the same thoughts reading the article.I love arguments like "Seven of those runs went for 20 yards or more ... remove those runs and the defense allowed a much more respectable 3.51 yards per rush"3C said:
Perhaps McLendon isn't as bad as he seems but he isn't anywhere close to where Hampton was in his prime. I am not saying we should take a NT in the first round because we have way too many needs on defense to reach at any position. It may sound cliche but they need to take the best defensive player available.
Yeah, this is a pretty bad article. It also misses the point of the NT in the 3-4. It is as much about keeping the MLB's clean as it is making tackles. McLendon was mediocre at best. I think a great NT is key to success in the 3-4. I would like to see Nix in black and gold.I love arguments like "Seven of those runs went for 20 yards or more ... remove those runs and the defense allowed a much more respectable 3.51 yards per rush"3C said:
Perhaps McLendon isn't as bad as he seems but he isn't anywhere close to where Hampton was in his prime. I am not saying we should take a NT in the first round because we have way too many needs on defense to reach at any position. It may sound cliche but they need to take the best defensive player available.
A dominant NT will free up blitzers and improve the pass rush as well.I had the same thoughts reading the article.I love arguments like "Seven of those runs went for 20 yards or more ... remove those runs and the defense allowed a much more respectable 3.51 yards per rush"3C said:
Perhaps McLendon isn't as bad as he seems but he isn't anywhere close to where Hampton was in his prime. I am not saying we should take a NT in the first round because we have way too many needs on defense to reach at any position. It may sound cliche but they need to take the best defensive player available.
The NFL game is ever-evolving. As teams continue to move away from the run and towards the pass I'm just not sure a true NT is as important as it once was. I do think the Steelers need to upgrade at NT, but upgrading at corner, safety, DE or even ILB might be more important.
Oh I know good and well that investing into kickers/punters is not only NOT our M.O., but its by and large a bad idea.
Agree with this. Look what two DTs did for Carolina... a stud who eats up blockers and frees up everyone else in Star Lotulelei and then a pass rusher UT in Kawaan Short.A dominant NT will free up blitzers and improve the pass rush as well.I had the same thoughts reading the article.I love arguments like "Seven of those runs went for 20 yards or more ... remove those runs and the defense allowed a much more respectable 3.51 yards per rush"3C said:
Perhaps McLendon isn't as bad as he seems but he isn't anywhere close to where Hampton was in his prime. I am not saying we should take a NT in the first round because we have way too many needs on defense to reach at any position. It may sound cliche but they need to take the best defensive player available.
The NFL game is ever-evolving. As teams continue to move away from the run and towards the pass I'm just not sure a true NT is as important as it once was. I do think the Steelers need to upgrade at NT, but upgrading at corner, safety, DE or even ILB might be more important.
Ok I think I got him and Hampton confused. Not sure, been too lazy to look it up.5-ish Finkle said:
If Ben and Haley can maintain the balance between them, Bell continues to improve, and the line is consistent, the O is good. They need to keep the D young and hungry. Troy needs to stay, but other vets are expendable.Good, our offense was killing teams to end the season.Well. Haley's back.
I heard a stat that the Steelers were averaging over 28 points/game in the last 9 games of the season. A few were defensive TDs but only a couple of them. 28 points per game is pretty damn good, if they can improve on defense this team could be decent.Good, our offense was killing teams to end the season.Well. Haley's back.
In general I agree with that, but in passing situations the NT isn't usually on the field. As the NFL keeps trending towards the pass, the NT will be on the field less in favor of LB's and Safeties.A dominant NT will free up blitzers and improve the pass rush as well.I had the same thoughts reading the article.I love arguments like "Seven of those runs went for 20 yards or more ... remove those runs and the defense allowed a much more respectable 3.51 yards per rush"
Perhaps McLendon isn't as bad as he seems but he isn't anywhere close to where Hampton was in his prime. I am not saying we should take a NT in the first round because we have way too many needs on defense to reach at any position. It may sound cliche but they need to take the best defensive player available.
The NFL game is ever-evolving. As teams continue to move away from the run and towards the pass I'm just not sure a true NT is as important as it once was. I do think the Steelers need to upgrade at NT, but upgrading at corner, safety, DE or even ILB might be more important.
This.Good, our offense was killing teams to end the season.Well. Haley's back.
Yeah I have no problem with this. The Steelers offense was not the problem. Just wait until this young offensive line is actually healthy for an entire year. The team is going to be competitive next year. With a franchise QB like Ben, you don't stay down for too long.This.Good, our offense was killing teams to end the season.Well. Haley's back.
