***OFFICIAL*** Steelers 2009 Thread (1 Viewer)

[Godsbrother]

Unreal. I could see doing this for a playoff game but a PRESEASON game? Ridiculous!!!

A Bounty of Towels for 50,000 Fans

Jason Reid, Redskin Insider

Redskins fans surely haven't forgotten the last time the Steelers came to town. Coaches and players can't shake the maddening image of twirling yellow towels, either. But team officials have concocted a plan to sure no one experiences a repeat Saturday night when the Steelers return.

To make sure FedEx Field doesn't again turn into a giant blanket of Terrible Towels, the Redskins will distribute 50,000 "Redskins Rally" towels at Saturday's preseason home opener. The Redskins' version will be white.

"I don't know if there are going to be battles of the towels or whatever," said Coach Jim Zorn, "but it will be fun."

Zorn said last year's Steelers' visit - a 23-6 Pittsburgh win, a disappointing loss that started the Redskins' 2-6 slide - felt like "déjà vu" for him.

"When we played the Super Bowl in Detroit," Zorn said of the Seahawks' 2006 game against Pittsburgh, "it was a sea of yellow. They just have their fans follow them, they distribute their stuff and I think it's great for fans."

The Steelers-Redskins game last November was an embarrassing one for the franchise. Many Redskins' players estimated the stadium was half-full of Steelers supporters. "I'm like, are those yellow towels for us or for them?" receiver Santana Moss said then. "I really scratched my head about it, because I've never seen it done, especially at FedEx, to have someone come into our home and almost have more fans than we did."

While it's only a preseason game, the team wasn't about to be upstaged again by gold-and-black-clad fans.

"I think it's fun that we're doing the same thing... we've got great fans," Zorn said. "I think Dan [snyder] wants to continue to show his support and his enthusiasm for this team, for this community. I think it's all in good fun. He's competitive. We're competitive."

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[CrossEyed]

Unreal. I could see doing this for a playoff game but a PRESEASON game? Ridiculous!!!

A Bounty of Towels for 50,000 Fans

Jason Reid, Redskin Insider

Redskins fans surely haven't forgotten the last time the Steelers came to town. Coaches and players can't shake the maddening image of twirling yellow towels, either. But team officials have concocted a plan to sure no one experiences a repeat Saturday night when the Steelers return.

To make sure FedEx Field doesn't again turn into a giant blanket of Terrible Towels, the Redskins will distribute 50,000 "Redskins Rally" towels at Saturday's preseason home opener. The Redskins' version will be white.

"I don't know if there are going to be battles of the towels or whatever," said Coach Jim Zorn, "but it will be fun."

Zorn said last year's Steelers' visit - a 23-6 Pittsburgh win, a disappointing loss that started the Redskins' 2-6 slide - felt like "déjà vu" for him.

"When we played the Super Bowl in Detroit," Zorn said of the Seahawks' 2006 game against Pittsburgh, "it was a sea of yellow. They just have their fans follow them, they distribute their stuff and I think it's great for fans."

The Steelers-Redskins game last November was an embarrassing one for the franchise. Many Redskins' players estimated the stadium was half-full of Steelers supporters. "I'm like, are those yellow towels for us or for them?" receiver Santana Moss said then. "I really scratched my head about it, because I've never seen it done, especially at FedEx, to have someone come into our home and almost have more fans than we did."

While it's only a preseason game, the team wasn't about to be upstaged again by gold-and-black-clad fans.

"I think it's fun that we're doing the same thing... we've got great fans," Zorn said. "I think Dan [snyder] wants to continue to show his support and his enthusiasm for this team, for this community. I think it's all in good fun. He's competitive. We're competitive."

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1) Ridiculous for a preseason game.2) The Steelers don't "distribute" Terrible Towels, Steeler fans go to the store and buy them.

 

[Sheriff66]

Given Ben's reputation for being a drama queen, that's a powerful statement. And it indicates that, for now, the Steelers have dodged a bullet.

You keep saying this and while there is some truth it is also true that the media goes overboard if they hear Roethlisberger sneeze.

That was from PFT, that is not my opinion, don't know when you ever heard me say that before.

 

[Godsbrother]

Given Ben's reputation for being a drama queen, that's a powerful statement. And it indicates that, for now, the Steelers have dodged a bullet.

You keep saying this and while there is some truth it is also true that the media goes overboard if they hear Roethlisberger sneeze.

That was from PFT, that is not my opinion, don't know when you ever heard me say that before.

It was posted once in this thread and again in the thread reporting Roethlisberger's injury. I guess I didn't notice that you were quoting PFT -- my mistake...

 

[CrossEyed]

Given Ben's reputation for being a drama queen, that's a powerful statement. And it indicates that, for now, the Steelers have dodged a bullet.

You keep saying this and while there is some truth it is also true that the media goes overboard if they hear Roethlisberger sneeze.

That was from PFT, that is not my opinion, don't know when you ever heard me say that before.

It was posted once in this thread and again in the thread reporting Roethlisberger's injury. I guess I didn't notice that you were quoting PFT -- my mistake...

Big fan of Ben, but you have to admit he's been a bit of a drama queen.

 

[DrJamesAndrews Fan]

Given Ben's reputation for being a drama queen, that's a powerful statement. And it indicates that, for now, the Steelers have dodged a bullet.

You keep saying this and while there is some truth it is also true that the media goes overboard if they hear Roethlisberger sneeze.

That was from PFT, that is not my opinion, don't know when you ever heard me say that before.

It was posted once in this thread and again in the thread reporting Roethlisberger's injury. I guess I didn't notice that you were quoting PFT -- my mistake...

Big fan of Ben, but you have to admit he's been a bit of a drama queen.

Another fan of the Steelers here. I have to admit Ben Likes to Bang Drama Queens.

 

[Sheriff66]

This gave me a hearty chuckle

Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson has coached or played the position in the NFL for all but one year beginning in 1991. And Jackson says that his guy, LaRon Landry, is better than Pittsburgh all-everything safety Troy Polamalu, who comes to town with the world champion Steelers on Saturday.

"I'd take LaRon over [Polamalu], any day," Jackson said. "They would probably rather have Polamalu because he does do the things like a linebacker with the blitzing ... But when you watch him play true free safety, it's not even close in my humble opinion as far who the better safety is."

 

[treat88]

This gave me a hearty chuckle

Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson has coached or played the position in the NFL for all but one year beginning in 1991. And Jackson says that his guy, LaRon Landry, is better than Pittsburgh all-everything safety Troy Polamalu, who comes to town with the world champion Steelers on Saturday.

"I'd take LaRon over [Polamalu], any day," Jackson said. "They would probably rather have Polamalu because he does do the things like a linebacker with the blitzing ... But when you watch him play true free safety, it's not even close in my humble opinion as far who the better safety is."

They play different positions.Polamalu = SS

Landry = FS

Tough to tell if he quite understands this. If he does he is 100% certifiable.

 

[Sheriff66]

This gave me a hearty chuckle

Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson has coached or played the position in the NFL for all but one year beginning in 1991. And Jackson says that his guy, LaRon Landry, is better than Pittsburgh all-everything safety Troy Polamalu, who comes to town with the world champion Steelers on Saturday.

"I'd take LaRon over [Polamalu], any day," Jackson said. "They would probably rather have Polamalu because he does do the things like a linebacker with the blitzing ... But when you watch him play true free safety, it's not even close in my humble opinion as far who the better safety is."

They play different positions.Polamalu = SS

Landry = FS

Tough to tell if he quite understands this. If he does he is 100% certifiable.

Exactly...what a dope.

 

[treat88]

This gave me a hearty chuckle

Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson has coached or played the position in the NFL for all but one year beginning in 1991. And Jackson says that his guy, LaRon Landry, is better than Pittsburgh all-everything safety Troy Polamalu, who comes to town with the world champion Steelers on Saturday.

"I'd take LaRon over [Polamalu], any day," Jackson said. "They would probably rather have Polamalu because he does do the things like a linebacker with the blitzing ... But when you watch him play true free safety, it's not even close in my humble opinion as far who the better safety is."

They play different positions.Polamalu = SS

Landry = FS

Tough to tell if he quite understands this. If he does he is 100% certifiable.

Exactly...what a dope. :***:

Landry has a ton of potential. Potential, as in that attribute that gets coaches fired.Troy has 2 SB rings and a HoF career to date.

Yeah tough call Jackson

 

[Sheriff66]

This gave me a hearty chuckle

Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson has coached or played the position in the NFL for all but one year beginning in 1991. And Jackson says that his guy, LaRon Landry, is better than Pittsburgh all-everything safety Troy Polamalu, who comes to town with the world champion Steelers on Saturday.

"I'd take LaRon over [Polamalu], any day," Jackson said. "They would probably rather have Polamalu because he does do the things like a linebacker with the blitzing ... But when you watch him play true free safety, it's not even close in my humble opinion as far who the better safety is."

They play different positions.Polamalu = SS

Landry = FS

Tough to tell if he quite understands this. If he does he is 100% certifiable.

Exactly...what a dope. :***:

Landry has a ton of potential. Potential, as in that attribute that gets coaches fired.Troy has 2 SB rings and a HoF career to date.

Yeah tough call Jackson

I like Landry, but this is clearly his coach blowing smoke up his a##, this is what I think of when I think of Landry...BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE <----Jacobs

 

[Steeler]

I like Landry, but this is clearly his coach blowing smoke up his a##, this is what I think of when I think of Landry...

BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE <----Jacobs

This is what I though of when I read the quote from the Redskins coach.

 

[hammerva]

Between Ben's foot injury and now Dennis dixon with a hurt shoulder tonight, we might need to keep 4 or 5 QB's on our team because of how bad our offensive line is. I like Ziggy Hood because it is so freaking obvious that we should have spent most of our draft on O line help

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

FWIW

2009 NFL Preseason Sack Leaders

1. Ziggy Hood PIT 3.0

2. Nick Reed SEA 2.5

3. Jason Babin PHI 2.0

4. Connor Barwin HOU 2.0

5. Michael Bennett SEA 2.0

 

[CrossEyed]

So will Logan make this team as a returner? That was fun to watch last night.

 

[treat88]

So will Logan make this team as a returner? That was fun to watch last night.

It will be interesting.He doesn't contribute much other than as a return specialist.They've carried one before, Allen Rossum, but Tomlin tends to preach versatility.He'll have to repeat to really have a realistic shot at the team.I'm guessing it's Mike Wallace as the primary return guy.

 

[Drunken Cowboy]

So will Logan make this team as a returner? That was fun to watch last night.

It will be interesting.He doesn't contribute much other than as a return specialist.They've carried one before, Allen Rossum, but Tomlin tends to preach versatility.He'll have to repeat to really have a realistic shot at the team.I'm guessing it's Mike Wallace as the primary return guy.

I think Wallace could be as good a returner without taking up a roster spot.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

They've carried one before, Allen Rossum, but Tomlin tends to preach versatility.

That's true, but that season they really had zero choice. They got to the end of TC and didn't have a single guy they could put back there and feel comfortable about not fumbling half the time, IIRC. Still had Colclough and Holmes(when he was putting it on the ground as a PR) as the only real options then, I think. I could be remembering wrong.I'd rather they just went with Wallace on KRs and Moore/Holmes on punts if they don't feel comfortable with Burnett getting over his dropsies as a PR. It'd be a shame, because he was great on punts for the Knights his entire college career. I don't recall fumbles being a big problem either. Carrying Logan for no other reason than to return kicks at the expense of, say, Summers/Redman, doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me when they have a couple guys on the roster already that aren't exactly awful returners. It doesn't matter what I think, but I hope the coaches think long and hard about keeping a pure KR over a guy who can potentially contribute in more than one way.

 

[Franknbeans]

They've carried one before, Allen Rossum, but Tomlin tends to preach versatility.

That's true, but that season they really had zero choice. They got to the end of TC and didn't have a single guy they could put back there and feel comfortable about not fumbling half the time, IIRC. Still had Colclough and Holmes(when he was putting it on the ground as a PR) as the only real options then, I think. I could be remembering wrong.I'd rather they just went with Wallace on KRs and Moore/Holmes on punts if they don't feel comfortable with Burnett getting over his dropsies as a PR. It'd be a shame, because he was great on punts for the Knights his entire college career. I don't recall fumbles being a big problem either. Carrying Logan for no other reason than to return kicks at the expense of, say, Summers/Redman, doesn't seem to make a lot of sense to me when they have a couple guys on the roster already that aren't exactly awful returners. It doesn't matter what I think, but I hope the coaches think long and hard about keeping a pure KR over a guy who can potentially contribute in more than one way.

For the potential field position alone I think he is worth more than a guy who can contribute in more than one way. Hell, they drafted a punter in the 4th round for field position a couple of years ago.

 

[Evilgrin 72]

Burnett getting over his dropsies as a PR. It'd be a shame, because he was great on punts for the Knights his entire college career. I don't recall fumbles being a big problem either.

Exactly my thoughts. I was shocked to see him lose another. He does tend to jutterbug around a bit, which is how he often breaks big returns, but maybe in the NFL with the better tackling and increased attention to forcing fumbles, that could be a detriment.I'll tell you right now, if Logan can consistently return kicks the way he did Saturday, I don't care if we have to cut Mundy or an OL to keep him on the team. A guy who can consistently give the team 5-10 yards better field position and break a big one now and again is more valuable than a 10th lineman or 8th linebacker.

 

[Memphis Foundry]

I'll tell you right now, if Logan can consistently return kicks the way he did Saturday, I don't care if we have to cut Mundy or an OL to keep him on the team. A guy who can consistently give the team 5-10 yards better field position and break a big one now and again is more valuable than a 10th lineman or 8th linebacker.

I was going through this exact thought process Saturday as Logan was ripping off kick returns to midfeld.If they decide to keep him, hopefully Arians can find some ways to get him the ball in space in some offensive packages, too.

 

[Bizkiteer]

This gave me a hearty chuckle

Redskins safeties coach Steve Jackson has coached or played the position in the NFL for all but one year beginning in 1991. And Jackson says that his guy, LaRon Landry, is better than Pittsburgh all-everything safety Troy Polamalu, who comes to town with the world champion Steelers on Saturday.

"I'd take LaRon over [Polamalu], any day," Jackson said. "They would probably rather have Polamalu because he does do the things like a linebacker with the blitzing ... But when you watch him play true free safety, it's not even close in my humble opinion as far who the better safety is."

They play different positions.Polamalu = SS

Landry = FS

Tough to tell if he quite understands this. If he does he is 100% certifiable.

Actually, they are not different positions originally. Dirty30 played SS and didn't start to play FS until after Sean Taylor passed. All that being said, I as a Redskins fan realize the how stupid of statement it is...even if you don't count SB rings. I personally would take Polamalu 100 out of 100 times before Landry. Many people talk about how great Landry is, but to this day he's done nothing great. He's hit a few people, but generally everyone has to talk about what he did at LSU before. In fairness to him, they have him playing a centerfield type position in their D, but regardless it's laughable to compare the two at this point or maybe at any other point too.

 

[treat88]

Burnett getting over his dropsies as a PR. It'd be a shame, because he was great on punts for the Knights his entire college career. I don't recall fumbles being a big problem either.

Exactly my thoughts. I was shocked to see him lose another. He does tend to jutterbug around a bit, which is how he often breaks big returns, but maybe in the NFL with the better tackling and increased attention to forcing fumbles, that could be a detriment.I'll tell you right now, if Logan can consistently return kicks the way he did Saturday, I don't care if we have to cut Mundy or an OL to keep him on the team. A guy who can consistently give the team 5-10 yards better field position and break a big one now and again is more valuable than a 10th lineman or 8th linebacker.

Agreed.It will be telling to see who gets the majority of the reps in the 3rd preseason game.If Logan can repeat he almost has to be kept.Hood, Lewis, Urbik, Johnson, and Logan are my 5 rook keepers to this point. Foster/Burnett are very much on the bubble. Summers to the PS. Redman/Harris cut.

 

[Bizkiteer]

FYI - The Redskins special team are horrible, but I don't want to take away the play of your special teams the other night. You guys have a great return team and considering that Logan is really a nobody of sorts. He impressed me and I was affraid of the return for every kick the 'Skins had during the game.

Your PK needs work though, but hopefully it was just a bad night for him.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Burnett getting over his dropsies as a PR. It'd be a shame, because he was great on punts for the Knights his entire college career. I don't recall fumbles being a big problem either.

Exactly my thoughts. I was shocked to see him lose another. He does tend to jutterbug around a bit, which is how he often breaks big returns, but maybe in the NFL with the better tackling and increased attention to forcing fumbles, that could be a detriment.I'll tell you right now, if Logan can consistently return kicks the way he did Saturday, I don't care if we have to cut Mundy or an OL to keep him on the team. A guy who can consistently give the team 5-10 yards better field position and break a big one now and again is more valuable than a 10th lineman or 8th linebacker.

If they only cut someone like Mundy to keep him, I'd agree.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

Your PK needs work though, but hopefully it was just a bad night for him.

The last thing the Steelers need to worry about is Jeff Reed.

 

[Bizkiteer]

Your PK needs work though, but hopefully it was just a bad night for him.

The last thing the Steelers need to worry about is Jeff Reed.

It doesn't bode well to miss a 50 yarder, get a penalty and get another chance immediately that is 5 yards in and still miss it. Granted, he's had decent career so far, but these days PK's go from being all world to out of the NFL within a year, just ask Vanderjadt.

 

[Steelfan7]

Your PK needs work though, but hopefully it was just a bad night for him.

The last thing the Steelers need to worry about is Jeff Reed.

It doesn't bode well to miss a 50 yarder, get a penalty and get another chance immediately that is 5 yards in and still miss it. Granted, he's had decent career so far, but these days PK's go from being all world to out of the NFL within a year, just ask Vanderjadt.

I'd say Reed has had a better than decent career and he is not the headcase such as that stupid drunk kicker.

 

[analog_hiss]

Here's a infotainment link. Started watching this guy during the NHL playoffs last year, and he also covers the Steelers. Kinda goofy, but hey, it's something to watch.

 

[5-ish Finkle]

....and he is not the headcase such as that stupid drunk kicker.

Oh, make no mistake, Reed IS sort of a headcase(remember the paper towel dispenser incident? ). Kind of a fringe lunatic, given some of the stories we've heard about him over the years, but yeah, no DUIs yet that I can recall.None of it changes the fact the he's about 52nd on the list of players the Steelers have to worry about. He's money, even at Heinz Field(and nobody else can say that.) Two preseason misses ain't changing that either. I'll get worried when he's missing them when they matter.

 

[Sheriff66]

How can you not love this man ?

 

[Godsbrother]

A few interesting tidbits from Lolley's blog, especially concerning Leftwich:

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Thursday notes

At his press conference Thursday, Mike Tomlin pretty much said what I've been stating about Issac Redman since last week - if he can't play special teams, he won't be on the 53-man roster or the red zone back.

It looks like Redman is heading to the practice squad.

© Stefan Logan will get another good look as the return man against Buffalo Saturday, but Mewelde Moore will return some punts and rookie Mike Wallace will return kicks in the first half.

© Starters Willie Parker (hamstring), Santonio Holmes (back) and placekicker Jeff Reed (ankle) may be held out of Saturday's game.

None of the injuries are serious.

© According to the NFL Network, Tampa Bay has put any of its three veteran quarterbacks - including Byron Leftwich - on the trade market.

Don't be surprised to see the Steelers linked to Leftwich. Even though Charlie Batch is back and healthy, Leftwich is a better backup option for the Steelers.

If he can be attained for a low draft pick, it would be worth considering.

 

[CrossEyed]

A few interesting tidbits from Lolley's blog, especially concerning Leftwich:

Thursday, August 27, 2009

Thursday notes

At his press conference Thursday, Mike Tomlin pretty much said what I've been stating about Issac Redman since last week - if he can't play special teams, he won't be on the 53-man roster or the red zone back.

It looks like Redman is heading to the practice squad.

© Stefan Logan will get another good look as the return man against Buffalo Saturday, but Mewelde Moore will return some punts and rookie Mike Wallace will return kicks in the first half.

© Starters Willie Parker (hamstring), Santonio Holmes (back) and placekicker Jeff Reed (ankle) may be held out of Saturday's game.

None of the injuries are serious.

© According to the NFL Network, Tampa Bay has put any of its three veteran quarterbacks - including Byron Leftwich - on the trade market.

Don't be surprised to see the Steelers linked to Leftwich. Even though Charlie Batch is back and healthy, Leftwich is a better backup option for the Steelers.

If he can be attained for a low draft pick, it would be worth considering.

Why would they let him walk and then turn around a give up a pick to get him back?

 

[Evilgrin 72]

My crack at the 53-man, including Redman..

Quarterbacks

Roethlisberger, Ben

Batch, Charlie

Dixon, Dennis

Running Backs

Parker, Willie RB

Mendenhall, Rashard RB

Moore, Mewelde RB

Davis, Carey FB

Redman, Isaac RB

Wide Receivers

Ward, Hines

Holmes, Santonio

Sweed, Limas

Wallace, Mike

McDonald, Shaun

Tight Ends

Miller, Heath TE

Spaeth, Matt TE

Johnson, David TE/FB

Offensive Lineman

Hartwig, Justin C

Legursky, Doug C/G

Essex, Trai G/T

Foster, Ramon G/T

Kemoeatu, Chris G

Stapleton, Darnell G

Urbik, Kraig G

Colon, Willie T

Hills, Tony T

Starks, Max T

Defensive Lineman

Eason, Nick DE

Keisel, Brett DE

Smith, Aaron DE

Hood, Ziggy DE

Hampton, Casey NT

Hoke, Chris NT

Linebackers

Farrior, James ILB

Fox, Keyaron ILB

Timmons, Lawrence ILB

Bailey, Patrick OLB

Frazier, Andre ILB/OLB

Harrison, James OLB

Woodley, LaMarr OLB

Woods, Donovan OLB

Defensive Backs

Polamalu, Troy S

Clark, Ryan S

Carter, Tyrone S

Burnett, Joe CB

Taylor, Ike CB

Gay, William CB

Townsend, Deshea S/CB

Madison, Anthony CB

Lewis, Keenan CB

Special Teams

Reed, Jeff K

Sepulveda, Daniel P

Warren, Greg LS

Logan, Stefan KR/PR

Debated Shipley over Legursky, but looks like Legursky has a leg up at this point. Considered cutting Madison for Bruce Davis, but Davis has shown absolute bupkis thus far. Would have had McHugh over Johnson but with his injury, they're going to be hard pressed to keep him on the active roster. I think Summers has lost his spot to Redman. He could get the nod over C. Davis, but I don't see the Steelers doing it at this point. I also hear they love Sonny Harris, but enough to cut Eason (perennial backup) or Kirschke (13 years older)?

Any egregious omissions?

 

[Godsbrother]

Hearing reports the Steelers are close to signing DE Brett Keisel to a 5-year extension.

 

[timschochet]

Anyone else impressed by Keyaron Fox this weekend? He is a player. I was high on Davis coming out of college, but if it's a choice between keeping one of them, you have to keep Fox, I guess.

 

[CrossEyed]

Debated Shipley over Legursky, but looks like Legursky has a leg up at this point. Considered cutting Madison for Bruce Davis, but Davis has shown absolute bupkis thus far. Would have had McHugh over Johnson but with his injury, they're going to be hard pressed to keep him on the active roster. I think Summers has lost his spot to Redman. He could get the nod over C. Davis, but I don't see the Steelers doing it at this point. I also hear they love Sonny Harris, but enough to cut Eason (perennial backup) or Kirschke (13 years older)?Any egregious omissions?

Any chance Ratliff makes it over Madison? Seems to be playing well and he can play CB and S.

 

[treat88]

Anyone else impressed by Keyaron Fox this weekend? He is a player. I was high on Davis coming out of college, but if it's a choice between keeping one of them, you have to keep Fox, I guess.

Absolutely.Davis hasn't shown a thing. The handwriting is on the wall.FWIW, I see zero chance of Redman making the active roster. He is 100% PS bound.I'll say:QB:(3)Ben RoethlisbergerDennis DixonCharlie BatchRB:(3)Willie ParkerRashard MendenhallMewelde MooreFB:(1)Carey DavisWR:(5)Hines WardSantonio HolmesLimas SweedShaun McDonaldMike WallaceTE:(3)Heath MillerMatt SpaethDJ JohnsonLT:(2)Max StarksTony HillsLG:(2)Chris KemoeatuRamon FosterC(2)Justin HartwigDarnell StapeltonRG:(2)Trai EssexKraig UrbikRT:(2)Willie ColonJason CapizziOffense-25DE:(3)Aaron SmithZiggy HoodTravis KierschkeNT:(2)Casey HamptonChris HokeDE:(2)Brett KieselNick EasonLOLB:(2)LaMar WoodleyPatrick BaileyIlb:(4)James FarriorLawrence TimmonsKeyaron FoxDonovan WoodsROLB:(2)James HarrisonAndre FrazierCB:(6)Ike TaylorWilliam GayDeshea TownsendKennan LewisJoe BurnettKeiwan RatliffFS:(1)Ryan ClarkSS:(2)Troy PolumaluTyrone CarterDefense-23Special Teams-4Greg WarrenJeff ReedDaniel SepulvedaStefan Logan

 

[Godsbrother]

Good list, Treat. I think you are on target although Stapleton won't be ready for a couple more weeks and you need to have a backup C going into the season. Legursky makes it.

On the d-line I don't think both Eason and Kierschke make it. My money is on Eason.

At LB Bailey could be in trouble. I think Butch Davis makes it instead.

 

[belljr]

Not that anyone cares but got tix for my first ever game at The Ketchup Bottle

I've never been more excited for something. I suk

 

[Steeler]

At LB Bailey could be in trouble. I think Butch Davis makes it instead.

Bailey is a stand out on special teams... Davis can't even do that... can they try to get Davis on the practice squad even though he was on the active roster last year?

 

[CrossEyed]

Not that anyone cares but got tix for my first ever game at The Ketchup Bottle I've never been more excited for something. I suk

Which game, SD?

 

[treat88]

At LB Bailey could be in trouble. I think Butch Davis makes it instead.

Bailey is a stand out on special teams... Davis can't even do that... can they try to get Davis on the practice squad even though he was on the active roster last year?

That was kind of my thought process as well.I don't believe Davis is eligible for the PS. 9 games on the active roster I think precludes PS placement. Not 100% sure though.I am sure, he is squarely on the bubble. Hasn't flashed at all.

 

[belljr]

Not that anyone cares but got tix for my first ever game at The Ketchup Bottle I've never been more excited for something. I suk

Which game, SD?

Yep.... Tickets arrived today.

 

[treat88]

Looks like Stapleton is headed to IR.

I need to replace his spot with Legursky on my 53.

TRex is now a lock.

 

[Godsbrother]

Looks like Stapleton is headed to IR.

I need to replace his spot with Legursky on my 53.

TRex is now a lock.

I had hear this was a possiblility -- did you hear this for a fact?

 

[Memphis Foundry]

Looks like Stapleton is headed to IR.

I need to replace his spot with Legursky on my 53.

TRex is now a lock.

I had hear this was a possiblility -- did you hear this for a fact?

Now *** OFFICIAL *** per the Trib:

Steelers to place Stapleton on IR

By Scott Brown, TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Monday, August 31, 2009

Last updated: 1:14 pm

Guard Darnell Stapleton will miss the season because of a right knee injury.

The Steelers informed Stapleton today that they will place the third-year man on injured reserve.

Stapleton, who started the final 15 games at right guard last season, hasn't practiced since the beginning of training camp. He had arthroscopic surgery at the beginning of August.

He said the injury won't require additional surgery which provided at least a little consolation for Stapleton following the news he received from director of football operations Kevin Colbert.

"It's tough to swallow, to be away from football for a year," Stapleton said. "I'm going to be around the whole time training and getting healthy to come back next year."

The loss of Stapleton all but assures that Trai Essex will open the season as the Steelers' starting right guard.

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[Godsbrother]

Looks like Stapleton is headed to IR.

I need to replace his spot with Legursky on my 53.

TRex is now a lock.

I had hear this was a possiblility -- did you hear this for a fact?

Now *** OFFICIAL *** per the Trib:

Steelers to place Stapleton on IR

By Scott Brown, TRIBUNE-REVIEW

Monday, August 31, 2009

Last updated: 1:14 pm

Guard Darnell Stapleton will miss the season because of a right knee injury.

The Steelers informed Stapleton today that they will place the third-year man on injured reserve.

Stapleton, who started the final 15 games at right guard last season, hasn't practiced since the beginning of training camp. He had arthroscopic surgery at the beginning of August.

He said the injury won't require additional surgery which provided at least a little consolation for Stapleton following the news he received from director of football operations Kevin Colbert.

"It's tough to swallow, to be away from football for a year," Stapleton said. "I'm going to be around the whole time training and getting healthy to come back next year."

The loss of Stapleton all but assures that Trai Essex will open the season as the Steelers' starting right guard.

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That sounds official to me . Yep Legusrky just made the team.

 

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Steelers re-sign Keisel for five years

Monday, August 31, 2009

By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette

Defensive end Brett Keisel signed a five-year contract this afternoon, most likely the final player the Steelers will sign until after the season.

Keisel was among a large group of starters entering their final season under contract. The Steelers have a policy that once the regular season starts, they no longer will negotiate contract extensions.

Among those starters who will enter their final year under contract are nose tackle Casey Hampton, halfback Willie Parker, tackle Willie Colon, safety Ryan Clark, center Justin Hartwig and kicker Jeff Reed.

Keisel, 30, has been their starter on the right side of their defense since 2006. He is now under contract through 2013.

Keisel, represented by Monroeville native Eric Metz, was a seventh-round draft choice in 2002 from Brigham Young. He has started 42 games since 2006, although he missed six regular season starts last season because of knee and calf injuries.

Among others who signed contracts this year were linebacker James Harrison, guard Chris Kemoeatu, tackle Max Starks, guard Trai Essex, tight end Heath Miller, wide receiver Hines Ward and linebacker Keyaron Fox.

First published on August 31, 2009 at 1:57 pm

 

[Godsbrother]

The Steelers released WR Martin Nance, center Alex Stepanovich, WR Steven Black and one other guy that I can't remember. It wasn't anyone to be surprised about...