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Theres a few, McDonald possibly. McHugh. Summers. But I must ask, you already said you can't think of anyone, so if I list any, you will simply argue about it with me.Give us a name !!!!!!!!!!!!
We could sign a proven guy for an area of need, or ignore it. I would choose the former.
I won't argue with your opinion. We are all entitled.On the big picture basis though I can't see letting any player of value go to sign a player of Duckett's caliber who is no sure bet to solve the problem he is being brought in for.Now if you could find me a capable RG on the market, that is another story.(McHugh is on IR)
Didn't know that. Thought it was ood that they had 4 TEs rostered.I think too much is being made of the running game woes after one game against a very good defense. Let's give it another week or two and go from there.
This would be a better solution.
1.4/10Some light ribbing for the Oline via photo shop (does contain a couple of words NSFW in case you have someone reading over your shoulder).
"Don't worry about the dressing and crutons, the back will pick that up."
No arguments here.. I was just curious who you would personally cut to sign Duckett, that's all.Theres a few, McDonald possibly. McHugh. Summers. But I must ask, you already said you can't think of anyone, so if I list any, you will simply argue about it with me.Give us a name !!!!!!!!!!!!
Too generous.1.4/10Some light ribbing for the Oline via photo shop (does contain a couple of words NSFW in case you have someone reading over your shoulder).
"Don't worry about the dressing and crutons, the back will pick that up."
You do realize, right, that all he'd need to do is come into the game 3-4 times a game and carry the ball for 1-2 yards? If he can do that, that's all they'd need, no one's looking for him to be a feature back, or even an injury replacement. If he can't even do that, then he wouldn't be signed, it's that simple.
I'll give it 1.3 points for the "1.3 yards and a cloud of dust" apron, but the rest rates no score and may God have mercy on that guy's soul.Too generous.1.4/10Some light ribbing for the Oline via photo shop (does contain a couple of words NSFW in case you have someone reading over your shoulder).
"Don't worry about the dressing and crutons, the back will pick that up."
Yeah, I don't want Duckett. My fellow Steeler fans are losing their minds.
If the only problem with the running game was third-and-short and I thought that Duckett was the man then I would have no problem bringing him in. The problem goes much deeper than that and frankly I doubt that Duckett could do any better than our current backs.Going for Duckett is a desperate act and I hope we aren't there after week 1.
Agreed on Redman over Duckett. If they can't get Redman on the active roster because he can't play special teams I assume the same would hold true for Duckett. It's way too early to give up on Mendenhall but I wonder at what point/if ever this season they would de-activate him and let FWP and Mewelde carry the load and look to Redman or someone else in short yardage.Idiot Boxer said:
The way FWP looked, I would think they would sit him down first.
This is different from Duckett how?
Not all teams are looking for a goal line/short yardage back. Duckett is a proven short yardage back, which some teams (?) including the Steelers seem to need. Redman not so much. Redman only sees time if Parker/Mendy gets hurt. And even then, probably not much at all. Redman opened up some eyes in camp. Even the Steelers top brass said so. I think we can trust them based on their track record. But, he still didn't make the team....That, along with no other teams taking him, should tell you something.
Please show your work.
What, you mean aside from him being the short yardage/goal line vulture guy for every team he has played for?
Urban legend more than actual reality.http://www.nfl.com/players/careerstats?id=DUC245183
Should probably check out his situational stats:link
Don't get me wrong.. I'm not looking for him to fix the running game in any appreciable way, but the constant failures in short yardage situations is driving me insane. It's not anything I'm used to seeing with this team and sooner or later, it's going to symbolize a death blow in a pivotal game.Godsbrother said:
Using the Data Dominator, I compared Duckett, Bettis, Brandon Jacobs (best example of power back in the league today, IMO,) and Parker in 2 different categories.First downs in short yardage situations (2 yds or less) :
Does it change your mind at all about him? I think they should bring him in for a tryout at least. If they wait much longer, another team may sign him. He already had a tryout last week with another team.
I think they should be bold and let Summers go. A 5th round talent RB can be had anytime anywhere.
It is more than just deactivating Parker or Mendenhall -- they would need to cut someone from the 53-man roster to make roon for Redman or Duckett. I don't see that happening unless someone goes down with an injury.
But, how much of that short-yardage success can be skewed by the Falcons offense with Mike Vick. A QB with his running ability and the O line coach and success that Atlanta had makes a defense a little handicapped attacking the dive plays. Just curious if there was a way to filter those stats to remove the Mike Vick years for Duckett, who IMO looks like Tarzan and plays like (D/J)ayne.Using the Data Dominator, I compared Duckett, Bettis, Brandon Jacobs (best example of power back in the league today, IMO,) and Parker in 2 different categories.First downs in short yardage situations (2 yds or less) :Bettis : 81 FD / 118 carries - 68.6%Duckett : 85/126 - 67.5%Jacobs : 84/127 - 66.1%Parker : 57/93 - 61.2%TDs on runs from the 2 yard line or closeruckett : 26 TDs / 37 carries - 70.2%Bettis : 23/41 - 56.1%Jacobs : 21/41 - 51.2%Parker : 7/15 - 46.6%This shows me that Duckett, if he's not completely washed up (and a workout would indicate such prior to signing) could be a very effective short yardage option.
and FWP was undrafted so 32 teams passed on him 7 times
From the Data Dominator:TJ Duckett's career totals on 3rd & 4th down with 1-2 yds to go:
That IS interesting. Funny that they ran better with 1 TE than 2...
More proof that Bruce Arians is an idiot. I regret suggesting they cut Davis for Summers. I miss Dan Krieder and using a FB instead of a second TE or 3 wide. That being said good players adjust and Willie Parker has no vision, has lost speed and needs gaping holes. Jury is still out on Mendy but doesn't look good there either.
Not so funny considering that 2nd TE is Spaeth. I had high hopes, but he has proven to be a simply awful blocking TE. Defenses constantly shift and force him to ISO block a DE and he gets blown up every time.Ramon Foster needs a shot at RG sooner rather than later. I know he's the swing tackle, but damn a competent RG would go a long ways in shoring up this line. I truly believe that is the key to improvement along the OL. If Hartwig could routinely help Kemo, we'd see a positive difference in the running production.
I think that is a statement about our 2nd TE's blocking ability.
Or lack there of!!
Understood, but when the Steelers watched Parker every day in camp they obviously saw what he was capable of. They saw Redman every day in camp...and they placed him on waivers. That's not to say that he can't develop into a good back, but he apparently isn't ready for that right now.
I think it's also a reflection of the playcalling when two TEs are in there.How many times over the past couple years have we seen them motion one of the TEs in a double set in the I Formation, to one side or the other, and then try and run behind both he and the FB? It's a dead damn giveaway which side the play is going to probably 80% of the time. If I've picked up that pattern(regardless of what percentage they actually do it), I'm sure that most DCs have too.They do it even moreso in short yardage when they shift the H-Back. Drives me nuts.
Wish to re-think that one? It's possible that pre-season was a sign of things to come. It's odd how a PK can be solid to great and then...bad.
