Pitt's D (1 Viewer)

[Scorehoard]

If he cannot go how much of a downgrade is that to Pitt's D? He plays an extremely vital role in their success..

Personally I may start San Diego vs. Tenn. If Big Ben plays is that a major upgrade from last week? I'm new!

 

[Frenchy Fuqua]

FWIW

Notebook: Polamalu practices, likely to play

By The Tribune-Review

Thursday, September 14, 2006

Troy Polamalu (shoulder) practiced Wednesday, and all indications point to the All-Pro safety playing Monday night in Jacksonville. Polamalu didn't talk to reporters following practice because he was getting treatment for his shoulder. However, one of his closest friends on the team wasn't surprised to see Polamalu in uniform a day after Steelers coach Bill Cowher listed him as questionable for Monday's 8:30 p.m. game.

"Even when he's hurt he doesn't show it," said safety Mike Logan, who will start if Polamalu is unable to play. "No matter what's going on with him or his life, once he steps on the football field, it's all gone, and he's back to just playing football. It's amazing to see a guy like that."

Cowher said Tuesday he did not know when Polamalu got hurt during the Miami game. Linebacker Larry Foote seemed surprised there was a question of whether Polamalu would play against the Jaguars.

"I didn't really hear anything about him (being hurt)," Foote said.

 

[Godsbrother]

I think this is much ado about nothing. Polamalu played the whole game and even had an interception after he was injured. I didn't see hime slow down at all. He hasn't missed any practice and has an extra day to recover. I will be really surprised if he doesn't play.

If he doesn't go then he'll be replaced with veteran Mike Logan. Logan isn't Polamalu but he isn't a slouch either. There would be a dropoff but it is not like the Steelers would be putting an untested rookie out there.

If you have the Steelers "D" I think they are a really good play this week although San Diego against Tennessee is pretty sweet too.

It would be an understatement to say that Ben is an upgrade over Charlie Batch but, other than the fumble, Batch played a darn near perfect game against the Dolphins.

 

[dudaman]

It would be an understatement to say that Ben is an upgrade over Charlie Batch but, other than the fumble, Batch played a darn near perfect game against the Dolphins.

Well....let's not go overboard here - I seem to recall about 3-4 shots of Cowher shaking his head when Batch missed wide open receivers with errant throws. I'd give him a "B+" instead of the "A" you give him.

 

[BoltzNBrew]

With or without Polamalu I am starting SD D over PIT.

 

[Godsbrother]

It would be an understatement to say that Ben is an upgrade over Charlie Batch but, other than the fumble, Batch played a darn near perfect game against the Dolphins.

Well....let's not go overboard here - I seem to recall about 3-4 shots of Cowher shaking his head when Batch missed wide open receivers with errant throws. I'd give him a "B+" instead of the "A" you give him.

Fine. But all QBs miss receivers from time to time. Batch had the highest passer rating in the NFL last week (126.5). That's pretty good.

 

[Godsbrother]

Just heard that Steelers safety Troy Polamalu has been upgraded from questionable to probable for this week's game against Jacksonville. TE Jerame Tuman was also upgraded to probable.

QB Ben Roethlisberger is still lister as questionable but practiced for the second straight day so it is looking like he will probably play.

 

[GroveDiesel]

I would also go with SD's defense as well no matter how healthy Troy is. That's just too good of a matchup and Merriman is a beast.

That being said, I just love Polamalu. IMO, he's the best defensive player in the game right now. He singlehandedly changes games. He's all over the field and just seems to be involved in EVERY.SINGLE.PLAY. Absolutely amazing player to watch. There is NO way the Steelers would have won the Super Bowl without him last season. He is THE most important player on that team.

 

[streamkeeper]

I am a Steeler fan with the Steeler defense and I too will be playing SD against Tennesse. My choice has nothing to do with Troy or Jacksonville, it has everything to do with Tennesse.