Steeler D going to be pretty thin @ Denver (1 Viewer)

[CrossEyed]

Steelers Timmons, Kirschke will sit out Monday's game in DenverBy Mark KabolyTRIBUNE REVIEWSaturday, November 7, 2009 Already highly likely to be without safety Ryan Clark for Monday night's game against Denver, the Steelers will also be missing two more starters on the defensive side of the ball.Inside linebacker Lawrence Timmons and defensive end Travis Kirschke missed practice for the third consecutive day today and each said after the final tune up before Monday's game that they will not play against the Broncos."I am not going to be able to play," said Timmons, who is nursing an ankle injury he suffered two weeks ago against Minnesota.Kirschke, who already is filling in for the injured Aaron Smith at left end, has a torn left calf muscle that hasn't responded well enough over the past two weeks for him to give it a go Monday."No, I am no going to be able to go," Kirschke said. "I am just going to have to be patient."Timmons will be replaced by Keyaron Fox while veteran Nick Eason will start for Kirschke.As for Clark, he would not comment on whether or not he will play against the Broncos, but all indications point toward him sitting out even though he was listed on the today's practice report as a full participant.The Steelers say they won't announce whether Clark will play in Denver until Monday night.Clark nearly died following a game in Denver two years ago because of a rare blood disorder that is aggravated by playing in high altitude.He had his spleen and gall bladder removed during separate operations, and he lost 30 pounds after the Oct. 21, 2007, game in Denver, which ended his season. Many of Clark's teammates told him he should skip the game.

 

[Godsbrother]

Definitely significant injuries. I didn't realize Timmons' ankle was so bad.

The backups are capable players but losing depth at Mile High is never a good thing.

 

[otb_lifer]

Even prior to this news, I thought this game had more Offensive/Fantasy potential than most were thinking, especially for the Steelers. Can now see this moving into the 30-27/27-24 range now ... and I am quite sure I heard yesterday on ESPN (during Breeders Cup) that Clark was definitely OUT ...

 

[Godsbrother]

Even prior to this news, I thought this game had more Offensive/Fantasy potential than most were thinking, especially for the Steelers. Can now see this moving into the 30-27/27-24 range now ... and I am quite sure I heard yesterday on ESPN (during Breeders Cup) that Clark was definitely OUT ...

The local sports media in Pittsburgh are still report GTD as of this morning. I agree he likely won't play but that is what they are saying here...

 

[Raiderfan32904]

Even prior to this news, I thought this game had more Offensive/Fantasy potential than most were thinking, especially for the Steelers. Can now see this moving into the 30-27/27-24 range now ... and I am quite sure I heard yesterday on ESPN (during Breeders Cup) that Clark was definitely OUT ...

The local sports media in Pittsburgh are still report GTD as of this morning. I agree he likely won't play but that is what they are saying here...

Thanks for the update. I'd been worrying about my flex, in goes Buckhalter into my lineup.

 

[goldenchild]

Hmmm... Anyone still rolling them out?

 

[Judge Smails]

Hmmm... Anyone still rolling them out?

After rolling with the lovely AZ defense because of their phenomenal matchup last week against Jake and Co netted me -3 points I'm going with the Steelers the rest of the year - blind.

 

[prosopis]

As long as the refs are healthy the Steelers will be fine.

 

[The Dude]

I don;t think it will matter. The Steelers defense will have 11 players within 5 yards of the ball to limit the Yards After Catch.

 

[AhrnCityPahnder]

As long as the refs are healthy the Steelers will be fine.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1nJ_NvK_ZZs

 

[goldenchild]

Hmmm... Anyone still rolling them out?

After rolling with the lovely AZ defense because of their phenomenal matchup last week against Jake and Co netted me -3 points I'm going with the Steelers the rest of the year - blind.

 

[steelcityman]

As long as the refs are healthy the Steelers will be fine.

your 15 minutes are up Cardinals, go home now, thanks for playing.

 

[Godsbrother]

As long as the refs are healthy the Steelers will be fine.

And as long as the Cardinals play in a crap division they'll make the playoffs... maybe.