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Aug 15, 2011 8:21 PM
I surprised by Limas Sweed busting. I remember being legit pissed when he fell all the way to the steelers in the second round. Thought he was a steal.
Aug 15, 2011 8:21pm
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Aug 15, 2011 10:00 PM
I think he is a younger, faster version of Ward but obviously not a physical and doesn't have the career credentials Ward has. He has had some very solid years though and Ward is nearing the end of his career. They need someone like him that can move the chains and is a good route runner and I think he could fit the bill. The younger guys have a lot of potential and have shown flashes but are not proven. Wallace is a great deep threat but is not the consistent possession receiver you need to keep drives going.
Aug 15, 2011 10:00pm
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Aug 15, 2011 11:02 PM
killer_ewok;863330 wrote:Tidbits:

-John Clay tried to quit today as he walked off the field and had to be convinced by a staffer to return to practice.


Sounds like multiple reporters confirmed this, including Ed Bouchette.

He probably had enough trying to run behind this offensive line.
Aug 15, 2011 11:02pm
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Aug 15, 2011 11:04 PM
I'm heading down Thursday to the game. Got season tickets this year but had to buy the preseason games, too.
Aug 15, 2011 11:04pm
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Aug 15, 2011 11:06 PM
I'd be mad too if my line in the pros is a downgrade from my line in college.
Aug 15, 2011 11:06pm
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Aug 16, 2011 7:22 AM
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe;863638 wrote:I'd be mad too if my line in the pros is a downgrade from my line in college.

Yeah I'm sure thats it. :rolleyes:

Sounds like he can't hack it.
Aug 16, 2011 7:22am
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Aug 17, 2011 10:41 AM
Limas Sweed finally cut today. What a waste of a #2 pick.
Aug 17, 2011 10:41am
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Aug 17, 2011 12:29 PM
Miguel Chavis came to the Steelers as an undrafted rookie DE from Clemson. As a 6-foot-5, 280-pound guy with decent athleticism, Chavis was gtiven a try at TE during a few camp practices, and now he's a full-time TE. He will now wear No. 46.
Aug 17, 2011 12:29pm
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Aug 18, 2011 12:55 AM
Gblock;865295 wrote:Miguel Chavis came to the Steelers as an undrafted rookie DE from Clemson. As a 6-foot-5, 280-pound guy with decent athleticism, Chavis was gtiven a try at TE during a few camp practices, and now he's a full-time TE. He will now wear No. 46.

Heard a lot of good things about Chavis.

Also Morty Ivy at linebacker.

Both should make the practice squad, at least.
Aug 18, 2011 12:55am