THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 9, 2012 12:28pm
Hampton and Starks both suffered injuries to their ACL's yesterday, and Keisel has a "significant" groin injury.
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Gblock
Jan 9, 2012 12:34pm
O line and D line
Im not as worried about the secondary despite the game yesterday...its impossible to cover a guy man to man for six seconds. troy did too much gambling and we needed clark back there.
I think hines should be done...he got his 1000 catch what else is there to prove. he doesnt seem like the type that would be happy on the bench.
Im not as worried about the secondary despite the game yesterday...its impossible to cover a guy man to man for six seconds. troy did too much gambling and we needed clark back there.
I think hines should be done...he got his 1000 catch what else is there to prove. he doesnt seem like the type that would be happy on the bench.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 9, 2012 12:39pm
I'm not sure if it should be their #1 concern, but IMO they must address the starting corners.
I'm not putting the blame on them for yesterday, but I'm just over them. I wanted them to mix it up last year and they didn't. I'll be pretty pissed, but not surprised, if Gay and Taylor are the starters in week one next year.
I'm not putting the blame on them for yesterday, but I'm just over them. I wanted them to mix it up last year and they didn't. I'll be pretty pissed, but not surprised, if Gay and Taylor are the starters in week one next year.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jan 9, 2012 12:47pm
I wouldn't mind seeing them pick up Mike Adams even though he has his gaffs and I want to see them move up in the draft and take a CB.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 9, 2012 4:56pm
"I'm also getting lots of questions about retirement so let me set the record straight: I have no plans on retiring right now. I want to win another Superbowl. I don't know where the media is getting this info from but rest assured that when I decide to retire, you'll hear it from ME first. - HINES"Gblock;1044975 wrote:I think hines should be done...he got his 1000 catch what else is there to prove. he doesnt seem like the type that would be happy on the bench.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 9, 2012 5:02pm
Well if he stays in Pittsburgh he better expect to be sitting on the sidelines a lot. I'm surprised to hear he's that adamant on staying. I thought he would retire for sure.GoChiefs;1045339 wrote:"I'm also getting lots of questions about retirement so let me set the record straight: I have no plans on retiring right now. I want to win another Superbowl. I don't know where the media is getting this info from but rest assured that when I decide to retire, you'll hear it from ME first. - HINES"
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe
Posts: 1,054
Jan 9, 2012 5:39pm
Jenkins would be awesome based on talent but they have generally avoided guys with the character concerns like him. I would like to see they take him if they can avoid any trouble because realistically he is a Top 5 talent. But I also think they need to take the best lineman available because it has gotten painful to watch over the last few years. They drafted a couple DBs last year so unless they can get an absolute top tier guy, they should probably go after a lineman.gyea36;1044667 wrote:I like DeCastro. But do you think there's better value in offensive linemen in later rounds? Would you rather go with cb's like Alfonzo Dennard from Nebraska or Janoris Jenkins from North Alabama (I believe a Florida transfer) with the first round pick to get that cover corner and then use like 2-3 picks on offensive line later?
LJ
Posts: 16,351
Jan 9, 2012 5:42pm
He'll mentor the younger guys and get his 1 pass per gameAutomatik;1045345 wrote:Well if he stays in Pittsburgh he better expect to be sitting on the sidelines a lot. I'm surprised to hear he's that adamant on staying. I thought he would retire for sure.
BTW GoChiefs, you follow Hines on Facebook?
Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 9, 2012 5:46pm
So did I. But it could be a pissed-off knee-jerk reaction to losing in the wild card round a year after being in the Super Bowl. The kind of thing where he decides to call it a career after a few weeks or couple months. Or it could be a legit feeling that if the team was healthier, they could have made a run and he's thinking they could do it next year if they avoid some percentage of the injuries, since this year was probably the worse year for injuries with the team that I can remember. But I can't see him having much more of a role other than "sideline coach/fifth wideout" next year if he does come back.Automatik;1045345 wrote:Well if he stays in Pittsburgh he better expect to be sitting on the sidelines a lot. I'm surprised to hear he's that adamant on staying. I thought he would retire for sure.
GoChiefs
Posts: 16,754
Jan 9, 2012 7:32pm
LJ;1045379 wrote:He'll mentor the younger guys and get his 1 pass per game
BTW GoChiefs, you follow Hines on Facebook?
No, the wife does.
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 9, 2012 8:08pm
I'd say line too. Good thread.
Big_Mirg_ZHS
Posts: 2,079
Jan 9, 2012 8:38pm
thank you sirgerb131;1045501 wrote:I'd say line too. Good thread.
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Gblock
Jan 9, 2012 9:54pm
i still think he retires..he just wants the announcement to be his. either way if he plays i doubt it would be the steelers but maybe another contender imo
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 9, 2012 10:52pm
Let Hines be the last receiver one more season....give him his play or two a game and let him be a presence on the sideline.
I've never cared a whole lot about the draft outside of a few players over the years.....but this year I am. I don't know the best CB available (Mathieu?) or if others are 1st worthy but it's been about 16 years since the phenomenal Rod Woodson....I can't stand the same 3-5 cornerbacks we've had forever. Ike Taylor is only good at jamming at the line and Gay made a few "in the right place at a big time plays"....but in rounds 1-6....I'd take the two best CB's, then the two or three best lineman available.....unless there is an outstanding player available that no one predicted.
I want a very good CB!!!
I've never cared a whole lot about the draft outside of a few players over the years.....but this year I am. I don't know the best CB available (Mathieu?) or if others are 1st worthy but it's been about 16 years since the phenomenal Rod Woodson....I can't stand the same 3-5 cornerbacks we've had forever. Ike Taylor is only good at jamming at the line and Gay made a few "in the right place at a big time plays"....but in rounds 1-6....I'd take the two best CB's, then the two or three best lineman available.....unless there is an outstanding player available that no one predicted.
I want a very good CB!!!
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 9, 2012 10:55pm
Mathieu isn't even rated that high. Claiborne is the #1 rated corner.Ironman92;1046125 wrote:Let Hines be the last receiver one more season....give him his play or two a game and let him be a presence on the sideline.
I've never cared a whole lot about the draft outside of a few players over the years.....but this year I am. I don't know the best CB available (Mathieu?) or if others are 1st worthy but it's been about 16 years since the phenomenal Rod Woodson....I can't stand the same 3-5 cornerbacks we've had forever. Ike Taylor is only good at jamming at the line and Gay made a few "in the right place at a big time plays"....but in rounds 1-6....I'd take the two best CB's, then the two or three best lineman available.....unless there is an outstanding player available that no one predicted.
I want a very good CB!!!
Alfonzo Dennard out of Nebraska is is a possibility, but I don't know much about him. I like Hosley out of VT, but I'm not sure if he has declared yet.
Pittsburgh is unpredictable regarding the draft so who knows wtf they will do.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Jan 9, 2012 11:00pm
Automatik;1046141 wrote:Mathieu isn't even rated that high. Claiborne is the #1 rated corner.
Alfonzo Dennard out of Nebraska is is a possibility, but I don't know much about him. I like Hosley out of VT, but I'm not sure if he has declared yet.
Pittsburgh is unpredictable regarding the draft so who knows wtf they will do.
I don't know of the ratings....Mathieu is excellent in college and has great ball skills....not rated high?....would he be around in the 4th round or later?
I just want a guy with excellent speed, very good ball skills, good hands and not stupid. We have average speed guys with little ball skills (Gay not bad), not great hands and stupid.
Automatik
Posts: 14,632
Jan 9, 2012 11:04pm
He's a true sophomore anyway. He'll be back.Ironman92;1046164 wrote:I don't know of the ratings....Mathieu is excellent in college and has great ball skills....not rated high?....would he be around in the 4th round or later?
I just want a guy with excellent speed, very good ball skills, good hands and not stupid. We have average speed guys with little ball skills (Gay not bad), not great hands and stupid.
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Sonofanump
Jan 10, 2012 12:02am
A new website to discuss this amongst other Pittsburgh fans would be awesome!!!!!!!!!!
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 18, 2012 9:17pm
Gerry Dulac reporting that Bruce Arians will not return next season.
Yes!
Yes!
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Jan 18, 2012 9:19pm
Mike Tomlin's father passed away today.
And that is good news about Arians.
And that is good news about Arians.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 18, 2012 9:26pm
GoPens;1058093 wrote:Mike Tomlin's father passed away today.
And that is good news about Arians.
Saw that about Tomlin's Dad earlier.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 18, 2012 9:27pm
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Tomlin Family tonight.
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thavoice
Posts: 14,376
Jan 19, 2012 4:22pm
Yeah...heard about Arians maybe retiring. Guess the RB coach, Kirby, was thought to be the next in line but with the fire and injuries does Arians stick around one more season?
WOrd is probably Fichnter would get the OC job.
I say good riddance to Arians. Yes....ben has passed for alot of yards but I just do not like Arians scheme at alal.
WOrd is probably Fichnter would get the OC job.
I say good riddance to Arians. Yes....ben has passed for alot of yards but I just do not like Arians scheme at alal.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 20, 2012 11:14am
It's official. Arians has retired.
Y-Town Steelhound
Posts: 1,388
Jan 20, 2012 11:56am
Take it FWIW but Kenny Roda is reporting that the Steelers are close to signing Troy Smith.