Big_Mirg_ZHS
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Jan 8, 2012 8:37pm
What are the needs that you believe need addressed. I say the line and secondary are definitely needs.
THE4RINGZ
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Jan 8, 2012 8:41pm
I agree o line and dbs need an upgrade
killer_ewok
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Jan 8, 2012 8:41pm
O-line.
Big_Mirg_ZHS
Posts: 2,079
Jan 8, 2012 8:44pm
Was that Hines WardUH's final game??
0 cathces??
0 cathces??
xKoToVxSyNdRoMe
Posts: 1,054
Jan 8, 2012 8:47pm
O-Line and CB must be improved. I really think they are pretty good everywhere else for now.
Big_Mirg_ZHS
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Jan 8, 2012 8:49pm
BTW Congrats on making it as far as my Bengals. See you guys next year.
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BR1986FB
Posts: 24,104
Jan 8, 2012 8:49pm
Look on the bright side. An early exit may put them in a position to draft Decastro at guard. That kid's gonna be a friggin beast.
wes_mantooth
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Jan 8, 2012 8:52pm
Oline is a glaring weakness. Also, I would say they need to just add depth on the dline. Other than that, they are in pretty good shape.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 8, 2012 8:54pm
Can't make it to the Super Bowl every year.
They'll certainly put themselves back in contention in the years to come.
Despite the secondary's performance in Denver, I'd put the main emphasis on offensive line. Strengthening that unit would buy more time for Roethlisberger's career and that will give them more opportunities to compete for Super Bowls.
They'll need to address CB but I'd put that as the No. 2 area. Cortez Allen was coming on before getting hurt against Cleveland.
They'll certainly put themselves back in contention in the years to come.
Despite the secondary's performance in Denver, I'd put the main emphasis on offensive line. Strengthening that unit would buy more time for Roethlisberger's career and that will give them more opportunities to compete for Super Bowls.
They'll need to address CB but I'd put that as the No. 2 area. Cortez Allen was coming on before getting hurt against Cleveland.
GoPens
Posts: 2,339
Jan 8, 2012 8:55pm
Definitely OL and secondary. Defensive line is a concern as well.
Non
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Jan 8, 2012 9:03pm
They could either go LT or LG.
DeCastro would be a good option, although they may want to go LT if there is a good one available.
LG Legursky
C Pouncey
RG Foster
RT Gilbert
They're ok at those positions.
Starks had to come in as an emergency left tackle this year but they may want to get a blue chipper there.
DeCastro would be a good option, although they may want to go LT if there is a good one available.
LG Legursky
C Pouncey
RG Foster
RT Gilbert
They're ok at those positions.
Starks had to come in as an emergency left tackle this year but they may want to get a blue chipper there.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 8, 2012 9:07pm
Redman had a good game, and I think Baron Batch will be a huge addition next year after missing this entire season.
I would be ok if they tried to trade Mendenhall to try and get better at other positions.
I would be ok if they tried to trade Mendenhall to try and get better at other positions.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 8, 2012 9:10pm
BR1986FB;1044282 wrote:Look on the bright side. An early exit may put them in a position to draft Decastro at guard. That kid's gonna be a friggin beast.
I'm drinking a Fireside Nut Brown in honor of your decent post. Thanks.
wes_mantooth
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Jan 8, 2012 9:18pm
Also, how old is Hampton? He has to be about done. And Woodley is a beast, but he is always hurt..
THE4RINGZ
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Jan 8, 2012 9:19pm
wes_mantooth;1044320 wrote:Also, how old is Hampton? He has to be about done. And Woodley is a beast, but he is always hurt..
I wouldn't say Woodley is always hurt, he had that nagging hammy this season.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 8, 2012 9:27pm
Woodley was playing as well as any defensive player in the league when he got hurt against New England was never 100 percent after that.
I thought Jason Worilds was a disappointment, though.
You can usually tell right away when guys at those edge rusher spots are animals or not and he's very ordinary.
They'll need to try and get a younger pass rusher even if Harrison and Woodley return next year as the starters.
I thought Jason Worilds was a disappointment, though.
You can usually tell right away when guys at those edge rusher spots are animals or not and he's very ordinary.
They'll need to try and get a younger pass rusher even if Harrison and Woodley return next year as the starters.
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BR1986FB
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Jan 8, 2012 9:39pm
killer_ewok;1044315 wrote:I'm drinking a Fireside Nut Brown in honor of your decent post. Thanks.
Have one, or three, for me.
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BR1986FB
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Jan 8, 2012 9:41pm
That's funny. I thought he looked pretty good in the limited time I got to see him.Non;1044333 wrote: I thought Jason Worilds was a disappointment, though.
Question for Steelers fans....besides the question about Hines Ward do you think this might be it for Lebeau?
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 8, 2012 9:42pm
BR1986FB;1044356 wrote:
Will do. You'd think, me being such a bandwagon fan and all, that I wouldn't be this upset. A tough loss to swallow. So disappointed. Ah well, what can you do. I'm crushed, but I'll live.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 8, 2012 9:43pm
BR1986FB;1044357 wrote:That's funny. I thought he looked pretty good in the limited time I got to see him.
Question for Steelers fans....besides the question about Hines Ward do you think this might be it for Lebeau?
I think LeBeau has another year or two in him. Ward....it's about the end for Hines.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 8, 2012 10:58pm
Hines has become less and less a part of the offense this season, mostly in part to the new young fresh talent they have. I see him stickinh around at least another season to help mentor these kids. All of them, AB, Wallace, and Sanders seem to welcome his guidance.
LeBeau I think hangs around for a year or so. I think he would like to see some additional results. I do believe however his defensive schemes have become somewhat predictable.
However, you can't tell either one of these guys they need to hit the bricks. You have to let them leave on their own terms.
LeBeau I think hangs around for a year or so. I think he would like to see some additional results. I do believe however his defensive schemes have become somewhat predictable.
However, you can't tell either one of these guys they need to hit the bricks. You have to let them leave on their own terms.
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BR1986FB
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Jan 9, 2012 5:23am
With the speed at WR they have, I thought they would start phasing him out of the offense during the last regular season (2010) to be honest.THE4RINGZ;1044465 wrote:Hines has become less and less a part of the offense this season, mostly in part to the new young fresh talent they have. I see him stickinh around at least another season to help mentor these kids. All of them, AB, Wallace, and Sanders seem to welcome his guidance.
THE4RINGZ
Posts: 16,816
Jan 9, 2012 6:35am
BR1986FB;1044609 wrote:With the speed at WR they have, I thought they would start phasing him out of the offense during the last regular season (2010) to be honest.
Your theory gives way too much credit to Bruce Arians.
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gyea36
Posts: 165
Jan 9, 2012 9:02am
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?
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BR1986FB
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Jan 9, 2012 12:26pm