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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Dec 23, 2009 3:13pm
Good news. Just with him on the field should make the other dbs play better.rock_knutne wrote:Troy said his tests were "encouraging" and that he feels fine. We'll see.Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09357/1023110-100.stm
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 23, 2009 3:29pm
that article headline says he's not expected to return
but it sounds like Polamalu said it's up to the coaches and medical staff to clear him
but it sounds like Polamalu said it's up to the coaches and medical staff to clear him
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 23, 2009 3:36pm
It would be a great help to the Steelers but I hope for his sake he is actually ready to come back instead of playing because of the little hope of a playoff appearance.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 23, 2009 10:59pm
I don't want them to be over cautious.
You have to play for this year as long as you're still alive and the Steelers are going into this weekend.
He could tweak something the first game of next season and be back in the same spot.
Don't play him if he's going to be hobbling all over the field but if he's healthy don't just rest him because it's almost the end of the season. It's not too late, as of now, to sneak into the playoffs and be a contending team.
You have to play for this year as long as you're still alive and the Steelers are going into this weekend.
He could tweak something the first game of next season and be back in the same spot.
Don't play him if he's going to be hobbling all over the field but if he's healthy don't just rest him because it's almost the end of the season. It's not too late, as of now, to sneak into the playoffs and be a contending team.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 24, 2009 2:43pm
So now I hear Troy may not play and Ed Reed may play. That is good news for the Ravens.
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peoplerfunny
Posts: 81
Dec 24, 2009 2:46pm
Funny how Polamalu might play now that Steelers won last week.Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Dec 24, 2009 2:56pm
Why is that funny?peoplerfunny wrote:Funny how Polamalu might play now that Steelers won last week.Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Dec 24, 2009 3:01pm
Troy won't play unless we make the playoffs.
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 24, 2009 3:08pm
Baltimore is going to erase the Steelers playoff push lol.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 24, 2009 3:11pm
sounds like he hasn't practiced and is out again
I don't think the circumstances of the season should dictate whether he plays or not and Tomlin has said as much
he'll return based on his own medical evaluation
to me, though, it sounds like he should be cleared to practice and test it out
I don't think the circumstances of the season should dictate whether he plays or not and Tomlin has said as much
he'll return based on his own medical evaluation
to me, though, it sounds like he should be cleared to practice and test it out
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Al Capone
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Dec 24, 2009 3:15pm
Yea, I'll have to agree with you, it dont look good this week. But we have Joey Galloway now.capninsano wrote: Troy won't play unless we make the playoffs.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Dec 24, 2009 3:18pm
They could be saying things to throw Baltimore off. Its been done before, but usually if you dont practice you dont play. With that said I wouldn't be shocked if he plays Sunday.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 24, 2009 3:22pm
Friday is the big day for veterans to practice if they're going to play
but since he's coming off the injury I think he'll have to practice a full week
I think he'll play against Miami if they're still in it
but since he's coming off the injury I think he'll have to practice a full week
I think he'll play against Miami if they're still in it
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 24, 2009 3:24pm
but you'd hate for them to lose this one if he might make a big difference
especially if he's going to be on the practice field next week
especially if he's going to be on the practice field next week
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 24, 2009 3:30pm
saw that Townsend will start in place of William Gay
Gay has been exploited over and over, might as well try somebody else
Gay has been exploited over and over, might as well try somebody else
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Al Capone
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Dec 24, 2009 3:31pm
I've got to think that if he's able to run he will be out there Sunday. Hopefully the coach is just blowing smoke.
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Al Capone
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Dec 24, 2009 3:33pm
Have you noticed how many times Gay has fell down the last 3 weeks. Townsend has to be a better choice than Gay.
Non
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Dec 24, 2009 3:44pm
Townsend usually holds his own. I would think maybe they could've done this earlier. Gay is probably younger and faster and those things but he hasn't really made any plays so Townsend just playing sound football would be good enough.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 24, 2009 3:46pm
either way this is going to be the Steelers last home game and maybe Townsend's last game, I kind of like giving him the start
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Dec 24, 2009 3:59pm
Could be alot of guys last home game. Hampton? Parker? Clark?
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 24, 2009 6:07pm
As a Ravens fan I'm torn about the situation. Obviously I would be happy if Troy didn't play but I also want both teams to be as healthy as possible so if Baltimore wins there isn't any excuses from the Steelers fans.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 25, 2009 10:11pm
well, Tennessee is getting dumped
Steelers need a lot to happen Sunday
at 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh win over Baltimore
New England win over Jacksonville
Miami win over Houston
at 4 p.m.
Indianapolis win over N.Y. Jets
Philadelphia win over Denver
Steelers need a lot to happen Sunday
at 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh win over Baltimore
New England win over Jacksonville
Miami win over Houston
at 4 p.m.
Indianapolis win over N.Y. Jets
Philadelphia win over Denver
Non
Posts: 9,517
Dec 25, 2009 10:22pm
In terms of priority I'd say Denver losing is No. 1 besides the Steelers winning.
Denver plays Kansas City in Week 17 and they're not going to lose to another chump team at home after losing to the Raiders. If they beat Philly the Steelers are done.
Jacksonville is next since they play at Cleveland in Week 17.
N.Y. Jets still play Cincinnati and Houston plays New England. Those teams might not be at their best in Week 17 but still would be formidable with at least some of their main guys. It would be great if all those chips fall, but these would be the best to leave for Week 17.
Denver plays Kansas City in Week 17 and they're not going to lose to another chump team at home after losing to the Raiders. If they beat Philly the Steelers are done.
Jacksonville is next since they play at Cleveland in Week 17.
N.Y. Jets still play Cincinnati and Houston plays New England. Those teams might not be at their best in Week 17 but still would be formidable with at least some of their main guys. It would be great if all those chips fall, but these would be the best to leave for Week 17.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Dec 26, 2009 1:35am
Do they need all of that to happen or just some of it?Non wrote: well, Tennessee is getting dumped
Steelers need a lot to happen Sunday
at 1 p.m.
Pittsburgh win over Baltimore
New England win over Jacksonville
Miami win over Houston
at 4 p.m.
Indianapolis win over N.Y. Jets
Philadelphia win over Denver
bigdaddy2003
Posts: 7,384
Dec 26, 2009 1:36am
^ I'm pretty sure they need the majority of it to happen.