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rock_knutne
Jan 5, 2010 3:50pm
Heard the same on 102.5 WDVE and on the Mark Madden show on 105.9 WXDX. Nothing yet on PPG website or the Trib.
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rock_knutne
Jan 5, 2010 3:52pm
KDKA is reporting it:
http://kdka.com/steelers/bruce.arians.fired.2.1406516.html
The source is ESPN Radio 1250's Steeler beat reporter Ken Laird.
http://kdka.com/steelers/bruce.arians.fired.2.1406516.html
The source is ESPN Radio 1250's Steeler beat reporter Ken Laird.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 5, 2010 3:55pm
Might just be me but I thought the offense performed pretty damn good.
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rock_knutne
Jan 5, 2010 3:56pm
IMO, they should bring back Mark Whipple who initially took Big Ben under his wing when he was the QB coach under Cowher. They had a very good relationship and Whipple is the OC at the University of Miami (FL) right now, wouldn't take much to pry him away.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 5, 2010 3:56pm
I love how I'm actually in the Steelers office every day but get my Steelers news from this forum lol
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rock_knutne
Jan 5, 2010 3:58pm
Other than redzone production I agree. Ben throws for over 4,000 yards, Mendenhall rushes for over 1,000 and both Ward and Holmes had over a 1,000 receiving, hardly unproductive.Al Capone wrote: Might just be me but I thought the offense performed pretty damn good.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 5, 2010 3:58pm
He does make some weird play calls at times, but I feel he really played to the strengths of this team. I don't think anyone they bring in will do that much better. If our defense plays like it typically does, one could argue we don't lose a game...and then BA would be safe.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 5, 2010 4:06pm
What do you do for the Steelers?capninsano wrote: I love how I'm actually in the Steelers office every day but get my Steelers news from this forum lol
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 5, 2010 4:42pm
All the video stuff for the coaches.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 5, 2010 4:45pm
Wow! Cool job.capninsano wrote: All the video stuff for the coaches.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 5, 2010 4:48pm
I'm only an intern though...I'm done here in a couple of months....most likely will move on to another NFL team in a full time capacity doing the same stuff....I really don't want to leave Pittsburgh...I was always a Steelers fan so getting this internship was like a dream.
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I Wear Pants
Posts: 16,223
Jan 5, 2010 4:52pm
That's awesome.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 5, 2010 5:09pm
I say bring in Charlie Weis
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paulspadafora
Posts: 20
Jan 6, 2010 1:57am
Big Snack wants to get paid and isn't happy about not getting a contract last off season. Assuming that he walks hoke takes over at NT and then depending on what gets done in free agency they go with either anthony davis from rutgers or patrick robinson from florida state. There are a few good, young oline free agents out there; maybe the steelers finally make a big move. Farrior might get cut in training camp if he doesn't get it together.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 9:28am
Rumors are that Tomlin talked to Hampton already and stressed that they want him to stay. They weren't on the best of terms coming out of training camp because the Steelers gave other players offers and Hampton felt overlooked, but I think the Steelers were correct in waiting given his position and the tendency of those guys to slow down about this time.
He had a good year, though, and probably still has a couple more solid years. I think franchise tag is the way to go that way it's just one more year and they can draft a nose tackle, maybe not first round but rounds 1-4 and get that guy ready for the following year.
He had a good year, though, and probably still has a couple more solid years. I think franchise tag is the way to go that way it's just one more year and they can draft a nose tackle, maybe not first round but rounds 1-4 and get that guy ready for the following year.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 9:30am
I'm thinking maybe a guy like Sean Weatherspoon from Missouri in the draft.
Athletic linebacker that can run and cover to replace Farrior.
Patrick Robinson I think is overrated. I've seen him play and get toasted a lot.
I think they need a leader at inside linebacker. Someone that can captain the defense.
Athletic linebacker that can run and cover to replace Farrior.
Patrick Robinson I think is overrated. I've seen him play and get toasted a lot.
I think they need a leader at inside linebacker. Someone that can captain the defense.
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paulspadafora
Posts: 20
Jan 6, 2010 11:04am
Robinson has very little starting experience but has fantastic physical skills; if they go DB hes really there only option without trading up.Non wrote: I'm thinking maybe a guy like Sean Weatherspoon from Missouri in the draft.
Athletic linebacker that can run and cover to replace Farrior.
Patrick Robinson I think is overrated. I've seen him play and get toasted a lot.
I think they need a leader at inside linebacker. Someone that can captain the defense.
Linebacker is really the least of this teams worries.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 11:31am
Outside linebacker isn't a worry but inside is.
Farrior is slipping and they could use a captain, an organizer.
Brandon Spikes is kind of a thug so probably not him. Rolando McClain might not be bad.
Farrior is slipping and they could use a captain, an organizer.
Brandon Spikes is kind of a thug so probably not him. Rolando McClain might not be bad.
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bulldog8
Posts: 497
Jan 6, 2010 11:48am
^^^More reason to convert to the 4-3 and use Harrison, Woodley, and Timmons as the backers 
Is it just me, or does Woodley's build fit that of an inside backer instead of an outside backer? The guy has arms the size of my legs. I think Timmons would be a better outside backer because he is fast and showed many times at Florida State that he can drop back and cover a RB out of the backfield. Granted the front 4 in the 4-3 wouldn't be much to brag about and is probably the reason that this suggestion is unreasonable, but just throwing the idea around.
Is it just me, or does Woodley's build fit that of an inside backer instead of an outside backer? The guy has arms the size of my legs. I think Timmons would be a better outside backer because he is fast and showed many times at Florida State that he can drop back and cover a RB out of the backfield. Granted the front 4 in the 4-3 wouldn't be much to brag about and is probably the reason that this suggestion is unreasonable, but just throwing the idea around.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 12:18pm
It's going to take a lot of change to transition to a 4-3.
If they're deciding to do that then they're basically going into a full rebuilding mode.
I don't know that they're ready for that. They went 9-7 and lost a bunch of close games and didn't have Polamalu or Aaron Smith for most of the year.
They would have to think contending for the division and playoffs next year is still very realistic.
If they're deciding to do that then they're basically going into a full rebuilding mode.
I don't know that they're ready for that. They went 9-7 and lost a bunch of close games and didn't have Polamalu or Aaron Smith for most of the year.
They would have to think contending for the division and playoffs next year is still very realistic.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 12:24pm
Draft options
Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama
Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida
Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama (if he enters)
Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
Eric Norwood, LB, South Carolina
Dekoda Watson, LB, Florida State
Joe Haden, CB, Florida
Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
For linebackers it doesn't matter if they played outside or inside in college, some guys can transition to inside in a 3-4 like Timmons.
Dan Williams, NT, Tennessee
Terrence Cody, NT, Alabama
Brandon Spikes, LB, Florida
Rolando McClain, LB, Alabama (if he enters)
Sean Weatherspoon, LB, Missouri
Eric Norwood, LB, South Carolina
Dekoda Watson, LB, Florida State
Joe Haden, CB, Florida
Patrick Robinson, CB, Florida State
For linebackers it doesn't matter if they played outside or inside in college, some guys can transition to inside in a 3-4 like Timmons.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 6, 2010 12:24pm
I'm not 100% sure, but it looks like the OL coach Zierlein has been let go.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 6, 2010 12:26pm
If true, I would like to see Goodwin move up to O line coach...he's the quality control guy now. He knows his stuff and would be a good fit.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 12:33pm
I think Joe Burnett and more specifically Keenan Lewis could be a factor moving forward. It seems like Lewis was banged up all year but dude has talent.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 6, 2010 1:20pm
Yep Z is gone, Arians is still in.