Heretic
Posts: 18,820
Jan 6, 2010 1:24pm
No surprise there. Early in the season, it was looking like the line was making strides, but during that 5-game losing streak, they were horrible. It seemed like whenever it was a big-time down, other teams' defenses would be into the backfield in the blink of an eye.capninsano wrote: I'm not 100% sure, but it looks like the OL coach Zierlein has been let go.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 2:34pm
I don't think Arians should go.
He made a few poor decisions but overall the offense had a good year.
I think they should take this draft and pile up defensively.
The offensive line is average but they can win with it, as they've shown.
Let's just bring in a bunch of studs on defense and get that back to being dominant.
He made a few poor decisions but overall the offense had a good year.
I think they should take this draft and pile up defensively.
The offensive line is average but they can win with it, as they've shown.
Let's just bring in a bunch of studs on defense and get that back to being dominant.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 2:36pm
Then if Polamalu and Smith return and a few others bounce back with better seasons, along with the rookies, they'll be deep as hell and awesome.
The offense is going to be fine with Roethlisberger, Mendenhall, Holmes, Wallace, Miller, Ward, etc.
The offense is going to be fine with Roethlisberger, Mendenhall, Holmes, Wallace, Miller, Ward, etc.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 6, 2010 2:49pm
I would like to see them pick up a f.a. corner and draft a LB and DL. They may have to find another RB depending on what Parker does.
I think Arians stays also being him and Ben has a solid relationship. Got to keep the QB happy.
I think Arians stays also being him and Ben has a solid relationship. Got to keep the QB happy.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 3:05pm
I like Alterraun Verner from UCLA at cornerback.
I've seen him play a bunch of times and he does a good job playing the ball and breaking up passes.
I think he's better than some of the early projections, which have him as a 3rd or 4th rounder.
I've seen him play a bunch of times and he does a good job playing the ball and breaking up passes.
I think he's better than some of the early projections, which have him as a 3rd or 4th rounder.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 6, 2010 3:08pm
I just heard on the radio that the OL coach has indeed been let go.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 6, 2010 4:09pm
Pittsburgh news just reported that Arians will be back for next season.
Ken Laird has some explaining to do.
Ken Laird has some explaining to do.
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capninsano
Posts: 411
Jan 6, 2010 4:26pm
They need better sources 
GoPens
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Jan 6, 2010 4:38pm
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Jan 6, 2010 4:54pm
Steelers need a CB and a RB. Mendenhall isn't bad but depending on Parker isn't an option anymore.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 6, 2010 4:57pm
I think Parker will be gone. He told Tomlin that he wants to compete for a starting job.Keebler wrote: Steelers need a CB and a RB. Mendenhall isn't bad but depending on Parker isn't an option anymore.
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rock_knutne
Jan 6, 2010 5:03pm
I just now heard this on Mark Madden's show. He was giving ESPN all kinds of grief, if you could imagine.Al Capone wrote: Pittsburgh news just reported that Arians will be back for next season.
Ken Laird has some explaining to do.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 6, 2010 5:06pm
Would of loved to of heard that.rock_knutne wrote:I just now heard this on Mark Madden's show. He was giving ESPN all kinds of grief, if you could imagine.Al Capone wrote: Pittsburgh news just reported that Arians will be back for next season.
Ken Laird has some explaining to do.
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rock_knutne
Jan 6, 2010 5:06pm
Parker has also said that he wants to stay in Pittsburgh, even if it's in a back up role but wants at least the chance to compete for the starting job. IMO, there's no way in hell that Willie gets the nod over a 1st round draft pick in Mendenhall.Al Capone wrote:I think Parker will be gone. He told Tomlin that he wants to compete for a starting job.Keebler wrote: Steelers need a CB and a RB. Mendenhall isn't bad but depending on Parker isn't an option anymore.
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rock_knutne
Jan 6, 2010 5:07pm
He tore ESPN 1250 a new asshole on that one.Al Capone wrote:Would of loved to of heard that.rock_knutne wrote:I just now heard this on Mark Madden's show. He was giving ESPN all kinds of grief, if you could imagine.Al Capone wrote: Pittsburgh news just reported that Arians will be back for next season.
Ken Laird has some explaining to do.
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Nate
Posts: 3,949
Jan 6, 2010 5:11pm
I think Pitt would be better off to cut ties with Willie and look for more viable options.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 6, 2010 5:15pm
Willie is a good story and has gave fans some good memories, but it's time to move on. That's the nature of the business.Keebler wrote: I think Pitt would be better off to cut ties with Willie and look for more viable options.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 5:28pm
I'd let Parker go. He's not going to compete for No. 1 and the Steelers have Mewelde as insurance.
They could pick up another running back any number of ways.
They could pick up another running back any number of ways.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 5:29pm
I wonder how high Gerhart will go in the draft.
I don't know how good he'll be in the NFL but if he's there in the second round maybe you consider it.
I don't know how good he'll be in the NFL but if he's there in the second round maybe you consider it.
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Al Capone
Posts: 1,727
Jan 6, 2010 7:47pm
Would love to have Gerhart. Should be interesting to see what they do with Hampton. I dont think they will pay big money for a guy that only plays on 1st and 2nd downs.
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rock_knutne
Jan 6, 2010 7:50pm
IMO, if the Steelers want to draft a RB then it should be in round 3 or later. They have more pressing needs besides RB.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 6, 2010 8:44pm
Agreed.Al Capone wrote:Willie is a good story and has gave fans some good memories, but it's time to move on. That's the nature of the business.Keebler wrote: I think Pitt would be better off to cut ties with Willie and look for more viable options.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 9:17pm
I'm not sure yet about Mendenall long-term.
He has a lot of ability but I still think he's a little soft and might get banged up easily.
I'm still a big of Mewelde Moore, though.
I think if they can add a real bruiser to the mix it would be a nice trio.
He has a lot of ability but I still think he's a little soft and might get banged up easily.
I'm still a big of Mewelde Moore, though.
I think if they can add a real bruiser to the mix it would be a nice trio.
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rock_knutne
Jan 6, 2010 10:05pm
^^^^^Isn't Mendenhall suppose to be a bruiser, he's not exactly small.
Non
Posts: 9,517
Jan 6, 2010 10:23pm
He weighs 225 but I don't think of him as a short yardage bruiser.
He has surprising speed and versatility, but not quite the hammering power.
There aren't many of those backs, though, in the NFL or in college coming into the draft.
He has surprising speed and versatility, but not quite the hammering power.
There aren't many of those backs, though, in the NFL or in college coming into the draft.