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Al Capone

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Dec 23, 2009 3:13 PM
rock_knutne wrote:
Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.
Troy said his tests were "encouraging" and that he feels fine. We'll see.

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09357/1023110-100.stm
Good news. Just with him on the field should make the other dbs play better.
Dec 23, 2009 3:13pm
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Non

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Dec 23, 2009 3:29 PM
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
Dec 23, 2009 3:29pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Dec 23, 2009 3:36 PM
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.
Dec 23, 2009 3:36pm
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Non

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Dec 23, 2009 10:59 PM
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.
Dec 23, 2009 10:59pm
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bigdaddy2003

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Dec 24, 2009 2:43 PM
So now I hear Troy may not play and Ed Reed may play. That is good news for the Ravens.
Dec 24, 2009 2:43pm
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Dec 24, 2009 2:46 PM
Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.
Funny how Polamalu might play now that Steelers won last week.
Dec 24, 2009 2:46pm
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Dec 24, 2009 2:56 PM
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Al Capone wrote: Sounds like Polamalu could play Sunday. That would be awesome news.
Funny how Polamalu might play now that Steelers won last week.
Why is that funny?
Dec 24, 2009 2:56pm
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Dec 24, 2009 3:01 PM
Troy won't play unless we make the playoffs.
Dec 24, 2009 3:01pm
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Dec 24, 2009 3:08 PM
Baltimore is going to erase the Steelers playoff push lol.
Dec 24, 2009 3:08pm
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Non

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Dec 24, 2009 3:11 PM
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
Dec 24, 2009 3:11pm
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Al Capone

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Dec 24, 2009 3:15 PM
capninsano wrote: Troy won't play unless we make the playoffs.
Yea, I'll have to agree with you, it dont look good this week. But we have Joey Galloway now.:P
Dec 24, 2009 3:15pm
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Al Capone

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Dec 24, 2009 3:18 PM
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.
Dec 24, 2009 3:18pm
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Dec 24, 2009 3:22 PM
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
Dec 24, 2009 3:22pm
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Dec 24, 2009 3:24 PM
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
Dec 24, 2009 3:24pm
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Dec 24, 2009 3:30 PM
saw that Townsend will start in place of William Gay

Gay has been exploited over and over, might as well try somebody else
Dec 24, 2009 3:30pm
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Al Capone

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Dec 24, 2009 3:31 PM
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.
Dec 24, 2009 3:31pm
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Al Capone

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Dec 24, 2009 3:33 PM
Have you noticed how many times Gay has fell down the last 3 weeks. Townsend has to be a better choice than Gay.
Dec 24, 2009 3:33pm
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Dec 24, 2009 3:44 PM
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.
Dec 24, 2009 3:44pm
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Dec 24, 2009 3:46 PM
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
Dec 24, 2009 3:46pm
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Al Capone

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Dec 24, 2009 3:59 PM
Could be alot of guys last home game. Hampton? Parker? Clark?
Dec 24, 2009 3:59pm
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Dec 24, 2009 6:07 PM
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.
Dec 24, 2009 6:07pm
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Dec 25, 2009 10:11 PM
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
Dec 25, 2009 10:11pm
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Dec 25, 2009 10:22 PM
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.
Dec 25, 2009 10:22pm
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Dec 26, 2009 1:35 AM
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
Do they need all of that to happen or just some of it?
Dec 26, 2009 1:35am
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Dec 26, 2009 1:36 AM
^ I'm pretty sure they need the majority of it to happen.
Dec 26, 2009 1:36am