Does Bud Dupree need to make an impact as a rookie?

[slashsteel]

what the hell // fell out of chair // hahahaha

Tibs that was some funny ****

 

[steelhurt]

Hey Tibs, photoshop Uncle Jarvis to super-human proportion and while you're at it, it would be nice if you could add some springs in his legs so he can jump over tackles since he can't seem to get around them and record 20 sacks.

 

[skialta]

Winston was actually accepted to Stanford and almost went there but chose free stuff and early playing time instead.

and then proceeded to act like a high functioning mentally disabled athlete

 

[TAS]

Sorry bro, just having a little fun... But for the record, I have read that Jarvis has been working hard this off-season, for whatever it's worth. Joey Porter, Ike Taylor among others think he can be a damn good LB, so I'm holding out hope for him. He's simply on the list of players that really need to step up this year, including Cortez, Shamarko, Dri Archer et al. It would be fantastic if he could stay healthy and play consistently through a whole season like he started off last year.

You ******

 

[TAS]

Steelers OLB Bud Dupree getting first-team reps, wants to go against best
http://espn.go.com/blog/pittsburgh-...ting-first-team-reps-wants-to-go-against-best

PITTSBURGH -- First-round pick Bud Dupree said he’s happy he is getting some first-team reps because he likes "going up against the best."

The Pittsburgh Steelers have veterans James Harrison and Arthur Moats along with third-year pro Jarvis Jones at outside linebacker, but Dupree confirmed they are working him in with first- and second-team reps.

"Everything is starting to click," Dupree said. "(My goal is) to show them I know the plays and show them they can trust me."

The Steelers selected Dupree No. 22 overall in this year’s draft. Dupree ran a 4.56-second 40-yard dash, which is big time for a 6-foot-4, 269-pounder. He also has a 42-inch vertical.

Dupree’s college stats aren’t gaudy -- he finished with 7.5 sacks for Kentucky in 2014 -- but Dupree has context for that. He dropped into coverage more than he rushed the passer at Kentucky, he said. That experience is helping him adapt to the Steelers' system that emphasizes both.

Dupree said he’s learned the playbook and is adjusting to the speed of the NFL game, which takes time. Veterans are helping him.

"I feel I had a good turnaround on the (playbook)," Dupree said. "I’ve always picked up on things fast."

One player that won’t relinquish his job without a battle is Harrison, who, at 37, says he’s capable of playing more than 25 snaps a game from now until he’s 50.

But Harrison might have a situational role if the Steelers feel they need a return on investment from first-round picks Dupree and Jones, who has three sacks in two years after battling a serious wrist injury last season.

"No one wants to sit and be a backup player," Harrison said. "If that’s your mentality, you’re not in the right sport ... You have roles that you play. If that’s your role, you do it the best you can."

Holy **** that kid is a rock

 

[Wingman]

Interestingly Porter still looks like he has more muscle than Jones and how long has it been since he played?

 

[SteelBuckeye]

Interestingly Porter still looks like he has more muscle than Jones and how long has it been since he played?

Porter came out of college as a DE and was bigger than Jones to begin with. With access to world class facilities, you'd assume he'd do some kind of working out.

 

[Wingman]

Porter came out of college as a DE and was bigger than Jones to begin with. With access to world class facilities, you'd assume he'd do some kind of working out.

Maybe some but according to Joey in his interview he played at 250. This was in his interview talking about this years draft picks. Jarvis is listed at 245 on the roster which should be his combine weight.

 

[Turd Ferguson]

James Harrison- 5
Arthur Moats- 3
Bud Dupree- 3
Jarvis Jones- 0

Ryan Shazier- 3
Lawrence Timmons- 3

Cam Heyward- 6
Stephon Tuitt- 2
Steve McLendon- 1
Dan McCullers- 1

CBs - 2

I'm expecting this D to get destroyed on a regular basis and Jones to be permanent bench material by week5.

 

[bermudasteel]

James Harrison- 5
Arthur Moats- 3
Bud Dupree- 3
Jarvis Jones- 0

Ryan Shazier- 3
Lawrence Timmons- 3

Cam Heyward- 6
Stephon Tuitt- 2
Steve McLendon- 1
Dan McCullers- 1

CBs - 2

I'm expecting this D to get destroyed on a regular basis and Jones to be permanent bench material by week5.

So you're saying the glass is half full???