The emergence of Spillane.

[Coach]

Next man up, or so they say until that next man starts producing serious numbers and making key plays, and that 's what's happening for Spillane


Spillane just played the type of game that only the very good players can, and usually, a game like this puts them in the Pro Bowl.


A game after stuffing Henry the #1 back at the goal line last week, Spillane gave us a game worthy of the archives of the great Steelers linebackers, and that's saying something.


Today:


11 total tackles, one of which was for a loss. 2 passes defended, one of which was returned for a touchdown, and a fumble recovery. That's 4 splash plays and a score. Wow. And Spillane barely missed another fumble recover on the sideline.


One of my favorite plays was him changing down a receiver who had the jump on his in coverage and making the tackle. While not blazing fast, he showed good speed and better hustle. This is a man we can count on in coverage. He's smart and instinctive.


Next year we'll have a new starter, that is unless the Steelers want to pay Vince Williams $7,000,000. A much as I like Vince, he should be cut, and that would save $4,000,000 on the cap.

 

[BLITZ]

we could cut Bush. lets do it. or trade him for a 7th

 

[black and gold apex]

He has come in and played well long season yet

 

[stuntmanmike]

Spillane was scouted by Colbert jr he keeps coming up with some real gems. I see him taking over head of player personnel one of these days. Spillane played like a steeler linebacker should play good against the run AND the pass great effort guy who plays smart go Steelers!!!!

 

[Coach]

we could cut Bush. lets do it. or trade him for a 7th

I'd trade him for what we paid to get Bush....RIGHT NOW. But no one is giving up a 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick for him. Would you agree Blitz? I'll speak for you. Yes, you would take that trade.

As I said, its Williams who will likely be impacted. But Spillane, he's a player. This thread has zero to do with Bush until you brought up his name. Focus on the young player who's doing it without a pre-season.

I am impressed.

 

[Shane Falco]

Spillane is doing what is asked and expected. He has surpassed what a lot of people thought. The thing I like about him is he is fundamentally sound. He doesn’t over pursue and he’s got a nose for the ball carrier. Probably our best tackling defenseman. He doesn’t have the speed we’re used to seeing like we have from Shazier or Bush. Spillane uses his angles wisely. He is going to be a long time starter. He’s just starting to scratch the surface.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

I'd trade him for what we paid to get Bush....RIGHT NOW. But no one is giving up a 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick for him. Would you agree Blitz? I'll speak for you. Yes, you would take that trade.

As I said, its Williams who will likely be impacted. But Spillane, he's a player. This thread has zero to do with Bush until you brought up his name. Focus on the young player who's doing it without a pre-season.

I am impressed.

Thank god you don’t get a say. He is doing great and he might have a place long term, as Vince’s replacement. It was painfully obvious that he has his limitations when paired with another backer like himself. He is an upgrade over a Vince in coverage and could be the thunder to Bush’s lightning but he is not fast enough laterally to be the guy, Bush is. Not sure what your obsession with Bush is all of a sudden but long term he is extremely important.

 

[Hoot]

The guy has played two games. He has shined bright, no doubt. But lets see how he holds up over the course of the season. Offenses will start to take more notice of both his strengths and shortcomings. That said, I love the kids heart and toughness and hope the needle keeps going up for him. Sure seems like a true Steeler through and through to me.

 

[BLITZ]

I'd trade him for what we paid to get Bush....RIGHT NOW. But no one is giving up a 1st, 2nd and 3rd round pick for him. Would you agree Blitz? I'll speak for you. Yes, you would take that trade.

As I said, its Williams who will likely be impacted. But Spillane, he's a player. This thread has zero to do with Bush until you brought up his name. Focus on the young player who's doing it without a pre-season.

I am impressed.

I would not trade him for that. As far as Spillane, he has done quite well. a great problem to have. But he is not playing Binces role.

 

[MTC]

Pick Six Spillane

 

[Coach]

Thank god you don’t get a say. He is doing great and he might have a place long term, as Vince’s replacement. It was painfully obvious that he has his limitations when paired with another backer like himself. He is an upgrade over a Vince in coverage and could be the thunder to Bush’s lightning but he is not fast enough laterally to be the guy, Bush is. Not sure what your obsession with Bush is all of a sudden but long term he is extremely important.

What limitations do you speak of? I saw him chase down a WR today.

Bush is faster, but if he's a tick slow mentally, what good is speed? This isn't a Bush thread, but no one is really missing him right now,

 

[Coach]

I would not trade him for that. As far as Spillane, he has done quite well. a great problem to have. But he is not playing Binces role.

So you would not trade Bush for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd? That's crazy talk, Bush is not that good. I do it quickly. Like I said he's probably at best the 6th most important man on the Defense.

You give the Steelers two firsts, two seconds, and two thirds, that is going to be one heck of a draft. Enough to plug lots of holes from what will be a tough 2021 free agency year.

 

[Tim Steelersfan]

This isn't a Bush thread, but no one is really missing him right now,

Yeah that is purely hyperbole. RS is playing well, no doubt...but to say RS is a plug and play replacement for Bush is fools gold.

 

[Coach]

Yeah that is purely hyperbole. RS is playing well, no doubt...but to say RS is a plug and play replacement for Bush is fools gold.

I never said he was. My point is he's Williams replacement. Right now, he is plug and play for Bush. In fact, he's playing better than Bush did this season.


The Ravens road game is among our toughest every year, that's the stage he shined on. He did some fine work vs. the Titans too. These are playoff teams, which makes it even more impressive.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

I never said he was. My point is he's Williams replacement. Right now, he is plug and play for Bush. In fact, he's playing better than Bush did this season.


The Ravens road game is among our toughest every year, that's the stage he shined on. He did some fine work vs. the Titans too. These are playoff teams, which makes it even more impressive.

But Coach no he isn't, as well as he played he was still a liability on certain plays in ways Bush is not. Bush would have made a huge difference today in bottling up that running game. Not taking anything away from Spilly he did what he does best but he can't contain a running like they had today the way Bush would have done even accounting for splash plays.

 

[slashsteel]

Yeah that is purely hyperbole. RS is playing well, no doubt...but to say RS is a plug and play replacement for Bush is fools gold.

well


yeah

 

[BLITZ]

So you would not trade Bush for a 1st, 2nd and 3rd? That's crazy talk, Bush is not that good. I do it quickly. Like I said he's probably at best the 6th most important man on the Defense.

You give the Steelers two firsts, two seconds, and two thirds, that is going to be one heck of a draft. Enough to plug lots of holes from what will be a tough 2021 free agency year.

I would not. in order to get a replacement for bush we would probably have to draft in the top 5-10 in next few years. that just better never happen. Spillane is playing well, but not Bush well. you have to see that. and as far as I have seen, Spillane has never plated in Binces position. I might be wrong.

 

[Ron Burgundy]

But Coach no he isn't, as well as he played he was still a liability on certain plays in ways Bush is not. Bush would have made a huge difference today in bottling up that running game. Not taking anything away from Spilly he did what he does best but he can't contain a running like they had today the way Bush would have done even accounting for splash plays.

Except that Bush won't play the rest of the season, so it is what it is.
My nickname for him will heretofore be "Mickey".

 

[Coach]

But Coach no he isn't, as well as he played he was still a liability on certain plays in ways Bush is not. Bush would have made a huge difference today in bottling up that running game. Not taking anything away from Spilly he did what he does best but he can't contain a running like they had today the way Bush would have done even accounting for splash plays.

Define these liabilities, and once again I NEVER said he's Bush's replacement. Geez. Spillane has 11 tackles today, most of which where vs. the run. What do you mean he can't contain? We had some issue at DT today until later in the game. I've got news for you, Lamar Jackson would run by Bush too.

I think Bush is a tad short for man to man vs TE's and not has not looked good in zone this season either. At times Bush doesn't shed blocks. While he is fast there a lot more to being a good ILB than flat out speed.

 

[Tim Steelersfan]

Spillane has 11 tackles today, most of which where vs. the run. What do you mean he can't contain?

Where were those tackles? How many were downfield in pursuit?

We gave up 265 rushing yards today.

Bush plugged holes, he shot gaps. Unlike RS can. Don't get me wrong, what this kid is doing is remarkable. But we absolutely miss Bush. Today showed. Thank god for his splash plays.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

Define these liabilities, and once again I NEVER said he's Bush's replacement. Geez. Spillane has 11 tackles today, most of which where vs. the run. What do you mean he can't contain? We had some issue at DT today until later in the game. I've got news for you, Lamar Jackson would run by Bush too.

I think Bush is a tad short for man to man vs TE's and not has not looked good in zone this season either. At times Bush doesn't shed blocks. While he is fast there a lot more to being a good ILB than flat out speed.

Bush is still a bit raw and Spillane seems a bit more settled. Spillane totally lost contain on a run to the right today that Bush would have been all over. Bush has been quiet this year but has been a tackling machine. He has stuffed quite a few runs that would have gone big. Spillane is fine between the tackles but if the OLB or DE loses contain he is not going to chase many down on the outside before they get a first at least. He has smarts and hits like a truck he can pug a hole inside with the best of them but he doesn't have the god given attributes needed to do what Bush IS or was doing this year. I do agree he could make a fine fill in or long term replacement for Vince but he is still a liability on outside runs if he is paired with Vince when contain is lost. Bush had the freakish burst to still shut those down.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Spillane had some bright spots today and made some huge plays too. He also looked completely overmatched when going sideline to sideline. He's a backup-level player right now with the ability to step in as a spot starter. He's got a way to go before I declare him better than Vince.

 

[Stryker]

My music friends may get this: But I'm very happy with Built to Spillaine. The Plan is for him to go out there and make plays. It make seem Strange that a backup is making plays, but no one can be Perfect From Now On.

You were wrong when you said everything's gonna be alright, but Spilliane would Hurt a Fly, and whatever he's doing right, You can bet he'll Keep it Like a Secret!

 

[Ike Kelly]

I never said he was. My point is he's Williams replacement. Right now, he is plug and play for Bush. In fact, he's playing better than Bush did this season.


The Ravens road game is among our toughest every year, that's the stage he shined on. He did some fine work vs. the Titans too. These are playoff teams, which makes it even more impressive.

You just said because of Spillane, you would trade Bush for multiple picks. Hence he is Bush’s replacement this year on 1st/2nd downs. Why deny what you said twice? While you opine Spillane is Bince’s future replacement, Spilly is not under contract for next season. Although he’s setting himself up for a nice one, it’s certainly possible it won’t be with the Steelers. Bince has another year on his contract and he could get a 3 year extension to help with the cap. He’s playing well also.


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[Steelworth]

My music friends may get this: But I'm very happy with Built to Spillaine. The Plan is for him to go out there and make plays. It make seem Strange that a backup is making plays, but no one can be Perfect From Now On.

You were wrong when you said everything's gonna be alright, but Spilliane would Hurt a Fly, and whatever he's doing right, You can bet he'll Keep it Like a Secret!

Nice Cope! One of my favorite bands of all time. Wonder if anyone Else will get it (or care, lol).