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Things Im looking for in preseason

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I think if you don't give people real chance if you say it's a competition you lose the room. Now if Trubisky was #1 on the depth and was rolling I'd say fine. But nor what we are hearing. Apparently Rudolph has not thrown an INT.
 

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If you, me and 90% of SN that watches games with regularity can call the plays Iโ€™d wager the Defense isnโ€™t having too much trouble with it either:..truth
My wife thinks I am a genius because I'm calling the offensive plays before they happen...
 

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I think if you don't give people real chance if you say it's a competition you lose the room. Now if Trubisky was #1 on the depth and was rolling I'd say fine. But nor what we are hearing. Apparently Rudolph has not thrown an INT.
True but how many worm burners has he thrown???

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My wife thinks I am a genius because I'm calling the offensive plays before they happen...
It is so bad my wife was about 60% accurate last year. I wasn't sure if I should be turned on or mad how bad the calls were.
 

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True but how many worm burners has he thrown???

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Probably many. But from everything being said about both q's I feel they both deserve a shot with the ones in preseason. Don't like the opponent this week but do respect that an undrafted rookie will beat out a 1st round pick if he outplays them over there.
 

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Although I agree with you DIC, I donโ€™t think heโ€™ll get canned. I think heโ€™s got at least 1 full year with QB change as โ€œexcuseโ€.

I know you are right, O'Canada has this year safe. My biggest concern is O'Canada though, I'll even go on record on that but also hope and root for him to prove me wrong and take this offense over the moon.


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True but how many worm burners has he thrown???

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It isn't just that he has a propensity not be able to throw into tight windows consistently. Which is why he could move the ball down the field but not close the deal. In preseason that works well against vanilla defenses. It isn't like Rudy hasn't shown well in preseason before. But that never materializes into consistent production.
 

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It isn't just that he has a propensity not be able to throw into tight windows consistently. Which is why he could move the ball down the field but not close the deal. In preseason that works well against vanilla defenses. It isn't like Rudy hasn't shown well in preseason before. But that never materializes into consistent production.
He has never had a chance to play consistently. He got ko'd as he was playing well originally then was rough while playing after the concussion benched came back played well and got hurt again. He has only had disjointed runs to this point with serious team deficiencies that even Ben couldn't overcome in coaching and the line. Lets give whomever wins a real shot not consistent inconsistency.
 

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Don't expect much more than generic offense and defense. No need to give anyone film on your plays in the preseason. I'll just be watching for the potential of our rookies vs other rookies.
 

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There's a line between not showing your plays and practicing them. I'd rather get in the reps and have good execution than hope to surprise opponents with some formations.

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I know you are right, O'Canada has this year safe. My biggest concern is O'Canada though, I'll even go on record on that but also hope and root for him to prove me wrong and take this offense over the moon.


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He has never had a chance to play consistently. He got ko'd as he was playing well originally then was rough while playing after the concussion benched came back played well and got hurt again. He has only had disjointed runs to this point with serious team deficiencies that even Ben couldn't overcome in coaching and the line. Lets give whomever wins a real shot not consistent inconsistency.
Wasn't he fully healthy when he laid that egg against the Lions? Or am I not remembering correctly.

Anywho he will get his shot. Preseason is on the doorstep. I am not confident he will emerge victorious but I would root him on like every other Steeler.
 

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It isn't just that he has a propensity not be able to throw into tight windows consistently. Which is why he could move the ball down the field but not close the deal. In preseason that works well against vanilla defenses. It isn't like Rudy hasn't shown well in preseason before. But that never materializes into consistent production.
He also struggles to throw guys open or play off script.

If teams actually game plan install against him the scoring would likely decrease even more given his inability to throw into tight windows and play off script.

Heโ€™s ok when everything plays on schedule between the 20s, but shows those
warts in the red zone for sure.

Heโ€™s like all the cars I owned way back in HS and collegeโ€ฆcan move ya from point A to B, usually without breaking down, and looks ok from 50 yards awayโ€ฆbut when ya get up real close he ainโ€™t gonna help you score.

Heโ€™s a backup/game manager that shows he can get ya through in a pinch if everything else is working in our favor.
 

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He also struggles to throw guys open or play off script.

If teams actually game plan install against him the scoring would likely decrease even more given his inability to throw into tight windows and play off script.

Heโ€™s ok when everything plays on schedule between the 20s, but shows those
warts in the red zone for sure.

Heโ€™s like all the cars I owned way back in HS and collegeโ€ฆcan move ya from point A to B, usually without breaking down, and looks ok from 50 yards awayโ€ฆbut when ya get up real close he ainโ€™t gonna help you score.

Heโ€™s a backup/game manager that shows he can get ya through in a pinch if everything else is working in our favor.

HHHahhahaaa I love the "old car" analysis.............................

Back in the day I had this pickup with dual gas tanks. It was a manual valve between them low beside the drivers seat. I have one tank empty and would pull the O'l ran out of gas trick occasionally ;)

Rudoph may pull the ran out of gas thingy but he won't have that second tank to fall back on........................


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HHHahhahaaa I love the "old car" analysis.............................

Back in the day I had this pickup with dual gas tanks. It was a manual valve between them low beside the drivers seat. I have one tank empty and would pull the O'l ran out of gas trick occasionally ;)

Rudoph may pull the ran out of gas thingy but he won't have that second tank to fall back on........................


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You sly dog. :LOL:
 

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Wasn't he fully healthy when he laid that egg against the Lions? Or am I not remembering correctly.

Anywho he will get his shot. Preseason is on the doorstep. I am not confident he will emerge victorious but I would root him on like every other Steeler.
Yes but the team wasn't and he was not prepped as the starter that week. He didn't really lay an egg in that game the team did. Genius Canada asked a guy who hadn't played all year to throw the ball 50 times and yet he completed 60% and had us in position to win twice. Take away one of two fumbles and the narrative would have been completely different.
 

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He also struggles to throw guys open or play off script.

If teams actually game plan install against him the scoring would likely decrease even more given his inability to throw into tight windows and play off script.

Heโ€™s ok when everything plays on schedule between the 20s, but shows those
warts in the red zone for sure.

Heโ€™s like all the cars I owned way back in HS and collegeโ€ฆcan move ya from point A to B, usually without breaking down, and looks ok from 50 yards awayโ€ฆbut when ya get up real close he ainโ€™t gonna help you score.

Heโ€™s a backup/game manager that shows he can get ya through in a pinch if everything else is working in our favor.
Really? Because the play he got ko'd on was him making a great scramble to find the open guy before the illegal hit.
 

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Yes but the team wasn't and he was not prepped as the starter that week. He didn't really lay an egg in that game the team did. Genius Canada asked a guy who hadn't played all year to throw the ball 50 times and yet he completed 60% and had us in position to win twice. Take away one of two fumbles and the narrative would have been completely different.

ifs buts candy nuts merry Christmas.

dude, he's not a real starter, ******* accept it already.
 

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ifs buts candy nuts merry Christmas.

dude, he's not a real starter, ******* accept it already.
Dude he really is accept it already. Anyone that can manage to win more than he lost with Fichtner as OC not named named Ben must not be that bad. Not saying he is a star but damn he has proven he can start.
 

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Dude he really is accept it already. Anyone that can manage to win more than he lost with Fichtner as OC not named named Ben must not be that bad. Not saying he is a star but damn he has proven he can start.

you're absolutely delusional. he is not a franchise qb, not for the Steelers, not for any of other 31 franchises, either.
 

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you're absolutely delusional. he is not a franchise qb, not for the Steelers, not for any of other 31 franchises, either.
Franchise QB? who the hell said franchise QB? No he isn't most likely a franchise QB or even a star. That isn't what you said you said starter. He has proven he can be at worst average as a starter. That is a far cry form being a franchise QB. Hell very few teams have Franchise QB's.
 

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Rudolph has 5 wins only one was against a winning team. We won despite his piss poor play
. Guy is a POS QB.
 

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Rudolph has 5 wins only one was against a winning team. We won despite his piss poor play
. Guy is a POS QB.
I will remind you once again almost all QB look piss poor in their first 16-17 starts. Most don't win that many. Quit trying to judge a guy who hasn't had a real and consistent shot yet. Mitch has and he so far has been found wanting. Neither had good coaching to make judging easier.
 

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I will remind you once again almost all QB look piss poor in their first 16-17 starts. Most don't win that many. Quit trying to judge a guy who hasn't had a real and consistent shot yet. Mitch has and he so far has been found wanting. Neither had good coaching to make judging easier.
Bullshit. Good to great QBs improve and look the part. Rudolph plays like a scared little ***** and has no plus attributes, weak arm, poor pocket presence ,can't go through progressions and no mobility. He also didn't see the field his 1st year so he had more time in the system than the rookies who are thrown into the fire

He is never going to start a game for the Steelers despite your weak protestations
 
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