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Did you read the article that I attached??
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It's possible it's a fake account because I read a blurb yesterday that his account was in private mode, if not deactivated altogether. Also, I think the "several" missed drug tests is why he's been suspended for 4 games. If I'm not mistaken, it takes you to miss 4 in order for suspension. So, yeah, that idiot rappaport isn't reporting anything groundbreaking.
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You know what? I'm completely fine with this as well. Let's give the mother ****** 300+ touches in the 12 games we have him and move on. Unfortunately, he'll probably get injured well before then.
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Yeah, why not.
Yes his punishment for missing the tests is four games.
And his twitter account was supposedly turned private but who knows
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The Steelers are very fortunate that the suspensions to the two dumbasses (even if they should have a right to use) come at positions of relative strength. Bell might heal more and be fresher for PO time. Coates can step into Bryant's role, like Bryant surprised a couple years back.
I just hope our talent skinny DBs like to sip wine instead.
I just hope our talent skinny DBs like to sip wine instead.
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Jim Wexel wrote an article that questioned the stupidity of Tomlin letting 2 well known rappers into the Steeler locker room last year. The culture Tomlin allows is a spinoff on this type of behavior and yes he does bare some responsibility for this mess. He sets the tone ad it is always lax and cool.
BY ALEX KOZORA JULY 23, 2016 AT 08:30 AM
I don’t begin a close look at the 2017 NFL Draft class until after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season is through. But even a casual observer should recognize at least one thing about this upcoming class. The running back group could be as good as it’s ever been. For the Steelers, whose long-term outlook at the position is now cloudy as a puff from Le’Veon Bell, that’s the best news of a bad situation.
The list is extensive: LSU’s Leonard Fournette may be the most well known to the casual fan, a powerful back who dominated the SEC with nearly 2000 yards rushing on 6.5 yards per rush. He’s received comparisons to a better version of Derrick Henry, less rigid than Henry and someone who can create behind the line of scrimmage.
Stanford’s Christian McCaffery broke the 2000 yard rushing barrier and chipped in 45 catches for another 645 yards, leading the NCAA in yards from scrimmage last season. He was named a consensus All-American.
Some believe Dalvin Cook could have the best NFL career. He rushed for over 1600 yards and a whopping 7.4 yards per carry with Florida State last season. That per carry stat was the 2nd highest in the NCAA of running backs with at least 100 carries. He’s regarded as more explosive and dynamic than Fournette and McCaffery.
It was Georgia’s Nick Chubb who recorded the highest YPC last year, a whopping 8.1, but his season was cut short after a severe knee injury. It’s unclear what kind of player he’ll be when he returns but if he’s back at full health, expect him to be one of the top backs off the board.
Oregon’s Royce Freeman will only be a junior but if he declares, will be a top option. At 230 pounds, he rushed for 1838 yards and 17 touchdowns with the Ducks last year.
Wisconsin’s Corey Clement had his 2015 campaign cut short, appearing in just five games after sports hernia surgery, but averaged 6.5 yards per tote in 2014. I remember watching him specifically and coming away feeling like he was a better prospect than Melvin Gordon. Of course, Badgers’ running backs will get knocked for a bad track record – fairly or not – and the benefit of playing in a power offense. Clement will be a senior and definitely in next year’s class.
James Conner is another senior with a story you probably already know. He’s beaten cancer and now looks to attack the football field the same way. He rushed for nearly 1800 yards and 26 touchdowns two years ago. Of course, the Steelers know him well, sharing the same practice facility. Conner will be a popular name among fans.
North Carolina’s Elijah Hood and Clemson’s Wayne Gallman are two other names to watch on but they will be underclassmen, like so many on this list. To be clear, of the names here, only Clement and Conner are seniors.
It’s unclear who of the mix will declare. Some may opt to play out another year and hope for a weaker class, leveraging their value. But at least some of them, maybe most, will enter early as so many underclassmen do. And it will give the Steelers plenty of Day Two options to pick from.
Given the long-term instability at running back, Bell officially can’t be trusted, another big investment is necessary. Mike Tomlin has taken a running back in each of the top three rounds: Rashard Mendenhall in the first, Bell in the second, and Dri Archer in the third. And you can likely add another name to that list next summer.
I don’t begin a close look at the 2017 NFL Draft class until after the Pittsburgh Steelers’ regular season is through. But even a casual observer should recognize at least one thing about this upcoming class. The running back group could be as good as it’s ever been. For the Steelers, whose long-term outlook at the position is now cloudy as a puff from Le’Veon Bell, that’s the best news of a bad situation.
The list is extensive: LSU’s Leonard Fournette may be the most well known to the casual fan, a powerful back who dominated the SEC with nearly 2000 yards rushing on 6.5 yards per rush. He’s received comparisons to a better version of Derrick Henry, less rigid than Henry and someone who can create behind the line of scrimmage.
Stanford’s Christian McCaffery broke the 2000 yard rushing barrier and chipped in 45 catches for another 645 yards, leading the NCAA in yards from scrimmage last season. He was named a consensus All-American.
Some believe Dalvin Cook could have the best NFL career. He rushed for over 1600 yards and a whopping 7.4 yards per carry with Florida State last season. That per carry stat was the 2nd highest in the NCAA of running backs with at least 100 carries. He’s regarded as more explosive and dynamic than Fournette and McCaffery.
It was Georgia’s Nick Chubb who recorded the highest YPC last year, a whopping 8.1, but his season was cut short after a severe knee injury. It’s unclear what kind of player he’ll be when he returns but if he’s back at full health, expect him to be one of the top backs off the board.
Oregon’s Royce Freeman will only be a junior but if he declares, will be a top option. At 230 pounds, he rushed for 1838 yards and 17 touchdowns with the Ducks last year.
Wisconsin’s Corey Clement had his 2015 campaign cut short, appearing in just five games after sports hernia surgery, but averaged 6.5 yards per tote in 2014. I remember watching him specifically and coming away feeling like he was a better prospect than Melvin Gordon. Of course, Badgers’ running backs will get knocked for a bad track record – fairly or not – and the benefit of playing in a power offense. Clement will be a senior and definitely in next year’s class.
James Conner is another senior with a story you probably already know. He’s beaten cancer and now looks to attack the football field the same way. He rushed for nearly 1800 yards and 26 touchdowns two years ago. Of course, the Steelers know him well, sharing the same practice facility. Conner will be a popular name among fans.
North Carolina’s Elijah Hood and Clemson’s Wayne Gallman are two other names to watch on but they will be underclassmen, like so many on this list. To be clear, of the names here, only Clement and Conner are seniors.
It’s unclear who of the mix will declare. Some may opt to play out another year and hope for a weaker class, leveraging their value. But at least some of them, maybe most, will enter early as so many underclassmen do. And it will give the Steelers plenty of Day Two options to pick from.
Given the long-term instability at running back, Bell officially can’t be trusted, another big investment is necessary. Mike Tomlin has taken a running back in each of the top three rounds: Rashard Mendenhall in the first, Bell in the second, and Dri Archer in the third. And you can likely add another name to that list next summer.
They were in the locker room?? Or were they hanging with Bell and Bryant on their time. Cause I read that article and didn't see anything about the locker room. But I could be wrong.
I can still see his twitter. I dont see anything out of bounds unless he deleted some stuff.
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Weak!
It was a fake account.
ah ok. His real account is locked now though. People are going in on him on FB. I get people are pissed. Im not happy either. But I dont understand why people think they have the right to attack strangers on the internet like they know this man. Im surprised the comments havent be deleted and his FB changed to a "view only" page.
Its all just ****** up and sad really. The NFL overall is just getting messier and messier. From Goodell down. HOWEVER, I dont think player behavior has gotten worse. As with all things in society, social media and innerwebs has just given people global instant visibility.
Before social media, we probably wouldnt know 1/16th of any of this story.
Its all just ****** up and sad really. The NFL overall is just getting messier and messier. From Goodell down. HOWEVER, I dont think player behavior has gotten worse. As with all things in society, social media and innerwebs has just given people global instant visibility.
Before social media, we probably wouldnt know 1/16th of any of this story.
yeah tell everyone a load of horseshit, then when you are called on it, put your account in private mode.
Really ***** made of him............
When a twitter account is made private, all followers can still see the page. Only new followers have to be granted permission to follow.
can we see new tweets from him?
if so... he hasn't posted **** since the suspension announcement...............
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Yes and he hasnt posted anything to his FB either.
Which tells me someone either ganked him by the neck and said gtfo social media or he made a grown up decision on his own. Either way, I appreciate the silence.
Or hopefully he is ashamed of himself..and that's a start to him getting his act together
Oh, man. Find "Three Bricks Shy of a Load" and read about some of the guys that hung around the Steelers back in the 70s and before.
So many are trying to find reasons other than the cause, dumbassery on the part of Bell and Bryant. Because rapper are around doesn't mean you have to be smoking weed all the time. Self control.
And also, maybe there is something to be said for the choices Tomlin has made. I don't know. But dammit, I don't want that to take way from who is ultimately responsible.
Did Clete confirm that he read they were in the locker room?? Still looking for clarification
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Some would argue that the "chillaxed" environment helps them play loose and not get tight. Perhaps. I say most players need pushed more than chilled out. When the head coach is around it SHOULD make you straighten up and feel a little on edge. Tomlin doesn't do that, at all.
It's like when dad worries more about being best friends with his kids at the expense of being the dad. The analogy is spot on.