I predict Samuels will have a good debut as the starting back

[Coach]

Samules impressed me with his touchdown catch, beating the defenders to the goal line.

While he isn't quite the power runner Conner is to convert on short distances an should not be counted on to block anyone decent in pass protection, I think he will show better ball security, and be just as good if not better as a pass catcher. As a runner he'll get the yards he's supposed to,

I've been saying for years Pittsburgh is an easy place to run the ball. We got a powerful OL, and receivers that demand extra attention from the safeties, meaning there's more room to run.

Go #38!

 

[paperclip]

I hope he has a break-out game.

I've been saying for years Pittsburgh is an easy place to run the ball. We got a powerful OL, and receivers that demand extra attention from the safeties, meaning there's more room to run.

who was our leading rusher before Bell?

 

[steelhurt]

Let’s all hope he does. There sure isn’t much behind him to count on.


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[CharlesDavenport]

I hope he has a break-out game.



who was our leading rusher before Bell?

Retard Spinthenfall.

 

[Steelers1356]

While he isn't quite the power runner Conner is to convert on short distances an should not be counted on to block anyone decent in pass protection

Actually we really don't know much about him yet. They said the same thing about Conner in regards to Bell until he hit the field.

 

[BLITZ]

Looking forward to seeing him in the passing game. Ridley will probs get alot of carries this game

 

[Shane Falco]

I hope he gets used properly. We already know he looks good in black and gold.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I hope he gets used properly. We already know he looks good in black and gold.

One thing though is we still don't know if he will sign for VET minimum,




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[Steelerfan]

You guys never disappoint me.

 

[Litos]

Actually we really don't know much about him yet. They said the same thing about Conner in regards to Bell until he hit the field.

But this really is a complete different kind of player. He is more like a poor McCaffrey than a Conner (who excelled running the ball in college). Samuels is not a workhorse to carry the ball continuosly and I worry they try to use him that way because he doesn't have the strength.

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[tapeANaspirin2it]

I think Ridley may end up being the main runner and Samuels the receiving back.

 

[Drink IRON City]

I think Ridley may end up being the main runner and Samuels the receiving back.

I hope that is the case but mix it up some.................. J-Sam some first down plays also. Keep "D" guessing a little.




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[Steeler Pride]

I hope that is the case but mix it up some.................. J-Sam some first down plays also. Keep "D" guessing a little.

Are you kidding, what is this mix up you speak of...which ever one gets 100 yards first will be the new feature back and get 30 carries a game until the wheels fall off of them too. It's been that way for 10+ years, not going to change regardless of who has the title of OC.

 

[Spike]

15 carries for 57 yds sounds about right

 

[SteveA]

But this really is a complete different kind of player. He is more like a poor McCaffrey than a Conner (who excelled running the ball in college). Samuels is not a workhorse to carry the ball continuosly and I worry they try to use him that way because he doesn't have the strength.....

They will use him differently....Kind of a slash type & yes Ridley will be getting about 7 carries. Relax guys, ****

 

[SteveA]

15 carries for 57 yds sounds about right

9 carries for 61 is my prediction. 5 catches for 82

 

[Superman]

10 carries, 800 yards, 10 tds

 

[slashsteel]

10 carries, 800 yards, 10 tds

We are talking about Jaysam not the fights in the stands.

 

[SteelerSask2]

My opinion is that if the line can block holes Samuels will be the guy. He looks fast and decisive. But if the sledding is tough Ridley looks a lot more physical. Goalline I'm going Ridley.

 

[SteveA]

Goalline I'm going Ridley.

I'm putting em both in the backfield and let the D figure out where we are gonna go at the goal.....

 

[Steeler Pride]

I'm putting em both in the backfield and let the D figure out where we are gonna go at the goal.....

That is what Nix is for.

 

[SteveA]

That is what Nix is for.

******* right, forgot....PUT ALL THREE OUT THERE

 

[ark steel]

******* right, forgot....PUT ALL THREE OUT THERE

Harrumph

 

[ark steel]

I've been looking forward to seeing what he can do on the field. I hope I am not disappointed.

 

[Steelers12]

I am a huge NC State fan and love JaySam but he is not an every down RB, he lacks the explosiveness or power to be a between the tackle runner and he is a great receiver. Think he is more a gadget player than a real running back.