So as I lay here recovering from a recurring diverticulitis flair up, one that decided to hospitalize me past the beginning of the Panther game. I ponder questions that I know my diehard yinzers have answers to. More answers than the backups had in that last eyesore of a preseason game. So to no further delay let me get into the meat and potatoes sprinkled with bacon.
The Steelers O-line has more questions than answers.
We saw an O-line that spent little time together as a unit. Rotating parts which you would expect a roller coaster of mixed results. Which is what we witnessed. Potential mixed with up and down play.
Before I leave the O-line one more thing to mull over. With so many question marks Steelers should keep 10 O-linemen.
Finney and Coward and Hass, I know would be thankful as we might be thankful one more body is available if one of those injury question marks becomes injured again.
The Steelers primary nickel corner is not on the roster.
Two injured one which was put on IR. A rotation that would make the earths axis change course. Ok maybe not that extreme but perhaps the Steelers should change their course from what is available on the roster.
Isaiahh Loudermilk showed enough to think he will eventually be a starter.
Some of the show was against backups so I always keep that in mind. Never the less he flashed some potential. Enough that perhaps he justified that draft pick trade. Perhaps that should be the question but that is likely a wait and see much like the question. But this is about your perception on his future.
With Tuitt having an undisclosed injury and dealing with a tragedy, Buggs AND Carlos Davis should make the roster to secure depth. Even if it means keeping 26 on defense.
We can't count on Tuitt being ready game 1. Even if he starts you would expect a rotational situation based on lack of preseason play. I thought Buggs run blocking improved even if ever so slightly this offseason.
There will be at least one surprise cut come final 53.
Some might debate what an actual surprise would be, I define it as a player most peeps would initially think would make the roster. Feel free to throw a name out if yinz froggy!
Steelers will keep 4 running backs rostered.
Snell yeah? or did that injury seal his fate? I tell you I haven't forgot when Tomlin mentioned his short yardage capability. If that is enough of a niche perhaps he gets a nod. Saying that I thought Ballage showed some tough running which made me think he is capable in short yardage situations.
Jamir Jones should get rostered over Quincy Roche.
My perception is Jamir has done enough to stick. But this seems to be two dogs and one bone situation if we are to believe Marsh is safe. In a perfect world both would make the final 53 but nothing is perfect in our football world or outside of that world for that matter, Mike Tomlin-obviously.
Justin Layne will make the final 53 somewhat surprisingly.
This might be partially due to what isn't on the roster compared to what he has done to stay.
Steelers will go as far as the O-line and secondary allow them to.
I think the consensus would be this is the teams greatest weakness. Some might say playoff coaching, where others might say injuries factoring. But regardless BigBen needs to be standing and healthy to achieve anything. Plus the secondary has to be able to bend without breaking.
My two and a half cents:
Another season is among us and I am excited to see some football. It looks like a solid rookie class and I think we will see some solid contributions, hopefully more ups than downs in play!
The Steelers O-line has more questions than answers.
We saw an O-line that spent little time together as a unit. Rotating parts which you would expect a roller coaster of mixed results. Which is what we witnessed. Potential mixed with up and down play.
Before I leave the O-line one more thing to mull over. With so many question marks Steelers should keep 10 O-linemen.
Finney and Coward and Hass, I know would be thankful as we might be thankful one more body is available if one of those injury question marks becomes injured again.
The Steelers primary nickel corner is not on the roster.
Two injured one which was put on IR. A rotation that would make the earths axis change course. Ok maybe not that extreme but perhaps the Steelers should change their course from what is available on the roster.
Isaiahh Loudermilk showed enough to think he will eventually be a starter.
Some of the show was against backups so I always keep that in mind. Never the less he flashed some potential. Enough that perhaps he justified that draft pick trade. Perhaps that should be the question but that is likely a wait and see much like the question. But this is about your perception on his future.
With Tuitt having an undisclosed injury and dealing with a tragedy, Buggs AND Carlos Davis should make the roster to secure depth. Even if it means keeping 26 on defense.
We can't count on Tuitt being ready game 1. Even if he starts you would expect a rotational situation based on lack of preseason play. I thought Buggs run blocking improved even if ever so slightly this offseason.
There will be at least one surprise cut come final 53.
Some might debate what an actual surprise would be, I define it as a player most peeps would initially think would make the roster. Feel free to throw a name out if yinz froggy!
Steelers will keep 4 running backs rostered.
Snell yeah? or did that injury seal his fate? I tell you I haven't forgot when Tomlin mentioned his short yardage capability. If that is enough of a niche perhaps he gets a nod. Saying that I thought Ballage showed some tough running which made me think he is capable in short yardage situations.
Jamir Jones should get rostered over Quincy Roche.
My perception is Jamir has done enough to stick. But this seems to be two dogs and one bone situation if we are to believe Marsh is safe. In a perfect world both would make the final 53 but nothing is perfect in our football world or outside of that world for that matter, Mike Tomlin-obviously.
Justin Layne will make the final 53 somewhat surprisingly.
This might be partially due to what isn't on the roster compared to what he has done to stay.
Steelers will go as far as the O-line and secondary allow them to.
I think the consensus would be this is the teams greatest weakness. Some might say playoff coaching, where others might say injuries factoring. But regardless BigBen needs to be standing and healthy to achieve anything. Plus the secondary has to be able to bend without breaking.
My two and a half cents:
Another season is among us and I am excited to see some football. It looks like a solid rookie class and I think we will see some solid contributions, hopefully more ups than downs in play!
