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Steelers/Bucs: My two and a half Nichols.

Fiji Mariner said:
Since Cam is being a lil ***** it makes Holcomb even more valuable. The run D was much worse with him off the field last year. If Cam is a hold out it makes weak run defenders like Payton a liability, should likely give the edge to Holcomb.

Save the weak run defenders like Wilson and Herbig for known passing downs if Cam is out.

Hopefully Harmon is ready out of the gate too, he looks the part so far.
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Why are we calling Wilson a weak run defender? I have like what I have seen so far with him against the run.
 
slashsteel said:
* Well skip to my Lew..is Nichols trying to stick or what?

* A reminder that turnovers still often sway outcomes. Each QB thought enough to put their hand in the pile. Although Skylar‘s wasn’t on him.

* Roman Wilson continues to stack plays and the light is starting to come on.

* Harmon gets his first sack , although not official. Still that arrow is pointing up. He looked like a bulldozer on that play. Safe to say there is nothing wrong with his bull rush.

* Kaleb with some nice runs and a healthy 4.5 average per carry. Johnson is settling in after a rough first outing. (that’s what she said) This is more indicative of his capable.

* Scotty doesn’t know Scotty doesn’t know, don’t tell Scotty… well perhaps he does know that he is all but a lock for the 4th or 5th receiver roster spot? Which number in the pecking order ? I don’t know

* Brandon Johnson - the kid just makes plays. Another sleeper to make the roster… if the team doesn’t add another WR post cutdowns.

* Holcomb and Harrison: The depth at ILBer is solid.



Feel free to add your own game thoughts, the more the merrier.
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I still don't think Nichols should be a lock...
 
SteelerInLebanon said:
Why are we calling Wilson a weak run defender? I have like what I have seen so far with him against the run.
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A minus not a plus in that component of the game, his play has been below the line and things of that nature. His pass potential pedigree and that component of the game is where he shows his pedigree, when he isn’t giving up TDs…obviously

I’ll take Holcomb over Wilson vs the run 8 days a week at this stage of their careers. Wilson, while not an absolute dud vs the run is not very good vs the run imo. See him get caught in the wash too much, he’s light in the pants and not someone who makes the run D better at this point. He may get better, likely will…but he needs more strength to be more effective at the POA

To my eyes he’s ok when at his best vs the run, definitely not a plus like Holcomb. Good thing he’s one of the best coverage backers on Earth…or so I’ve heard someone say.
 
Fiji Mariner said:
A minus not a plus in that component of the game, his play has been below the line and things of that nature. His pass potential pedigree and that component of the game is where he shows his pedigree, when he isn’t giving up TDs…obviously

I’ll take Holcomb over Wilson vs the run 8 days a week at this stage of their careers. Wilson, while not an absolute dud vs the run is not very good vs the run imo. See him get caught in the wash too much, he’s light in the pants and not someone who makes the run D better at this point. He may get better, likely will…but he needs more strength to be more effective at the POA

To my eyes he’s ok when at his best vs the run, definitely not a plus like Holcomb. Good thing he’s one of the best coverage backers on Earth…or so I’ve heard someone say.
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I would have said that last year but so far this year he seems to be doing well and playing far more aggressive against the run. He may be the best on the team against the outside runs. Inside is where he still has some refinement to do but he has made a few nice inside stops in his limited time this year. As far as coverage he is in the right place which some of predecessors were not he just needs to relax and follow the ball now.
 
SteelerInLebanon said:
I would have said that last year but so far this year he seems to be doing well and playing far more aggressive against the run. He may be the best on the team against the outside runs. Inside is where he still has some refinement to do but he has made a few nice inside stops in his limited time this year. As far as coverage he is in the right place which some of predecessors were not he just needs to relax and follow the ball now.
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My assessment is indeed based on last year
I put zero stock into 90% of what happens in preseason

It’s barely football

I liked the pick and the player
Also realize he’s got plenty of growing to do to become dominant
 
bermudasteel said:
He didn't stand out so...meh...
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Just like with Sawyer he is not an early round pick expected to dominate early. The fact he has done as well as he has should be encouraging. He made some impact last week and has done well in practice. For where he was drafted he is doing very well. Same for Sawyer.
 
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