I blame Keith Butler.
Jeez, you guys need to learn the Steelers way under Tomlin: "If it ain't broke, don't fix it. If it's a little dinged, ignore it. If it's totally ****** up, just keep doing the same thing and hope nobody notices."
Why, it's not his defense? Every media outlet in the Burgh and even ESPN have widely reported that this is Tomlin's defense. When does he get held accountable for a scheme that will NEVER work. Maybe we need to bring in a coaching consultant every week.
And here is my real concern about letting Skipper go - pass rushing is a skill that can be seen against good, bad and indifferent competition. Speed to the corner, the turn, body bend, the correct angle to the QB, the feel for continuing upfield when the QB climbs the pocket. Some guys have that skill. Skipper looked like he had that skill. He got to the corner NOW, turned the corner, had very good bend, a good feel for where the QB was.
Will a top-end tackle nullify him? Sure, maybe.
But one ******* thing we know as sure as the sun rises in the east and sets in the west: Durpee does not have those pass rushing skills. He speed rushes without effect, is absolutely stoned on his bull rush. He is not improving. He is who he is, and that is NOT a good pass rusher.
Gentry was the choice to waive. No one wants him and he was inactive. Skipper had promise, but so does Gilbert and Ola (who are both rightfully above him). I just don't know why Chickillo has a roster spot. That guy does less than nothing...
I'm bummed about Skipper too, I really thought we could sneak him through waivers. We still have quality depth at the position at least.