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NFL 2012 Conference Championship |OT| My Brother's Kaeper
- Thread starter Buckethead
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All black people can run the read option! Honestly how athletic is he anyways, I never heard anyone say he was.
The dude they predict for us, seems kinda light to play our DT
He's black, silly. Of course he can run.
That's actually face paint that Byron Leftwich wears, fmt helps him apply it before football games.
I'll say this much. I've never seen someone's sphincter tighten up so quickly with the game on the line.
2 easy
Still salty over the win is forever?
I can't hear you, eznark! 23 game winning drives!
I can't hear you, eznark! 23 game winning drives!
Is that more or less than Matt Stafford, King o' Clutch?
Wow, weird twist of the day, supposedly Dom Capers contract expired after this season.
No, I just don't support rapists!
haha plz make this happen
me either, i support super bowl winning rapists.
TheLegendary
Member
Interesting. I feel like I remember hearing about that last year when people were really calling for his head but totally forgot.
If that is really the case the I think the equation significantly changes in terms of bringing him back.
Future PhaZe
Member
I'd love to take a chance on some big physical corners personally. Whether that's in the 2nd round or 5th I don't really care, but we're way too small in the backfield.
You have to take some chances, but you can't waste all your lower picks on gambles. It really pays big dividends to have some depth at key positions (i.e. offensive line, defensive line, qb, etc.).
Right now depth is not our problem because we don't have enough quality starters, but we should be smarter about how we draft for depth.
And Jakncoke when is the last time Troy was making "splash" plays? Dude can't even tackle in the open field anymore, can't defense passes, and is not even the force at the LOS that he used to be. I love him as a player and I hope I am wrong, but I have serious doubts about his future in the NFL. He is getting paid way too much money to just play over the top and be our safety valve. A guy making that kind of money has to be making game changing plays and creating turnovers. That is what he is paid to do and recently he has not lived up to his contract.
I want Horton here if Bradley takes the Philly job. I wonder if he meshes with Pete philosophically though.
Pretty sure you're calling out the wrong person here, I havent said anything about Troy or splash plays. Your wife has crossed the line and taken your ability to quote the right member
Trying to predict what he will do it futile. Pete is a flaky old weirdo.
The entirety of the wr corp was taken 3rd round or later. Two starting corners, 3rd round or later. All of the lb depth, 3rd round or later.
Let me take a different tact. Show me a team that does better.
And Troy hasn't been the same since Madden took his calf.
Pretty sure Wiz is a lock for OC in denver now.
Yeah, was referring to Daryl.
Its not the wife this time, it is the flu.Pretty sure you're calling out the wrong person here, I havent said anything about Troy or splash plays. Your wife has crossed the line and taken your ability to quote the right member
I feel like garbage. Don't even want to be home because both my kids have it and are miserable to be around.
This is one of the few times I envy you single dudes! Even though you might have raw hands from the loneliness at least you don't have to manage two cranky and sick babies at the same time.
Ugh fuck the flu. And fuck modern medicine for not having a cure for this shit!
That be nice but our history developing CBs outside the first round has been abysmal. Not sure if we are just bad at it or its difficult for everyone.
What LB depth?The entirety of the wr corp was taken 3rd round or later. Two starting corners, 3rd round or later. All of the lb depth, 3rd round or later.
Let me take a different tact. Show me a team that does better.
And Troy hasn't been the same since Madden took his calf.
I give you the corners and receivers. We have been lights out in the department. And our o-line might be something great if they stay healthy next year. So I am being a little hard on their drafting, but I always want more from them.
Speaking of receivers I wonder if we are going to draft a replacement for Wallace, let one of the other guys step up, or look to FA.
Tavon Austin is going to die in the NFL.
Seems like a team would be way better off backing up the money truck to Jennings than drafting these wide outs. I don't think there is anyone out there who is a sure thing.
Future PhaZe
Member
Today is not yesterday though. Shanny has been great in terms of drafting.
darkside31337
Tomodachi wa Mahou
I wish the Jets had somebody as talented as Keyshawn.
It's been a while. A long while.
It's been a while. A long while.
Im glad I hardly get sick.
I think Raheem Morris will change that for us. I wouldn't be shocked if we make a run at Talib (might be misspelled).
Also, I expect us to resign Hall for a small fee. He knows that he won't get paid anywhere else.
Don't forget that we got a steal in the draft by taking a chance on Minnifield. I'm looking forward to seeing how good he is.
I think this year has shown that they are developing their players better than before.
This. And staying true to playing the best players regardless of salary implications.
HarryDemeanor
Member
Goodbye McCoy! It doesn't matter who they bring in next to replace him with as we'll still play that good 'ol Foxyball.
Trade the first pick of the 2013 draft for the Browns' second in 2013 and their first in 2014. Then I can root for the Browns to pee pee for Lee. Otherwise, I'm going to have to hope the Steelers go 2-14 next year.
In other words, the Steelers are bringing back Plax and then picking up a wr in the 5th.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
I'll assume you're talking to me.
Against the Bungholes:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/pittsburgh-steelers/0ap2000000116493/Steelers-defense-sack-6-yd-loss
Against the Clowns:
http://www.nfl.com/videos/pittsburgh-steelers/0ap2000000118708/Polamalu-picks-off-Young
Take it for what you will, but "off the bone" was bandied about quite a bit.
Spectral Glider
Member
It's true, their later round drafting has been suspect. Some people want to keep reading and believing the national guys' stories about how awesome the Steelers are at drafting when the reason they've been on a steady decline since '10 is that they haven't replaced the aging stars with quality players. The '08 draft turned out to be one of the worst drafts the Steelers have had in 15 years and that's even counting Mendenhall's productive years. And the '09 one won't be much better looking if they lose both Keenan Lewis and Wallace to free agency. Jury is still out on '10, though guys like Worilds, Sylvester and Dwyer haven't proven that they can be full time starters. Still too early to judge the '11 and '12 guys though it looks like they have at least picked up some Olinemen and maybe a couple DBs that can play.
Because we have a tendency to rush players back from injury.
Troy is still great around the line of scrimmage, and he's still sound in the tackling department, but he has definitely made some mistakes this year when it comes to pass coverage.
Buckethead
Banned
People I want fired:
1. Strength/Conditioning Guy
2. Trgovac
3. Capers
1. Strength/Conditioning Guy
2. Trgovac
3. Capers
DeaconKnowledge
Member
It's not exactly fair to call 09 a bad draft when the good players could be lost to FA.
Hopefully but when it comes to CBs, especially in later rounds it seems very difficult. Not even the defensive guru Belicheck could hit on a CB. I'd have no issues if we took someone with character issues like janoris Jenkins type, high upside with character issues. Bruce did take a risk on Talib so its possible.
Keenan's got great athleticism, and has high end top speed. But isn't a polished WR. But was good enough to be highly sought after by Saban at Alabama. But Saban wanted him at CB and not WR. But be warned, he might not sign his contract to whichever team he goes to. Not until that team signs his half brother, Zach Maynard, to be the QB!
I don't think we've ever been that amazing at drafting in the later rounds. We've always excelled in rounds 1-4, and I still think that's true today.
And outside of injuries, much of our issues have to do with an inability to let go of veterans, and force our young players to pick up the slack.
DeaconKnowledge
Member
What team consistently nails their 3rd to 7th round picks?!
The sack was old time Troy, but that INT was nothing amazing. It was a really bad decision and pass from the qb. That was from his inability to read the defense.
Troy's brain obviously still works, it is his body I am worried about.
You can argue if you want, but he has not been a great player for a considerable amount of time. I feel like ever since his injury against the Titans immediately following the SB he has been limited more often then he has been effective.