HometownGal
12-13-2007, 07:35 AM
Notebook: Jaguars adjust defensive line before game with Steelers
By Scott Brown
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, December 13, 2007
• Like the Steelers, the Jaguars have suffered a significant loss along their defensive line. Jacksonville, which plays the Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, placed 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle Marcus Stroud on injured reserve Wednesday. Stroud hurt his ankle in the Jaguars' 37-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday, and the three-time Pro Bowler is out for the rest of the season. Stroud had teamed with 6-7, 335-pound John Henderson to give the Jaguars one of the top tackle tandems in the NFL. The Jaguars won't lose any girth in Stroud's absence, at least when Grady Jackson is in the game. Jackson is 6-2 and weighs 345 pounds. "He's bigger than (Stroud and Henderson) put together," Steelers running back Willie Parker said.
• Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn't practice because of a sore shoulder. Other Steelers who missed practice included wide receiver Hines Ward (coach's decision), left tackle Marvel Smith (coach's decision), cornerback Bryant McFadden (ankle) and outside linebacker Andre Frazier (groin). All are expected to play Sunday.
• The Jaguars have already ruled two players out for the 1 p.m. game, defensive end Reggie Hayward (groin) and linebacker Mike Peterson (hand). Running back Fred Taylor (coach's decision), cornerback Rashean Mathis (coach's decision), guard Vincent Manuwai (foot) and defensive tackle Jeremy Mincey (hamstring) didn't practice for Jacksonville.
Digits
1 - Jaguars quarterback David Garrard's NFL rank in third-down passing.
73.2 - Garrard's completion percentage on third down.
125.9 - Garrard's passing rating on third down.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/sports/steelers/s_542480.html
Third down passing is where I believe the Steelers D has their biggest problem. They are going to have to be on their toes against the Jags. Thank God Troy is coming back this Sunday.
By Scott Brown
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Thursday, December 13, 2007
• Like the Steelers, the Jaguars have suffered a significant loss along their defensive line. Jacksonville, which plays the Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday, placed 6-foot-6, 310-pound tackle Marcus Stroud on injured reserve Wednesday. Stroud hurt his ankle in the Jaguars' 37-6 win over the Panthers on Sunday, and the three-time Pro Bowler is out for the rest of the season. Stroud had teamed with 6-7, 335-pound John Henderson to give the Jaguars one of the top tackle tandems in the NFL. The Jaguars won't lose any girth in Stroud's absence, at least when Grady Jackson is in the game. Jackson is 6-2 and weighs 345 pounds. "He's bigger than (Stroud and Henderson) put together," Steelers running back Willie Parker said.
• Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger didn't practice because of a sore shoulder. Other Steelers who missed practice included wide receiver Hines Ward (coach's decision), left tackle Marvel Smith (coach's decision), cornerback Bryant McFadden (ankle) and outside linebacker Andre Frazier (groin). All are expected to play Sunday.
• The Jaguars have already ruled two players out for the 1 p.m. game, defensive end Reggie Hayward (groin) and linebacker Mike Peterson (hand). Running back Fred Taylor (coach's decision), cornerback Rashean Mathis (coach's decision), guard Vincent Manuwai (foot) and defensive tackle Jeremy Mincey (hamstring) didn't practice for Jacksonville.
Digits
1 - Jaguars quarterback David Garrard's NFL rank in third-down passing.
73.2 - Garrard's completion percentage on third down.
125.9 - Garrard's passing rating on third down.
http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/tribunereview/sports/steelers/s_542480.html
Third down passing is where I believe the Steelers D has their biggest problem. They are going to have to be on their toes against the Jags. Thank God Troy is coming back this Sunday.