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10-02-2009, 10:32 PM
Carey Davis happy to be back in Steelers mix
October 2, 12:34 AMPittsburgh Sports ExaminerMatt Pawlikowski
http://www.examiner.com/x-2703-Pittsburgh-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Carey-Davis-happy-to-be-back-in-Steelers-mix
PITTSBURGH - Not since the days of Dan Kreider have the Steelers had a blocking fullback to clear the rushing lanes for one of its backs.
Then again, it seems like its been since those days that the Steelers had a real rushing attack. Kreider, whom Steeler offensive coordinator Brice Arians used as an afterthought, is now starting in Arizona.
Frank Summers, who was drafted with high hopes to fullfill the role this season, is now sitting on the injured reserve as is Sean McHugh who although a tight end, played that role for most of last season.
On Wednesday the Steelers brought back an old face in Carey Davis. In two seasons with the Steelers, Davis has rushed for 103 yards on 29 carries. The 5-foot-10, 225-pounder has also caught 17 passes for 76 yards. He was a surprise cut in August, as the team wanted to go in a different direction.
"There are always surprises every year with people getting cut, and I happened to be the guy this year," Davis said. " I'm not saying I wasn't expecting it, but it was tough. I'm just happy to be back."
Not only does Davis bring with him a knowledge of the Steelers system, he is also a true blocking fullback something the team has been sorely missing the first three games.
So much for Arians statement that there is no fullback in his offense. Apparently someone has figured out that to run the ball, you need a good fullback who can block.
Davis won't defend that statement, saying only to ask coach Tomlin. Instead he said he is ready to take on any role the team needs him in.
"I plan on doing whatever role I am needed, whether it be special teams fullback, whatever they need me to do," Davis said. "Pretty much the same thing I have done since I've been here, go out and play some football."
Although he had some workouts with other teams, he said he missed his teammates and watched every game from his home in St. Louis.
"I was watching, I watched every game,' Davis said. "I was happy when the won, I was frustrated when they loss. These guys here are my brothers. It was hard for me to watch those losses."
NOTEBOOK:
Seeing Pink on Sunday
It is breast cancer awareness month and the Steelers will be doing their part starting with the home game Sunday night.
Pink Towels will be handed out to all fans in attendance and the coaches will sport pink Reebok caps while certain players will be wearing pink gloves and armbands in support of finding a cure.
Teresa Varley of Steelers.com has a great story promoting this and how it has affected some of the current Steelers.
It's no secret Breast Cancer has touched many of us and takes a special meaning to me as my mother is a 20 year survivor and two of my aunts passed away from it, so I think this is a great thing not only by the team, but also the NFL is doing.
So please, if you are at the game, when a ZTA sorority member comes up to you in the parking lot or on Rooney Avenue hand them a donation as it goes to a good cause when they offer you an awareness card.
QUOTABLE
"I thought it was a highlight film because they were going deep so many times,There's alot of them who make a lot of real big plays." safety Ryan Clark on the Chargers after watching film of their first three games.
NORTH NUGGET
When it comes to being head coach, Browns Eric Mangini seems about as clueless as the clown who used to toss pies in faces at the old Bimbo's in Mt. Lebanon.
My good friend Steve Doerschuk, who covers the Browns was one of the few writers to address why Derek Anderson, who tossed three interceptions against the Ravens last week wasn't named the starter over Brady Quinn to begin the year.
He alluded that the quarterback controversy was owner Randy Lerner's doing.
Said Doerschuk; Mangini is shedding no light on the nuts and bolts behind why Anderson wasn’t the starter in the first place. He also said that while Lerner has said he never dictates who his head coach should put on the field, Mangini indicated he talks frequently with Lerner, saying, “He’s a great sounding board.” and that the coach and the owner discussed the quarterback change.
Mangini's response to how that is was, “There are a lot of things you have to plan for, short term and long term,”
What you failed to mention though Stevo was the fact Mangini also made a real men of genius comment.
"There’s been a lot of different quarterbacks that have played in this offense and been successful, whether it’s (Brett) Favre, Brady, Chad (Pennington), right on down the line, the other (Tom) Brady."
It appears the Mangenius is making former coach Romeo Crenell sound like Einstein, because neither Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson are on par with those guys. That's like saying a Yugo is the same as a Lexus, not to mention the fact none of them could have success in the current scheme Mangini runs in Cleveland.
IN CLOSING
Finally, my man Mondesi is at it again. For those unfamiliar with the site, he offers a great funny perspective on the Pittsburgh Sports scene and then some. Well this time he's got a story about former Steeler quarterback Kordell Stewart ( yep the guy fans loved to hate).
Apparently Stewart is back in football. No you can take a deep sigh of relief, its not on the playing field but as an announcer for the new UFL. But forget the story, you have to check out the video.
(See link for Kordell video. http://mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2009/09/match-made-in-heaven-kordell-stewart.html - mesa)
October 2, 12:34 AMPittsburgh Sports ExaminerMatt Pawlikowski
http://www.examiner.com/x-2703-Pittsburgh-Sports-Examiner~y2009m10d2-Carey-Davis-happy-to-be-back-in-Steelers-mix
PITTSBURGH - Not since the days of Dan Kreider have the Steelers had a blocking fullback to clear the rushing lanes for one of its backs.
Then again, it seems like its been since those days that the Steelers had a real rushing attack. Kreider, whom Steeler offensive coordinator Brice Arians used as an afterthought, is now starting in Arizona.
Frank Summers, who was drafted with high hopes to fullfill the role this season, is now sitting on the injured reserve as is Sean McHugh who although a tight end, played that role for most of last season.
On Wednesday the Steelers brought back an old face in Carey Davis. In two seasons with the Steelers, Davis has rushed for 103 yards on 29 carries. The 5-foot-10, 225-pounder has also caught 17 passes for 76 yards. He was a surprise cut in August, as the team wanted to go in a different direction.
"There are always surprises every year with people getting cut, and I happened to be the guy this year," Davis said. " I'm not saying I wasn't expecting it, but it was tough. I'm just happy to be back."
Not only does Davis bring with him a knowledge of the Steelers system, he is also a true blocking fullback something the team has been sorely missing the first three games.
So much for Arians statement that there is no fullback in his offense. Apparently someone has figured out that to run the ball, you need a good fullback who can block.
Davis won't defend that statement, saying only to ask coach Tomlin. Instead he said he is ready to take on any role the team needs him in.
"I plan on doing whatever role I am needed, whether it be special teams fullback, whatever they need me to do," Davis said. "Pretty much the same thing I have done since I've been here, go out and play some football."
Although he had some workouts with other teams, he said he missed his teammates and watched every game from his home in St. Louis.
"I was watching, I watched every game,' Davis said. "I was happy when the won, I was frustrated when they loss. These guys here are my brothers. It was hard for me to watch those losses."
NOTEBOOK:
Seeing Pink on Sunday
It is breast cancer awareness month and the Steelers will be doing their part starting with the home game Sunday night.
Pink Towels will be handed out to all fans in attendance and the coaches will sport pink Reebok caps while certain players will be wearing pink gloves and armbands in support of finding a cure.
Teresa Varley of Steelers.com has a great story promoting this and how it has affected some of the current Steelers.
It's no secret Breast Cancer has touched many of us and takes a special meaning to me as my mother is a 20 year survivor and two of my aunts passed away from it, so I think this is a great thing not only by the team, but also the NFL is doing.
So please, if you are at the game, when a ZTA sorority member comes up to you in the parking lot or on Rooney Avenue hand them a donation as it goes to a good cause when they offer you an awareness card.
QUOTABLE
"I thought it was a highlight film because they were going deep so many times,There's alot of them who make a lot of real big plays." safety Ryan Clark on the Chargers after watching film of their first three games.
NORTH NUGGET
When it comes to being head coach, Browns Eric Mangini seems about as clueless as the clown who used to toss pies in faces at the old Bimbo's in Mt. Lebanon.
My good friend Steve Doerschuk, who covers the Browns was one of the few writers to address why Derek Anderson, who tossed three interceptions against the Ravens last week wasn't named the starter over Brady Quinn to begin the year.
He alluded that the quarterback controversy was owner Randy Lerner's doing.
Said Doerschuk; Mangini is shedding no light on the nuts and bolts behind why Anderson wasn’t the starter in the first place. He also said that while Lerner has said he never dictates who his head coach should put on the field, Mangini indicated he talks frequently with Lerner, saying, “He’s a great sounding board.” and that the coach and the owner discussed the quarterback change.
Mangini's response to how that is was, “There are a lot of things you have to plan for, short term and long term,”
What you failed to mention though Stevo was the fact Mangini also made a real men of genius comment.
"There’s been a lot of different quarterbacks that have played in this offense and been successful, whether it’s (Brett) Favre, Brady, Chad (Pennington), right on down the line, the other (Tom) Brady."
It appears the Mangenius is making former coach Romeo Crenell sound like Einstein, because neither Brady Quinn or Derek Anderson are on par with those guys. That's like saying a Yugo is the same as a Lexus, not to mention the fact none of them could have success in the current scheme Mangini runs in Cleveland.
IN CLOSING
Finally, my man Mondesi is at it again. For those unfamiliar with the site, he offers a great funny perspective on the Pittsburgh Sports scene and then some. Well this time he's got a story about former Steeler quarterback Kordell Stewart ( yep the guy fans loved to hate).
Apparently Stewart is back in football. No you can take a deep sigh of relief, its not on the playing field but as an announcer for the new UFL. But forget the story, you have to check out the video.
(See link for Kordell video. http://mondesishouse.blogspot.com/2009/09/match-made-in-heaven-kordell-stewart.html - mesa)