pete74
08-29-2011, 04:08 AM
The starters got some extended work this week against Atlanta and some people stood out and grabbed their spot on the roster by the horns. It was a good overall game for the team. There were some injuries to some key guys but other then Byron Leftwich right now it looks like we came out pretty healthy. Here is who stood out to me.
1.Ben Roethlisberger is going to have a career year this season. He will throw for over 4000 yards and at least 30 touchdowns. He is in great shape and he can sling it. He seems to be reading the field better as well. Look for the offense to hold its own this season and win some games for this team.
2.Antonio Brown is a playmaker. He did it on kickoffs and on offense. He is going to be a game breaker for the Steelers. His play speaks for itself.
3.LaMarr Woodley looks like he worked on his pass coverage and his run stuffing this summer. He gets a great push and always stands his guy up stuffing the play. He looks strong.
4.Ziggy Hood has to play. Has to!!!! He is a beast. His push is fantastic. He was not on the field enough with the first unit in this game. Steelers bs again. Put the guys who can play on the field. I do not care how old they are.
5.James Harrison looks bad. His rush is weak. His speed is slow and he looked like he just couldn’t go in this game. He had Matt Ryan lined up once and just stopped running. He is not 100% but I hope he gets to that point.
6.I can not wait for Ike Taylor to be back. Our defense looks strong with guys who are not ready yet. With a healthy Taylor and if Lewis can come back healthy that could be a good tandem.
7.Speaking of Lewis, he is being used wrong. When Lewis is in press coverage he makes plays. When he plays off he makes tackles. Still solid but in man he is so much better. This kid needs to play close to the line and get a jam on the receiver. It is a waste of his talent for him to be 10 yards off the ball.
8.Where was Donovan Warren? He played great in the first 2 games. Why did Butler come on the field before him when Lewis went down. Warren has earned his playing time. He should get the chance out there. He has had probably the best coverage of anybody this preseason.
9.Mike Tomlin made his first stubborn mistake of the season. Keenan Lewis was obviously injured. If his injury becomes significant it is on Tomlin. He was kneeling down on the field and asking to come off and for help. Tomlin let the play run. That one play could cost Lewis his season. That would be sad. This kid was turning the corner and just got shot down again.
10.Mike Wallace looks pissed. Every time they pan to him on the sidelines he is asking for the ball or looking frustrated. If any of these guys play next week Roethlisberger needs to force the ball to him a few times to keep his confidence up. We dont need the best receiver on our team to become an issue. He is to good for him to get lost in the shuffle
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1.Ben Roethlisberger is going to have a career year this season. He will throw for over 4000 yards and at least 30 touchdowns. He is in great shape and he can sling it. He seems to be reading the field better as well. Look for the offense to hold its own this season and win some games for this team.
2.Antonio Brown is a playmaker. He did it on kickoffs and on offense. He is going to be a game breaker for the Steelers. His play speaks for itself.
3.LaMarr Woodley looks like he worked on his pass coverage and his run stuffing this summer. He gets a great push and always stands his guy up stuffing the play. He looks strong.
4.Ziggy Hood has to play. Has to!!!! He is a beast. His push is fantastic. He was not on the field enough with the first unit in this game. Steelers bs again. Put the guys who can play on the field. I do not care how old they are.
5.James Harrison looks bad. His rush is weak. His speed is slow and he looked like he just couldn’t go in this game. He had Matt Ryan lined up once and just stopped running. He is not 100% but I hope he gets to that point.
6.I can not wait for Ike Taylor to be back. Our defense looks strong with guys who are not ready yet. With a healthy Taylor and if Lewis can come back healthy that could be a good tandem.
7.Speaking of Lewis, he is being used wrong. When Lewis is in press coverage he makes plays. When he plays off he makes tackles. Still solid but in man he is so much better. This kid needs to play close to the line and get a jam on the receiver. It is a waste of his talent for him to be 10 yards off the ball.
8.Where was Donovan Warren? He played great in the first 2 games. Why did Butler come on the field before him when Lewis went down. Warren has earned his playing time. He should get the chance out there. He has had probably the best coverage of anybody this preseason.
9.Mike Tomlin made his first stubborn mistake of the season. Keenan Lewis was obviously injured. If his injury becomes significant it is on Tomlin. He was kneeling down on the field and asking to come off and for help. Tomlin let the play run. That one play could cost Lewis his season. That would be sad. This kid was turning the corner and just got shot down again.
10.Mike Wallace looks pissed. Every time they pan to him on the sidelines he is asking for the ball or looking frustrated. If any of these guys play next week Roethlisberger needs to force the ball to him a few times to keep his confidence up. We dont need the best receiver on our team to become an issue. He is to good for him to get lost in the shuffle
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