Void on special teams now ?

BlitzburghRockCity · 09-29-2005, 11:56 PM

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_379311.html

Harrison's move has effect on special teams

By Mike Prisuta
TRIBUNE-REVIEW
Friday, September 30, 2005

James Harrison's promotion to starting outside linebacker in place of Clark Haggans (groin) could have a trickle-down effect on the Steelers' special teams.

Harrison, who made the final 53-man roster in 2004 mostly because he had turned himself into one of the Steelers' best performers in the kicking game, had been appearing on the punt, punt-return, kickoff and kickoff-return teams this season.

No Steelers starter had been playing on all four of those special-teams units during the first three games.

Ike Taylor, who starts at left cornerback, returns and covers kickoffs.

Tight end Jerame Tuman plays on the kickoff return and place-kicking teams.

Tight end Heath Miller, who has started the first three games along with Tuman, is on the kickoff-return, punt and place-kicking teams.

The Steelers were without another key member of their special teams, wide receiver Sean Morey (hamstring), during Sunday's 23-20 loss to New England. A 34-yard kickoff return to the New England 38-yard line preceded the Patriots' drive for the game-winning field goal in the closing seconds

clevestinks · 09-30-2005, 03:39 AM

Yeah this could hurt somewhat. But Harrison really needed to get on the field on defense at somepoint. He is the next great outside lb I hope.

Prosdo · 09-30-2005, 04:43 AM

This could turn into a problem. I'm not sure who they will have take his place. Just wondering how long is Morey out for?

BlitzburghRockCity · 09-30-2005, 02:03 PM

We still have people like morey, Iwouma, etc, who are ST demons..its good to have people around like that. We'll adjust Im sure, but Harrison sure is a beast no matter where he plays.

RichmondVA · 09-30-2005, 02:54 PM

When Porter got ejected prior to a game last year and Harrison stepped into the D and out of the special teams. I noticed a significant drop off in coverage.

BB2W · 09-30-2005, 04:33 PM

What about Andre Frazier??? I would think he can run down the feild and hit someone...

09-29-2005, 11:56 PM	#1
BlitzburghRockCity Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central PA. Posts: 8,144 Gender: Male Member Number: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Void on special teams now ? http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/trib.../s_379311.html Harrison's move has effect on special teams By Mike Prisuta TRIBUNE-REVIEW Friday, September 30, 2005 James Harrison's promotion to starting outside linebacker in place of Clark Haggans (groin) could have a trickle-down effect on the Steelers' special teams. Harrison, who made the final 53-man roster in 2004 mostly because he had turned himself into one of the Steelers' best performers in the kicking game, had been appearing on the punt, punt-return, kickoff and kickoff-return teams this season. No Steelers starter had been playing on all four of those special-teams units during the first three games. Ike Taylor, who starts at left cornerback, returns and covers kickoffs. Tight end Jerame Tuman plays on the kickoff return and place-kicking teams. Tight end Heath Miller, who has started the first three games along with Tuman, is on the kickoff-return, punt and place-kicking teams. The Steelers were without another key member of their special teams, wide receiver Sean Morey (hamstring), during Sunday's 23-20 loss to New England. A 34-yard kickoff return to the New England 38-yard line preceded the Patriots' drive for the game-winning field goal in the closing seconds

09-30-2005, 03:39 AM	#2
clevestinks Living Legend Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 8,326 Member Number: 302 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Void on special teams now ? Yeah this could hurt somewhat. But Harrison really needed to get on the field on defense at somepoint. He is the next great outside lb I hope. __________________ [

09-30-2005, 04:43 AM	#3
Prosdo Banned Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 4,326 Gender: Female Member Number: 86 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Void on special teams now ? This could turn into a problem. I'm not sure who they will have take his place. Just wondering how long is Morey out for?

09-30-2005, 02:03 PM	#4
BlitzburghRockCity Banned Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Central PA. Posts: 8,144 Gender: Male Member Number: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Void on special teams now ? We still have people like morey, Iwouma, etc, who are ST demons..its good to have people around like that. We'll adjust Im sure, but Harrison sure is a beast no matter where he plays.

09-30-2005, 02:54 PM	#5
RichmondVA Banned Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 60 Member Number: 540 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Void on special teams now ? When Porter got ejected prior to a game last year and Harrison stepped into the D and out of the special teams. I noticed a significant drop off in coverage.

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09-30-2005, 04:33 PM	#6
BB2W Team Owner Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Your Mom's Posts: 2,685 Gender: Male Member Number: 328 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Void on special teams now ? What about Andre Frazier??? I would think he can run down the feild and hit someone... __________________

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