Mahan vs Hartwig Part II

Stlrs4Life · 08-14-2008, 10:23 PM

Here is a pretty good article on the battle between Hartwig and Mahan. According to this article, there is no contest.

http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=2567

fansince'76 · 08-14-2008, 10:31 PM

Based on what I saw between last Friday and tonight, it isn't nearly so clear-cut. Just another blogger blaming the shitty performance of the entire OL last year as a whole on Mahan. Big surprise there. Next.

BlastFurnace · 08-14-2008, 10:58 PM

Personally, I think Hartwig is the better fit because I think he is stronger at the point of attack.

What is the best for us in this entire scenerio is that we have quality depth on the line this season. Not sure where we will be next season, but this season, the line looks ok.

The Duke · 08-15-2008, 12:00 AM

the game tonight made them look pretty much even. perhaps mahan better imo

the starter should be known before the vikings game

Steelman16 · 08-15-2008, 01:30 AM

At this point, I wouldn't have any beef if Mahan was named starter. The guy does have a Steelers year under his belt, something Hartwig can't say. That fact alone, IMO, should warrant Mahan the better choice. I'm a huge believer in consistency. So whoever plays the position just needs to be consistent. That's all I ask for. Don't have to be the next Dawson or Webster, just consistent.

***Galax Steeler*** · 08-15-2008, 03:38 AM

I wish they would figure out who it is going to be so they can get some playing time the next two preseason games and be ready for the start of the season.

Preacher · 08-15-2008, 04:01 AM

I was hoping to see a clear cut difference between the two... sadly, I didn't.

Have fun Tomlin, and know that whatever choice you make... it will be the wrong one.

Welcome to Pittsburgh football.

Scalaid6 · 08-15-2008, 05:12 AM

If you watch BOTH Jags games last season you will see why they brought in Hartwig. Mahan is just too small. Shroud had his number he was allowing too much pressure up the gut. GUARANTEED Hartwig will be the starter, no way we go into another season with that little guy as our center. No way.

HometownGal · 08-15-2008, 06:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Scalaid6

If you watch BOTH Jags games last season you will see why they brought in Hartwig. Mahan is just too small. Shroud had his number he was allowing too much pressure up the gut. GUARANTEED Hartwig will be the starter, no way we go into another season with that little guy as our center. No way.

He's not a "little guy" anymore. The roster sheet we were given at TC shows him at 301 and after seeing him on the field, I can say without a doubt that he beefed up during the offseason. His upper body is a lot bigger than last season.

I'm going to hold you to your guarantee.

Alva Lord · 08-15-2008, 07:37 AM

IMO, Hartwig did not out-right win the starting job after last night's performance.

The offensive line, as a collective, were horrible. They couldn't run or pass block well enough to validate their first string status. Chris Kemoeatu surprised me by pulling as well as he did.

Willie Colon still can't handle speed rushers. He was more liability than asset.

Max Starks was a slow footed, bungling buffoon when they drafted him. He's now an expensive, a slow footed, bungling buffoon.

08-14-2008, 10:23 PM	#1
Stlrs4Life Tailgate Coordinator Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: New Bedford, Pa Posts: 5,608 Gender: Male Member Number: 419 Thanks: 5 Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts	Mahan vs Hartwig Part II Here is a pretty good article on the battle between Hartwig and Mahan. According to this article, there is no contest. http://www.postgameheroes.com/?p=2567 __________________ *It's not just Steeler Football, it's a way of Life!* "I'm a Champion"

08-14-2008, 10:31 PM	#2
fansince'76 Living Legend Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 17,069 Member Number: 1984 Thanks: 36 Thanked 87 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Mahan vs Hartwig Part II Based on what I saw between last Friday and tonight, it isn't nearly so clear-cut. Just another blogger blaming the shitty performance of the entire OL last year as a whole on Mahan. Big surprise there. Next.

08-14-2008, 10:58 PM	#3
BlastFurnace Living Legend Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Posts: 3,778 Gender: Male Member Number: 6321 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mahan vs Hartwig Part II Personally, I think Hartwig is the better fit because I think he is stronger at the point of attack. What is the best for us in this entire scenerio is that we have quality depth on the line this season. Not sure where we will be next season, but this season, the line looks ok.

08-15-2008, 12:00 AM	#4
The Duke Living Legend Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 7,459 Gender: Male Member Number: 4800 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mahan vs Hartwig Part II the game tonight made them look pretty much even. perhaps mahan better imo the starter should be known before the vikings game

08-15-2008, 01:30 AM	#5
Steelman16 Team President Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 2,414 Member Number: 6517 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mahan vs Hartwig Part II At this point, I wouldn't have any beef if Mahan was named starter. The guy does have a Steelers year under his belt, something Hartwig can't say. That fact alone, IMO, should warrant Mahan the better choice. I'm a huge believer in consistency. So whoever plays the position just needs to be consistent. That's all I ask for. Don't have to be the next Dawson or Webster, just consistent. __________________ I'll keep my freedoms, my guns, and my money . . . you can keep "THE CHANGE."

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08-15-2008, 03:38 AM	#6
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08-15-2008, 04:01 AM	#7
Preacher Water Boy Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 3 Member Number: 16327 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mahan vs Hartwig Part II I was hoping to see a clear cut difference between the two... sadly, I didn't. Have fun Tomlin, and know that whatever choice you make... it will be the wrong one. Welcome to Pittsburgh football.

08-15-2008, 05:12 AM	#8
Scalaid6 Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 123 Gender: Male Member Number: 8924 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mahan vs Hartwig Part II If you watch BOTH Jags games last season you will see why they brought in Hartwig. Mahan is just too small. Shroud had his number he was allowing too much pressure up the gut. GUARANTEED Hartwig will be the starter, no way we go into another season with that little guy as our center. No way.

08-15-2008, 07:37 AM	#10
Alva Lord Banned Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 97 Member Number: 8964 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Mahan vs Hartwig Part II IMO, Hartwig did not out-right win the starting job after last night's performance. The offensive line, as a collective, were horrible. They couldn't run or pass block well enough to validate their first string status. Chris Kemoeatu surprised me by pulling as well as he did. Willie Colon still can't handle speed rushers. He was more liability than asset. Max Starks was a slow footed, bungling buffoon when they drafted him. He's now an expensive, a slow footed, bungling buffoon.

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