Simmons Gone

[Aussie_steeler]

Originally Posted by El-Gonzo Jackson

Stapleton would then play C and probably Essex comes in to play RG. Remember, that Essex played guard in preseason while Kemo was out. Colon hasnt taken any snaps at Guard this season, so they would need to get him some work.

Essex as the #1 backup on the inside and Starks as the #1 backup at OT is the option that keeps it the most simple.

To answer the question if we just traded away a G/C swingman. Yes we did, but Stapleton, Essex and even Parquet are stronger and better suited to handle the larger 3-4 d-linemen. The backup C in Tampa, I think is better suited to play against the smaller DT's in a 4-3, which I think all but 2 teams in the NFC play.

That last comment from me was a bit tongue in cheek. He is better off in Tampa for the reasons you highlighted.

In all seriousness is there a need to possibly add a OG /C to the practice squad to cover any future mishaps or will that issue be dealt with when it arises? ( I can faintly hear LLT contemplating the possibility of Legursky for the PS)

I initially forgot about Essex and his value as a guard and tackle. Some of the UFA and RFA's on the O line might get a chance to enhance their value know that Simmons is out for the season.

[SteelMember]

Originally Posted by Aussie_steeler

In all seriousness is there a need to possibly add a OG /C to the practice squad to cover any future mishaps or will that issue be dealt with when it arises? ( I can faintly hear LLT contemplating the possibility of Legursky for the PS)

I could see him as a definate possibility.

[stlrtruck]

Originally Posted by tony hipchest

who the hell is gonna go then????????????

John Kuhn - duh!!!

[GBMelBlount]

Originally Posted by SteelMember

I could see him (Legursky) as a definate possibility.

Unfortunately, he has to do more than simply bench press his opponent....

[SteelMember]

Originally Posted by GBMelBlount

Unfortunately, he has to do more than simply bench press his opponent....

At least that would be moving the opponent in the "opposite" direction.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

I was a big Legursky supporter in the preseason, but he was easily the WORST O lineman we had in training camp.

He was getting pushed around by the 3rd string oppsitions DT's.

None of our centers got hurt last night, so I dont see why we need to add a backup that can play center?? It looks like Essex will start at guard anyways according to an ESPN report.

[Rotorhead]

Starting to get a bit scary with all the injuries . . . hopefully we can get through Jax without anymore and can heal up during the Bye . . . I am glad it is so soon this season!

[fansince'76]

Originally Posted by Rotorhead

Starting to get a bit scary with all the injuries . . . hopefully we can get through Jax without anymore and can heal up during the Bye . . . I am glad it is so soon this season!

Agreed, and actually, this is one of the latest bye weeks we've had in recent years. Seems like we usually get ours after week 3 or 4.

[Steelman16]

Originally Posted by SteelMember

I could see him as a definate possibility.

Looks like you're right, according to KFFL:

Steelers | Legursky to work out
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 13:42:33 -0700

Ed Bouchette and Gerry Dulac, of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, report the Pittsburgh Steelers will work out free-agent C Doug Legursky (Steelers). The Steelers are considering signing him to their practice squad.

[lilyoder6]

well the thing that scares me is that how badly is the achilles of simmons.. b/c that is the HARDEST injury to come back from..