Steelers Comments On Ziggy Hood

Rek · 05-02-2009, 06:19 PM

http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09...s&confirm=true

Pittsburgh Steelers

The world champion Steelers under the direction of GM Kevin Colbert always face the challenge of drafting young players who can make the roster and contribute on such a good team. Last season, only one rookie -- first-round running back Rashard Mendenhall -- had a single start for the whole season. Otherwise there were zero rookie starts. That's not a problem, because they employ Principle No. 1 -- eyes on the future. They do not expect rookies to start or even contribute that much in their first season.

I like to describe being drafted by the Steelers as getting accepted in a graduate school program. They are going to teach you how to play the "Steeler way" before they ever ask you to perform. The previous three drafts have put six starters and seven key backups on the roster.

Clubs love to say how much they love the guys they picked this year, which is fine, but I had to laugh when the Steelers were asked about their first-round draft pick this year, Missouri defensive tackle Ziggy Hood, the day after the draft. They described him as "light years away from being ready to play."

bigjamesharrison2 · 05-02-2009, 06:33 PM

I wonder who "They" are.

Psyychoward86 · 05-02-2009, 06:35 PM

Being a blue collar worker, i think he'll take it all in stride. Those kinds of comments can really motivate a guy.

Rek · 05-02-2009, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjamesharrison2

I wonder who "They" are.

Not sure...But "light years" could be maybe one season tops. Look at Sweed. He was real green last year, seemed to be out of his element, but this year, a lot of people are saying he will be much better. Just takes a little time for them to get their feet wet.

bigjamesharrison2 · 05-02-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Rek

Not sure...But "light years" could be maybe one season tops. Look at Sweed. He was real green last year, seemed to be out of his element, but this year, a lot of people are saying he will be much better. Just takes a little time for them to get their feet wet.

Exactly. I don't think anyone is expecting anything incredible from this season, just like Sweed last year.

rich4eagle · 05-02-2009, 06:43 PM

The Steeler way, draft big guns and train them to shoot

Give It To Abercrombie · 05-02-2009, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by rich4eagle

The Steeler way, draft big guns and train them to shoot

I like that, going to remember that one.

Vincent · 05-02-2009, 08:03 PM

I had a friend years ago that started as a safety on Bama's '65 National Championship team. Before he came to his 1st camp he thought he was the greatest football player that ever walked the Earth. Until he got there and realized that Bama had recruited a bunch of other "greatest football players that ever walked the Earth". Then came the hard realization that while you are "the greatest football player that ever walked the Earth", you're going to learn and assimilate the things that will actually transform you into a National Champion.

We have a similar program.

Psyychoward86 · 05-02-2009, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by rich4eagle

The Steeler way, draft big guns and train them to shoot

What a great way to sum it up.

BlastFurnace · 05-02-2009, 09:30 PM

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Originally Posted by bigjamesharrison2

I wonder who "They" are.

Defensive Line Coach John Mitchell was the one who said that he was light years away from playing. He said it because he said they have so many good players in front of him already.

05-02-2009, 06:19 PM	#1
Rek Starter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Western PA Posts: 553 Gender: Male Member Number: 10681 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Steelers Comments On Ziggy Hood http://www.nfl.com/draft/story?id=09...s&confirm=true Pittsburgh Steelers The world champion Steelers under the direction of GM Kevin Colbert always face the challenge of drafting young players who can make the roster and contribute on such a good team. Last season, only one rookie -- first-round running back Rashard Mendenhall -- had a single start for the whole season. Otherwise there were zero rookie starts. That's not a problem, because they employ Principle No. 1 -- eyes on the future. They do not expect rookies to start or even contribute that much in their first season. I like to describe being drafted by the Steelers as getting accepted in a graduate school program. They are going to teach you how to play the "Steeler way" before they ever ask you to perform. The previous three drafts have put six starters and seven key backups on the roster. Clubs love to say how much they love the guys they picked this year, which is fine, but I had to laugh when the Steelers were asked about their first-round draft pick this year, Missouri defensive tackle Ziggy Hood, the day after the draft. They described him as "light years away from being ready to play." __________________

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bigjamesharrison2 Draft Prospect Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Maryland Posts: 113 Gender: Male Member Number: 13323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers Comments On Ziggy Hood I wonder who "They" are. __________________

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Psyychoward86 Living Legend Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,463 Gender: Male Member Number: 10772 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers Comments On Ziggy Hood Being a blue collar worker, i think he'll take it all in stride. Those kinds of comments can really motivate a guy.

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rich4eagle Starter Join Date: May 2005 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 487 Gender: Male Member Number: 399 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Steelers Comments On Ziggy Hood The Steeler way, draft big guns and train them to shoot

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Vincent Team President Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: People's Republic of North Carolina Posts: 2,478 Member Number: 10927 Thanks: 13 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts	Re: Steelers Comments On Ziggy Hood I had a friend years ago that started as a safety on Bama's '65 National Championship team. Before he came to his 1st camp he thought he was the greatest football player that ever walked the Earth. Until he got there and realized that Bama had recruited a bunch of other "greatest football players that ever walked the Earth". Then came the hard realization that while you are "the greatest football player that ever walked the Earth", you're going to learn and assimilate the things that will actually transform you into a National Champion. We have a similar program. __________________ "We the people are the rightful masters of both Congress & the courts, not to overthrow the Constitution, but overthrow the men who pervert the Constitution." Abraham Lincoln

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