Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster

***pete74*** · 07-01-2010, 04:13 PM

As soon as news broke that Steelers OT Willie Colon will miss the 2010 season because of a ruptured Achilles’ tendon, speculation on a possible replacement centered on perhaps the most accomplished tackle still on the street: Flozell Adams.

But while Adams reportedly visited Pittsburgh on Tuesday, NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt suggested the team already might have a replacement in the fold.

“I don’t think the Steelers will take a chance on Flozell,” Brandt said Tuesday in a live chat on NFL.com. “Knowing how they’ve operated in the past, they’ll try to fill from within. One thing to look for: Although first-round pick Maurkice Pouncey was drafted as a center/guard, he does have the ability to move outside and play tackle. I imagine he will get that chance.”

Pouncey, the 18th overall pick in the draft out of Florida, is considered to be very athletic and active for an interior lineman. His versatility was expected to help him make an early contribution to the Steelers’ offensive line in 2010. Colon’s injury could make that early contribution more important than previously believed.
http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/29/bran...eelers-roster/

***pete74*** · 07-01-2010, 04:15 PM

i dont see this happening. of course i would love for Pouncey to be able to excel at any position on the line i cant see him playing tackle

austinfrench76 · 07-01-2010, 10:25 PM

I hope this DOESN'T happen. We have enough mineman playing out of position. I know position flexib ility os a good attribute but not when it's the nirm across your whole line!

MDSteel15 · 07-02-2010, 05:42 PM

Bring in Adams and put Pouncey at guard for now!

***pete74*** · 07-02-2010, 05:57 PM

^^^agreed

55BaileyFan · 07-08-2010, 06:08 PM

Essex to the outside and Pouncey will take his place at right guard. Legursky and Urbik can push him...but you don't draft a guy in the first round to sit him when there is an opening.

steelerdave1969 · 07-09-2010, 06:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDSteel15

Bring in Adams and put Pouncey at guard for now!

Adams is wanting Wayyyyyyy Toooooo Mucchhhhh Money for the Steelers to pull the trigger on that one

***pete74*** · 07-10-2010, 04:18 AM

im afraid to see Essix on the outside. i cant see him being a good tackel

Spidey · 07-11-2010, 04:54 PM

Foster was a Tackle with the Vols, he showed enough second half of last season at LG to justify a legit shot at replacing Colon.

I'd be happy with this.

Starks. Kemo. Legursky Pouncey. Foster

I don't rate Hartwig and hope Legursky takes over until Pouncey makes the shift!

mikegrimey · 07-11-2010, 05:18 PM

I really don't know is Foster showed enough to justify starting full time. He did show solid in that sunday night game against the Ravens so he might make the cut, but I have a sinking feeling that Starks and Essex will be engineering the QB express for us next season.

I totally agree with you about Hartwig though---even though he's way better than Sean Mahan, just an average center.

07-01-2010, 04:13 PM	#1
*pete74* Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 3,024 Member Number: 15921 Thanks: 42 Thanked 105 Times in 81 Posts	Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster As soon as news broke that Steelers OT Willie Colon will miss the 2010 season because of a ruptured Achilles’ tendon, speculation on a possible replacement centered on perhaps the most accomplished tackle still on the street: Flozell Adams. But while Adams reportedly visited Pittsburgh on Tuesday, NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt suggested the team already might have a replacement in the fold. “I don’t think the Steelers will take a chance on Flozell,” Brandt said Tuesday in a live chat on NFL.com. “Knowing how they’ve operated in the past, they’ll try to fill from within. One thing to look for: Although first-round pick Maurkice Pouncey was drafted as a center/guard, he does have the ability to move outside and play tackle. I imagine he will get that chance.” Pouncey, the 18th overall pick in the draft out of Florida, is considered to be very athletic and active for an interior lineman. His versatility was expected to help him make an early contribution to the Steelers’ offensive line in 2010. Colon’s injury could make that early contribution more important than previously believed. http://blogs.nfl.com/2010/06/29/bran...eelers-roster/

07-01-2010, 04:15 PM	#2
*pete74* Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 3,024 Member Number: 15921 Thanks: 42 Thanked 105 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster i dont see this happening. of course i would love for Pouncey to be able to excel at any position on the line i cant see him playing tackle

07-01-2010, 10:25 PM	#3
austinfrench76 Assistant Coach Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1,152 Member Number: 3516 Thanks: 285 Thanked 70 Times in 51 Posts	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster I hope this DOESN'T happen. We have enough mineman playing out of position. I know position flexib ility os a good attribute but not when it's the nirm across your whole line!

07-02-2010, 05:42 PM	#4
MDSteel15 Head Coach Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Like a nomad, I live where I park at night... Posts: 1,893 Gender: Male Member Number: 8170 Thanks: 87 Thanked 8 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster Bring in Adams and put Pouncey at guard for now!

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*pete74* Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 3,024 Member Number: 15921 Thanks: 42 Thanked 105 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster ^^^agreed

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55BaileyFan Starter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 645 Member Number: 13479 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster Essex to the outside and Pouncey will take his place at right guard. Legursky and Urbik can push him...but you don't draft a guy in the first round to sit him when there is an opening. __________________

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*pete74* Super Moderator Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: pittsburgh Posts: 3,024 Member Number: 15921 Thanks: 42 Thanked 105 Times in 81 Posts	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster im afraid to see Essix on the outside. i cant see him being a good tackel

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Spidey Draft Prospect Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Stourbridge, England Posts: 119 Gender: Male Member Number: 2758 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster Foster was a Tackle with the Vols, he showed enough second half of last season at LG to justify a legit shot at replacing Colon. I'd be happy with this. Starks. Kemo. Legursky Pouncey. Foster I don't rate Hartwig and hope Legursky takes over until Pouncey makes the shift!

07-11-2010, 05:18 PM	#10
mikegrimey Team Captain Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 830 Member Number: 15679 Thanks: 0 Thanked 19 Times in 14 Posts	Re: Brandt: Colon’s fill-in already on Steelers’ roster I really don't know is Foster showed enough to justify starting full time. He did show solid in that sunday night game against the Ravens so he might make the cut, but I have a sinking feeling that Starks and Essex will be engineering the QB express for us next season. I totally agree with you about Hartwig though---even though he's way better than Sean Mahan, just an average center.

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