Polamalu should sit at least one more week

mesaSteeler · 12-21-2010, 06:07 AM

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Polamalu should sit at least one more week
December 20th, 2010

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did not tip his hand today regarding injured strong safety Troy Polamalu.

But there is no way the five-time Pro Bowler should play Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers.

Make that the 2-12 Carolina Panthers.

The Steelers have already clinched a playoff berth, and if they can’t beat a run-heavy team that will start a rookie quarterback at Heinz Field shame on them.

They don’t deserve to win the AFC North and are not a legitimate Super Bowl contender.

Seriously, Santa Claus himself couldn’t have delivered a better present to the Steelers than the Panthers.

Yes, they are coming off their second win of the season but they have to beat the Steelers on the road.

And they sure as heck aren’t going to approach the 177 yards they churned out last Sunday in a 19-12 win against the Arizona Cardinals.

Make that the hapless Arizona Cardinals.

The Steelers will force Jimmy Clausen to beat them, and the defense will still be a little chippy after not playing one of its better games in a 22-17 loss to the New York Jets.

They don't need Polamalu Thursday night.

Correction: they shouldn't need Polamalu to beat an NFL bottom-feeder that is last in the league in passing offense.

As much as Polamalu may want to play, it is better to sit him for at least one more game -- and have him ready to go if the Steelers need to beat the Browns on Jan. 2 to win the AFC North.

Rick5895 · 12-21-2010, 06:29 AM

I wold let him get his rest here and if we need him against the Browns to clinch the division then play him there.

ZoneBlitzer · 12-21-2010, 05:14 PM

It would be gross misconduct and professional stupidity to allow Troy to play at all in the next two games.

stiller39 · 12-22-2010, 02:57 PM

I agree he should sit as well as Big Ben if we get the game in hand. This time of year is tough on the body and any rest for the walking wounded should be taken advantage of. Leftwich can handle the mop up time in the next two games. Give Redman more carries and give Mendy some time to get super strong to the run in the playoffs.

Steelboy84 · 12-22-2010, 07:15 PM

Clayton on ESPN says he's out tomorrow.

12-21-2010, 06:07 AM	#1
mesaSteeler A Son of Martha Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Mesa, Arizona Posts: 7,976 Gender: Male Member Number: 10438 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Polamalu should sit at least one more week View From The Press Box http://blog.triblive.com/view-from-t...ss+Box+Blog%29 Polamalu should sit at least one more week December 20th, 2010 Steelers coach Mike Tomlin did not tip his hand today regarding injured strong safety Troy Polamalu. But there is no way the five-time Pro Bowler should play Thursday night against the Carolina Panthers. Make that the 2-12 Carolina Panthers. The Steelers have already clinched a playoff berth, and if they can’t beat a run-heavy team that will start a rookie quarterback at Heinz Field shame on them. They don’t deserve to win the AFC North and are not a legitimate Super Bowl contender. Seriously, Santa Claus himself couldn’t have delivered a better present to the Steelers than the Panthers. Yes, they are coming off their second win of the season but they have to beat the Steelers on the road. And they sure as heck aren’t going to approach the 177 yards they churned out last Sunday in a 19-12 win against the Arizona Cardinals. Make that the hapless Arizona Cardinals. The Steelers will force Jimmy Clausen to beat them, and the defense will still be a little chippy after not playing one of its better games in a 22-17 loss to the New York Jets. They don't need Polamalu Thursday night. Correction: they shouldn't need Polamalu to beat an NFL bottom-feeder that is last in the league in passing offense. As much as Polamalu may want to play, it is better to sit him for at least one more game -- and have him ready to go if the Steelers need to beat the Browns on Jan. 2 to win the AFC North.

12-21-2010, 06:29 AM	#2
Rick5895 Team President Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: St.Thomas, ontario , canada Posts: 2,133 Gender: Male Member Number: 5148 Thanks: 19 Thanked 25 Times in 19 Posts	Re: Polamalu should sit at least one more week I wold let him get his rest here and if we need him against the Browns to clinch the division then play him there.

12-21-2010, 05:14 PM	#3
ZoneBlitzer Assistant Coach Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Vancouver Posts: 1,165 Gender: Male Member Number: 16775 Thanks: 129 Thanked 71 Times in 53 Posts	Re: Polamalu should sit at least one more week It would be gross misconduct and professional stupidity to allow Troy to play at all in the next two games.

12-22-2010, 02:57 PM	#4
stiller39 Draft Prospect Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 135 Gender: Male Member Number: 4832 Thanks: 56 Thanked 6 Times in 6 Posts	Re: Polamalu should sit at least one more week I agree he should sit as well as Big Ben if we get the game in hand. This time of year is tough on the body and any rest for the walking wounded should be taken advantage of. Leftwich can handle the mop up time in the next two games. Give Redman more carries and give Mendy some time to get super strong to the run in the playoffs.

12-22-2010, 07:15 PM	#5
Steelboy84 Banned Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,962 Gender: Male Member Number: 13983 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Polamalu should sit at least one more week Clayton on ESPN says he's out tomorrow.

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