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phillyesq replied to a thread Will the 2013 Draft be the best of the decade? in Steelers Talk

How many OLBs struggled with the Steelers and thrived elsewhere? The only one that I can think of is Vrabel, and that was in large part because he...

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06-17-2013, 02:45 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread "Harrison hates Steelers now" in Steelers Talk

It's not a 40-60 split. It is closer to 45-55. And if you cannot stop the run, it's incredibly easy for a team to beat you with short passes. It's...

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06-17-2013, 01:32 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Steeler single game tickets in Steelers Talk

I would probably agree that PNC Park is one of the nicest stadiums in baseball, if not the nicest. I catch a good number of games at Citizens Bank...

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06-17-2013, 12:41 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread "Harrison hates Steelers now" in Steelers Talk

The death of the running game is greatly overstated. Teams still run well in excess of 40% of the time. There has been a shift of only a few...

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06-14-2013, 10:07 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread "Harrison hates Steelers now" in Steelers Talk

You need more than 6 sacks to replace Harrison. You are completely ignorning his run defense, which was still exceptional. You are also neglecting...

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06-14-2013, 08:30 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Steelers Sign 4th-Round Draft Pick QB Landry Jones in Steelers Talk

That would be the best case scenario.

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06-11-2013, 12:16 PM

phillyesq started a thread Vonta Leach? in Steelers Talk

He was just released by the Ravens. He is a very good blocker, and he also added 21 receptions. Will Johnson has more raw athleticism, but I...

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06-09-2013, 11:56 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Will Jarvis Jones win the competition vs. Worlids for starter @ OLB in Steelers Talk

Short of cloning LT, it's going to be hard to find any OLB that was more disruptive than Harrison during his prime. He had the bull rush but could...

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06-06-2013, 09:42 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Rookies Bell, Jones could start for Steelers if they can learn systems in Steelers Talk

I thought you were a Jason Worilds supporter?

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06-06-2013, 09:41 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Where would Decastro have been rated amongst this year's guards? in Steelers Talk

It's not that odd. Faneca was drafted in roughly the same range.

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06-06-2013, 01:18 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Steelers will count on 'Typical Steve McLendon' to emerge in Casey Hampton's absence in Steelers Talk

In the 4-3, don't you always know who is rushing the QB? The biggest problem with pressure is guys not winning their individual matchups. Dick...

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06-06-2013, 12:16 PM

phillyesq started a thread Justin King to IR in Steelers Talk

Not mention of the injury. Sucks for him, and also sucks that the Steelers get saddled with a somewhat significant cap hit for a guy unlikely to...

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06-06-2013, 08:01 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Steelers will count on 'Typical Steve McLendon' to emerge in Casey Hampton's absence in Steelers Talk

Excellent point, Flippy. McClendon was just a role player, and that is how he is valued by the rest of the league. Anybody could have given him a...

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06-05-2013, 04:07 PM

phillyesq started a thread Legursky Signs with Bills in Steelers Talk

I remembered Urbik, but I didn't realize that the Bills had such an affinity for unwanted Steelers linemen until I read the writeup: ...

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06-05-2013, 01:00 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Where would Decastro have been rated amongst this year's guards? in Steelers Talk

I would put DD behind Cooper and likely behind Warmack, though it is probably close. Warmack is more powerful, but DD is more mobile. I would put...

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06-04-2013, 11:02 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Mike Adams stabbed... in Steelers Talk

If Adams would have been killed, it is likely that all 3 would have been charged with felony murder.

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06-03-2013, 10:34 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Antonio Brown ranked #7 value pick of the 2010 NFL Draft in Steelers Talk

I just don't get what Sanders has done to show that he could end up as one of the most dynamic receivers in the league. Even with Wallace drawing...

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06-03-2013, 10:31 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Depth on the O Line - can anyone summarize where we are so far? in Steelers Talk

Hopefully Adams recovers quickly and completely - first as a person, and second as a player. There are still plenty of options available if the...

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06-03-2013, 10:23 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Ziggy Hood is running out of time in Steelers Talk

There are a lot of players between the Ziggy Hood level and the Aaron Smith/Richard Seymour level. Two guys who come to mind are KVO and Ray Seals. ...

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06-02-2013, 04:48 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Ziggy Hood is running out of time in Steelers Talk

Yup. Hard worker, seems to be a solid citizen, but not a particularly good football player. His apologists neglect to mention that he essentially...

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05-30-2013, 12:30 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread What to do with 5 mill? in Steelers Talk

I may be wrong, but I believe that unused cap money can be rolled over to the next season. I think signing a veteran offensive lineman - perhaps...

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05-30-2013, 10:08 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Mike Wallace prefers Dolphins' culture over Steelers' in Steelers Talk

Not at all. The Cards still paid a ton of money to Kolb and have otherwise invested in the QB position (drafting Lienert). They just have problems...

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05-29-2013, 03:48 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Mike Wallace prefers Dolphins' culture over Steelers' in Steelers Talk

Look at Larry Fitzgerald. He's arguable one of the top 2-3 WRs from a talent perspective, and the Cardinals are absoulte garbage at the QB position....

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05-28-2013, 04:57 PM

phillyesq replied to a thread Mike Wallace prefers Dolphins' culture over Steelers' in Steelers Talk

Hines Ward was a leader. You would see him hold others accountable, not bring others down with his wallowing in self pity.

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05-28-2013, 11:52 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Mike Wallace prefers Dolphins' culture over Steelers' in Steelers Talk

I'd disagree with that. He may not be their biggest problem, but he isn't part of the solution. I remember a game with the Jets getting blown out,...

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05-27-2013, 08:28 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Depth on the O Line - can anyone summarize where we are so far? in Steelers Talk

I read a lot from OTAs suggesting that the Steelers are giving Beachum a lot of reps at center. So they may try to see if Whimper and Beachum can be...

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05-22-2013, 07:38 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread NFL Moving Draft to May Next Year in Steelers Talk

Selfishly, I'm quite pleased. The draft always seems to fall on my birthday, and while I'm fortunate to have family and friends that want to spend...

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05-22-2013, 07:36 AM

phillyesq replied to a thread Starks Signs with Chargers in Steelers Talk

Add me to the list of those who agree with Ovi. Starks bailed out this team when Scott at LT proved to be an unmitigated disaster. I'm fine with...

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