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Yesterday, 07:05 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Warren Sharp says Steelers have hardest schedule in 2024 in Steelers Talk

Sharp posted his analysis of his method. Contrary to popular belief Vegas is usually very good at predicting win totals. Vegas is a forward looking...

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Yesterday, 06:50 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Weidl The Evaluator in Steelers Talk

No agenda. I was reading The Athletic article to get insight on his methods. The full article made a big deal about his talent evaluation and his...

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Yesterday, 07:44 AM

NorthCoast started a thread Weidl The Evaluator in Steelers Talk

First a blurb from The Athletic on Weidl's first draft in PHI. Second, a look at his picks. PHI 2020 Draft: J. Reagor - cut after two...

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Yesterday, 07:06 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread REPORT: Steelers looking to acquire top-tier wide receiver in Steelers Talk

Weidl's history in PHI shows he is not afraid to use a first round pick on WR. Meanwhile, the Steelers history shows they rarely take one in Rd1. ...

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Yesterday, 07:01 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Why trading back in the draft is the best idea in Steelers Talk

If they trade back hoping their pick for center is still there it could backfire with MIA and DAL looking for one.

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04-17-2024, 04:09 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Analyst believes Justin Fields will be Week 1 starter for Steelers in Steelers Talk

I'd be fine with that if it produced results. More likely it resulted in a TO. If someone has a transporter like in the movie "The Fly" and could...

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04-17-2024, 12:44 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread "It Might Get Loud" for Tomlin in Steelers Talk

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04-17-2024, 12:12 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Why Not? PIT Is The Land of Recycled QBs in Steelers Talk

"He just needs a good OC that can minimize his mistakes"

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04-17-2024, 12:10 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

MIA and DAL are in the hunt for a center. MIA may leapfrog PIT if they think the Steelers will nab someone they want in Rd1.

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04-17-2024, 07:33 AM

NorthCoast started a thread Why Not? PIT Is The Land of Recycled QBs in Steelers Talk

And Tomlin is a QB whisperer....;) Zach Wilson could still be a trade target for the Steelers to go after The Steelers should trade for Zach...

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04-17-2024, 07:28 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Analyst believes Justin Fields will be Week 1 starter for Steelers in Steelers Talk

Seems I read the same words describing KP.... until it fell apart.

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04-16-2024, 05:13 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

You're just spitballing now. The Steelers had the 7th highest OL cap hit last season. Amazing how you went from wanting KP to get just one more...

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04-16-2024, 04:38 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

Yea. I don't know where Dizz's head is at right now. Teams with top paid RBs and WRs don't win SBs.

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04-16-2024, 02:36 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

They say Barton is very smart. Hence played both positions very well.

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04-16-2024, 11:39 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

What did NE have that season that the Steelers didn't? The #1 rated defense. And sure, need the other pieces as well but it means little if the QB...

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04-16-2024, 10:05 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

Yea, that conference championship where the truly elite Chris Hogan looked like AB2.0 :( The solution is finding a QB that is better than bottom...

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04-16-2024, 09:54 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Steelers High on WVU Zach Frazier in Steelers Talk

If you want a proven player without question marks then draft the best OT available because there are more than a few worthy @ #20. There are...

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04-16-2024, 09:36 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

Yea, that Killer B offense brought them so much success....:rolleyes:

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04-16-2024, 09:27 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Top free agent centers for Steelers to consider in 2024 in Steelers Talk

Of the possible centers, Barton is the only one that doesn't seem to be slipping in Rd1. His biggest drawback being lack of game experience at the...

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04-16-2024, 08:08 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Changed my mind. No first round center in Steelers Talk

Actually disagree. I think Kahn in particular is very focused when it comes to the pick and the "numbers". Another position example is TE in Rd1....

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04-16-2024, 07:59 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Steelers plan to re-sign Russell Wilson to longer contract after 2024 season in Steelers Talk

Agreed. There very well could be two correct answers for this off season.

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04-16-2024, 07:55 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread "It Might Get Loud" for Tomlin in Steelers Talk

"Compete" is the appropriate word for the current Steelers vs AFCN. My point was that for almost a decade they dominated the AFCN. Starting in...

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04-15-2024, 07:38 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Age matters in Steelers Talk

If an older player is more 'NFL ready' they may take shorter time in development. Hence perform at a higher level quicker. Take a 21 year old and...

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04-15-2024, 07:29 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Wathcing film of Kenny Pickett. The red flags. in Steelers Talk

It doesn't take a football genius to pick a first round QB to end as a fail. There's only been one QB drafted in Rd1 since 2011 that has won a SB....

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04-14-2024, 09:22 AM

NorthCoast replied to a thread "It Might Get Loud" for Tomlin in Steelers Talk

Your last comment strikes at the heart of the Steelers current problem. For years the division had two patsies in CLE and to a lesser extent CIN. Win...

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04-13-2024, 08:35 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread "It Might Get Loud" for Tomlin in Steelers Talk

I blame AI for the wrong answer to the right question :D So I did it manually. The average period for a playoff win is 5.5 years. MIA hasn't won...

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04-13-2024, 04:16 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread Cap Space & Draft Capital in Steelers Talk

KC seems to rebuild their OL every couple of seasons plus young WRs, guys with low price contracts? An elite QB can make up for a lot of weakness on...

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04-13-2024, 04:11 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread "It Might Get Loud" for Tomlin in Steelers Talk

It's not a 'normal' distribution, i.e , a few teams with extreme droughts and more with lesser droughts.

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04-13-2024, 12:31 PM

NorthCoast replied to a thread "It Might Get Loud" for Tomlin in Steelers Talk

Just so we have level reference; the average NFL playoff drought (meaning no playoff appearances) is just over 13 years.

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