Townsend Out, McFadden to Start versus Brown

[Oviedo]

This is McFadden's big chance.

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[Iron Shiek]

Yeah I've been seeing reports that Townsend wasn't practicing and he did not look game ready according to Mike Tomlin. This is a blow to the 2ndary, good thing they have no #2 WR worthy of worry. Still a blow, nonetheless.

[Shawn]

Definately a blow but Faddy is up to the challenge.

[SteelerNation1]

I don't like this. Townsend is so savvy. I hope BMac brings his A game.

[frankthetank1]

I don't like this. Townsend is so savvy. I hope BMac brings his A game.

i dont like that at all either. townsend is very solid and smart. i like bmac a lot too and i think he will play well

[Discipline of Steel]

Worse, if McFad shines too brightly, he could price himself out of the Steelers lineup next year as he is in a contract year.

[BURGH86STEEL]

I do not worry about Mcfadden starting. I think he can do a good job. I think the concern comes when teams go to 3 WR sets. This is where the depth may be tested the most. Is Gay up to the challenge?

[phillyesq]

I hope that McFadden makes the most of his opportunity, but more than that, I hope that Townsend returns quickly.

[Shawn]

Worse, if McFad shines too brightly, he could price himself out of the Steelers lineup next year as he is in a contract year.

Exactly...and thats why Townsend was starting. The only reason.

[AkronSteel]

Well this hurts, but hey what ya gonna do??

I'm not really worried about BMac, I think he will do fine. I'm sure that Lebeau and Tomlin will shadow BE with Ike. I think that Gay will play well, he always has when given the oppurtunity. It's not like the Browns have any receivers that are going to really challenge the secondary besides BE. I guess this would mean that Anthony Smith will be active this week and probably in the Dime package. This is my only concern. The only way this team is going to lose on Sunday is if they do not play disciplined ball. I just don't wanna see Anthony making stupid mistakes in coverage and blowing stops with stupid penalties.