Pouncey plans to start for Steelers at guard

[Shawn]

Yeah,...because Tomlin's "Position flexible" guys have worked out so very well thus far,....

Yeah too bad we didn't draft Mays at 18. The FO should really consult you before they make any decisions.

[Shawn]

It is hard for a rook to come in and call all the blitz pickups at center. A year at RG may be what he needs. But, I'm not so sure he'll beat out Essex. And, I'd hope that Urbik shows something this year. RG may be the best battle of training camp.

I believe he beats Essex from day 1.

[fezziwig]

Thank You. It was our Tight End Brunner that was a number one pick that season and we went on to the Super bowl with two rookie starters on offense. That's how I remember it. Wasn't Stai that good because he didn't seem to stick around long ? Who was our offensive line then and maybe not Stai at all ?

Jugs, John Jackson, Dermonti Dawson, Newberry, ??????????

was it Leon Searcy?

Searcy already bolted to the Jags for mega millions at the end of the 94 season. Searcy was Cowhers first draftpick. Duvall Love is the guy I'm thinking about. I'll tell you what, " in the early to mid 90's are offensive lines were brutal on the defenses.

[Steelerphile]

It is hard for a rook to come in and call all the blitz pickups at center. A year at RG may be what he needs. But, I'm not so sure he'll beat out Essex. And, I'd hope that Urbik shows something this year. RG may be the best battle of training camp.

If he can't beat out Essex, he is a bad pick. Essex was one of the worst starting RGs in the NFL, according the grading system on ProFootBallFocus.

I think they should cut Essex personally. But Pouncey should beat him out with a blindfold on and his shoelaces tied together.

[hawaiiansteel]

Dude, that horse is dead. REALLY dead.

[pfelix73]

Ah stats, you gotta love them. Where MSM when you need him.....Are you hiding on here under another name?

[RuthlessBurgher]

It is hard for a rook to come in and call all the blitz pickups at center. A year at RG may be what he needs. But, I'm not so sure he'll beat out Essex. And, I'd hope that Urbik shows something this year. RG may be the best battle of training camp.

If he can't beat out Essex, he is a bad pick. Essex was one of the worst starting RGs in the NFL, according the grading system on ProFootBallFocus.

I think they should cut Essex personally. But Pouncey should beat him out with a blindfold on and his shoelaces tied together.

Essex is valuable because he can play every position along the o-line except for center. When you are only dressing 7 OL on gameday, having a guy like that at your dispsoal is important. Similarly, Legursky provides value as a back-up since he can play center or guard, just like Essex can play tackle or guard. Those two should be our primary gameday back-ups. But, Essex should not be a starter in this league except in case of injury. Hopefully Pouncey or Urbik or Ramon Foster or Chris Scott step up and take a strangehold on the RG spot.