Ryan Clark To Be Cut?

[Slapstick]

That's a fair observation. That said, Coach Mitchell also said we should be watching out for McLendon this year & making judgements on him based on his play in 2012. Well, the judgement on his play in 2012 certainly isn't that he's a sure-fire replacement! He was ok... there were flashes, but in Chadman's opinion- he's more confident in the success of say, Mike Adams, than McLendon, based on 2012.

No argument here...I've always liked Mike Adams and thought he was treated unfairly by people blowing things out of proportion...kind of like Woodley this past year...

[Slapstick]

Chadman suspects the 'impact' McLendon has on the field is getting blown out of proportion. There was very little evidence out of McLendon that he could 'be very good'. He looks like he can serve a role, but 2 sacks & what was it? 4 QB pressures?

Casey Hampton had 9 sacks over 12 seasons Chadman.

McClendon having 2 sacks in limited action last season is VERY impressive.

And that's just it...how many snaps did he play?

I think I read on BTSC that it averaged out to less than 8 snaps a game...from a production to playing time ratio, that's pretty damn good...

[Chadman]

Casey Hampton had 9 sacks over 12 seasons Chadman.

McClendon having 2 sacks in limited action last season is VERY impressive.

Ok- but Hampton was never talked about as a pass rusher. This is supposed to be McLendon's forte. Hope Chadman is wrong, but not confident in how effective McLendon will be.

[steelz09]

Woodley's obese size is grossly overstated.

He does need to get in better shape though. Let me restate that... I don't think Woodley is in bad physical condition. I think he needs to alter his workout. Maybe he needs to do more resistance training and work on his quickness and change of direction more. Cut back on the heavy weights a bit.

His problem has always been his hamstring pulls. I think a different workout routine would do wonders for that. I would think Woodley should shed 10-15 lbs as well. 10 pounds is nothing with his frame.

[supersteeler]

But can the Steelers afford to draft a NT when they need help at RB, WR, CB or even Safety? Not to mention LB..

Nope, they have to consider those positins first,

[supersteeler]

But can the Steelers afford to draft a NT when they need help at RB, WR, CB or even Safety? Not to mention LB..

Nope, they have to consider those positions first. See my mock picks below.

[Chadman]

He does need to get in better shape though. Let me restate that... I don't think Woodley is in bad physical condition. I think he needs to alter his workout. Maybe he needs to do more resistance training and work on his quickness and change of direction more. Cut back on the heavy weights a bit.

His problem has always been his hamstring pulls. I think a different workout routine would do wonders for that. I would think Woodley should shed 10-15 lbs as well. 10 pounds is nothing with his frame.

That makes much more sense than hearing some posters ramble on about him being out of shape.

[Chadman]

Nope, they have to consider those positions first. See my mock picks below.

The cycle continues though- can they place the importance of those positions over the NT?

Steelers are in a tough spot- there are more 'future needs' coming at them than they have available solutions to deal with them in the short term.

The key to the solution is what the Steelers plan to do schematically to counter roster weaknesses...

[phillyesq]

Dale Lolley thinks Clark stays:

[URL="http://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287"]Dale Lolley[/URL] said... Jackie Battle was in San Diego last season, so other than playing against him twice, the new line coach doesn't really know him. Haley would have info on him though.

The Clark report is a S T R E T C H to say the least. He's being cut so, so he's off Twitter? Silly. He's off Twitter because he's tired of defending himself every time he tweets something people don't like. Clark will not be cut.
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[Oviedo]

No argument here...I've always liked Mike Adams and thought he was treated unfairly by people blowing things out of proportion...kind of like Woodley this past year...

No one has blown anything out of proportion about Woodley. He has had two consecutive seasons of decreased output after he got his big contract. That is just facts.