Beanie Wells a possibility?

[Dee Dub]

I'm with Shawn on this one. I would much rather have a Beanie Wells over any of the current Steeler backs. In fact, I suggested this back in December.

http://www.planetsteelers.com/forums...r-the-Steelers

[steelz09]

This is a fallacy.

The SEC has a few very good teams, but is mostly composed of teams like Vanderbilt and Kentucky...

Talk about ignorance...

LSU
Auburn
South Carolina
Florida
Arkansas
Texas A&M
Georgia
Alabama
Ole Miss

...

Yeah ... just like Kentucky and Vanderbilt. hahaha

The SEC has to come to play every weak because their schedule is nasty. Why? Because they play other SEC and not pee wee football.

[steelz09]

Oh, and OSU beat Arkansas on a big stage...

Wow, a down Arkansas team from years past. Now, that's something to hang your hat on.

[Shawn]

Comparing the 2 conferences is embarrassing. SEC is like watching pro football. The Big Ten is like watching pee wee football. I am not really a fan of many SEC teams but I like watching them. The differences are glaring.

The combination of speed and size in the SEC especially on DEFENSE is night & day between any conference. If you don't think that is more difficult on a RB then I feel sorry for you.

I backed my opinion with facts, and stats. You just backed your opinion with more opinion.

[steelz09]

Talk about ignorance...

LSU
Auburn
South Carolina
Florida
Arkansas
Texas A&M
Georgia
Alabama
Ole Miss

...

Yeah ... just like Kentucky and Vanderbilt. hahaha

The SEC has to come to play every weak because their schedule is nasty. Why? Because they play other SEC and not pee wee football.

The point being... give me a RB that has to play against these type of defenses on a weekly basis. Not some overinflated stat sheet from some crappy conference.

Georgia, South Carolina, LSU, Auburn, Florida, Alabama. Those defenses have some players.

[deljzc]

lol...Wells isn't Dwyer or Redman. I don't see too many Buckeye fans saying anything of the like. Wells was considered the most powerful back in college football. And while he has struggled with playing injured you can't deny his youth and talent. Read the draft profile on Beanie I posted, then read Redmans or Dwyers.

If Wells really is that much better than Dwyer or Redman it will be reflected in his contract value. While what you say is true three year ago, it isn't true now.

I personally think Wells is headed toward very minimal salary in the $1-$2 million range, little guarantees and maybe some incentives for performance. That sounds an awful lot like what Redman and Dwyer are being tendered and what Redman and Dwyer would be looking at on the open market if they were there.

[Shawn]

If Wells really is that much better than Dwyer or Redman it will be reflected in his contract value. While what you say is true three year ago, it isn't true now.

I personally think Wells is headed toward very minimal salary in the $1-$2 million range, little guarantees and maybe some incentives for performance. That sounds an awful lot like what Redman and Dwyer are being tendered and what Redman and Dwyer would be looking at on the open market if they were there.

A healthy Wells is a first round talent as shown by the NFL draft and his 4+ yards a carry in his healthy seasons. This playing behind a very poor OL.

[steelz09]

I backed my opinion with facts, and stats. You just backed your opinion with more opinion.

Why don't teams like Oregon match up well against Alabama? It's not because of pure speed because Oregon has that. It's the combination of size and speed. Particularly, the line of scrimmage and defense.

[Shawn]

Why don't teams like Oregon match up well against Alabama? It's not because of pure speed because Oregon has that. It's the combination of size and speed. Particularly, the line of scrimmage and defense.

You are missing the point entirely. I said the SEC is the superior conference. But, the talent within the Big Ten and the SEC is comparable as expressed through the draft and pro bowl appearances. Not to mention the Big Ten is geared for smash mouth run first football. To run in the Big Ten is an accomplishment because the other team is focused on stopping your run FIRST.

[Slapstick]

OTE=steelz09;553656]The SEC has to come to play every weak because their schedule is nasty. Why? Because they play other SEC and not pee wee football.[/QUOTE]

Sure...

If you really want to watch competitive football where many teams have a tought schedule, you should really watch Big 12 football...

In 2012, that was the conference who had the most difficult schedules in the aggregate...

Talk about ignorance...