It might be time.....

[Chucktownsteeler]

To start to formulate a Plan B for LT. Broderick Jones hurt already and the pads aren't even on.

This is troubling to say the least. I guess you could think of putting TF over there and look for a RT.

Dude is trending bust.

[Joel Buchsbaum]

If his body can't stay healthy, he will be disappoint. Another minor injury. A young player can only have so many ... before RED FLAG.

Do we have a plan B? More like a plan C.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

To start to formulate a Plan B for LT. Broderick Jones hurt already and the pads aren't even on.

This is troubling to say the least. I guess you could think of putting TF over there and look for a RT.

Dude is trending bust.

Exactly why the team should not have waited until the start of year 3 to execute plan A.

[Dog chasing Cat]

If his body can't stay healthy, he will be disappoint. Another minor injury. A young player can only have so many ... before RED FLAG.

Do we have a plan B? More like a plan C.

That's what happens when your team doesn't make the lines a priority like the other team in the state. When you only half way address a long term need area, one injury in that area is devestating.

[feltdizz]

That's what happens when your team doesn't make the lines a priority like the other team in the state. When you only half way address a long term need area, one injury in that area is devestating.

this might be a blessing in disguise.

[Chucktownsteeler]

this might be a blessing in disguise.

Yes, find out now if he can cut it or not. if not, move TF to LT and scrub the waiver wires for a RT.

I'm starting to think Jones isn't going to get a second contract here.

[hawaiiansteel]

That's what happens when your team doesn't make the lines a priority like the other team in the state. When you only half way address a long term need area, one injury in that area is devestating.

Two 1st rounders, a 2nd and 4th rounder and a prized FA pickup a couple years ago.

We did make the OL a priority, maybe we didn't choose the right guys and we definitely don't have a good OL coach who can develop them.

[NorthCoast]

Two 1st rounders, a 2nd and 4th rounder and a prized FA pickup a couple years ago.

We did make the OL a priority, maybe we didn't choose the right guys and we definitely don't have a good OL coach who can develop them.

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[Joel Buchsbaum]

Reports form camp say Jones has been beaten a few times. Not panicking yet, he dereses time to get his sea legs at left tackle.

If he is 3 weeks in and his play remians the same ... GULP.

[Chucktownsteeler]

Depending on the next week or so, may have to consider TF at LT and BJ at RT.

[Eich]

We did make the OL a priority, maybe we didn't choose the right guys and we definitely don't have a good OL coach who can develop them.

THIS.

Until proven otherwise, I'm of the opinion that nearly the entire coaching staff needs to be replaced, starting with Tomlin. I see so many articles saying we're all in for a super bowl this year. This should be a bright spotlight on Tomlin and the coaching staff this season. If we can't be even competitive in a playoff game, I'd wipe the coaching staff clean as soon as possible.

[LPMAN]

Jones played left tackle in college. Has he played one NFL game at left tackle yet?

[Northern_Blitz]

Jones played left tackle in college. Has he played one NFL game at left tackle yet?

He didn't play much in college.

He's played more RT in the NFL than LT in ncaa.

And his biggest problems seem to be mental, not right vs left.

Hopefully he breaks out this year. But I wouldn't be holding your breath.

[WindyCitySteel]

Worried about Fautanu, too. He’s going against the best, but I’ve heard reports that TJ is schooling him.

[SteelerOfDeVille]

He didn't play much in college.

He's played more RT in the NFL than LT in ncaa.

And his biggest problems seem to be mental, not right vs left.

Hopefully he breaks out this year. But I wouldn't be holding your breath.

I’m a little worried that he’s the next Dotson. Has all the tools, but the oline coach simply can’t get through to him