Whom do you pick???

[cruzer8]

Re: Whom do you pick???

Although the defense played poorly, certainly not up to Steeler stds., at times last year, especially after the loss of Troy and Aaron, they did rank 5th in yards allowed and, more pertinently, 3rd in rushing defense. Both Troy and Aaron were in the GL drills that Redman dominated. As to playing the same defense all the time, how many options are there on the gl, especially when you know it's a run???

If you know which way the line is slanting, which way the backers are stunting and what areas the DBs are covering it's worlds easier than having to adjust on the fly.

Why do you think the Patriots filmed defensive signals?

[ikestops85]

Re: Whom do you pick???

Although the defense played poorly, certainly not up to Steeler stds., at times last year, especially after the loss of Troy and Aaron, they did rank 5th in yards allowed and, more pertinently, 3rd in rushing defense. Both Troy and Aaron were in the GL drills that Redman dominated. As to playing the same defense all the time, how many options are there on the gl, especially when you know it's a run???

If you know which way the line is slanting, which way the backers are stunting and what areas the DBs are covering it's worlds easier than having to adjust on the fly.

Why do you think the Patriots filmed defensive signals?

I understand what you are saying Cruzer but the thing is he still scored. Mendy was bad at it, Summers was bad at it, and Moore was bad at it. The defense also knew it was a running play and it wasn't to the outside. I think Clark was in Redman's face because the defense was embarrassed.

Regardless of all that I don't think anyone is calling Redman a superstar yet. I just think he has earned his chance to play against better talent and see how he does. He has certainly done more than Summers or Dwyer has. I really don't see why some are so negative about the guy when he has done such good things to date.

Running back are not always easy to evaluate. I was watching the NFL Network over the weekend and they were telling the story about a 6th rounder who was probably going to be cut going into the last pre-season game. During the game he was on the kick off coverage team and he went down field and leveled a returner at the fifteen yard line. That tackle was the reason he went on to make the team. His name was Terrell Davis. You just never know.

[Stewie]

Re: Whom do you pick???

From another post on this board: As I was saying!!!
10. RB Issac Redman given award by Mike Tomlin for being tops in RBs vs. LBs drill Sunday... "Red" says he got his highlights played in tm mtg about 3 hours ago via web

[Stewie]

Re: Whom do you pick???

From Vrabinec's account at Steelers Fever:

Redman looked solid blocking and he surprised me a bit running the ball. I expected him to beef up for the role of the short yardage dive, but I think he actually lost a few pounds and he looks quicker. I think he's cutting better, and his blocking technique is far better than last year. I think he's bucking to steal the backup role from Moore, and he looks like he has a shot at it.

DO NOT CUT THIS MAN!!!!!!

[cruzer8]

Re: Whom do you pick???

Although the defense played poorly, certainly not up to Steeler stds., at times last year, especially after the loss of Troy and Aaron, they did rank 5th in yards allowed and, more pertinently, 3rd in rushing defense. Both Troy and Aaron were in the GL drills that Redman dominated. As to playing the same defense all the time, how many options are there on the gl, especially when you know it's a run???

If you know which way the line is slanting, which way the backers are stunting and what areas the DBs are covering it's worlds easier than having to adjust on the fly.

Why do you think the Patriots filmed defensive signals?

I understand what you are saying Cruzer but the thing is he still scored. Mendy was bad at it, Summers was bad at it, and Moore was bad at it. The defense also knew it was a running play and it wasn't to the outside. I think Clark was in Redman's face because the defense was embarrassed.

Regardless of all that I don't think anyone is calling Redman a superstar yet. I just think he has earned his chance to play against better talent and see how he does. He has certainly done more than Summers or Dwyer has. I really don't see why some are so negative about the guy when he has done such good things to date.

Running back are not always easy to evaluate. I was watching the NFL Network over the weekend and they were telling the story about a 6th rounder who was probably going to be cut going into the last pre-season game. During the game he was on the kick off coverage team and he went down field and leveled a returner at the fifteen yard line. That tackle was the reason he went on to make the team. His name was Terrell Davis. You just never know.

I'm not being negative. If Redman is successful then the Steelers should be successful. I'm only making all of the facts known.