Ed: Legursky Takes Over at RG

[hawaiiansteel]

looks like Trai Essux will go back to his role as OG/OT swingman...




Ed: Legursky Takes Over at RG

THURSDAY, 30 SEPTEMBER 2010 15:55 WRITTEN BY ED BOUCHETTE


Chris Hoke did not practice again today. He told me he’ll try tomorrow, but he’s not sure. He has a second-degree sprain of the MCL in his right knee, same degree Byron Leftwich received Sept. 2.

Doug Legursky will remain the starter at right guard not only for this game but coordinator Bruce Arians thinks he can remain there a long time, he said after practice today. He’s not tall, but he’s big enough and knows all about leverage. Trai Essex, who held that job, has not practiced this week because of a sprained ankle.

Did some deep investigative reporting to answer a question many of you have asked: The Steelers will wear their throwback jerseys in two home games, against Cleveland when Ben R. returns and against New England. I hate those things, especially the helmets.

The Steelers are among the few teams who have the coolest current uniforms and no cool old ones, like San Diego and Philadelphia. Of course, they’ve worn these uniforms for 40 years with only slight adjustments. If they must wear throwback uniforms, I’d like to see them wear those from the 1970s with the squared numerals rather than the woosie rounded ones they have worn for the past 15 years or so.

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[Crash]

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Did some deep investigative reporting to answer a question many of you have asked: The Steelers will wear their throwback jerseys in two home games, against Cleveland when Ben R. returns and against New England. I hate those things, especially the helmets.

I guess Ed finally picked up his 10 day old Steeler Digest

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[flippy]

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I love it.

We're running right. Everyone knows it. And no one's gonna stop it.

[Stewie]

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From Miller's Crossing, Tom:

"I never say that [I told you so], and I don't respect people who do. I told you so."

[birtikidis]

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cool old uniforms like philadelphia... is he talking about those ugly a$$ blue ones? i actually like our throwbacks.. even the helmet. not as great as SD's, but close.

[Sugar]

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I hate our throwback uni's too. I'm also no fan of the block numerals, but they would be OK for a throwback uni since they look so dated.

I like the Steelers look, but I'd love to see some real ideas for a different one. I've seen some cool uni's out there and would love to see what a creative person could do for the B&G.

[sd steel]

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I hate our throwback uni's too. I'm also no fan of the block numerals, but they would be OK for a throwback uni since they look so dated.

I like the Steelers look, but I'd love to see some real ideas for a different one. I've seen some cool uni's out there and would love to see what a creative person could do for the B&G.

Blasphemy!

[Sugar]

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I hate our throwback uni's too. I'm also no fan of the block numerals, but they would be OK for a throwback uni since they look so dated.

I like the Steelers look, but I'd love to see some real ideas for a different one. I've seen some cool uni's out there and would love to see what a creative person could do for the B&G.

Blasphemy!

[pepsyman1]

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I love it.

We're running right. Everyone knows it. And no one's gonna stop it.

Like the Redskins running Riggins on that counter trey to the left side in the early 80's. It didn't matter how many times they ran it, no one stopped it.

[MeetJoeGreene]

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I like this decision. Never a fan of Essux...

[stlrz d]

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cool old uniforms like philadelphia... is he talking about those ugly a$$ blue ones? i actually like our throwbacks.. even the helmet. not as great as SD's, but close.

No, he's referring to those green ones they recently wore. I like them too.

I hate our throwbacks.

I hate Renegade too. It's a throwback song so it's appropriate that I hate it.

And come to think of it, I hate the term "throwback".

[fordfixer]

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Legursky may keep Essex on the bench
September 30th, 2010

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Look for Doug Legursky to get another start at right guard Sunday when the Steelers and Ravens renew their rivalry at Heinz Field.

Essex, who sprained his left ankle two weeks ago against the Titans, did not practice again Thursday. What’s more the Steelers don’t appear to be rushing Essex back from his injury.

That is how much they like Legursky.

“It’s like Casey Hampton said, if he’s 6-4, he’s in the Pro Bowl,” Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said of Legursky. “Everybody says he’s little just because he’s short but he’s 320 (pounds). He has great hand placement and knows how to play the game. He’s just a good football player.”

When asked if Legursky is the kind of player that might seize an opportunity created by an injury, Arians smiled.

“I wouldn’t surprised if he’s in (the starting lineup) for a long time,” Arians said.

Steelers coach Mike Tomlin was also a bit cryptic Tuesday when asked about Legursky’s play in Tampa Bay.

“I think that’s one of the reasons why Trai is feeling better,” Tomlin said.

Reading between the lines of what both Tomlin and Arians said, it is pretty clear that Essex is going to have to win his starting job back when he is healthy.

Speaking of Arians, he is as forthright at coaches come, which is why he always draws a crowd for his weekly Q&A sessions with reporters.

One question he would not touch Thursday: Ben Roethlisberger’s imminent return.

Roethlisberger’s four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s personal conduct policy ends at Sunday’s game. He is expected to be at the Steelers’ practice facility Monday.

“I’ll hold on that (question) until Monday because there’s nothing that’s taking away from the Ravens,” Arians said. “I haven’t even thought about it because of where we are in the week. It’s Thursday of Ravens week. When Monday comes I’ll probably smile.”

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

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What I like most about this is...This could change our handing on the offense. To have a RG with pulling ability can open up manu counters. Essex at least tried but he couldn't get around the corner until the whistle already blew.

[SanAntonioSteelerFan]

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Here's what I don't get - if Legs is so much quicker/better than Essex, why wasn't this noticed in practice? Why was Essex starting?

[JUST-PLAIN-NASTY]

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Here's what I don't get - if Legs is so much quicker/better than Essex, why wasn't this noticed in practice? Why was Essex starting?

From what the coaches led us to believe, It was to help the transition with Adams. It was also reported that when they settled on Pouncey at C, they felt the intelligence of Essex would help in the development process of Pouncey making all the calls.