Sweed

[ramblinjim]

Re: Sweed

I agree with Flippy, put Sweed out there wide and throw him the ball early and often, let Hines sit out most of the pre-season, let Sanders' foot heal, etc. But let's see Limas play and see if he can earn a spot on a team with a very good but crowded WR roster.

[aggiebones]

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Decent hands is an overstatement.
He can catch some, but has STRONG mental problems.
There are ALOT of random guys floating in and out of the league that have 'size', and speed. His hands aren't good enough and he has brain lapses. Texas is notorious for free weed to players and I'm sure he's gone past his allotment. Brain cramps will be permanent. sWEED

[Slapstick]

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If weed were a problem, Santonio Holmes wouldn't be such a successful WR...

[Shawn]

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From a physical tool perspective...Sweed is elite. Unfortunately for Sweed, the Steelers and fans...physical tools are not enough.

I think there is a strong possibility that he suffers from an anxiety/panic disorder. He certainly of the right age for it to appear. And while some like to down play those kinds of things...it can cripple someone in their prime.

Part of the key with anxiety is what others have suggested...desensitize Sweed by throwing him a ton of balls early...often and giving him a ton of support.

[Ghost]

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Ed Bouchette in his chat wrap is reporting that Sweed didn't finish the conditioning run and sat after the first practice with a hamstring issue. What exactly does anyone see in him? All the issues and he's not in the best shap possible coming into camp?

[flippy]

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Ed Bouchette in his chat wrap from today is reporting that Sweed didn't finish the conditioning run and sat after the first practice with a hamstring issue. What exactly does anyone see in him? All the issues and he's not in the best shap possible coming into camp?

The few times I've seen him, he gets wide open and great separation from defenders. Gotta wait forever for Ward, Miller, and Sanders to get open and Wallace to get deep.

Sweed could be a guy that would allow Ben to get rid of the ball quicker.

I don't think Ben always holds the ball forever cause he wants to. I think it's more that he has to.

[Oviedo]

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Ed Bouchette in his chat wrap from today is reporting that Sweed didn't finish the conditioning run and sat after the first practice with a hamstring issue. What exactly does anyone see in him? All the issues and he's not in the best shap possible coming into camp?

Tomlin told him to stop the run (like he did other players too). He didn't quit.

It was actually reported he had two really good catches on Day 1 and showed excellent speed.

Tweaking a hammy is fairly common early in camp especially for fast twitch muscle guys like WRs.

Sweed will give his best shot moving forward.

[Steelgal]

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Also read today Limas doing some nice run blocking.

[Eddie Spaghetti]

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call me crazy, but i am still holding out hope for this kid.

has all the physical tools to be successful.

[Slapstick]

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Ed Bouchette in his chat wrap is reporting that Sweed didn't finish the conditioning run and sat after the first practice with a hamstring issue. What exactly does anyone see in him? All the issues and he's not in the best shap possible coming into camp?

Tomlin told him to stop to go easier on the Achilles...he's in fine shape...

[ikestops85]

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call me crazy, but i am still holding out hope for this kid.

has all the physical tools to be successful.

Me too! I'd love to see him move up to #3 on the depth chart this year.

[DukieBoy]

Re: Sweed

Rooting big time for Limas. Could be a great story of overcoming injury and other problems to fulfill his talents and earn respect and success. The window of opportunity is open for him.

[anger 82&95]

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call me crazy, but i am still holding out hope for this kid.

has all the physical tools to be successful.

I guess I'm also crazy...

[insanesteelersfan]

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Word has it that the other tall WR, Wes Lyons is catching everything in camp. And is poshing Sweed to the point he won't get a roster spot.



You GO Lyons!!

[Slapstick]

Re: Sweed

The competition will only serve to make the winner a better player...