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Re: Timmons Extended
There isn't anyone on the Steeler roster or any other roster that could take Troy's place. He'll have a unique place in NFL history when he hangs em up. I'd take Troy over Ronnie Lott considered by many to be the gold standard.
Pappy
Flippy, you never seen Lott play, which means you have ZERO opinion. Comparing Troy to Lott in ANY way is silly. Lott was everybit as fast and Athletic as Troy was. Was as strong as ANY current D-Linemen playing today. And could EASILY just look at someone like Jack Lambert and make him Cry and run to his Momma!! Lott is easily the best DB period to play in the past 50 years. If any safety can compare to Troy it's Kenny Easley, former Seahawk Safety. Easley was a Ballhawk like Troy, and was also equally as dinged up as Troy is. They are both " Finess " players. Lott was a Physical Monster who could play finess, or super physical.
Comparing the talents of Troy P to Lott is like saying Kyle Boler..( Troy ) is equal to Terry Bradshaw...( Lott )
How many times have you seen Lott play in person?
I seriously have my doubts that he was close to as fast as Troy on the field. Everyone else looks like they're moving in slow motion compared to the guy.
As strong as any DLineman? C'Mon bro. There's no way. If he was that powerful and fast, there'd be no reason to drop him into coverage, just send him up the gut after the QB.
I just went and watch highlight reels of Polamalu and Lott for the fun of it. And Lott couldn't have made half the plays in Troy's highlight reel.
Lott may have been big and fast and hit hard for his era. But if you watch the 2 side by side, Lott looks like he's running with bricks in his pants compared to Troy's athleticism.
And Troy doesn't get as many opportunities for INTs. You can't compare a CB/FS to a SS that plays in the box as much as Troy. That's a crazy comparison.
As good as Lott was during his era, I just don't see how he compares really. Could Lott take away TO or Antonio Gates for a game? Lott's one of the best ever in coverage. Troy sucks in coverage. I've seen Troy take out some of the biggest/baddest WRs as part of a game plan and I think Lott would have struggled against either one of those guys.
I do give credit to Lott for breaking off a finger and playing. But when I look at the tapes, I don't see speed/power in Lott compared to the modern players.
But you've seen him in person more than I have. I've only seen Troy play in person. So maybe Lott did cover the whole field just like Troy. I doubt it, but I haven't seen him play in person.
Originally posted by insanesteelersfan
Originally posted by flippy
Originally posted by insanesteelersfan
Originally posted by papillon
Originally posted by Oviedo
This is a great move. That is a great deal for a LB on the cusp of making the Pro Bowl. It is especially a good deal for a player deemed to be "soft against the run" by internet experts. 
I understand waiting on Troy to make sure he is healthy but there sure isn't anyone on this roster that could take his place.
I understand waiting on Troy to make sure he is healthy but there sure isn't anyone on this roster that could take his place.
Pappy
Flippy, you never seen Lott play, which means you have ZERO opinion. Comparing Troy to Lott in ANY way is silly. Lott was everybit as fast and Athletic as Troy was. Was as strong as ANY current D-Linemen playing today. And could EASILY just look at someone like Jack Lambert and make him Cry and run to his Momma!! Lott is easily the best DB period to play in the past 50 years. If any safety can compare to Troy it's Kenny Easley, former Seahawk Safety. Easley was a Ballhawk like Troy, and was also equally as dinged up as Troy is. They are both " Finess " players. Lott was a Physical Monster who could play finess, or super physical.
Comparing the talents of Troy P to Lott is like saying Kyle Boler..( Troy ) is equal to Terry Bradshaw...( Lott )
I seriously have my doubts that he was close to as fast as Troy on the field. Everyone else looks like they're moving in slow motion compared to the guy.
As strong as any DLineman? C'Mon bro. There's no way. If he was that powerful and fast, there'd be no reason to drop him into coverage, just send him up the gut after the QB.
I just went and watch highlight reels of Polamalu and Lott for the fun of it. And Lott couldn't have made half the plays in Troy's highlight reel.
Lott may have been big and fast and hit hard for his era. But if you watch the 2 side by side, Lott looks like he's running with bricks in his pants compared to Troy's athleticism.
And Troy doesn't get as many opportunities for INTs. You can't compare a CB/FS to a SS that plays in the box as much as Troy. That's a crazy comparison.
As good as Lott was during his era, I just don't see how he compares really. Could Lott take away TO or Antonio Gates for a game? Lott's one of the best ever in coverage. Troy sucks in coverage. I've seen Troy take out some of the biggest/baddest WRs as part of a game plan and I think Lott would have struggled against either one of those guys.
I do give credit to Lott for breaking off a finger and playing. But when I look at the tapes, I don't see speed/power in Lott compared to the modern players.
But you've seen him in person more than I have. I've only seen Troy play in person. So maybe Lott did cover the whole field just like Troy. I doubt it, but I haven't seen him play in person.
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