What our OL will look like this season and concerns on D

[steelz09]

I'd like to see what Colon can do at guard as well (his body habitus, skill set, general demeanor seems to be more indicative of a prototypical NFL guard than a prototypical NFL tackle). However, if Colon moves inside to guard but stays on the right side as you suggest, then you'd have this:

LT Adams
LG DeCastro
C Pouncey
RG Colon
RT Gilbert

Not only would we be starting 2 rookies on the OL, but those 2 rookies would be right next to each other, and they'd be charged with protecting Ben's blind side. I doubt the powers that be would be willing to go forward with that plan.

Yup... it's tad risky. But I don't see DeCastro making very many cerebral errors even in his first year. The dude did go to Stanford

I see your point though and I thought the same thing. Depending on how the two look in training camp and preseason, I wouldn't mind switching Adams (RT) and Gilbert (LT) for this year.

[steelz09]

Yup... it's tad risky. But I don't see DeCastro making very many cerebral errors even in his first year. The dude did go to Stanford

I see your point though and I thought the same thing. Depending on how the two look in training camp and preseason, I wouldn't mind switching Adams (RT) and Gilbert (LT) for this year.

This pic reminds me of Colon at RT. I think Ruthless had a pic similar to this one where a few OL including Colon are just standing there as our QB is getting killed.

[pfelix73]

I just hope you guys aren't too disappointed when you see Ben go down on the turf this year. I know this has been beaten to death over the years, but it really comes down to the qb play. He's a mobile qb that likes to make things happen. Not even the best of the best of the best LT's or other Olmen know EXACTLY what he is up to on any given play. This has happened to me personally when I played. It happens to anyone who has played along the OL. You think you're taking your man in the right direction and then all of a sudden your qb moves another way and the play breaks down and he's there getting sacked to no fault of the OL. (or me-lol) It's just the way it goes...

Just want ppl thinking that Adams is gonna come in and be some sort of savior.. cause that's not realistic...

[Oviedo]

I just hope you guys aren't too disappointed when you see Ben go down on the turf this year. I know this has been beaten to death over the years, but it really comes down to the qb play. He's a mobile qb that likes to make things happen. Not even the best of the best of the best LT's or other Olmen know EXACTLY what he is up to on any given play. This has happened to me personally when I played. It happens to anyone who has played along the OL. You think you're taking your man in the right direction and then all of a sudden your qb moves another way and the play breaks down and he's there getting sacked to no fault of the OL. (or me-lol) It's just the way it goes...

Just want ppl thinking that Adams is gonna come in and be some sort of savior.. cause that's not realistic...

Hopefully Haley can help a now 30 year old, not 24, adjust to the realities of what his body can take. Some play calling utilizing the TEs more will help.

[RuthlessBurgher]

This pic reminds me of Colon at RT. I think Ruthless had a pic similar to this one where a few OL including Colon are just standing there as our QB is getting killed.

The best version of that pic had the "I'm thinkin' Arby's!" logos over Colon's and Simmons' heads. Not sure who it was that photoshopped that one (I can't take credit), but it was a classic.

[pfelix73]

Exactly Ruthless. Right on the $. Haley will help in just his formations and play calling alone. Utilization of a FB can help too. And better TE blocking. Nice addition with Pope. These 2 or 3, along with a wiser/ older Ben and a better OL (not only better, but now maybe we can get guys playing in their same spots on a regular basis) will help tremendously.

[Oviedo]

Exactly Ruthless. Right on the $. Haley will help in just his formations and play calling alone. Utilization of a FB can help too. And better TE blocking. Nice addition with Pope. These 2 or 3, along with a wiser/ older Ben and a better OL (not only better, but now maybe we can get guys playing in their same spots on a regular basis) will help tremendously.

Several have mentioned a FB, but look at the roster. Is there a FB on it? I don't see one so I doubt one appears between now and training camp. I think we will see the same approach using a TE as an H-back. I have no issues with that as long as it isn't a worthless bum like Dennis Johnson.

[Snatch98]

The Falcons just released Ovi Mughelli. I doubt we bring him in but he's out there and he's a good fullback.

[Snatch98]

Hopefully Haley can help a now 30 year old, not 24, adjust to the realities of what his body can take. Some play calling utilizing the TEs more will help.

Ben may not feel like he needs to be on the move as much if his line can give him a pocket. DeCastro starts immediately and I really do think Adams has a shot at playing AT LEAST right tackle but it's possible he could line up on the left. Colon as I've mentioned previously is the wild card. Ben could very well have the best line he's ever had if everything gels. In addition to a slew of top flight offensive weapons. We thought last year was going to be the year the offense took a jump. It's looking like we may have been a little early in that assessment.

[Crash]

Fullbacks and more tight ends. Good grief.

[MeetJoeGreene]

The best version of that pic had the "I'm thinkin' Arby's!" logos over Colon's and Simmons' heads. Not sure who it was that photoshopped that one (I can't take credit), but it was a classic.

It was that funny MJG Dude!
I will have to see if I can find it when I get home... not sure where that one went.

[feltdizz]

The Arby's logo has a familiar shape

[phillyesq]

The best version of that pic had the "I'm thinkin' Arby's!" logos over Colon's and Simmons' heads. Not sure who it was that photoshopped that one (I can't take credit), but it was a classic.

The Arby's version of that photo was a classic.

[steelz09]

It was that funny MJG Dude!
I will have to see if I can find it when I get home... not sure where that one went.

MJG - I'm not sure which contest this was but I have a lot of the photoshoppers contests saved here:
[URL]http://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-photos/[/URL]

[RuthlessBurgher]

MJG - I'm not sure which contest this was but I have a lot of the photoshoppers contests saved here:
[URL]http://www.planetsteelers.com/steelers-photos/[/URL]

I don't think the Arby's pic was for any contest in particular. I think it was just a spontaneous photoshop opportunity that this particular photo of Colon & Simmons provided...nice work, MJG!