Shazier Does not Practice

[NorthCoast]

Bell is a difference maker...when he plays.

See how this works?

Uh... care to expound on this?? are you suggesting that Shazier = Bell?

[RobinCole]

I suggested nothing. I made a statement. The same statement you made about Shazier is equally applicable to Bell. They are both difference makers...when they play.

[Shawn]

As we continue to say, Shazier is a difference-maker when he plays. I've said before, he is the Steelers' Sean Lee.I think most posters would love to see Shazier in every game, making these plays. It just hasn't happened for him yet.

Question is, if he gets bigger and stronger, will it take away his best traits?

I think this 100% correct. No one can deny Shazier is uber talented. The questions surrounding his toughness start with coaches and teammates. I understand the frustration. Fans understand the frustration. The only way Shazier can avoid the critical comments by is to practice and play.

[RuthlessBurgher]

The only way Shazier can avoid the critical comments by is to practice and play.

And that's exactly what the man is doing. I've noticed.

[Oviedo]

I think this 100% correct. No one can deny Shazier is uber talented. The questions surrounding his toughness start with coaches and teammates. I understand the frustration. Fans understand the frustration. The only way Shazier can avoid the critical comments by is to practice and play.

He is playing very well. Unfortunately some are losing their minds over process not outcome

[papillon]

He is playing very well. Unfortunately some are losing their minds over process not outcome

He wasn't their guy in the draft so, of course, if he misses a practice then he's made of glass, if misses a tackle he was over drafted, if he gets beat deep by the best TE in football he's slow and can't cover, if he gets blocked he's too weak, etc., etc., etc. and it goes on and on. It's the same with many other players, even Ben, to some he's still a frat boy, these guys and gals would rather see a player struggle so it fits their narrative of him rather than see him actually become a good player.

Pappy

[Shawn]

And that's exactly what the man is doing. I've noticed.

Suiting up for 9 games with a total of 24 tackles during his rookie campaign certainly got the ball rolling on the made of glass stigma. Missing 4 games this year hasn't helped that as well. And when coaches and players are saying things about it...maybe there is some validity. I understand some fans desire to bury their head in the sand on this one, but Shazier has some learning to do when it comes to playing through pain. His talent is not what is being questioned here. It's his toughness.

[Shawn]

He wasn't their guy in the draft so, of course, if he misses a practice then he's made of glass, if misses a tackle he was over drafted, if he gets beat deep by the best TE in football he's slow and can't cover, if he gets blocked he's too weak, etc., etc., etc. and it goes on and on. It's the same with many other players, even Ben, to some he's still a frat boy, these guys and gals would rather see a player struggle so it fits their narrative of him rather than see him actually become a good player.

Pappy

I think speculating on fans motivations for comments is short sighted at best, arrogant at worst. You have no idea what runs through fans minds for the criticisms they may have of a particular player. With Shazier however the criticism is founded in fact and supported by quotes of Steeler players and staff. We can run through the facts and quotes if you wish.

[feltdizz]

He is playing very well. Unfortunately some are losing their minds over process not outcome

nah, I think it's due to missing games his first 2 seasons.

he definitely had some great games when healthy but unfortunately it's like Gilbert his first year with his tendency to get injured every other game.

[Oviedo]

He wasn't their guy in the draft so, of course, if he misses a practice then he's made of glass, if misses a tackle he was over drafted, if he gets beat deep by the best TE in football he's slow and can't cover, if he gets blocked he's too weak, etc., etc., etc. and it goes on and on. It's the same with many other players, even Ben, to some he's still a frat boy, these guys and gals would rather see a player struggle so it fits their narrative of him rather than see him actually become a good player.

Pappy

Sounds pretty right on to me. Shazier is the least of our problems on the defense.

[Oviedo]

nah, I think it's due to missing games his first 2 seasons.

he definitely had some great games when healthy but unfortunately it's like Gilbert his first year with his tendency to get injured every other game.

Would that be the Gilbert who is playing as well as any RT in the league right now?

[feltdizz]

Would that be the Gilbert who is playing as well as any RT in the league right now?

yes.

You see, when a player stops getting injured every other game fans tend to stop complaining about it.

[Shawn]

yes.

You see, when a player stops getting injured every other game fans tend to stop complaining about it.

lol...exactly.

[papillon]

Sounds pretty right on to me. Shazier is the least of our problems on the defense.

Be careful you might be short-sighted and arrogant.

Pappy

[Shawn]

Be careful you might be short-sighted and arrogant.

Pappy

He would only be accused of that if he chose to read peoples minds.