Moore should start....

[proudpittsburgher]

Re: Moore should start....

I am officially pulling away from the FWP movement, MM is playing better right now and adds more to our offense. I wasn't ready to hand it over to Mendenhall because he hadn't proved anything yet, but Moore has proven the ability to spark the offense, save Ben from sacks, catch the ball out of the backfield and the ability to run hard on occasion. FW is not relegates to the bench, he will see a lot of playing time, but Moore should be the man.

[AngryAsian]

Re: Moore should start....

I am officially pulling away from the FWP movement, MM is playing better right now and adds more to our offense. I wasn't ready to hand it over to Mendenhall because he hadn't proved anything yet, but Moore has proven the ability to spark the offense, save Ben from sacks, catch the ball out of the backfield and the ability to run hard on occasion. FW is not relegates to the bench, he will see a lot of playing time, but Moore should be the man.

Logic in excess. Start Moore, but use all the backs. I say use Russell more as well. With the stout Raven front 7 we'll need to use a battering ram for some plays. Backfield by consensus is what I've been screaming for the past two seasons. That and really hot cheerleaders who love to sumo wrestle (barely clothed and grappling with Asian guys).

[flippy]

Re: Moore should start....

Moore is not the running threat we need.

With Willie in the game, we're pounding the rock and teams are gonna have to stop it and the threat is gonna open up the passing game.

Bottom line, you've gotta commit to running between the tackles. Whether successful or not....doesn't matter.

And Moore will not get us as many defenders in the box. That's what we want out of our base running game.

Willie's hurt.

Put in Gary.

He will get more defenders in the box.

[steeler_fan_in_t.o.]

Re: Moore should start....

Our biggest problem on O is that we can't stop the D from penetrating. Moore in the backfield will slow them down after a couple of screens.

[SteelStallion]

Re: Moore should start....

I feel as though he is healthy and has run better than willie of late. Willie is hurt and gets 1-2 yards on 1st down ---and occassionally will break one. He would be an excellent change of pace for Moore until he gets healthy (if). I don't like Parker this week vs Baltimore. Use willie like you do moore on swing passes and screens. This should give him some space to use his speed. thoughts???

I tend to agree. Moore's the better back right now. He sparks the offense. And Parker's still not 100% healthy, and in general he needs less carries not more.

[MeetJoeGreene]

Re: Moore should start....

Our biggest problem on O is that we can't stop the D from penetrating. Moore in the backfield will slow them down after a couple of screens.

That would imply that Arians will actually:

---recognize this fact as well.
---realize that the screen would be an effective deterrent.
--- call the screen in situations where it will make sense early enough in the game to make a difference

[RKSteel]

Re: Moore should start....

Our biggest problem on O is that we can't stop the D from penetrating. Moore in the backfield will slow them down after a couple of screens.

With MM in the game the Ravens have to respect the pass, which should back up the LB. Delayed handoffs, draws and screens to Moore should back off the Ravens D as well as a quick, short passing game. Then the Steelers can start running Parker/Russell.

[SuperSize]

Re: Moore should start....

Our biggest problem on O is that we can't stop the D from penetrating. Moore in the backfield will slow them down after a couple of screens.

With MM in the game the Ravens have to respect the pass, which should back up the LB. Delayed handoffs, draws and screens to Moore should back off the Ravens D as well as a quick, short passing game. Then the Steelers can start running Parker/Russell.

That's what I'm talkin' 'bout


Pete

[BradshawsHairdresser]

Re: Moore should start....

Start Russel and let's pound the rock.

In all seriousness, I had this very thought in the middle of the night! I wouldn't be opposed to trying this on the opening drive. If it doesn't work, shift gears and bring in Moore or Parker.

I wouldn't start Willie if he isn't healthy. Bring him in as a change of pace back for 8-10 carries.

[pittpete]

Re: Moore should start....

Doesnt matter who starts, but it will be tough trying to pound the rock at all.
If we come out with that 2 TE single back crap it will be a long friggin day.
Bet your @ss Baltimore will crowd the line all day.
Do like NE did to us a few years ago and spread the field with 4 recievers.

I will strangle myself if we open the game with 2 plays up the middle for no gain.