YoloinOhio Posted September 7, 2021 Author Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, gobills404 said: A rookie C on the road in Buffalo for his first start is going to have a tough time with communication Edited September 7, 2021 by YoloinOhio 3 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Greg S said: It's not just injuries but I could see the virus situation playing a bigger factor this year with stadiums packed with fans. Do we know the vaccination status in the CB room? I sorta assume Tre is. Maybe that’s why they feel so comfortable with so few? Would make sense given that we know we have at least two DL that are not vaccinated. Edited September 7, 2021 by YattaOkasan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John from Riverside Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 If we’re going to be young or unproven in a position I would rather it be corner because that is McDs thing We’re not gonna be all pro at every position no team is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden*Wheels Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Ey yo is something going on this week? *checks calendar* Holy crap....offseason went fast. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uninja Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 They have a young, inexperienced offensive line. I like our chances with our DL. Steelers could counter with small ball, dump offs and swing passes, which was a lot of their offense last year because they couldn't run the ball and BB is not a threat to escape the pocket under pressure anymore. Their NCB situation is also suspect, our better WR corps, Knox and DS should have a good day over the middle with quick developing curl/stick and slant routes assuming we can neutralize their LBs and suck them forward/freeze them with play action. I doubt they try to blitz much and will try and get pressure with their front 4, Allen proved last year that blitzing him was almost always a mistake. That being said their dline is still pretty solid and Heyward, Ingram and Watt can be quite disruptive. They'll also have Bush back from a torn ACL last year and their LBs and Safeties are solid on paper. I think we pull this one out in the end to something like 24-17 or 28-20, but it wouldn't surprise me at all if we spent the first quarter punting back and forth as both teams feel each other out and we try to find the soft spot in their defense to exploit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 I keep reading Watt might not play due to contract. He is the main guy on that defense that scares me, in 2019 he was the most disruptive player on the field. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg S Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I keep reading Watt might not play due to contract. He is the main guy on that defense that scares me, in 2019 he was the most disruptive player on the field. Even if he does play how effective will he be for this game. No mini-camp, no training camp, no preseason games or anything. He is a great player but it would be tough to play in this situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orlando Tim Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, Greg S said: Even if he does play how effective will he be for this game. No mini-camp, no training camp, no preseason games or anything. He is a great player but it would be tough to play in this situation. I hope you are right but his job does not require much coordination with the rest of team. Basically line him up and let him go do his thing. But a 80% TJ is still better for the Steelers than his replacement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yall Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Just excited to see that this thread exists. Can't wait! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CincyBillsFan Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 hours ago, Greg S said: It's not just injuries but I could see the virus situation playing a bigger factor this year with stadiums packed with fans. Maybe but so far outdoor events have not typically been big covid spreader events. And we'll get a better sense of this over the next week or two given the huge packed crowds we saw in college football stadiums over Labor Day weekend. And they pack those people together like sardines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Joshin' Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 11 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: Minus josh Norman. We can bring up 2 players from the PS each week, maybe Wildgoose or cam Lewis this week Yes - I was referencing quantity. At this point I would take Lewis over Norman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 29 minutes ago, Buffalo Timmy said: I keep reading Watt might not play due to contract. He is the main guy on that defense that scares me, in 2019 he was the most disruptive player on the field. His backup, Melvin Ingram is no slouch when it comes to pass rushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eball Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 Just now, The Jokeman said: His backup, Melvin Ingram is no slouch when it comes to pass rushing. Don't say that, he's a tremendous slouch. 1 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nucci Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, The Jokeman said: His backup, Melvin Ingram is no slouch when it comes to pass rushing. https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/70d843d0-3a95-4556-bd09-aa38ad7903ff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Costa Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 32 minutes ago, Greg S said: Even if he does play how effective will he be for this game. No mini-camp, no training camp, no preseason games or anything. He is a great player but it would be tough to play in this situation. I seem to remember Bruce Smith doing this 3 or 4 times. He’d come back week 1 and wreak havoc. But TJ Watt is no Bruce that’s for sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dont Stop Billeiving Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 18 hours ago, ColoradoBills said: Well if the Pittsburgh official depth chart is correct their starting OL is as follows: https://www.steelers.com/team/depth-chart/ LT Dan Moore - Rookie 4th Round Pick LG Kevin Dotson - 1 Year Pro (4 Games Started for PIT 2020) C Kendrick Green - Rookie 3rd Round Pick RG Trai Turner - 7 Year Pro (6 years with Panthers 5 time Probowl, 1st year with PIT, played for LAC last year) RT Chukwuma Okorafor - 3 Year Pro all with PIT 30 Game Starter FWIW @Stank_Nasty When the current version of Trai Turner is the 'sure thing/steady hand' on the offensive line, your QB and overall offense are in a lot of trouble IMO. I liked both Green and Moore in this draft and I'd bet they'll become solid players, but this is a tough ask for them in Week 1. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Jokeman Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 7 minutes ago, Paul Costa said: I seem to remember Bruce Smith doing this 3 or 4 times. He’d come back week 1 and wreak havoc. But TJ Watt is no Bruce that’s for sure TJ wants more money and apparently Tomlin doesn't like guys not practicing etc. It will be interesting to see if he plays or not for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YattaOkasan Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 1 minute ago, The Jokeman said: TJ wants more money and apparently Tomlin doesn't like guys not practicing etc. It will be interesting to see if he plays or not for sure. Tomlin removed him as captain so hes at least raising the ante. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiotAct Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 14 minutes ago, Dont Stop Billeiving said: When the current version of Trai Turner is the 'sure thing/steady hand' on the offensive line, your QB and overall offense are in a lot of trouble IMO. I liked both Green and Moore in this draft and I'd bet they'll become solid players, but this is a tough ask for them in Week 1. the Washington Nationals shortstop is playing Offensive Line for the Steelers?!? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hapless Bills Fan Posted September 7, 2021 Share Posted September 7, 2021 2 hours ago, YoloinOhio said: A rookie C on the road in Buffalo for his first start is going to have a tough time with communication I would say that Tomlin will do his best to have them prepared But yes, this is a big test for a young OL - not just a rookie C, but a rookie LT and a young LG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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