August4th Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 55 minutes ago, wwhickok said: The thing about this is he has no future on defense. But with his athleticism at least a part of me wonders if he could be developed into a "Juszcyk" type FB role. was thinking the same thing maybe they'll keep him around to work only on special teams/FB in the offseason/TC and see what he might become from that 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 1 hour ago, wwhickok said: The thing about this is he has no future on defense. But with his athleticism at least a part of me wonders if he could be developed into a "Juszcyk" type FB role. He can maybe develop into a BUCK backer that blitzes a lot. That's about his ceiling, I'd say though. Not really a super modern position unfortunately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 Rams WR Cooks is out. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 4 minutes ago, Chieferific said: Rams WR Cooks is out. That is a blessing tbh. Woods is gonna be enough trouble as it is. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted November 6, 2019 Share Posted November 6, 2019 2 minutes ago, wwhickok said: That is a blessing tbh. Woods is gonna be enough trouble as it is. I'm more concerned with Kupp. He's gonna carve that zone up. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chieferific Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 (edited) This should be a litmus test for the Defense. While the Rams haven't been nearly as explosive this year they still have all the pieces. I expect them to come out of the Bye Week sharp with a whole 1st series scripted and practiced ad nauseam. Let's hope the Steelers come out just as sharp and prepared. Edited November 7, 2019 by Chieferific 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Hitman Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 8 hours ago, Chieferific said: This should be a litmus test for the Defense. While the Rams haven't been nearly as explosive this year they still have all the pieces. I expect them to come out of the Bye Week sharp with a whole 1st series scripted and practiced at nauseam. Let's hope the Steelers come out just as sharp and prepared. This is my concern as well. The defense has really stepped up the first eight games and has been competitive every game. The offense is more my concern. This is a week that the defense "could be" tested and not as dominant as in other games. They have faced some very tough and physical offenses. The offense has typically gotten off to a slow start. I hope this trend continues to change. They did get a few first downs against the Colts on the first series. I would like to see the offense jump out on someone and open the game with a time consuming TD drive. It would set the tone for the defense, especially if they can get a quick three and out. The offense has to step up. They have to start trusting the TE's and WR's more. That relationship and timing has to get better. Mason has thrown some bad passes or the receivers have dropped or tipped passes that have been intercepted by the opposing defense. The defense has kept the Steelers in every game, even when the offense struggled mightily. If the Steelers are going to make a play-off push, the offense will have to improve and become more consistent. I do understand how hard this is with a back-up QB making his sixth start or so against a team who played in the SB last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMashMouthMike Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Defense has to play great. and the Oline has to improve for us to keep this close. If mason can just hit some intermediate routes and the st's don't do anything too stupid, we might be able to eek out a W. But...that's asking a lot so I say 30-16 rams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VigilantZombie Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Sounds like Conner is gonna miss another game Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steeler Hitman Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 4 minutes ago, wwhickok said: Sounds like Conner is gonna miss another game https://steelersdepot.com/2019/11/steelers-release-olb-sutton-smith-from-practice-squad-re-sign-rb-darrin-hall/ Sounds like it may be Edmunds. Connor was limited yesterday, but we have to see what happens with him today and tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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August4th Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 its going to be a long day for the offense are only hope is the defense playing lights out and forcing several turnovers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSteelers56 Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 I think this game is one we’ll need one or both of Washington and Johnson to step up. Rudolph isn’t going to throw to JuJu with Ramsey all over him. If Fitchner can scheme a good game plan for Samuels, he can probably cause some issues, but it won’t be between the tackle I-formation stuff. I think I’d try to throw out of the I-formation with Edmunds and run out of the gun with Samuels. Try and get tricky. Of course, none of this matters if the defense doesn’t have another strong day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3rivers Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 3 hours ago, MOSteelers56 said: I think this game is one we’ll need one or both of Washington and Johnson to step up. Rudolph isn’t going to throw to JuJu with Ramsey all over him. If Fitchner can scheme a good game plan for Samuels, he can probably cause some issues, but it won’t be between the tackle I-formation stuff. I think I’d try to throw out of the I-formation with Edmunds and run out of the gun with Samuels. Try and get tricky. It will be interesting to see how the steelers attack the rams since JJSS will be out of the picture. I don't know what Wade does for schemes vs TE's, but maybe Vmac has a good day. 3 hours ago, MOSteelers56 said: Of course, none of this matters if the defense doesn’t have another strong day. this game might be a defensive struggle, which I would like for a change. The pressure from our front 4 needs to win this game, as I don't expect the offence to score that much. Maybe they will, but right now without Connor and with the rams having a lock down CB, it has me seeing our offence not scoring as much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
August4th Posted November 8, 2019 Share Posted November 8, 2019 offense has been destroyed with injuries this yr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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