Steelers

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

smoochie cuddlekins — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:20:58 GMT

What a great prediction. You should work at ESPN

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

magsteel — Mon, 19 Jan 2009 17:01:12 GMT

NO!....The last two weeks they have beaten teams that have had future hall of fame running backs. If people try to run up the middle they are stopped by the interior line before the linebackers get there. If the line does not stop them they slow them down enough that the ferocious linebackers clean up the rest. Oh and there is that rediculous Superman named Troy. Need I say more?

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

GUNMAN — Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:36:53 GMT

Troy being the same ever again is a big if! Ryan should be fine and Timmons and Woodley are not ready--but should be better the second half of the season--

some just need a bite from reality! The lines are the problems on both sides!

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

pittguy122 — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:16:33 GMT

Everyone needs to chill out. Yes there were concerns last season. It is the preseason, with the new talent Timmons and Woodley and a healthy Troy and Ryan Clark, Things will be different!!!!!! Here we go Steelers!!!

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

PGHREPR — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:11:08 GMT

4 DOWN LINEMEN!!! When are we going to start trying this out? Our 3-4 can't always get it done against these hybrid young linemen coming into the league. I agree with zeke..... we really need to mix it up if we want to be effective against the run. Don't get me started on the holes in our secondary... Still, we're capable of being the best.

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

erybil — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:18:21 GMT

I know it's just the preseason, but the Steelers look just like they did last year - DB's getting beat, can't stop the run, no real pressure on the QB, can't protect the QB, can't run themselves, Ben trying to make plays while fending off sacks, some resulting in interceptions, trying to return kick-offs with a bulky running back who will never break a big one, giving up big kick-off returns killing momentum gained after their own scores. Any reason to believe this season will end any better?

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

Welcome to Martyland! — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:33:39 GMT

I'd be worried. For years the Steelers have had a "bend but then bend some more" defense. How many times do they have teams starting from inside their own 10, and let them move up the field? How many times do the Steelers get the safety (and the ball)? Not enough. Instead teams continually march up the field, and even if they get stopped, they punt from the Steeler 45 rather than their own end zone. The Steelers do not tackle very well and give up too many soft yards. Yeah, I'll be worrying a lot this year unless they get more aggressive and tackle better.

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

zeke28sg — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:05:46 GMT

the DE needs to use 4 down linemen from time to time,we have too many gaps on the line, size wize that is. and on the O side they need a good trap block play for short yardage.

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

BamaSteeler — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:58:31 GMT

They had no pass rush against the Bills on the frist 2 drives and Casey Hampton being a nose tackle has got to become swift afoot and cause disruptions along the line, just being a big slug in the middle is not getting the job done... Get in game shape Hamp, that is why you get a big check every month.....

Re: Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

GUNMAN — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:43:09 GMT

THEY BETTER BE! LUCKY TO GO .500 THIS YEAR. APPEARS TO BE HOLES EVERYWHERE!

Should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

PG Admin1 — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:35:19 GMT

Based on the first two preseason games, should the Steelers have any concerns about the run defense?

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