OT: The Pittsburgher Thread: Sneaking up onto training camp

[JTG]

Honestly even more than that, I think Holstein can go to a school with much better receiving talent and a more pass heavy game than Pitt. At the same time, how often do players transfer twice in college? I figure it's not super often. And if Holstein keeps being as good as he has been so far, he may leave for the NFL draft after his junior year too.

I think he chose Pitt because of this offense, so he obviously likes what is going on here. I think he has the It factor. Awesome pocket presence, flies through his reads and quickly makes decisions, takes care of the ball, and can demoralize teams with his legs. Pitt boosters have to come to the table for this one.

 

[Peat]

What if in your comment here we replace the words “or is it because” with “when”?

Or what if the answer to this question is “yes” or “both”?

Why can't it be both? Sure, if they had Justin Herbert they'd be willing to play more aggressively and attack the center of the field more. That being said, that gameplan of "avoid throwing to areas where the team's best DBs are" is something every team does.

This team knows it has a dynamic defense and won't be giving up a ton of points in most games. Playing a conservative offense, while boring, is an easy way at limiting mistakes and not putting your defense in a bad spot. That's not unique to Fields, Wilson, Pickett, Trubisky or anyone else. They're just more conservative with them than they would be with a true top QB for the obvious reason: the top QBs are way better.

Both makes sense as an answer, but it opens up the question about what proportions of both and whether it was more about Fields (or even just the Steelers) than the Falcons.

And I do very much believe in waiting and seeing what the answer is rather than assuming Smith will do just as Canada did. But I get people thinking they've seen this show before and everything that goes with that.

 

[Ryder71]

Tomlin is 0-3 vs Peyton though

Won't help him tomorrow though. That's not exactly the biggest sample size now is it?

 

[wheelz87]

Illinois beat Kansas this season they have Nebraska on Friday night

Kansas sucks, Daniels has regressed or the injuries have caught up with him.

Penn St misses Oregon, Michigan, Nebraska. Has Ohio St at home. Complete joke schedule for being in B10.

 

[T1K]

Not Steelers related, but Holstein is 100% going to be a 1st or 2nd rounder in a few years. The dude is this good already as a redshirt freshman, he's not even 20 yet.

He won me some cash today. Beast

 

[Night Shift]

Not the way Watt played last week. We're stacked defensively. We're something like 8-1 in our last nine against rookie QB's.

IIRC the record w/o Watt is 500 or less

 

[Night Shift]

Kenny Rogers to Tyreek Hill all day lol

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[JTG]

Kenny Rogers to Tyreek Hill all day lol

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Know when to hold'em, to when to fold'em.

 

[JTG]

Something I forgot about was Teddy Bruschi and his health issues. His voice regarding Tua right now is an important one because he both came back when everyone said he shouldn't have and also retired because of a heart issue.

 

[Empoleon8771]

Interesting thing to note: despite Moore not being on the injury report at the end of this week, Fautanu is still expected to start at RT today. Moore was a full practice participant on Thursday and Friday and is not listed as questionable for the game today.

Really interesting that they're pulling Moore after he had a great week 1. I wonder if Moore is in a "he can practice but he's not 100%" situation, so they figured they'd rest him anyway.

 

[xlm34]

Interesting thing to note: despite Moore not being on the injury report at the end of this week, Fautanu is still expected to start at RT today. Moore was a full practice participant on Thursday and Friday and is not listed as questionable for the game today.

Really interesting that they're pulling Moore after he had a great week 1. I wonder if Moore is in a "he can practice but he's not 100%" situation, so they figured they'd rest him anyway.

Unless something’s changed I think I saw Moore is starting at LT and Fautanu is at RT with Jones being benched. I can’t say I agree with that call from a long term development point of view but from a “Who gives us the best chance against Denver” view, I can’t really argue with Moore over Jones.

 

[DanielPlainview]

I swear the way some people obsess over Pickett they’ll need to be institutionalized if he ever works out somewhere

The handling of the OL post-Munch has been horrific.

 

[Empoleon8771]

I swear the way some people obsess over Pickett they’ll need to be institutionalized if he ever works out somewhere

Odd self report but you do you.

Unless something’s changed I think I saw Moore is starting at LT and Fautanu is at RT with Jones being benched. I can’t say I agree with that call from a long term development point of view but from a “Who gives us the best chance against Denver” view, I can’t really argue with Moore over Jones.

Interesting, you may be right based on how they were used in practice. It looks like Jones was practicing at RT as well at the end of the week. I'm trying to see on Twitter who got the first team reps at LT but I can't find anything on it.

 

[DanielPlainview]

Need to pick between Lazard, Palmer, Mattison, and Shaheed for my last flex spot. Leaning Lazard but not 100% sold

Odd self report but you do you.



Interesting, you may be right based on how they were used in practice. It looks like Jones was practicing at RT as well at the end of the week. I'm trying to see on Twitter who got the first team reps at LT but I can't find anything on it.

The only people who routinely bring him up are those who can’t handle anyone being critical of Jesus Fields

 

[JTG]

Jones isn't 100%. That elbow is f***ed.

 

[bigdaddyk88]

Unless something’s changed I think I saw Moore is starting at LT and Fautanu is at RT with Jones being benched. I can’t say I agree with that call from a long term development point of view but from a “Who gives us the best chance against Denver” view, I can’t really argue with Moore over Jones.

Jones isn’t healthy either

 

[T1K]

Mike Tomlin could ride hot hand at QB if Justin Fields leads Steelers to 2-0 start

 

[MrBrightside]

Odd self report but you do you.



Interesting, you may be right based on how they were used in practice. It looks like Jones was practicing at RT as well at the end of the week. I'm trying to see on Twitter who got the first team reps at LT but I can't find anything on it.

Moore got the first team reps at LT on Thursday and Friday.

 

[T1K]

The only people who routinely bring him up are those who can’t handle anyone being critical of Jesus Fields

The thread search results say otherwise

 

[DanielPlainview]

They do not

 

[TooManyHumans]

I swear the way some people obsess over Pickett they’ll need to be institutionalized if he ever works out somewhere

I don't think this is a major concern.

 

[JTG]

Someone needs to keep track of TJ's stats for bad penalties that negate a sack or fumble. Last week he was robbed of 2 sacks and a FF.

 

[WickedWrister]

 

[Shrimper]

Makes sense to have a look and potentially line someone up. Neither Wilson or Fields are long term solutions, wouldn't be against Fields as QB2 but don't see Wilson taking that role, he still thinks he can be QB1 no doubt.

 

[Shockmaster]

Is the Ravens' offense overrated, or do they enjoy playing in sludge almost as much as the Steelers do?