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[…] open sore that defines Terry Bradshaw’s relationship with the franchise and the fan base. Perhaps Homer J. put it best when he […]

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By: Homer J.

Homer J. — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 15:24:40 +0000

Well, it did if you are sending the message that no one is untouchable and that results matter. Also, we don’t know what – besides results – went into the decision. Not talking about character issues or anything like that, but, rather, whether Archer
was a good student of the game and whether he was a good learner. If they decided he was still weak on technique and totally a one-trick pony, then…….

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By: steeler fever

steeler fever — Sat, 14 Nov 2015 05:07:35 +0000

I actually like Jacoby but cutting DA and signing Jacoby made absolutely no sense.

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:34:30 +0000

So you’re not a fan? LOL

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By: steeler fever

steeler fever — Fri, 13 Nov 2015 17:09:40 +0000

5 Been A Busy Week Answers

2. In deference to Mrs. Rollett I will tone down my answer. HECK NO! And then add on a few more choice cuss words!

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By: elpalito

elpalito — Thu, 12 Nov 2015 00:22:53 +0000

1 – Sacrifice Vick’s spot. Not like anyone else will sign him.

2 – I am not sure what Jones brings to the table. It seems odd for the FO to be banking on his past performances to fuel his future with the Steelers.

3 – They did sign another player. That’s about all they can do. Now the team has to hope Williams stays healthy.

4 – I’m not a fan of Mitchell nor a detractor really. I find nothing special in his game. I wouldn’t even object to his celebrations…so long as he waited for the play to actually be over before he goes off.

5 – For the fans to get over themselves.

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By: mike

mike — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 23:15:38 +0000

1. I would say someone who they can easily get back and does not cost them any cash. If someone were to poach them it would be no big deal. I am sure there are a few of those guys hanging around but I don’t know enough to name names. Rebecca’s idea sounds good, so does Homer’s.
2. We will not know until Jones get’s a legit shot or two. The blocking last game was abysmal. I read Archer had a bunch a offers to go on practice squads(Steelers included) and he refused all the offers. When you look at his resume not sure if that was a good move on his part. Hope someone gives him another chance.
3. Again, we will not know until we see them. Might as well flip a coin at this point.
4. Sorry Charlie but you have to finish the play. Forced fumbles usually don’t mean much if you do not recover them. Talk trash all you want but don’t hurt your team and don’t give the impression you are celebrating someones injury. His ferocity and fire are feeding this D and they are a bruising bunch. You can catch it but there is a price to be paid and you don’t want MM collecting your toll.

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:49:12 +0000

I don’t like any of your #1 options. Chickillo is presumably on the team because they were saving him from another team picking him up. DHB has been an important member of special teams, to his very great credit IMO. And certainly not Sammie Coates. He would never clear waivers, and he’s our “Smokin'” Martavis Bryant insurance policy. I don’t actually think it’s an issue, though—Mike Vick is off the injury list. And while I don’t think he could keep us going for long, I feel better about our chances there than I do about how Tyler Murphy would play. He might be great, but I presume there was a reason they were switching him to WR in camp.

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By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 18:43:32 +0000

1. How about IRing Terrance Garvin? He had knee surgery a few weeks ago, and it’s hard to think he’s going to be back anytime soon anyhow. BTW, did you know the Steelers currently have 15 guys on IR? That’s pretty depressing.

2. Boy, this is one where I just have to trust the coaching staff knows what they are doing. We went from having the fastest kick returner in the league to having the slowest. Couldn’t they put Marcus Wheaton back on returns? Didn’t Isaiah Pead do some returns for SL? Maybe just try some guys back there and see if anyone sticks. After all, vs., say, BAL, you’re only going to have touchbacks anyhow…

3. We won’t know until we find out whether Todman or Pead are any good. If they aren’t, we definitely don’t. It’s possible we’ll find out Sunday whether we do or not.

4. I can see why people want to put this in the “you’ve got to let players play” category, but I’m not very fond of it. I wish he wouldn’t celebrate another player being down. That really bothers me. It also bothers me that he celebrated while there was a loose ball hanging around. I believe MT had a chat with him and Roosevelt Nix. The play ain’t over until it’s over, and you don’t celebrate injuring someone IMO. Intercept a ball and take it to the end zone, great. Celebrate all you like. Come up with a huge stop on third down forcing the other team to punt, great. But even there you have to think. We’ve seen twice in two weeks where drives were extended by after-the-whistle penalties.

5. I think we need to accept that, however nice a story it would make, Bradshaw would have to have some sort of epiphany to want to do it. And if he doesn’t want to do it, why would we want him here? I don’t mean that in a pissy way—just that if you want to honor someone who doesn’t fancy it, at a certain point it ceases to be their problem and starts to be yours. Let it go, as Elsa might say… (I have granddaughters ; )

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By: roxannafirehall

roxannafirehall — Wed, 11 Nov 2015 15:34:20 +0000

1. Tough, but I say Chickillo. DHB second choice. Not Sammie, I have high hopes for Sammie and he may be Wheaton’s replacement next year.

2. I’m with Homer. Dri was a bust. Jacoby may still pay off.

3. The short answer is no. The problem is with the salary cap, you never have enough players if your top two positional players go down. The season, already seriously wounded, will be DOA if Deangelo goes down.

4. I like intensity, but he needs to finish the play AND not taunt. I dig celebration, taunting is bush.

5. Thanks for the kudos, Hombre. I really think that ship has sailed. It’s not that Terry can’t be forgiven, but I don’t think he feels the need. The Chief and Emperor Chaz (a nod to Myron) are gone. I don’t think anyone is going to change, the fans or Terry.

Yet, imagine an old broken down 78 year old Bradshaw showing up at Heinz for a reunion. THAT would be a tear-jerker. I’m not suggesting he should or will do something like that. Then again, with Brad, you never know. I’m all fine where things are now. No matter what, he did something for Pittsburgh that can’t be repeated. It’s more than enough.

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