nfl injurys

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Would be a hell of a lot easier to just sign Shaun Alexander to fill in for a week or two before Willie Parker is back. I don't see Jackson going anywhere until the offseason when he'll inevitably holdout again.

Pittsburgh's offense has changed so much. We remember them for what they have been over the years and especially during their recent superbowl run. Its not just line play-its philosophy.

Shawn Alexander is a one dimensional back that lost his step. Pitt would be better off with mewelde moore.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Pittsburgh's offense has changed so much. We remember them for what they have been over the years and especially during their recent superbowl run. Its not just line play-its philosophy.

Shawn Alexander is a one dimensional back that lost his step. Pitt would be better off with mewelde moore.

Actually, they'd be better off with both.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

Actually, they'd be better off with both.

Alexander is done snipe. He was washed up last year.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Alexander is done snipe. He was washed up last year.

We're talking a waiver wire pickup to help out for two weeks. He's as good as anybody out there. Running back is so overrated anyways. As long as you can hit the hole and not fumble the ball you'll do alright in the NFL.

But of course it makes a ton more sense to mortgage their future by sending all their draft picks for Stephen Jackson when they will have Willie Parker back in two weeks.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

We're talking a waiver wire pickup to help out for two weeks. He's as good as anybody out there. Running back is so overrated anyways. As long as you can hit the hole and not fumble the ball you'll do alright in the NFL.

But of course it makes a ton more sense to mortgage their future by sending all their draft picks for Stephen Jackson when they will have Willie Parker back in two weeks.

Who said that? Look, cows would fly before the steelers would offer what it would take to get jackson and then devote such space to the cap. Its just not realistic.

My point is, Alexander is just not a good fit and on top of that is washed up. He has always been terrible in blitz protection and he can't catch.

I agree- you can find a guy to plug in there for a few weeks. But there are plenty of YOUNGER guys that you nor I have ever heard of that can fill the role much better in my opinion.

[SniperSB23]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Who said that? Look, cows would fly before the steelers would offer what it would take to get jackson and then devote such space to the cap. Its just not realistic.

My point is, Alexander is just not a good fit and on top of that is washed up. He has always been terrible in blitz protection and he can't catch.

I agree- you can find a guy to plug in there for a few weeks. But there are plenty of YOUNGER guys that you nor I have ever heard of that can fill the role much better in my opinion.

The reason those guys aren't on NFL rosters right now is because they fumble and cause they are even worse at picking up the blitz than Alexander. Pittsburgh needs someone with experience they can plug in there. Alexander might not be the guy but I'd at least have him in to work out.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by SniperSB23

The reason those guys aren't on NFL rosters right now is because they fumble and cause they are even worse at picking up the blitz than Alexander. Pittsburgh needs someone with experience they can plug in there. Alexander might not be the guy but I'd at least have him in to work out.

NO ONE is worse than Shawn Alexander at picking up blitzes. There might be some that are just as bad, but it is nearly impossible to be worse. Do you think he was out on third down because he can't catch?

There are only so many roster spots. A lot of times, a decent young running back can't make a team because he won't play special teams. If you arent starting, you have to be able to play special teams on a 52 man roster unless you are a kicker or a QB.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

Alexander is done snipe. He was washed up last year.

i agree, his heart is not in being hit anymore. he does not now or ever did run tough enough to be a steeler. he's a Bama man and i'll root for him but he's soft.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

i agree, his heart is not in being hit anymore. he does not now or ever did run tough enough to be a steeler. he's a Bama man and i'll root for him but he's soft.

He could run though couldnt he dd? Very unique style.

[ddthetide]

Originally Posted by dalakhani

He could run though couldnt he dd? Very unique style.

he was a stop-n-starter and cut back runner. his first 3 steps were very explosive and that allowed his to stop-n- start. he was strong enough to push the pile but he did like to slam it in for short yardage. his most impressive asset was his open field speed. when he'd get loose he was a break away runner. ask LSU game 10; freshman season 20 carries 291yds and 4 TDS and he had barely played all year. he hit vandy the next year for 20 carries and 209yds.
someone on here said he couldn't catch, he Used to be a very good reciever. Bama ran an excellent screen pass with him and used to throw to him in the flat all the time.

[dalakhani]

Originally Posted by ddthetide

he was a stop-n-starter and cut back runner. his first 3 steps were very explosive and that allowed his to stop-n- start. he was strong enough to push the pile but he did like to slam it in for short yardage. his most impressive assist was his open field speed. when he'd get loose he was a break away runner. ask LSU game 10; freshman season 20 carries 291yds and 4 TDS and he had barely played all year. he hit vandy the next year for 20 carries and 209yds.
someone on here said he couldn't catch, he Used to be a very good reciever. Bama ran an excellent screen pass with him and used to throw to him in the flat all the time.

I said that and if its not true then i stand corrected. I just don't remember him ever being a three down back at Seattle. I know he doesnt block but I assumed it was because he didnt have the best hands either.