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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #1 on: Feb 28th, 2005, 1:13am » |
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The Bus is comin' back for at least one more run...  From "The REAL Feed":
Bettis Agrees to Return to Steelers
AP Sports (27.02.2005 00:13)
The Pittsburgh Steelers aren't ready to park the Bus just yet. Jerome Bettis, who weighed retiring after the Steelers lost in the AFC championship game last month, agreed Saturday to another pay cut and will play for at least one more season.
Steelers, Bettis agree to one-year deal
The Sports Network: NFL (26.02.2005 22:37)
I'm psyched. I think the Bus showed he had quite a bit more "left in the tank" after last year.  As our high school coach used to say, he sure didn't look like he was  "going in the tank". The Bus, Ahman Green and I all share a b-day. The Bus and I were born on exactly the same day, so the longer he goes on playing, the more I still feel like a young guy.  On that note, I think he has at least three more years left in him. 
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #4 on: Mar 18th, 2005, 8:46am » |
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on Mar 2nd, 2005, 7:23pm, Callie wrote:My P-Burg buds say that Bettis told KDKA (the local biggie) that he hasn't really decided if he'll come back next season. I can't find a link anywhere.
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Coming soon (today, tomorrow?), but its more of a gut feel. What you heard is basically what I have heard, but he is not a "Ricky". He restructured, he'll be back.
BTW, Buress signed with NYG.
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #5 on: May 27th, 2005, 1:05pm » |
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Burress's departure seen as a positive for Roethlisberger by this writer. From "The REAL Feed":
Smith: Young guns
ESPN: NFL (26.05.2005 18:06)
Burress' departure should benefit Roethlisberger by Michael Smith
The author NEVER mentions Antwaan Randle El, however. He speaks of newly-acquired WR Cedrick Wilson's starting opposite Hines Ward. Is that accurate information, semi-accurate info or downright malpractice on the writer's part? I seem to think it is the latter. I thought Wilson had already proven to be a third-rate wideout with the 49ers while Randle El, on the other hand, is a superstar in the waiting... with his time to arrive on the scene being now now that Burress is gone. Any thoughts on this, fellow Gridironers, men of steel?
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #7 on: Jul 26th, 2005, 2:37pm » |
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on May 27th, 2005, 1:05pm, StegRock wrote:Burress's departure seen as a positive for Roethlisberger by this writer. From "The REAL Feed":
Smith: Young guns
ESPN: NFL (26.05.2005 18:06)
Burress' departure should benefit Roethlisberger by Michael Smith
The author NEVER mentions Antwaan Randle El, however. He speaks of newly-acquired WR Cedrick Wilson's starting opposite Hines Ward. Is that accurate information, semi-accurate info or downright malpractice on the writer's part? I seem to think it is the latter. I thought Wilson had already proven to be a third-rate wideout with the 49ers while Randle El, on the other hand, is a superstar in the waiting... with his time to arrive on the scene being now now that Burress is gone. Any thoughts on this, fellow Gridironers, men of steel? |
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The article is a prime example of sensationalism. There might be some truth hidden in it somewhere, but its much better to discard the whole thing than try to figure out where that truth is.
The latest Steelers' report gives my current view on Randle El (undrafted in the CBFL!): http://ffpro.com/teamreports/steelers/steelers-footballinfoframes.htm
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #9 on: Jul 27th, 2005, 2:03am » |
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Ya know, furthermore, Hines Ward's contract sitch, though I do think it will get worked out sooner than later, BUT ya never know, should add to Randle El's current fantasy value. 
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #15 on: Aug 6th, 2005, 12:21pm » |
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Steelers' news rollin' off "The REAL Feed" and hitting "the Gridiron Newsstand"...
First, did you all know that Staley's having knee problems? From "The REAL Feed":
With Staley's knee acting up, Bettis' vacation may be over
SI.com: NFL (06.08.2005 02:00)
So, how much does Jerome Bettis's value go up with this news? 
Next, news about the still-absent Hines Ward litters "the Gridiron Newsstand":
"Ward's absence has growing effect"
"The Great Debate: Steelers v. Ward"
"No Sign Of Hines Ward At Steelers Camp"
While I hear the point about his stats last year, Hines does deserve to be paid higher than 37th among NFL receivers. He should at least be bumped halfway up from there.  That said, that "amounts" we are talking about are a whole nother issue of debate.
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #18 on: Aug 6th, 2005, 8:55pm » |
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Bettis agrees with you guys:
"Bettis, starting his 10th season with the Pittsburgh Steelers, expected to take it easy early this season. Let Duce Staley take most of the carries as the No. 1 running back. Stay fresh for the playoffs.
'It would be difficult, at this stage of my career, to start Week 1 and go through Week 16 and still be as effective as I was in Week 1,' Bettis said. 'I wouldn't be able to finish and, in this business, it's not how you start but how you finish.' ''
"So much for planning. Less than a week into training camp, Staley is hurting again, missing a third consecutive day of practice Friday with right knee irritation. Staley needed fluid drained from his right knee after just one full day of practice, a condition that sometimes can require arthroscopic surgery."
http://www.mcall.com/sports/all-steelersaug06,0,7556203.story?coll=all-s ports-hed
And as for Parker:
"If Staley somehow can't start the season - and, for now, the Steelers don't seem to be worrying about that - Bettis likely would split time with Willie Parker, a training camp find a year ago."
So - in light of all of this, what about Haynes?
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #19 on: Aug 7th, 2005, 2:34pm » |
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It is impossible to judge Haynes's value without looking at Parker also.
Haynes is a very good/great 3rd down back, but I don't see much upside. He can step in for a game or 2, and he will know his assignments. By stepping in, I could easily see him going over 100 yards for a 1-3 game stretch and becoming the fantasy flavor of the week; but then fading after that. He can, however, fit right into the game plan and pound the ball. Ummm, think Reuben Droughns last year to get an idea of his upper limit.
Parker is a different type of back than the other 3 and probably not suited for the Steelers' style - he is not going to wear down the opposing team with bruising runs. He also still probably does not have the understanding that is needed to be a feature back. He is a complete wild-card and in terms of his upside very sexy. He is the fastest player on the offense and had the highest YPC avg of the backs during last year's preseason and regular season. In 1 or 2 years I would love to see this guy get the chance to be "the guy" on any team. I cannot stress enough how much upside he seems to have, and how raw he may be.
Without Bettis and Staley for a long stretch, it would probably be RBBC with the carries gradually shifting from Haynes to Parker as the season progressed. More likely it would be a short stretch, and for that Haynes has the better shot to step in right away without changing game plans or style.
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #21 on: Aug 8th, 2005, 4:38pm » |
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...And now surgery.....
http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/05220/550592.stm
Quote:Monday, August 08, 2005
By Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Steelers running back Duce Staley will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his right knee to determine what, if any, damage there might be. An MRI test yesterday was inconclusive.
Staley has missed practices since Wednesday, when fluid on his knee was drained. He tried to practice Saturday, but Coach Bill Cowher said Staley told him the knee was uncomfortable.
Jerome Bettis assumes the role of number one halfback, as he did when Staley missed most of the last half of the 2004 season with a hamstring injury. |
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That is the whole "article." Definitely getting to the disturbing point now though.
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Re: Steelers Offseason Report
« Reply #23 on: Aug 12th, 2005, 9:19am » |
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on Aug 8th, 2005, 1:10am, bgsgfan wrote:
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Parker is on the left and Haynes is on the right. I guess Parker has more of a "baby face", if you're into that kind of thing. Haynes has more of a rugged, tough-guy look. It's hard for me to say who is sexier, but if bgsgfan thinks Parker is sexier, that's OK by me.
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