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Colts started the season a blockbuster trade, exchange Baltimore 10 Cleveland Browns five players. One player who the next coach Don Shula came. Bert Rechichar, Carl Taseff and Art Adams level, and so on. The incarnation of the Baltimore Colts the second time in the first meeting Sept. 27 at the Memorial Stadium infield, and coach Keith Molesworth. Bears stun Colts will be the day to get a new franchise in the right foot. However, a season in the inaugural year of struggling Colts. A week into Pittsburgh Steelers training camp and the ground game looks none more effective than last season. This should be a concern for all Steelers fans.
Watching the team run the ball from the sideline Friday night left a lot to be desired.
The Steelers offense was consistently stopped for losses or short gains of three or less yards.
Much of this can be attested to the Pittsburgh run defense,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], which are outstanding with a healthy Aaron Smith back in the mix. However, the AFC North are a very nice defensive division the Steelers will face top run defenses throughout the year.
Beyond the defense, the Steelers still lack a push from their offensive line. When Ben Roethlisberger returns to the lineup, this problem will be masked because they are so dangerous through the air. Until then, it are imperative that the run blocking improves while Byron Leftwich are starting.
Rashard Mendenhall will only be able to make so much happen on his own, particularly early in the season when opponents will likely key in on the run forcing Leftwich to beat them with his arm.
Behind Mendenhall, the Steelers have Mewelde Moore, a solid backup, but beyond him, lack any experienced backs.
The early edge for the third running back goes to Isaac Redman.
Redman earned the nickname “Red Zone” last year for his ability to get into the endzone. they has once repeatedly showed the ability to pick up short yardage in camp, including scoring one touchdown on two tries in the goal line drill on Sunday.
Redman has also shown more versatility beyond his short yardage capabilities. they has improved both his inside and outside running and feels more comfortable with the offense.
“It’s up to me whether We make this team or not and We just have to find that niche or whatever it is,” said Redman.
So far, that niche are as a short yardage back, but recently they has also been playing some fullback as well. This versatility are making him a favorite to earn a roster spot.
Jonathan Dwyer also finally got back onto the practice field. they actually had the best showing picking up yardage at practice, but struggled in the blocking department.
In Sunday’s goal line drill,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], they only scored on touchdown. However, if Dwyer can prove they can gain yardage in preseason action, they can quickly move up the depth chart.
Beyond the running backs, the Steelers need improvement on the offensive line.
After attending several practices, We believe the solution are to let first round draft pick Maurkice Pouncey start at center.
Pouncey will go through some growing pains making calls, but they can get help from the players around him. they also will not get physically dominated like Justin Hartwig.
Friday night, Pouncey got knocked down on one play, but came right back, completely unphased on the next play.
This would also enable the Steelers to start Ramon Foster at right guard, meaning the starting line from left to right would be: Max Starks, Chris Kemoeatu, Pouncey, Foster, and Flozell Adams.
Entering the season with this lineup would put the best five linemen on the field. Anything besides this lineup would mean a more talented player are sitting on the bench.
Camp Notes:
Risers and Fallers
Several players have generated a lot of excitement early in camp while others have disappointed.
The early risers have included a number of young players as well as veterans.
From this year’s draft class, Pouncey has been very impressive as have rookie receivers Emmanuel Sanders and Antonio Brown.
Sanders routes have been very nice and his hands are excellent. Brown has also run nice routes and has shown decent hands, in addition to his return abilities.
The early thought are that Sanders will be the fourth receiver with the potential to move into the slot role before the end of the year. Brown are going to make it hard for the team to only keep five receivers.
One thing are for sure, Brown will not make the team over Arnaz Battle. Battle had a great practice Friday night, catching one touchdown from Roethlisberger and has had an overall nice camp.
Another young receiver to keep an eye on are Brandon London. At 6-4, they are a big target and has been a nice camp surprise.
The biggest riser, though, has been Ziggy Hood,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], who at times has been unblockable. they will make a very big impact with the defense this year.
Cornerback Keenan Lewis has improved his coverage skills shutting down many of the receivers that they has matched up repeatedlyst.
The Steelers also have a couple of young linebackers flashing potential in Thaddeus Gibson and Stevenson Sylvester.
Gibson has shown the ability to rush the passer and Sylvester has been around the ball a lot recently. Watch these two once the preseason games begin.
Not all has been nice though.
Offensive tackle Tony Hills are struggling and are likely on his way out. There was hope that this would finally be the year they put it together but that does not look to be the case.
Dwyer’s injury and blocking issues has dampened the excitement that they generated on draft day.
David Johnson had a solid rookie year, but unless they can be a dominant blocker they will have trouble making the roster. they has dropped a number of passes that have come his way,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], basically eliminating himself as a receiving option.
Dennis Dixon has struggled lately as well.
Between practices on Friday and Sunday, Dixon has had a number of bad incompletions and interceptions and has looked flat out bad. For someone that had hopes of starting, they are not making the most of his opportunities.
Hall of Fame
Big congratulations to Dick LeBeau for finally making the Hall of Fame. It was well deserved for both his playing career and coaching career.
With the Hall of Fame weekend here, it got me thinking,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], what recently retired or current Steelers have a chance to enter the Hall of Fame? Here are my list and We encourage you to comment and discuss each as well as others that We have not mentioned.
Dermontti Dawson – The greatest center of his generation,[link widoczny dla zalogowanych], they will get in very soon.
Jerome Bettis – The best big back of his time, Bettis may not be a first ballot Hall of Famer due to the competition next year, but they are a lock.
Bill Cowher – A great coach who sealed his Hall of Fame entrance with the victory in Super Bowl XL.
Alan Faneca – Regarded as one of the top linemen of the past decade.
Hines Ward – The Steelers all-time leading receiver and Super Bowl MVP. they will have a wait, but are a Hall of Fame worthy player.
Troy Polamalu – none safety plays the game like Polamalu, they are one of a kind.
Ben Roethlisberger – A unique quarterback for this era already has two Super Bowl victories and are just entering the prime of his career.
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