Yesterday the talk was about how he was out of the protective boot and in sneakers walking around. Then...I saw the video. Dude could barely walk on that leg. The kid is just holding out hope, but I don't see any way he plays
quote:Originally posted by Satori:
http://www.footballoutsiders.c...h-super-bowl-big-men
more info here on the OL's and their strengths/weaknesses
Can't see Pitt wasting a roster spot on a gimpy center
So that guy takes Mike Wallace over Jennings? And to say GB's front three are big but not quick is a serious misread. Raji especially has great burst and quickness. His analysis is really great in the elements he breaks down and compares but then he says a few things that make me wonder what the hell he's looking at.
Packer = 9, Jets = 0.
Not enough said about that game.
If our offense has <=1 Turnovers Sunday, IMO Vince is coming home.
Not enough said about that game.
If our offense has <=1 Turnovers Sunday, IMO Vince is coming home.
quote:Originally posted by CAPackfan:
Yesterday the talk was about how he was out of the protective boot and in sneakers walking around. Then...I saw the video. Dude could barely walk on that leg. The kid is just holding out hope, but I don't see any way he plays
Heard similar reports today as well CA. I think this is just a rookie holding out hope but reality is likely something entirely different.
His replacement is a significant drop off as well. That's been the opinion of multiple sources.
Raji should be licking his chops.
Not according to the guy at outsiders. He suggests Legursky's size and technique is a better matchup vs. Raji than Pouncey.
That opinion is in the minority. We'll certainly find out come Sunday.
From ESPN's blog (walker who's followed the team all year):
quote:This obviously hurts the Steelers in terms of strategy. Pouncey was by far Pittsburgh's best offensive lineman. Since he was key to the middle of the line, I don't expect much from the Steelers' interior running game. Green Bay has a huge advantage with rising star B.J. Raji against Steelers backup center Doug Legursky. So expect a lot of double-teams against Raji and Pittsburgh tailback Rashard Mendenhall to see more carries on the perimeter. Pouncey's injury could also hurt Pittsburgh's running game inside the red zone.
In addition to the physical challenge, this also will be a big mental test for Legursky, who is now responsible for making all the calls and adjustments on the offensive line. The Packers and defensive coordinator Dom Capers bring a lot of blitzes from all over, including the cornerbacks, and Legursky's job will be to recognize where the pressures are coming from, which is not an easy task.
I like the fact that it may be a mental and physical challenge for Legursky. But, his last name sounds like a football player. Didn't the Steelers also lose another starter, DE maybe. I could be wrong.
You're right. They lost Aaron Smith, a great 3-4 DE. But Ziggy Hood's been playing well in his place.
On the offensive line, they lost both starting OTs early this year -- LT Max Starks and RT Willie Colon. Picked up and have been starting Johnathan Scott from Buffalo (who has perhaps the worst OL in the league) and Flozell Adams (who Dallas cut because they thought he was through). Combining them with two average guards and now a backup center should make this Pittsburgh's weakest unit and possibly the key to the Packers winning Sunday.
On the offensive line, they lost both starting OTs early this year -- LT Max Starks and RT Willie Colon. Picked up and have been starting Johnathan Scott from Buffalo (who has perhaps the worst OL in the league) and Flozell Adams (who Dallas cut because they thought he was through). Combining them with two average guards and now a backup center should make this Pittsburgh's weakest unit and possibly the key to the Packers winning Sunday.
Their OL was pretty average before Pouncey went down and I expect Jenkins and Raji to have a nice game.
Pouncey officially ruled out. He didn't practice today(no surprise)
Didn't the Packers brutalize Flozell Adams when he played for the Cowboys in a game a year or two ago? It seems like that it the weakest link for the Steelers.
Doesn't he have the most false starts committed in the last few years, to?
Looks like this game will come down to the play of offensive line for both teams. Hopefully Ben doesn't get injured, because the Packers never seem prepared when the backup QB enters the game.
