Steelers expect no defensive drop-off with Mundy

[stillers4me]

Ryan Mundy started a routine this year in which he watches game film and visualizes himself playing in the situation that's he watching.

"You have to see yourself making plays," Mundy said. "You have to put yourself in that guy's shoes and ask yourself, 'What you would do in that situation?"

Those shoes Mundy will be filling Sunday when the Steelers travel to Denver for an AFC wild-card game will be those of Ryan Clark.

With Clark ruled out by Mike Tomlin earlier in the week because of an existing medical condition that could be aggravated by Denver's high altitude, Mundy will make the third start of his three-year career, and first as a free safety.

According to Clark, it couldn't come during a better situation.


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[Austin87]

I have no problem with Mundy. Over the last couple of seasons he has proven that he can get the job done.

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Mundy is not as fast as Clark, doesnt hit like Clark and doesnt cover as well as Clark.

A drop off yes, but we should be OK.

[ALLD]

Time to step up. You know he will be targeted more frequently than anybody. He should come up with a pick. Could have used Keyaran Fox this week too, but have not heard his name in months since he moved.

[SteelGhost]

Deebo and Wood will be all over Timmy and he won't have time to find his WR's, so the secondary will be fine with Mundy IMO :thumbsup:

[El-Gonzo Jackson]

Deebo and Wood will be all over Timmy and he won't have time to find his WR's, so the secondary will be fine with Mundy IMO :thumbsup:

Not too worried about Timmay beating us with his arm. More concerned with Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, JD Walton, Orlando Franklin blocking up front for Willis. Donkeys have a better O line than some may think.

[The Duke]

Not too worried about Timmay beating us with his arm. More concerned with Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, JD Walton, Orlando Franklin blocking up front for Willis. Donkeys have a better O line than some may think.

Kuper is a big loss for them too. Dude has been very under the radar the past few years, but he's up there with the elite guards

but yeah, front 7 will have its hands full with them

[SteelGhost]

Not too worried about Timmay beating us with his arm. More concerned with Ryan Clady, Zane Beadles, JD Walton, Orlando Franklin blocking up front for Willis. Donkeys have a better O line than some may think.

Yep, that has helped Timmy T. a lot when he runs.