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whodat1
03-20-2012, 05:30 PM
Story here:
http://www.cbssports.com/general/blog/rob-rang/17925208/steelers-sign-wvus-johnson-after-impressive-pro-day-workout

ShutDown24
03-20-2012, 05:35 PM
Good. Excited to see him in camp.

steelerdude15
03-20-2012, 05:38 PM
No, he went to West Virginia, kill him! :chuckle:

whodat1
03-20-2012, 05:38 PM
A little more in depth:
http://www.wvillustrated.com/story/17194177/former-mountaineer-will-johnson-signs-with-pittsburgh-steelers

salamander
03-20-2012, 05:46 PM
Seems like he's a hard worker. Looking forward to seeing what he can do.

O'Malley
03-20-2012, 05:47 PM
Am I mistaken or did they aquire Wes Lyons again as well?

whodat1
03-20-2012, 05:48 PM
Am I mistaken or did they aquire Wes Lyons again as well?

I thought I saw a blurb about that in the second article.

Wasn't he in training camp last year?

BigNastyDefense
03-20-2012, 05:59 PM
Hey, it doesn't hurt and I am sure we got him dirt cheap too. A camp body so we're not beating the crap out of our starters all of camp, and if he makes the team depth and maybe even a shot at being the FB.

ShutDown24
03-20-2012, 06:15 PM
I thought I saw a blurb about that in the second article.

Wasn't he in training camp last year?

Yes, but it seemed like the team thought he was a better fit at wide out. He is pretty slender even with all that height.

El-Gonzo Jackson
03-20-2012, 06:23 PM
:zzz:

Iron Steeler
03-20-2012, 10:17 PM
Yes, but it seemed like the team thought he was a better fit at wide out. He is pretty slender even with all that height.

We're they using him as a. TE?

Steelersfan
03-20-2012, 10:55 PM
A few people probably :zzz:at Silverback his 1st few seasons too. At least take a look at him:

http://vimeo.com/38167602

ShutDown24
03-20-2012, 11:24 PM
We're they using him as a. TE?

He practiced in training camp as both but from what I remember of his playing time in the preseason he spent more time split out wide. I could be wrong, but that's what my memory is presenting me with.

O'Malley
03-21-2012, 01:18 PM
Wes Lyons is what 6 foot 8? without him the tallest receiver is 6 foot 1... I was peaved last year when he was let go, hope he makes the team this year!

SteelMember
03-21-2012, 02:03 PM
:zzz:

:chuckle:

So a UDFA from last year doesn't excite you?

SteelerEmpire
03-21-2012, 03:54 PM
A little more in depth:
http://www.wvillustrated.com/story/17194177/former-mountaineer-will-johnson-signs-with-pittsburgh-steelers

I really hope Lyons makes the team this time around. That vertical threat he would bring would make Megatron envious.

Chidi29
03-21-2012, 04:08 PM
Wes Lyons is what 6 foot 8? without him the tallest receiver is 6 foot 1... I was peaved last year when he was let go, hope he makes the team this year!

We've had countless big boys at WR who don't make it out of camp. Matt Trannon, Micah Rucker, Matt Greenwood, Fred Gibson, Walter Young were all between 6-4 and 6-6. Those guys are usually tight-hipped and can't get separation.

They're fun to look at but very few of them are actually worth much.

Steelersfan
03-21-2012, 07:47 PM
Do you see any tight hips here ???

LINK:

http://vimeo.com/38167602


All I'm saying is, give the kid a far chance, before he's dismissed. More than likely camp fodder, but you never know.

Chidi29
03-21-2012, 07:57 PM
Do you see any tight hips here ???

LINK:

http://vimeo.com/38167602


All I'm saying is, give the kid a far chance, before he's dismissed. More than likely camp fodder, but you never know.
First, you're using an edited practice video. Tells us very little.

Second, I was talking about Lyons. Not Johnson.

Iron Steeler
03-21-2012, 08:28 PM
First, you're using an edited practice video. Tells us very little.

Second, I was talking about Lyons. Not Johnson.

Chidi I agree with about our tall guys and the tight hips. That's the bold underlined reason why Wes Lyons is not on the team. On paper he sounds like an unfair asset, but on the field he is mediocre at best.

.... Next question to the anyone that knows... Where is Limas sweed ?

Iron Steeler
03-21-2012, 08:30 PM
Do you see any tight hips here ???

LINK:

http://vimeo.com/38167602


All I'm saying is, give the kid a far chance, before he's dismissed. More than likely camp fodder, but you never know.

Great video and great find... This guy seems agile enough... Do you know if there is any video out there running routes. Or game footage?

GBMelBlount
03-21-2012, 10:09 PM
Good. Excited to see him in camp.

Agreed.


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