Steelers rookie tackle Beachum learning on the fly

[stillers4me]

Kelvin Beachum (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/ncaaf/players/157178;_ylt=Ah1HmS7PNzhq3jmdl5iCzGg97Ox_;_ylu=X3oD MTFycHRwNmxkBG1pdANBUlRJQ0xFIEFydGljbGUgQm9keQRwb3 MDMQRzZWMDTWVkaWFBcnRpY2xlQm9keUFzc2VtYmx5;_ylg=X3 oDMTJtZGM4bmNnBGludGwDdXMEbGFuZwNlbi11cwRwc3RhaWQD OTIxODhhZTYtMDBkMy0zMmUyLWI1NDEtMDQxMjQ3N2UzYmU1BH BzdGNhdANuZmwEcHQDc3RvcnlwYWdl;_ylv=3) and David DeCastro (http://www.steelersuniverse.com/ncaaf/players/167060) were separated by 224 picks - and an avalanche of expectations - in last April's NFL Draft.
The Steelers considered DeCastro a steal with the 24th overall selection, a plug-and-play talent they could pencil in at right guard for the next decade. Beachum almost wasn't taken at all, a seventh-round flier who arrived in Pittsburgh as the fourth (and last) option at offensive tackle.

On Sunday, with the Steelers (7-6) clinging to their playoff lives in Dallas, the sure thing and the project will line up next to each other on the right side of the line.

And the weird thing is, Beachum will be the seasoned one........

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[43Hitman]

:pray: That Ware doesn't kill Ben.

[Steeldude]

Beachum has the brains to play the position, but does he physically have what it takes?

[43Hitman]

Beachum has the brains to play the position, but does he physically have what it takes?

We're gonna find out today. Spencer and Ware will no doubt be a huge test for him.

[salamander]

Wouldn't be surprised if we see Heath giving Mr. Beachum some extra help today on that side of the line.

[43Hitman]

Wouldn't be surprised if we see Heath giving Mr. Beachum some extra help today on that side of the line.

Me either, and to be honest I hope they do. I know its nice to have Heath out in routes, but its better when Ben isn't face planted into the turf.

[Dwinsgames]

Me either, and to be honest I hope they do. I know its nice to have Heath out in routes, but its better when Ben isn't face planted into the turf.


hopefully we see some 2 TE sets with Paulson helping out Beachum so Miller can do his thing across the middle

[Psycho Ward 86]

hopefully we see some 2 TE sets with Paulson helping out Beachum so Miller can do his thing across the middle

paulson sucks ass at blocking. id like to see will johnson play more h-back in 2 tight end sets and see what he can do.

[Dwinsgames]

paulson sucks ass at blocking. id like to see will johnson play more h-back in 2 tight end sets and see what he can do.
I am not so sure you need a great blocker in help out mode , after all ..

1) he would be there to help not take on the duty

2) Ware is playing hurt so is not 100%

3) shorter passes to a sure handed Miller do not take that long to develop


just my thoughts ....

[katmandu]

Beachum has the brains to play the position, but does he physically have what it takes?He had a very good game today.

I continue to be impressed with his play.

[Count Steeler]

He had a very good game today.

I continue to be impressed with his play.

Yes a pleasant surprise. Actually looking better than Adams. Pretty good for a 7th round flyer.

[43Hitman]

Yes a pleasant surprise. Actually looking better than Adams. Pretty good for a 7th round flyer.

maybe we try and move Adams to LT next year...

[Count Steeler]

maybe we try and move Adams to LT next year...

Has to learn how to handle the speed rush. That is what kills him.

[katmandu]

Yes a pleasant surprise. Actually looking better than Adams. Pretty good for a 7th round flyer.Excellent for a 7th rounder!

BTW, do you see the size of the legs on that mofo !?!

[Count Steeler]

Excellent for a 7th rounder!

BTW, do you see the size of the legs on that mofo !?!

And he is a student of the game. Works hard, practices hard. Love this kid.

[SteelersFan710]

BTW, do you see the size of the legs on that mofo !?!

He has some gigantic tree trunks for legs

[SteelerFanInStl]

I like what I've seen of Beachum so far. The kid's done well.

[katmandu]

He has some gigantic tree trunks for legsThat he does !