GBMelBlount
08-26-2014, 07:27 AM
Rookie inside linebacker Ryan Shazier had an impressive debut in week two of the preseason in a performance that raised already high expectations for the Pittsburgh Steelers’ first-round draft pick.
Last week’s test against the Philadelphia Eagles saw Shazier come back down to earth a bit, though he did say after the game that stamina became an issue later in the game as he continues to restabilize his fitness level after missing almost two weeks of practice with a knee bruise.
The Eagles’ offense did not allow for the knifing tackles that he had all over the field a week earlier, most often working on the perimeter. When they did attack inside, Shazier had issues getting off blocks.
The more athletic and aggressive tight ends also posed a problem for the rookie in comparison to his debut performance. But I also became aware of Shazier more frequently being told what to do and where to go pre-snap last week, perhaps as a side effect of the Eagles’ fast-paced approach combined with his inexperience.
With that said, here is a look at some of the key plays of Shazier’s night against Nick Foles and the Eagles.
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2014/08/steelers-vs-eagles-film-review-ryan-shazier/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29
Last week’s test against the Philadelphia Eagles saw Shazier come back down to earth a bit, though he did say after the game that stamina became an issue later in the game as he continues to restabilize his fitness level after missing almost two weeks of practice with a knee bruise.
The Eagles’ offense did not allow for the knifing tackles that he had all over the field a week earlier, most often working on the perimeter. When they did attack inside, Shazier had issues getting off blocks.
The more athletic and aggressive tight ends also posed a problem for the rookie in comparison to his debut performance. But I also became aware of Shazier more frequently being told what to do and where to go pre-snap last week, perhaps as a side effect of the Eagles’ fast-paced approach combined with his inexperience.
With that said, here is a look at some of the key plays of Shazier’s night against Nick Foles and the Eagles.
http://www.steelersdepot.com/2014/08/steelers-vs-eagles-film-review-ryan-shazier/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+SteelersDepotBlog+%28Steelers +Depot+Blog%29