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08-04-2015, 02:25 PM
Pittsburgh Steelers: Enter the X-men
by Perry Biggerstaff
Stillcurtain.com
The general consensus is that the Pittsburgh Steelers will field a high octane, top five offense this year. The defense, however, has several significant question marks.
Poor play and injuries have a portion of the fan base doubting several of our key players. Those who are more optimistic hope that these same players rebound to pair our monster offense with, at the very least, a respectable defense.
Though there are several players who can be considered “x-factors” as to what caliber of defense we field this year, I want to focus on four of these key “X-men”.
Cortez Allen. Once thought to be the future at the cornerback position, Cortez was given a 5 year, $26 million contract based on what appeared to be above average instincts. Sub-par play got him benched after seven games and he was deactivated for the last 4 games due to a thumb injury that required surgery.
There are several reasons to be optimistic about the Citadel defensive back. Allen has done all the right things to get his mind and body ready for this season. He dedicated himself to working out with James Harrison and to being part of a support group among players, giving and getting encouragement through phone calls, text and email. He looks good this training camp and has gotten back to using his size to his advantage.
Read more@ http://stillcurtain.com/2015/08/04/pittsburgh-steelers-enter-x-men/
by Perry Biggerstaff
Stillcurtain.com
The general consensus is that the Pittsburgh Steelers will field a high octane, top five offense this year. The defense, however, has several significant question marks.
Poor play and injuries have a portion of the fan base doubting several of our key players. Those who are more optimistic hope that these same players rebound to pair our monster offense with, at the very least, a respectable defense.
Though there are several players who can be considered “x-factors” as to what caliber of defense we field this year, I want to focus on four of these key “X-men”.
Cortez Allen. Once thought to be the future at the cornerback position, Cortez was given a 5 year, $26 million contract based on what appeared to be above average instincts. Sub-par play got him benched after seven games and he was deactivated for the last 4 games due to a thumb injury that required surgery.
There are several reasons to be optimistic about the Citadel defensive back. Allen has done all the right things to get his mind and body ready for this season. He dedicated himself to working out with James Harrison and to being part of a support group among players, giving and getting encouragement through phone calls, text and email. He looks good this training camp and has gotten back to using his size to his advantage.
Read more@ http://stillcurtain.com/2015/08/04/pittsburgh-steelers-enter-x-men/