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hawaiiansteeler
05-14-2018, 07:44 PM
Mike Tomlin impressed with Steelers rookie safety tandem

The Pittsburgh Steelers have a pair of rookies at minicamp this weekend, and Mike Tomlin likes what he sees — so far.

By Jeff.Hartman
May 13, 2018

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The Pittsburgh Steelers struggled on defense on more than one occasion in the 2017 season, and even the most untrained football eye could tell you it was commonly a lack of communication, and poor tackling.

Throughout the 2018 NFL Draft, the Steelers focus when selecting a defender usually revolved around the aforementioned attributes. Players who communicated well, and were known for their tackling.

Out of the seven picks they had in the draft process, the team took two safeties. Both of those safeties were lauded for their ability to communicate well, and their rather sound tackling technique.

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steelreserve
05-14-2018, 10:48 PM
Well if it was a tattoo-having competition, Allen looks like he'd be in the starting lineup Week 1.

hawaiiansteeler
05-15-2018, 02:08 AM
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ALLD
05-15-2018, 02:00 PM
They will defend every blade of grass.

Neversatisfied
05-15-2018, 02:12 PM
They will defend every blade of grass.

Obviously

Edman
05-15-2018, 02:32 PM
Obviously

They don't subscribe to that hocus pocus.

hawaiiansteeler
05-15-2018, 02:36 PM
They don't subscribe to that hocus pocus.

It is what it is, we don't live in our fears...

https://i2.wp.com/steelcityblitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/standard.jpg?resize=585%2C389

GBMelBlount
05-15-2018, 02:55 PM
Hopefully tackling is "The Standard" this year.


It is what it is, we don't live in our fears...

https://i2.wp.com/steelcityblitz.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/standard.jpg?resize=585%2C389

hawaiiansteeler
05-15-2018, 04:32 PM
Hopefully tackling is "The Standard" this year.

Pro Football Focus

@PFF

The Steelers select Terrell Edmunds, who missed only 5 tackles across 585 snaps in 2017 #NFLDraft

Apr 26, 2018

https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2018/05/01/terrell-edmunds-brings-tackling-to-a-defense-that-needs-it/

El-Gonzo Jackson
05-15-2018, 04:40 PM
Pro Football Focus

@PFF

The Steelers select Terrell Edmunds, who missed only 5 tackles across 585 snaps in 2017 #NFLDraft

Apr 26, 2018

https://steelerswire.usatoday.com/2018/05/01/terrell-edmunds-brings-tackling-to-a-defense-that-needs-it/

Yeah, but draftniks had him as a 3rd round prospect. Reach. :wink02:

pczach
05-15-2018, 07:44 PM
Yeah, but draftniks had him as a 3rd round prospect. Reach. :wink02:


Whatever creates drama in the media and the fan base. :whistle:

Psycho Ward 86
05-15-2018, 08:57 PM
I could be more excited about Marcus Allen than anybody. With all the chatter about Samuels and Rudolph being steals, I think Allen gets lost in the mix

Lady Steel
05-17-2018, 02:13 PM
Their Jedi training is coming along nicely. Good.