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SteelerEmpire
09-27-2010, 02:35 PM
In my opinion, we may have also stumbled on the best way to play an 18 game season as well...
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In case you have no idea what offensive line system I'm talking about, I'll explain.

The Steelers are routinely rotating linemen in and out of the game. Doug Legursky, for example, started in place of injured right guard Trai Essex. Backup lineman Ramon Foster also played a significant amount at that spot. Scott rotated into Starks' and right tackle Flozell Adams' spots as well.

All of this rotating kept the players fresh in the heavy heat of Tampa in late summer.

This could pay huge dividends down the road as well. The Steelers should consider doing this in every game. As the grind wears on, it will keep their linemen fresh and give them a better chance of being healthy and ready come (gasp!) playoff time.

LINK: http://bleacherreport.com/articles/474717-pittsburgh-steelers-charlie-batch-can-shine-and-four-more-things-we-learned#page/4