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09-23-2011, 02:41 AM
A little segment I write for an offline football group of mine. Since I am getting involved in more of this online stuff I figured I'd share it with one of the few Steeler forums I enjoy coming too. (you guys are growing on me. :love2:)
Here are the last two weeks worth i've wrote:
Week 1:
While i'd agree with a comment that there are no studs in an embarrassing loss like that I'll still honor the segment and point out our Studs and Duds for Week 1.
STUDS:
1. Lawrence Timmons - Timmons had an impressive 10 stops and 13 total tackles in the game. That's all i'll say about that.
2. Brett Keisel - A DE normally doesn't put the most pressure on a QB in LeBeau's defense. But Keisel did today...
3. Mike Wallace - 8 receptions for 107 yards is ok, but a lot of that was playing catchup. Overall he was the only offensive player worth mentioning or had numbers worth talking about.
DUDS:
1. Jonathan Scott - Without a doubt the king dud this week. Just atrocious in pass protection and equally as bad playing the run. Allowed 2 sacks, 1 QB hit and 3 QB pressures.
2. Aaron Smith - This hurts to say but Smith looked bad out there this week. He was constantly picked on and very easily moved around out there. Certainly not the Aaron Smith I am used to seeing. He was the worst on the field against the run and just as abysmal against the pass.
3. Troy Polamalu - Would you believe it if I said Polamalu almost gave up a perfect passer rating against the pass? To Joe "Eyebrows" Flacco? Well it's true, and it illustrates what kind of game this was. I am done talking about it....
Week 2:
This was a makeup game. But it only somewhat removed the stench that is lingering from Week 1. This was a "must win impressively" game, and the Steelers accomplished that.
STUDS:
1. Ben Roethlisberger - Big Ben was spot on this week despite having several attempts of getting Carson Palmer'd. Under pressure or Blitzed on Rothelisberger remained poised and had a QB rating of 114.3. Though he had a shaky pass or two, he still completed 73.3% of his passes and did not turn the ball over.
2. Troy Polamalu - Easily the best defender on the field today. What a bounce back from Week 1. Led the team in STOP's, tackles and even registered a QB sack! Polamalu was allowed to get up in the box this week and was his normal beast against the run and improved dramatically against the pass.
3. James Harrison - Though I don't think many noticed, Harrison dominated his opponent throughout the entire game this week. He officially registered 6 QB disruptions which came in the form of 1 sack, 3 QB hits and 2 QB pressures. Maybe his back is getting better or maybe it is just Seattle?
Honorable Mention - Only because he's injured, that's two strong weeks for Keisel. Ziggy has some big shoes to fill.
DUDS:
1. Johnathan Scott - King dud two weeks in a row. Johnathan Scott was again the worst in pass protection giving up 1 sack and 3 additional QB pressures. He also had 1 of 2 offensive penalties against him.
2. Keenan Lewis - In a strong defensive performance, Lewis showed he's still not ready to be a starter which is disappointing. Being targeted 6 times, Lewis gave up 5 receptions for almost 50% of Jacksons total passing yards. In only 28 snaps on the field, Lewis already leads the corner backs in missed tackles.
3. Doug Legursky - Some felt the Steelers should have been a bit more effective in the run game this week. Legursky takes a good piece of the blame for that. He was not only the worst run blocker on the field this week, on one specific play which should have been a sure touchdown for Mendenhall, Legursky made it to the endzone untouched. Only his responsibility was to block someone!
Maybe if you guys enjoy em, i'll keep posting them from week to week...
Here are the last two weeks worth i've wrote:
Week 1:
While i'd agree with a comment that there are no studs in an embarrassing loss like that I'll still honor the segment and point out our Studs and Duds for Week 1.
STUDS:
1. Lawrence Timmons - Timmons had an impressive 10 stops and 13 total tackles in the game. That's all i'll say about that.
2. Brett Keisel - A DE normally doesn't put the most pressure on a QB in LeBeau's defense. But Keisel did today...
3. Mike Wallace - 8 receptions for 107 yards is ok, but a lot of that was playing catchup. Overall he was the only offensive player worth mentioning or had numbers worth talking about.
DUDS:
1. Jonathan Scott - Without a doubt the king dud this week. Just atrocious in pass protection and equally as bad playing the run. Allowed 2 sacks, 1 QB hit and 3 QB pressures.
2. Aaron Smith - This hurts to say but Smith looked bad out there this week. He was constantly picked on and very easily moved around out there. Certainly not the Aaron Smith I am used to seeing. He was the worst on the field against the run and just as abysmal against the pass.
3. Troy Polamalu - Would you believe it if I said Polamalu almost gave up a perfect passer rating against the pass? To Joe "Eyebrows" Flacco? Well it's true, and it illustrates what kind of game this was. I am done talking about it....
Week 2:
This was a makeup game. But it only somewhat removed the stench that is lingering from Week 1. This was a "must win impressively" game, and the Steelers accomplished that.
STUDS:
1. Ben Roethlisberger - Big Ben was spot on this week despite having several attempts of getting Carson Palmer'd. Under pressure or Blitzed on Rothelisberger remained poised and had a QB rating of 114.3. Though he had a shaky pass or two, he still completed 73.3% of his passes and did not turn the ball over.
2. Troy Polamalu - Easily the best defender on the field today. What a bounce back from Week 1. Led the team in STOP's, tackles and even registered a QB sack! Polamalu was allowed to get up in the box this week and was his normal beast against the run and improved dramatically against the pass.
3. James Harrison - Though I don't think many noticed, Harrison dominated his opponent throughout the entire game this week. He officially registered 6 QB disruptions which came in the form of 1 sack, 3 QB hits and 2 QB pressures. Maybe his back is getting better or maybe it is just Seattle?
Honorable Mention - Only because he's injured, that's two strong weeks for Keisel. Ziggy has some big shoes to fill.
DUDS:
1. Johnathan Scott - King dud two weeks in a row. Johnathan Scott was again the worst in pass protection giving up 1 sack and 3 additional QB pressures. He also had 1 of 2 offensive penalties against him.
2. Keenan Lewis - In a strong defensive performance, Lewis showed he's still not ready to be a starter which is disappointing. Being targeted 6 times, Lewis gave up 5 receptions for almost 50% of Jacksons total passing yards. In only 28 snaps on the field, Lewis already leads the corner backs in missed tackles.
3. Doug Legursky - Some felt the Steelers should have been a bit more effective in the run game this week. Legursky takes a good piece of the blame for that. He was not only the worst run blocker on the field this week, on one specific play which should have been a sure touchdown for Mendenhall, Legursky made it to the endzone untouched. Only his responsibility was to block someone!
Maybe if you guys enjoy em, i'll keep posting them from week to week...