Hi, I'm new on this site but always like to keep up on the Black 'n' Gold. I've been reading the forums here since ESPN's have become a mess; It's good to know where the die-hards are!
So, what's the state of the Nation...
4-2 isn't bad, but we'll really know where we stand three weeks from now. I don't think any of us are really "believers" yet in this year's team. The potential is there, though.
The o-line is still cause for major concern. One good game for every six played won't cut it. Not if the Steelers want to make noise in the AFC. Roethlisberger isn't a pup anymore and shrugging off LB'ers will become rarer as he gets older. It's time for the FO to make moves. They've hit the jackpot on mid-late round WRs in the last few years, and it's time to ship one out in exchange for o-line help. Don't get me wrong, I'm a big fan of "Young Money," but this is about what's best for the Steelers.
I wouldn't trade Wallace for anything right now, but Brown or Sanders (whichever I could get a decent young OG for) I'd be willing to part with. Just one, mind you. The Steelers brought in Cotchery during the pre-season but he isn't seeing the field much, making our WR depth somewhat ridiculous. A team with Cotchery as the #4 WR is doing just fine, which would be the case if Brown or Sanders were traded. I know the edges might be the weakest areas of our line, but perhaps strengthening the middle would have an effect on the outside. I don't expect we could acquire an OT for a WR, but perhaps an OG is within the realm of possibility.
I don't know, am I completely out there with this idea? Maybe package a draft pick with the WR...
Sorry for being so audacious as to start a thread with my first post, but I didn't know exactly where this might be relevant in the existing threads. Hope everyone's good out there. Here we go Steelers!