Sanders to replace Ward in starting lineup vs. Patriots

[Bluecoat96]

Your logic is that the next best receiver behind hines and wallace doesnt deserve a promotion because he's done well as...a #3...?

Not in the least....I guess I'm thinking about what I've "heard" and that refers to Brown having some issues with learning about the playbook/routes/etc. Sanders is a more polished route runner and seems to be a real student of the game, although Brown has some SERIOUS potential. It may just be easier for Manny to step in to Hines' role, as opposed to asking Antonio to change what he's doing, because let's face it...what he's doing is pretty darn good!!!

[tube517]

I was referring to the games that were played already. Wasn't Brown starting with Wallace and Ward? If I'm wrong, then I'm wrong.

DJ is usually the 2nd TE on the field. Under Arians, they usually start w/2 TE's. However, Brown is usually next in as the 3rd WR.

[st33lersguy]

Brown should get the start

[zulater]

Brown should get the start

It really doesn't make much difference, he'll get plenty of reps.

[Moose]

I think it's a good idea to work a bunch of the youngster's in periodically, against bad, mediocre and good teams. How else to learn but in the real situation ? And especially while we have the best, i.e. Hines Ward to teach them on what to do, watch, etc.. I still think Hines will be around for awhile, so not to worry. GO STEELER'S !!

[zulater]

I think it's a good idea to work a bunch of the youngster's in periodically, against bad, mediocre and good teams. How else to learn but in the real situation ? And especially while we have the best, i.e. Hines Ward to teach them on what to do, watch, etc.. I still think Hines will be around for awhile, so not to worry. GO STEELER'S !!

In a salary cap driven league I'm not sure that Ward is really worth the investment after this season? We've got area's of greater concern that they could use that money for. In my opinion the Steelers are going to have to sign a veteran inside linebacker of some pedigree to replace Farrior next offseason, you combine Potsie and Ward's salary you can get a good one if he's out there.