UPDATE: Steelers sign WR Plaxico Burress

[JayC]

And who's going to throw to him........

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[Chidi29]

If you don't have a QB to get him the ball, then you look for a receiver to help offset that. I have no clue what Burress has left in his tank but I know the size is still there. That quality is still unique. Don't know if he can separate but he'll always be a matchup problem. And he has no margin of error to be a headache to us.

[86WARD]

Well, duh. A high ankle sprain tends to hang around and fuck up the whole rest of your season, so probably.

Nah...can't be...they said it wasn't serious and he's be back soon...must've been true...lol. Called this one immediately...

[Psycho Ward 86]

wow didnt know cotchery was hurt that bad on sunday. at first i thought this was just a vote of no-confidence in wallace and sanders

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Filed to ESPN: Free-agent WR Plaxico Burress is expected to go to Pittsburgh to meet with and take a physical for the Steelers. Need WR help


http://twitter.com/AdamSchefter/stat...59615048495104

and also, change the title of this thread, its misleading. He's expected to take a physical and workout, it doesnt say anywhere he's expected to sign

[Hindes204]

What the........

[GoSlash27]

[SteelMayhem72]

Im not sure about Cotchery but he did take a shot last night and laid there for a little bit and I cant remember if returned to the game...he may very well be injured. I dont understand it...is something changing in game play hits??? It seems like our injuries go up year after...conditioning issue?? Never seen it this bad not just in pittsburgh but across the league...Goodell must be on the edge of his seat...hope he falls and cracks his head open and fine him for a head to head concussion!!!

[Chidi29]

Cotchery suffered a rib injury according to Tomlin.

[SteelMayhem72]

Also signing Burress would hopefully help Wallace....matchup issues...hard to double team both...if so then I would throw to Heath all day!!

[Dwinsgames]

Im not sure about Cotchery but he did take a shot last night and laid there for a little bit and I cant remember if returned to the game...he may very well be injured. I dont understand it...is something changing in game play hits??? It seems like our injuries go up year after...conditioning issue?? Never seen it this bad not just in pittsburgh but across the league...Goodell must be on the edge of his seat...hope he falls and cracks his head open and fine him for a head to head concussion!!!

ya know the new CBA might be a factor in this issue ... players are much more limited than in past seasons to how often they dawn the pads and actively hit one another in practice ... some claim that;s good because the body is not forced to absorb as much abuse over the season while others say players get a little softer ..I come from the latter camp and believe in most cases the players just are not accustomed to getting hit as much and become more fragile because of it ...who knows for sure what the " right answer " really is

[Chidi29]

Also signing Burress would hopefully help Wallace....matchup issues...hard to double team both...if so then I would throw to Heath all day!!

I don't think anyone is double-teaming Burress. I know I just talked about the size matchup, but he's long past the point of needing to be shadowed by a safety. In terms of threats to this team, he'd be lower on the totem pole.

[SteelMayhem72]

All these rib injuries tells me one thing...defenders are lowering their target just like Father GODDELL wants...guess what roger...doesnt reduce the injuries!! The league is gonna turn into a backup league cause thats all thats gonna be playing is the backups!

[Dwinsgames]

I don't think anyone is double-teaming Burress. I know I just talked about the size matchup, but he's long past the point of needing to be shadowed by a safety. In terms of threats to this team, he'd be lower on the totem pole.

I still think he merits double coverage in the redzone ( esp inside the 10 ) , he is still very deadly on corner fade routes vs any db in the league based on sheer size alone

[SteelMayhem72]

I don't think anyone is double-teaming Burress. I know I just talked about the size matchup, but he's long past the point of needing to be shadowed by a safety. In terms of threats to this team, he'd be lower on the totem pole.

I absolutely think it would cause matchup issues because of his size not so much ability anymore thus helping wallace!!

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I still think he merits double coverage in the redzone ( esp inside the 10 ) , he is still very deadly on corner fade routes vs any db in the league based on sheer size alone

Agreed!

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BTW...welcome aboard DWINSGAMES!

[SteelerFanInStl]

and also, change the title of this thread, its misleading. He's expected to take a physical and workout, it doesnt say anywhere he's expected to sign

Exactly! Just because he comes in doesn't mean that we're going to sign him.

[slippy]

this season really ran off the rails in a hurry.

[SteelMayhem72]

Well I said this last week about Ben and possible "career" issues with his injury...just something I heard but couldnt provide a link just something I heard from a medical expert...its all speculation now about Ben but I do think his season is over only further tests will give us a more definite answer...my problem is a lack of a backup plan...It was a matter of time Ben suffered a "serious" injury but this is one injury that he may beg to play but could be a life or death thing and in no way he will play because of it...I blame our front office and the coaches for no vision past this...we have all been spoiled by Ben's toughness and playing through pain but this injury there will be no such thing...should have had viable backups in here a couple of years ago!!!

[Chidi29]

I absolutely think it would cause matchup issues because of his size not so much ability anymore thus helping wallace!!

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Agreed!

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BTW...welcome aboard DWINSGAMES!

Yes, he still would be a matchup problem but I don't think he'll warrant too many double-teams at this late stage of his career

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I still think he merits double coverage in the redzone ( esp inside the 10 ) , he is still very deadly on corner fade routes vs any db in the league based on sheer size alone

Eh...I don't know if I'd agree, Generally, you don't see many double-teams in the redzone unless you're a top-flight receiver (i.e. Calvin Johnson).

[Devilsdancefloor]

Toney Clemons, please step forward!

[tube517]

[tube517]

Just get Hines or ARE out of retirement to play QB and WR and vice versa.

[Moose]

It may not be a bad move. An 'extra' WR, know's the organization, a WR BEN likes and know's how to run the routes, and probably...being half way thru the season and Burress not having a job....the price is probably right. I'm sure they are searching for a QB right now also. Good luck F.O. Go Steeler's.

[86WARD]

It may not be a bad move. An 'extra' WR, know's the organization, a WR BEN likes and know's how to run the routes, and probably...being half way thru the season and Burress not having a job....the price is probably right. I'm sure they are searching for a QB right now also. Good luck F.O. Go Steeler's.

Problem is...Ben ain't playing...:wink:

[Shoes]

Problem is...Ben ain't playing...:wink:

......and neither is Lefty......and after this week neither is Chuck.

[bayz101]

LOL @ everyone saying we need a QB to get the ball to him. Charlie Batch has always been dependable, and now I hope he lights it up just to silence this crap.

[Steeltreal]

At least try to play Rainey in the slot or swing him from 2 rb formation. Burress not the answer

[SteelGhost]

wow didnt know cotchery was hurt that bad on sunday. at first i thought this was just a vote of no-confidence in wallace and sanders

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and also, change the title of this thread, its misleading. He's expected to take a physical and workout, it doesnt say anywhere he's expected to sign

Very true, we have to wait to see if Plex signs.

[Heinz Hitman]

ya know the new CBA might be a factor in this issue ... players are much more limited than in past seasons to how often they dawn the pads and actively hit one another in practice ... some claim that;s good because the body is not forced to absorb as much abuse over the season while others say players get a little softer ..I come from the latter camp and believe in most cases the players just are not accustomed to getting hit as much and become more fragile because of it ...who knows for sure what the " right answer " really is

And we have a winner! This is exactly why there are so many injuries this year. I have been saying this all season.

Oh, and don't I know you from somewhere, D? lol Welcome aboard stud.

[steelerdude15]

This is something I didn't see happening.

[HollywoodSteel]

It's probably just a motivational move to get Ben back on the field. Get him that tall receiver he's always asking for.