The Fall Of Cortez Allen Continues

[Count Steeler]

OK, but to turn that one around ... isn't giving Blake playing time also giving a young player a chance to develop? He's the one who's playing better right now; there is no reason to go back to Allen except his contract. That's not to say we should give up on Allen forever, but if he wants significant playing time, it'd better be because he earned it, or because Blake/McCain aren't getting the job done anymore. I've got similar feelings about Adams ... between him and Gilbert, nothing should matter except who's playing better. They're both young guys who could develop further.

A few weeks ago, the "let our young players develop" argument would've carried more weight - but we have turned it around and are now in a playoff race. Getting your best guys on the field is the most important thing. I for one was disappointed that we didn't give Adams another week to see if he was turning the corner or it was just a fluke. And I'll also be disappointed if Harrison keeps playing like this and goes back to the bench when Jones comes back.

The one problem I have with Blake and McCain is size. They just can't contend with the bigger wide outs. Unless the QB has no time to throw.

Maybe Gilbert would play well at LG? Foster was found wanting on a few plays last night as well. If Adams has his head right, I think he is a monster at RT, especially in the run game.

Sure is nice to have these discussions being at 6-3 instead of 3-6.

[steelreserve]

The one problem I have with Blake and McCain is size. They just can't contend with the bigger wide outs. Unless the QB has no time to throw.

Maybe Gilbert would play well at LG? Foster was found wanting on a few plays last night as well. If Adams has his head right, I think he is a monster at RT, especially in the run game.

I don't know about that; size is not everything. I think people saw Seattle win the Super Bowl with a lineup of DBs that all happened to be tall, and suddenly placed a huge emphasis on it, but the fact is there are good players of all shapes and sizes. If you ask me, reactions, timing, and being able to win the mental game are all far more important to a CB than height or even speed.

Or to say it another way, if the guy you're covering is consistently beating you by two or three steps, it doesn't matter if you're tall. Or if you're unaware of where the ball is, you could be the most physically gifted guy on the team and it wouldn't help. It's tempting to think of Allen as the guy with the higher ceiling, but right now it's just not worth the risk.

The Gilbert-at-LG idea is intriguing; for that matter, so is Adams at that spot. I don't know if either of them have any experience playing it, but Foster is definitely the weak link right now.

Sure is nice to have these discussions being at 6-3 instead of 3-6.

lol, you sure got that right.

[st33lersguy]

The one problem I have with Blake and McCain is size. They just can't contend with the bigger wide outs. Unless the QB has no time to throw.

Maybe Gilbert would play well at LG? Foster was found wanting on a few plays last night as well. If Adams has his head right, I think he is a monster at RT, especially in the run game.

Sure is nice to have these discussions being at 6-3 instead of 3-6.

Allen can't contend with any wideout. Measurables isn't everything

[Count Steeler]

So was Ben off base asking for a 6 4ish receiver? Size certainly matters.

[pepsyman1]

So was Ben off base asking for a 6 4ish receiver? Size certainly matters.

Limas Sweed was 6'4". Lol

[ALLD]

Limas Sweed choked on all the attention which caused him to avoid catching the ball. He could have been an NFL superstar instead of the guy that delivers stuff for Amazon.

[86WARD]

Sweed's block against the Ravens was one of the great hits versus Baltimore...lol

[steelreserve]

So was Ben off base asking for a 6 4ish receiver? Size certainly matters.

Limas Sweed was 6'4". Lol

Funny thing, I haven't seen Bryant make any catches where being 6'4" mattered. He's generally been as much of a badass as a receiver can be in his first three games. But I haven't seen him have to outjump anyone, or make a fingertip catch over his head. Maybe having a tall WR is a confidence thing for the QB throwing at him? I don't know, as long as it works, keep doing it.

[tube517]

Funny thing, I haven't seen Bryant make any catches where being 6'4" mattered. He's generally been as much of a badass as a receiver can be in his first three games. But I haven't seen him have to outjump anyone, or make a fingertip catch over his head. Maybe having a tall WR is a confidence thing for the QB throwing at him? I don't know, as long as it works, keep doing it.

He's not paid to do that.

[Lady Steel]

Size certainly matters.

That's what she said.

C'mon, you didn't really think someone wasn't going to catch that, right?

[one side only]

With only three healthy safeties, I wonder if Cortez Allen will be called upon to fill in at safety in case of injury. Mike Mitchell battled through a groin issue last week, and Will Allen hasn't played a full game in a long time. Robert Golden is their only back up unless Ross Ventrone's hamstring heals.

[Psycho Ward 86]

Funny thing, I haven't seen Bryant make any catches where being 6'4" mattered. He's generally been as much of a badass as a receiver can be in his first three games. But I haven't seen him have to outjump anyone, or make a fingertip catch over his head. Maybe having a tall WR is a confidence thing for the QB throwing at him? I don't know, as long as it works, keep doing it.

that fade route against the colts

[tube517]

Cortex was on Special Teams on the Jacoby Jones KR TD. He really looked worthless.

[tube517]

With only three healthy safeties, I wonder if Cortez Allen will be called upon to fill in at safety in case of injury. Mike Mitchell battled through a groin issue last week, and Will Allen hasn't played a full game in a long time. Robert Golden is their only back up unless Ross Ventrone's hamstring heals.

Dangerfield was signed to the PS

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