PreSeason Game One: Giants

[Born2Steel]

A few questions for this first preseason game.

Who is going to play the CB spots? Golson, Sutton, Burns out nursing injuries. Cockrell, Gay, Sensabaugh most likely seeing very limited play Friday. Leaves Hilton, Allen, and......???

I'm ready to see Conner go full speed/full contact for hopefully a half. I hope that shoulder is ready.

2nd team Oline, Dobbs, JuJu, Hunter, Conner, Davis, who are you most wanting to watch?

I really hope somebody steps up big time at safety. Desperate need of hope with that group.

[BurghBoy412]

I'm guessing we'll see a lot of Brian Allen. Really excited to see JuJu out there.

[Skinart82]

Dobbs, Conner and JuJu are my top three I want to see. I really wanted to see Sutton, but that will have to wait.

[86WARD]

Looking forward to seeing JuJu, Conner and Watt in that order.

[Born2Steel]

Watt and Chick. Alualu, Red, Fort, Walton, Adams, and Maxey. I'm thinking this defense will go as the pass rush goes this year. C'mon Big Dan, please.

[Rotorhead]

Watt and Juju, then hoping to see someone step up at CB or it is going to be a long season.

[polamalubeast]

[DesertSteel]

It'll be a big stage for Dobbs. I'm looking forward to seeing what we have with this young man.

[tube517]

The draft picks and Justin Hunter.

[polamalubeast]

Mike Hilton....

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[Shoes]

I don't think Conner will play.

[Dwinsgames]

Dobbs has a shot at unseating Jones , if he can play well he just may do it ...

we have a ton of WRs that is going to be hard to cut , also have some CBs that are going to be tough cuts ...

if Dobbs can instill some confidence in the coaching staff Jones could be one of those cuts instead ...

do we really want to carry 3 QBs on active roster especially if the 3 looks as good or better than the 2 ?

[Hawkman]

Dobbs has a shot at unseating Jones , if he can play well he just may do it ...

we have a ton of WRs that is going to be hard to cut , also have some CBs that are going to be tough cuts ...

if Dobbs can instill some confidence in the coaching staff Jones could be one of those cuts instead ...

do we really want to carry 3 QBs on active roster especially if the 3 looks as good or better than the 2 ?

WE, may not want, but the reality is....we will carry 3.

[BlackAndGold]

Jones isn't getting cut, nor will Dobbs over take him as the #2 QB.

[RunNGun]

Jones isn't getting cut, nor will Dobbs over take him as the #2 QB.

I wouldn't be too sure of that. I think you're probably right, but I'm willing to see what Dobbs can do in the preseason and the rest of camp before I make any judgements. And yes, Jones undoubtedly makes this roster barring injury.

[Mojouw]

My take is that Jones starts the season as the 2. If Ben goes down for 1-2 weeks it stays like that. If he goes down for longer, and Jones is his usual underwhelming self, he has a short leash and Dobbs is on ready standby.


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[teegre]

Jones was #3 behind Gradkowski.
Jones was #3 behind Vick.

SUMMATION:
I could see Jones being #3 behind Dobbs.

[polamalubeast]

What are your expectations for Dobbs tomorrow against the Giants?

[Edman]

What are your expectations for Dobbs tomorrow against the Giants?

Statline: 14/27 120 yards 1 TD, 1 INT

Poise and accuracy. At least something that inspires any semblance of confidence.

Will the mistakes happen? Sure they will. But all I'm asking for from Dobbs is confidence. Something Gradkowski and Jones didn't have or inspire.

If Dobbs can manage any sense of offense, he's succeeded in my eyes.

[Born2Steel]

Jones was #3 behind Gradkowski.
Jones was #3 behind Vick.

SUMMATION:
I could see Jones being #3 behind Dobbs.

Agree. Jones signing his contract without even sniffing FA tells the whole story. He's content to just be on the team. It wouldn't hurt my feelings if they were to cut Jones and keep another guy with big upside, at any position. We already know when he's in the game, we're done. #1BB, #2Dobbs, #3Wildcat offense.

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What are your expectations for Dobbs tomorrow against the Giants?

Expectations? Since we are probably measuring WRs more than RBs, 25 of 35 attempts, with 3 TDs, 2 throwing, 1 running. Maybe an INT or 2, doesn't matter. Backup/3rd team WRs, Oline, and RBs.

Houston may get a series or 2 also. Probably 6 of 10, no scores.

[Dwinsgames]

Jones was #3 behind Gradkowski.
Jones was #3 behind Vick.

SUMMATION:
I could see Jones being #3 behind Dobbs.

the difference in all this for me anyways if the defining element ...

Jones was the 3 behind a veteran backup where he was being groomed to MAYBE be the guy one day...

in this scenario he would be the 3 behind a rookie that took that job off of him ...

that for me would make him expendable

[hawaiiansteeler]

Ben Roethlisberger, Antonio Brown won’t play this week

Posted by Josh Alper on August 9, 2017

It’s been clear for some time that the Steelers wouldn’t have running back Le'Veon Bell on the field for their preseason opener and the team announced that they will also face the Giants without two other key offensive players.

Coach Mike Tomlin announced on Wednesday that quarterback Ben Roethlisberger and wide receiver Antonio Brown will also be out of the lineup to start the exhibition season. He said that everyone else who is healthy enough to play will be in the lineup.

That does not include backup quarterback Landry Jones, who has been out of action because of an abdominal injury. That has led to increased reps for fourth-round pick Josh Dobbs and Dobbs will be the starter against the Giants on Friday night. Bart Houston is the only other quarterback on the Steelers roster.

When the Steelers re-signed Jones this offseason, it was likely with the intent of keeping him as their No. 2 behind Roethlisberger. The extended look at Dobbs could alter those plans, especially if he shows well in game action.

http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com...lay-this-week/

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[polamalubeast]

I think Antwon Blake plays for the Giants ?!

Good news for our passing game tomorrow!

[86WARD]

Well that will be a confidence booster for Dobber!

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[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

I can't wait to see our new LS!

[JimHarbaugh'ssoakedtissue]

I heard he is a game time decision and hurt his thumb trying to solve Rubik's Cube. I hope we get to see him.