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    Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest


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    Re: Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest

    That's a lot of TE shuffling. I wonder what we'll see on the field.

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    Re: Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest

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    That's a lot of TE shuffling. I wonder what we'll see on the field.

    Ebron with a sprinkle ( not jeremy ) of McDonald
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    Re: Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest

    Yeah, Rader just takes Gentry's spot on the roster, and probably won't get a hat on gameday... same as Gentry.

    McDonald, Ebron and Hawkins for the BIG PKGE.

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    Re: Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest

    I know Kevin Rader made some spectacular catch in college, game winner or something, but can he run block? I've looked but don't find much written about what he brings to the table. With McDonald back and Ebron being such a BigBen favorite lately, any chance Rader comes in to be the extra blocker over Hawkins this week?

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    Re: Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest

    Quote Originally Posted by Born2Steel View Post
    I know Kevin Rader made some spectacular catch in college, game winner or something, but can he run block? I've looked but don't find much written about what he brings to the table. With McDonald back and Ebron being such a BigBen favorite lately, any chance Rader comes in to be the extra blocker over Hawkins this week?
    at just under 6'4" and 250lbs, Rader likely isnt going to supplant Hawkins as a blocker. I think Rader is an OK blocker, but he isnt going to get an edge better than a 300lb OT, who is a good run blocker. If anything he offers special team value over TE blocking.

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    Re: Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest

    Quote Originally Posted by El-Gonzo Jackson View Post
    at just under 6'4" and 250lbs, Rader likely isnt going to supplant Hawkins as a blocker. I think Rader is an OK blocker, but he isnt going to get an edge better than a 300lb OT, who is a good run blocker. If anything he offers special team value over TE blocking.
    That's kinda what I was asking there. Rader also gives the option of block/release where Hawkins probably doesn't(don't know). As SM mentioned, why bother if he's there as a 3rd TE but not even getting a helmet? Can't even play ST without a helmet. I honestly don't know the guy but he keeps making the PS/Roster, gets cut/brought back, he offers something. Right?

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    Re: Steelers Make Multiple Roster Moves Ahead Of Ravens Contest

    Quote Originally Posted by Born2Steel View Post
    That's kinda what I was asking there. Rader also gives the option of block/release where Hawkins probably doesn't(don't know). As SM mentioned, why bother if he's there as a 3rd TE but not even getting a helmet? Can't even play ST without a helmet. I honestly don't know the guy but he keeps making the PS/Roster, gets cut/brought back, he offers something. Right?
    Sure, he offers a warm body if anything should happen to Ebron or McDonald...
    But if both are good to go on game day, I think they prefer to have the extra RB/FB/ST with Watt and Hawkins as the 3rd TE who is also the backup RT.

    More versatility.

    Gentry did't get a hat either until McDonald was unavailable.

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