How can you not like this coaching staff.......?

[SteelerSask2]

I hear you. It just seems to me that situational awareness would make you grab that rookie before he takes the field and say " This is not a punt that's a live football!"

And as you said maybe he was told, but dude has the IQ of a tree stump. Who knows.

I dont think you need to say that to a player at this level. That said Id like anyone to go back and watch that play again and tell me how on earth that was a Seattle TD.
Hint: Jesse James non score vs. Pats and Troy Polamalu rolling int vs. Colts in playoffs.
PS if we are going to define a player by one idiotic play.......Plaxico Burress' first nfl catch.

 

[Gildong Sack]

I dont think you need to say that to a player at this level. That said Id like anyone to go back and watch that play again and tell me how on earth that was a Seattle TD.
Hint: Jesse James non score vs. Pats and Troy Polamalu rolling int vs. Colts in playoffs.
PS if we are going to define a player by one idiotic play.......Plaxico Burress' first nfl catch.

I agree with you for the most part except that special teams returners a lot of the times are guys who are running backs and have no experience in that skill coming out of college.

If I'm the coach I'm yelling it in the guys ear every time he has to go out there. That play can be a game changing single play solely in the hands of an inexperienced rookie. You can't have a guy unfocused and forgetting if it's a punt or kickoff.

 

[SteelerSask2]

I agree with you for the most part except that special teams returners a lot of the times are guys who are running backs and have no experience in that skill coming out of college.

If I'm the coach I'm yelling it in the guys ear every time he has to go out there. That play can be a game changing single play solely in the hands of an inexperienced rookie. You can't have a guy unfocused and forgetting if it's a punt or kickoff.

Ok

 

[SteelerSask2]

The fact that HE was the one out there was the biggest gaffe of all

I think Shades looked at the depth chart and knew he wasn't getting in. Oh Ill get him some touches on Kick return. Then he ***** up. Perhaps the stupidest comment I ever heard Tomlin make.
Q. If a player gets in your "doghouse" how does he get out?
A. I don't know if he can.
Really? Really?

 

[mainesteel83]

I wasn't crazy about the McCarthy hire, as there were probably others I liked better, but I do like the change-up in coaching staff/philosophy and I like the thought of coaching and adjusting to players strengths. I think we may see things we like out of one or two players this year that we've been down on in the past (like maybe Queen won't be so frustrating).

 

[Drink IRON City]

I wasn't crazy about the McCarthy hire, as there were probably others I liked better, but I do like the change-up in coaching staff/philosophy and I like the thought of coaching and adjusting to players strengths. I think we may see things we like out of one or two players this year that we've been down on in the past (like maybe Queen won't be so frustrating).

That is the whole point of the thread, with this new staff we will see things differently than in the past.

My hope is we see a way more competent offensive / defensive scheme, and better placement for players to succeed.

Exciting times ahead.



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[Djfan]

That is the whole point of the thread, with this new staff we will see things differently than in the past.

My hope is we see a way more competent offensive / defensive scheme, and better placement for players to succeed.

Exciting times ahead.



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So, we double our offensive playbook to 14 plays, and that's better?

 

[Drink IRON City]

So, we double our offensive playbook to 14 plays, and that's better?

Those 14 plays take up 3-books.

Reminds me of the O’l Ariens days, long developement 17 step drop-back………… Aaa-Ron out of breath…




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[Djfan]

Those 14 plays take up 3-books.

Reminds me of the O’l Ariens days, long developement 17 step drop-back………… Aaa-Ron out of breath…




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It was the rigid commitment to the stupid that killed me. I mean, who as a professional doesn't self evaluate and adjust the weaknesses to improve? Isn't that a basic career skill? Particularly at $1 million a month. Come on! I could have been stubborn and lame for a LOT less, saving the Rooney's millions in the mire of mediocracy.

 

[Fiji Mariner]

I wasn't crazy about the McCarthy hire, as there were probably others I liked better, but I do like the change-up in coaching staff/philosophy and I like the thought of coaching and adjusting to players strengths. I think we may see things we like out of one or two players this year that we've been down on in the past (like maybe Queen won't be so frustrating).

Queen was put in a position to fail many times by the Steelers scheme.

He even made comments eluding to the fact.

It will be interesting to see if he blossoms in a less predictable scheme that may even play to his strengths.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Queen was put in a position to fail many times by the Steelers scheme.

He even made comments eluding to the fact.

It will be interesting to see if he blossoms in a less predictable scheme that may even play to his strengths.

ADD in TJ Watt to that same predicament.

Some of TJ’s may have been some what self-inflicted, but coaching allowed it.

Here’s to new good times………… cheers !!!!!




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[SteelerSask2]

Big question. Will they defend the middle of the field and try to exploit it?

 

[Drink IRON City]

Big question. Will they defend the middle of the field and try to exploit it?

YES




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[BLITZ]

Love the direction the coaching staff is going in.
You know what would be awesome? Bring in Dick Lebuea as a Def. Consultant. He could help this defense get back to being dominant

 

[Don Kedic]

To answer the thread topic question, what is an ounce of common sense and not settling for mediocrity for $500, Alex?

 

[Drink IRON City]

Love the direction the coaching staff is going in.
You know what would be awesome? Bring in Dick Lebuea as a Def. Consultant. He could help this defense get back to being dominant

It couldn’t hurt, having one of the greatest ever defensive minded coaches to consult with.

I do know that even a ounce or two of change from the O’l scheme, will result in the opposition having to at least scheme and acknowledge a discipline for it.




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[Don Kedic]

Love the direction the coaching staff is going in.
You know what would be awesome? Bring in Dick Lebuea as a Def. Consultant. He could help this defense get back to being dominant

Yeah be taken hostage by well past their prime QBs that sucked last year and paying top dollar for antique defensive players is really innovative. Surprised more teams aren’t trying for this approach.

 

[BLITZ]

Yeah be taken hostage by well past their prime QBs that sucked last year and paying top dollar for antique defensive players is really innovative. Surprised more teams aren’t trying for this approach.

What direction did your team go?

 

[Shane Falco]

I was listening to Jeff Hathorne the other morning with Crowley and Dickerson and I liked what I heard. A complete contrast from HCMT. The small things. Organized warm ups vs nonchalant social times of the last regime. When the whistle blew for them to be off the field, they sprinted off, not made there way off in a casual stroll. It sounds like McCarthy is emphasizing the details as a team. The way the are structuring their OTAs sounds better too.

This tells me that McCarthy is more structured as a coach than Tomlin. I am looking forward to mini camp and training camp.

 

[madinsomniac]

Remember the Nash kid who fielded a kick-off that was clearly going to be out -of-bounds around the 12 yard line.

He was tackled immediately so we ended up at about the 14 where-as we would have been on the 40.

When asked about the play, he said he didn’t know the out-of-bounds factor, so he fielded it.

James Harrison being a long snapper with only about a dozen practice snaps his entire career.

Presley Harvin attempting an extra point with ZERO practice snaps.

To many men on the field of play (multiple times).

Just a few off the top of my head / memory.




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Remember when Gunner tiptoed to make a catch of a kick inbounds , when touching it out of bounds would have gotten us it on the 40?

Lol good times...

 

[SteelerFan448]

I was listening to Jeff Hathorne the other morning with Crowley and Dickerson and I liked what I heard. A complete contrast from HCMT. The small things. Organized warm ups vs nonchalant social times of the last regime. When the whistle blew for them to be off the field, they sprinted off, not made there way off in a casual stroll. It sounds like McCarthy is emphasizing the details as a team. The way the are structuring their OTAs sounds better too.

This tells me that McCarthy is more structured as a coach than Tomlin. I am looking forward to mini camp and training camp.

It's been interesting to hear about the structure for OTAs (though I think there was hustle between drills at training camp).

A few things I'll be looking for:
-Physical nature of training camp - we knew it was tough under Tomlin, will it be the same? How will the team look playing hot September football? Practices will be earlier in the day under McCarthy.
-Specific drills - Bill Cowher had the goal line drill, it set the tone for being a physical football team. Tomlin did 7 shots, which was basically all passing. The writers LOVE the backs-on-backers drill and kept score...I thought it was a bit overrated. What will McCarthy's "famous" drills look like?
-Tomlin kept a watch on drills, but didn't get involved in too much coaching. That's fine, it's why you have position coaches. Is McCarthy going to be hands on?
-Soft tissue injuries. There was a training staff change recently and I don't think it went well under Tomlin. Will the Steelers have a better training staff this season?
-The competitive nature - A lot of years, it seemed like good competition between the offense and defense. It made sense, defensive players have that chip on their shoulder. What kind of edge will the defense have with an offensive-minded coach? Actually, will they regain the edge where they play to their talent level?

 

[i_just_dont_care]

Let’s see how it all plays out. That schedule doesn’t look favorable to me and the Yinzers can’t keep relying on inter-division quarterback injuries. Eventually Burrow and Jackson are both going to be healthy for an entire season.

 

[slashsteel]

Let’s see how it all plays out. That schedule doesn’t look favorable to me and the Yinzers can’t keep relying on inter-division quarterback injuries. Eventually Burrow and Jackson are both going to be healthy for an entire season.

Perhaps. Bengals Oline is suspect and action Jackson likes him some run around which opens him up for injury. He also isn’t a pure pocket passer like Joe so even if he stays healthy those wheels might have come off enough not to see favorable outcomes.

Both teams come with a lot of questions.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Let’s see how it all plays out. That schedule doesn’t look favorable to me and the Yinzers can’t keep relying on inter-division quarterback injuries. Eventually Burrow and Jackson are both going to be healthy for an entire season.

I hear what you are sayiN and I say bring them on.

If you haven’t noticed…….… the Steelers have improved as well.

Our defensive & offensive scheme will be miles ahead of the past coaching regime.

That in itself will make those “QB healthy” teams having to raise their state of play in other levels besides QB.

We have also improved with player acquisition, look at the WR room as an example, amongst others.

I am excited way more than in the past about our hopes of betterment.




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[slashsteel]

It's been interesting to hear about the structure for OTAs (though I think there was hustle between drills at training camp).

A few things I'll be looking for:
-Physical nature of training camp - we knew it was tough under Tomlin, will it be the same? How will the team look playing hot September football? Practices will be earlier in the day under McCarthy.
-Specific drills - Bill Cowher had the goal line drill, it set the tone for being a physical football team. Tomlin did 7 shots, which was basically all passing. The writers LOVE the backs-on-backers drill and kept score...I thought it was a bit overrated. What will McCarthy's "famous" drills look like?
-Tomlin kept a watch on drills, but didn't get involved in too much coaching. That's fine, it's why you have position coaches. Is McCarthy going to be hands on?
-Soft tissue injuries. There was a training staff change recently and I don't think it went well under Tomlin. Will the Steelers have a better training staff this season?
-The competitive nature - A lot of years, it seemed like good competition between the offense and defense. It made sense, defensive players have that chip on their shoulder. What kind of edge will the defense have with an offensive-minded coach? Actually, will they regain the edge where they play to their talent level?

I think Graham is more scheme & physical play than leaning on any specific individual drill. He will be in a discover mode too seeing what he has close up. So he can adapt off that. Will be a fun training camp for sure.