Let's ride the Tatertot! If he can stand back there and pick up some blocks, I'll be a happy man.
Ben Tate to visit Steelers
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Ben Tate has a strong pimp hand
I admire that in a RB....I think I'll get his jersey too
Jesus, she has some nice ankles. Ben Tate is a lucky man. He just hit the lottery again today!
I'm ok with this signing - especially since I'm not signing the paychecks that some here think they do...
Tate is a decent RB, who, I think, is not being brought in to "be Le'Veon"; but, he can assist in toting the rock against the big front of Baltimore.
Tate is a decent RB, who, I think, is not being brought in to "be Le'Veon"; but, he can assist in toting the rock against the big front of Baltimore.
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Agreed. If nothing else it gives the Ravens something else to think about.
The emergency RB, if everyone else got hurt, is Troy. Come to think, they may be better with him there.
Late to the party but awesome news! I'm 100% for this signing. Much needed veteran in there to carry the load and pick up blocks. Best part is he's fresh as a new born so shouldn't have any problems winding down the clock in the 4th if we get a lead.
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He's fresh as a newborn and Dri is about the size of one.
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The way Troy has bulked up this year he wouldn't be any worse than Archer running between the tackles....
As to the decision not to sign anyone when Blount was bogarted, there was not much available. We also had lots of injured players on the team that were not ready to play but were not going to IR so we had players we did not want to release and a healthy durable Bell. Bell was not taking lots of big hits either and for the most part was going out of bounds or being tackled in the secondary. The steelers are for some reason still enamored with archer and laundry jones and want to keep them available although I hope to be surprised by Archer doing something I am not expecting him to do much this year.
Tate is a good insurance policy and has a similar style to Bell. Watching his highlights that were so nicely posted shows lots of similarities between the two. At this point not signing someone could be a disaster. If Harris gets hurt we then have no one but Archer. I suspect Bell might be out for more than just this weeks game and maybe available in the AFCC and super bowl if we get that far. At least we will now have two viable running backs on the team to play in place of Bell and if he does need more time he does not have to rush back.
Tate is a good insurance policy and has a similar style to Bell. Watching his highlights that were so nicely posted shows lots of similarities between the two. At this point not signing someone could be a disaster. If Harris gets hurt we then have no one but Archer. I suspect Bell might be out for more than just this weeks game and maybe available in the AFCC and super bowl if we get that far. At least we will now have two viable running backs on the team to play in place of Bell and if he does need more time he does not have to rush back.
You'd think Archer could at least be a kick returner but he doesn't even do that very often and not very well when he does.
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Great points and I agree this is a good signing. Additionally, some other great background was brought up ealier on Tate's availability when Blout was released.
The highlights of Tate's performance was nice to see, and afterwards I was very excited by the pick up.
Still think Harris is/will be a good back. Maybe trade Archer to the Raiders in offseason. They worship speed there.
and get what for him exactly?
a energy-drink?
refrigerator magnet?
a turtleneck sweater?
rock em sock em robot?
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DHB makes the cut over Brown because he is a superior special teams player. It's that simple.
Those are cool. Would at least be something the team could use.
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First thing Archer needs to do this offseason is put on some weight, add some strength. He's simply too lithe currently to play at this level. He'll be fine in a year or two, too bad we couldn't get more out of him his redshirt year.
**** that Archer give me one big play Saturday. All is forgiven.
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Archer is a "rookie" who just hasn't panned out this year. Off season should help, hope he likes leaded wheaties as he needs the weight. If by chance he did give us on e BIG splash play, lots here would be forgiven. Imagine him running and at the just right moment, he ducks through T' sizzles grasp, then on to a TD. S-W-E-E-T it is !!!!!
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If the Steelers' season ends in New England with Blount having a 150+ rushing day on them, I'll continuously vomit for three days.
Do you have any other "what if's"? Maybe something a little more palatable?
What if New England's season ends against us with blount fumbling away the potential game winner on the goal line as time expires
What if New England's season ends against us with blount fumbling away the potential game winner on the goal line as time expires
I'm liking that one.....
How bout this one...
Flacco throws an interception in the red zone with under a minute to play to seal the deal...
Been there, done that... old hat lol....
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