Holcomb as suspected is out for the season.

[slashsteel]

Do they bring in another ILber or go with what they have?

Steelers Depot says he is expected to make a full recovery. So that is good news on that front...

 

[madinsomniac]

I was looking last night… the UFA market is bare bones dry now, and I couldn’t find a guy I liked on a practice squad…

Im torn about Anthony Barr.. he seems like a guy that we could get, but everyone kind of backed off of him in UFA… maybe his physicals weren’t good?

 

[Steelz]

I kinda wonder if this could open up a chance to get Herbig on the field more. There were talks about getting him some ILB reps, right now would be the perfect time to do so.

 

[SteelerSask2]

I don't think they need to dip into the FA market. They have two legit starters and I think Mark Robinson is ready for reps.

 

[madinsomniac]

I think Jayon Brown might Still be around, but that guys career was on the downspin last I remember

 

[madinsomniac]

I don't think they need to dip into the FA market. They have two legit starters and I think Mark Robinson is ready for reps.

Regardless they will have a fourth guy at the position.. maybe just the guy on the PS or they might use a safety hybrid… oh gosh… did Marcus Allen sign anywhere? I hope that isnt the answer…

 

[FordFairLane]

I kinda wonder if this could open up a chance to get Herbig on the field more. There were talks about getting him some ILB reps, right now would be the perfect time to do so.

They also use TJ last night as a blitzing ILB. I think with Alexander, Roberts, and Robinson we should be solid still. Maybe use a safety like Neal in the box more on passing downs once Fitz is back.

 

[bkwheat28]

Prayers up for Holcomb. He’s not a superstar but he’s a hard worker and a solid player. Hope he recovers quickly.

 

[Steelr4evr]

They also use TJ last night as a blitzing ILB. I think with Alexander, Roberts, and Robinson we should be solid still. Maybe use a safety like Neal in the box more on passing downs once Fitz is back.

That's good. As the season goes on they'll need to get more creative to get to the qb.

 

[Shane Falco]

That sucks about Holcomb. He was finally finding his groove in this defense. This crew of middle linebackers have become a solid group.

 

[F83]

play nickel as the base
DE Leal/Adams
DT Heyward
DT Larry o
edge Highsmith
ILB Roberts
LB Watt
CB slot Peterson Press he cant play zone, to grabby
CB Porter
CB Wallace
S Neal
S Kazee until minkah back

maybe even try out 5-2-4
edge wide 9 Watt
DE Leal
DT heyward
DT AdaMS 3 T
DT LARRY O
EDGE HIGSMITH
LB ROBERTS
KWON
CB PORTER
CB WALLACE
S PETERSON
S MINKAH

 

[BLITZ]

Sucks as he was playing well. but it will get Herbig and Kwon on the field a bit more

 

[TDX27]

They still have Robinson and what about getting Herbig some practice. Austin said he deserves more snaps but he can't get that with Watt and Highsmith in front of him. See what he can do with some ILB snaps.

 

[Drink IRON City]

That sucks about Holcomb. He was finally finding his groove in this defense. This crew of middle linebackers have become a solid group.

Funny how things improved once management quit hiding behind the BUSH.


Salute the nation

 

[Drink IRON City]

They still have Robinson and what about getting Herbig some practice. Austin said he deserves more snaps but he can't get that with Watt and Highsmith in front of him. See what he can do with some ILB snaps.

Robinson stood Henry up in the **** game. Robinson is very physical and an A-list player.


Salute the nation

 

[slashsteel]

Funny how things improved once management quit hiding behind the BUSH.


Salute the nation

I think all three free agent LBers are better than what they trotted out last season.

 

[Shane Falco]

I actually thought Jack played well last season-especially prior to his injury. Post injury he wasn’t the same. I thought he would’ve been fine with this group of middle linebackers

 

[xjx]

Find a way to put herbig on the field. Cmon Tomlin, you are defensive genius, play herbig in the middle.

 

[bermudasteel]

Find a way to put herbig on the field. Cmon Tomlin, you are defensive genius, play herbig in the middle.

Is it really that simple though??? ILB and OLB are two very different positions.

Has Herbig played ILB before? What do his coverage skills look like???

 

[SteelerSask2]

Is it really that simple though??? ILB and OLB are two very different positions.

Has Herbig played ILB before? What do his coverage skills look like???

In Madden or Fantasy Football it's super easy. But some people don't get that this is real football. A 3-4 OLb is a rush end. He has contain edge responsibilities and pretty much uses similar moves hand technique to avoid blocks every down. An ILB has a gap and a flow, pass responsibilities and the shed is completely different. Even if Herbig played some inside he is not playing inside here because some people like him and want to see him.on field. Maybe after a full off season and training camp.

 

[steel dino]

Holcomb was playing very well as of late and had the voices in his helmet...
They will miss him dearly.

 

[bermudasteel]

In Madden or Fantasy Football it's super easy. But some people don't get that this is real football. A 3-4 OLb is a rush end. He has contain edge responsibilities and pretty much uses similar moves hand technique to avoid blocks every down. An ILB has a gap and a flow, pass responsibilities and the shed is completely different. Even if Herbig played some inside he is not playing inside here because some people like him and want to see him.on field. Maybe after a full off season and training camp.

How many times do I have to tell you that logical responses are not allowed here??? Now Cooch and Fordie will be confused...