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So Moore is our starting LT....our #2 is our rookie Fautana. RT we have Jones our #2 there is Cook.
Sounds about right with a Tomlin led team.
Heyward at FB is underwhelming also. Who else do we have though? When we had a real FB on our roster we never really used him except mostly for special teams.
Sounds about right with a Tomlin led team.
Heyward at FB is underwhelming also. Who else do we have though? When we had a real FB on our roster we never really used him except mostly for special teams.
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I didn't think he graded out as the worst last year did he?
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Jack Colletto I see is on our roster. I would like to see him do well. I wonder how much our FB will be on the field this season for us?
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Did Fautanu even get LT reps? I thought he played exclusively RT
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Musical chairs when it comes to establishing these OL to their job they hone. Never seems to fail that they get the least amount of time to climatize to actual position they end up playing, as opposed to playing their natural position from the get go………………
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I think it's a Jedi mind trick to make Moore look like our starter (hot dang! He is a proven starter!) And increase his trade value
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If Moore isn’t going to start and can only play LT as we often hear then it makes sense to trade him. Not much value as a backup OL if you can only play one position.
I believe that the Steelers already intend for Fautana to start absent a **** show in the preseason. Yes, that is contrary to how Tomlin normally handles things. I think they are going to start Moore right now both because that is what Tomlin does but, also and more importantly, because he is potential trade bait.
They seem to care about saving face to veteran starters but no more then that. Wilson is already passed Mark Robinson. I hope he gets a chance somewhere. I think he could be a good player
Despite what most here think, Rookie starters arent really as common as people think... it was speculated after the draft that 19 teams total will have rookie starters this season.
Most of those are teams with no playoff aspirations who arent gonna be good...
Now that will fluctuate as certain teams judge guys more or less ready to start, but even among first rounders, teams prefer guys sit rather than be thrown into the role right away
I really dont know how people got it in their head that if a rookie isnt listed as a starter by the first depth chart, something is wrong with them or the team
Most of those are teams with no playoff aspirations who arent gonna be good...
Now that will fluctuate as certain teams judge guys more or less ready to start, but even among first rounders, teams prefer guys sit rather than be thrown into the role right away
I really dont know how people got it in their head that if a rookie isnt listed as a starter by the first depth chart, something is wrong with them or the team
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People overreact way too much to the initial depth chart. Tomlin has flat out said it is only something they do because they are required to do it and not to read anything into it. The order is basically meaningless until the regular season. Even that one is likely to change quickly. Trust your eyes on what is happening in camp and games more than this stupid list.
I don't think there is anything wrong with the players but I do think it is indicative of teams wanting to appear loyal to vets. Some food for thought. If Herbig really is the starter over Fraizer for example. How the hell did he not get a good look last year when Centre position was hot garbage. Also the Steelers are ready to package up three guys in a giveaway to SF when really the second thar is a part of the offer is good enough. BUT. Moore is a better option then the 1st round Tackle Futanu.Despite what most here think, Rookie starters arent really as common as people think... it was speculated after the draft that 19 teams total will have rookie starters this season.
Most of those are teams with no playoff aspirations who arent gonna be good...
Now that will fluctuate as certain teams judge guys more or less ready to start, but even among first rounders, teams prefer guys sit rather than be thrown into the role right away
I really dont know how people got it in their head that if a rookie isnt listed as a starter by the first depth chart, something is wrong with them or the team
And if it's meaningless why did you start thread? And three players started or would be considered starters last year. Porter, Broderick Jones and Benton. And the team vastly improved when they did.
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I said it was meaningless. I didn't see Mad say that.
I just think it is really indicative of Tomlin needing to be hit over the head that a rookie or newcomer is better then a vet. My only point. And maybe in his job as actual leader of this outfit (and in the interest of .500 or better) that might be wise.
Last I looked he did, but maybe he only ended up grading out 2nd or 3rd from very worst, I don't know.
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Maybe they aren’t better yet from the aspect of prep. It is the exception not the rule that a rookie is ready right away. We haven’t even played a preseason game yet. Let the wailing and gnashing of teeth wait until the real games start and see where we are. I have no problem making the rookies earn their way in the preseason.
I'm not wailing or gnashing. Can tell you if Futanu and Frazier can't win their positions by the first 3rd of the year don't even bother trading for Aiyuk. You aren't going anywhere anyhow. Just draft wr. First round next year.
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Troy is getting first team reps as of yesterday. I expect Frazier to take little longer. He has had some snap issues.
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The shortened preseason makes it feel like the regular season is a lot closer than it actually is so quite a bit of time for things to change. Pretty cool to see an undrafted rookie taking advantage of his opportunity for NCB early on.
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Relax it is the 1st depth chart not the last
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More proof he pays no attention to camp where things shifted yesterday. This list is virtually meaningless.
Was it "meaningless" last year? Moore ended up the starting LT didn't he?
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