Steelers' Brown could see action in opener

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September, 3, 2014
By Scott Brown | ESPN.com

PITTSBURGH -- Wide receiver Justin Brown, who survived the Pittsburgh Steelers’ final cut last weekend, will likely play in his first NFL game on Sunday.

Rookie wide receiver Martavis Bryant (shoulder) has yet to practice this week and probably won’t dress in the season opener even if he is healthy enough to play against the visiting Browns. With Lance Moore nursing a groin injury -- the ninth-year veteran also didn’t practice on Wednesday -- Brown will probably be needed to provide depth at wide receiver.

Brown spent all of last season on the Steelers’ practice squad and the 2013 sixth-round pick made the 53-man roster despite catching just five passes for 32 yards in four preseason games.

Brown has been playing extensively in the slot, and he would likely replace Moore as the Steelers’ No. 3 wide receiver if the latter is unable to play Sunday.

The Steelers remain in good shape overall from an injury standpoint.

Bryant and Moore were the only players who didn’t practice on Wednesday and cornerback Brice McCain (groin) was a limited participant in drills.

Linebacker Sean Spence (knee), long snapper Greg Warren (knee) and tight end Matt Spaeth (hamstring) were all full participants in practice.

For the Browns defensive tackle Desmond Bryant (wrist) and guard Paul McQuistan (ankle) did not practice on Wednesday. Defensive end John Hughes (hamstring) was a limited participant in drills.

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[FordFairLane]

The best thing I have seen so far from JB is his blocking ability.

 

[Lmob0621]

Dri Archer will probably see some action in the four and five wide sets I figure...





instant 5 page post now...

 

[antdrewjosh]

Dri Archer will probably see some action in the four and five wide sets I figure...





instant 5 page post now...

Karma sent...

 

[AggieSteel]

I heard Dri Archer!!

 

[madinsomniac]

Driarcher.... always with the driarcher .... shakes head....

 

[Spike]

The best thing I have seen so far from JB is his blocking ability.

bubble screens don't work without blockers

 

[Spike]

Dri Archer will probably see some action in the four and five wide sets I figure...
...

you know it bruthar



Linebacker Sean Spence (knee), long snapper Greg Warren (knee) and tight end Matt Spaeth (hamstring) were all full participants in practice.

that's good news!

 

[antdrewjosh]

bubble screens don't work without blockers

Yep and Brown and Bey are better blockers then Moore. So it will be interesting to see how they divide the snaps

 

[Steelerfan]

Dri Archer will probably see some action in the four and five wide sets I figure...





instant 5 page post now...

No! No karma for you. Do you not know the rules? Do you not read the board? Don't make me stop the car! Its 5-WIDE *******!! or its nothing. I thought we raised you better than that. Now go to your room.

 

[Litos]

Could Wheaton slide to the slot giving DHB the outside?

 

[Spike]

Could Wheaton slide to the slot giving DHB the outside?

no


Brown has been playing extensively in the slot, and he would likely replace Moore as the Steelers’ No. 3 wide receiver

 

[black and gold apex]

Throw the bubble screen out of the play book this year, we have no blocking and becomes a wasted down.

 

[Spike]

Throw the bubble screen out of the play book this year, we have no blocking and becomes a wasted down.

just make your ******* block!

I really miss Hines Ward.

 

[Bigappleyinzer]

just make your ******* block!

I really miss Hines Ward.

That block was sooo f**** pathetic. That could have been a 10 yard gain easily, with Heath out front.

This is why I am happy DHB made it on the squad.

 

[Confluence]

Archer and Bell both out wide; we've got lots of folks who can play 5 wide

 

[Stryker]

Sooo happy to hear Spence is on his way to playing in his first regular season game. Best of luck Spence!!

 

[Steel Ballin]

Throw the bubble screen out of the play book this year, we have no blocking and becomes a wasted down.

For real. That has been so frustrating to watch. Every other team gets huge gains from this play.

 

[Hineswardkickedurpanzyass]

Throw the bubble screen out of the play book this year, we have no blocking and becomes a wasted down.

didn't stop us before, God how many wasted downs have we seen on those damn bubble screens.

 

[SteelerFan448]

Justin Brown can play the slot where he will easily be covered by a linebacker...

No, he looked good in camp but really didn't see him do anything in the games, but maybe he can find the free space in the defense working out of the slot.

 

[tapeANaspirin2it]

The bubble screens are not always called plays. Ben has the option to throw quick if he sees the CB playing too far back. Sometimes, its a run called but Ben throws it quick.

 

[slashsteel]

I would put DHB in the slot.

And of course Dri Archah

as a 4th WR

 

[Franco]

Lance Moore has been ruled out Sunday.