Lists Bradshaw, Big Ben, Mean Joe, and Jack Lambert.
I saw this floating around twitter do you agree if not what is yours as it stands now?
Troy Edwards???? Wha' da fuq?If only allowed 4, then yes, that is the right way to go.
Troy would be #5
I was wavering between Troy Edwards and Will BlackwellTroy Edwards???? Wha' da fuq?
(i kid, i kid - my first thought was how to get Troy up there too)
No debate on MJG. If this is players only or a combination of players and owners/coaches/etc., he’s still there.
Lists Bradshaw, Big Ben, Mean Joe, and Jack Lambert.
I saw this floating around twitter do you agree if not what is yours as it stands now?
Who is the other three you would lean towards?The only one rock solid on that list in my opinion is Greene. After that it's a **** load of debate.
A good list but can we leave a QB off the equation?No debate on MJG. If this is players only or a combination of players and owners/coaches/etc., he’s still there.
Since the pic in question is players only, I will maintain that motif.
1) MJG is the rock that our franchise was built on.
These next three are not as definitive as MJG. I think there will always be debate, but….
2) Jack Lambert is the face of the franchise. Maybe not our best LB of all-time, but a HOFer and tougher than a $2 steak. Who do I think of when I think Steeler? Count Dracula himself.
3) Mike Webster is the heart of the franchise. The man literally gave his life for the team. Brought his lunchpail, went to work, and anchored the 70s dynasty. He even stuck around and blocked for the bums after TB.
4) Troy Polamalu is the soul of the franchise. Hard to go outside of the dynasty, but was special enough to warrant it…..and then some. Such a unique player and the lynchpin of LeBeau’s defense. A pure student of the game plus everything you can’t teach.
I would say this. I don't totally disagree with the four. Ben being the x factor on the recent championships after so many dissapointments and Bradshaw being the trigger man on the dynasty. But there are just so many greats that outside of Joe Greene you just don't have a slam dunk.Who is the other three you would lean towards?
True definitely not easy decides.I would say this. I don't totally disagree with the four. Ben being the x factor on the recent championships after so many dissapointments and Bradshaw being the trigger man on the dynasty. But there are just so many greats that outside of Joe Greene you just don't have a slam dunk.
I think they would need a bigger mountain top than Rushmore. Can’t argue with any of those guys being there but some others who should have a spot too
Lists Bradshaw, Big Ben, Mean Joe, and Jack Lambert.
I saw this floating around twitter do you agree if not what is yours as it stands now?
No. Just no. Joe was the cornerstone of a dynasty. He made the Steelers who they are for the last 50 years, a respected and revered franchise in the league. He will always be the greatest Steeler ever.If he keeps going like he has been, TJ Watt will be the greatest Steeler ever.
We couldn’t choose Tomlin because he wasn’t buddy buddy with the mountain. Now if he had hiked up said mountain, obviously…A Steeler Mt. Rushmore is impossible IMO.
How do you leave off Mike Webster?
Bradshaw and Ben? Too many other stars to have 2 qb's.
Its Bradshaw for me by a longshot.
Some earlier Mt. Rushmore's included either Noll or the Chief.
A separate Mt. Rushmore could be for coaches and management.
For that I would include Art Rooney, Chuck Noll, Bill Nunn, and Tomlin (no losing seasons)
J/K about Tomlin LOL. Perhaps Bill Cowher.
It was Bill Nunn that recruited many of the 70's players by looking at small black colleges. His name is so much attached to those 4 Super Bowls.
Perhaps the best way to represent is to have 2 offensive players and 2 defensive.
Because I'm old, when a great Steeler offense is mentioned, the first names that pop into my mind are Bradshaw, Harris, Webster then Swann. On D it's Greene, Lambert then Blount.
So my Mt. Rushmore would be Bradshaw, and because of the Immaculate Reception, it would be Harris over Webster. On D it's Greene and Lambert.
But that poses another problem, those are all 70's players.
Plenty more Steeler greats have followed.
Impossible I say!
Impossible!
I would add Dan over cowherA Steeler Mt. Rushmore is impossible IMO.
How do you leave off Mike Webster?
Bradshaw and Ben? Too many other stars to have 2 qb's.
Its Bradshaw for me by a longshot.
Some earlier Mt. Rushmore's included either Noll or the Chief.
A separate Mt. Rushmore could be for coaches and management.
For that I would include Art Rooney, Chuck Noll, Bill Nunn, and Tomlin (no losing seasons)
J/K about Tomlin LOL. Perhaps Bill Cowher.
It was Bill Nunn that recruited many of the 70's players by looking at small black colleges. His name is so much attached to those 4 Super Bowls.
Perhaps the best way to represent is to have 2 offensive players and 2 defensive.
Because I'm old, when a great Steeler offense is mentioned, the first names that pop into my mind are Bradshaw, Harris, Webster then Swann. On D it's Greene, Lambert then Blount.
So my Mt. Rushmore would be Bradshaw, and because of the Immaculate Reception, it would be Harris over Webster. On D it's Greene and Lambert.
But that poses another problem, those are all 70's players.
Plenty more Steeler greats have followed.
Impossible I say!
Impossible!