This happened last time we went to Ford Field.

[jitter77]

This is sad that now two third round picks can’t see the field. Roman and Caleb the team has failed you.
I said it the other day and will say it again.
Tomlin and his lackeys couldn’t even develop a Polaroid let alone a young player. What a joke!

I thought Caleb should have had more playing time early, but Gainwell has exceeded expectations. You can't take Warren or Gainwell off the field at this point. Wilson must be doing something behind the scenes and seems to be in the doghouse. I'm not buying the story he doesn't know the offense

 

[Steeltime]

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Did you see MVS this past Sunday on the crossing route and the go ball with 12 men on the field? He is still fast. Deceptively fast. Rodgers overthrew that go ball but MVS had his guy beat.

I saw the highlight and what I really liked about the play (other than it being a TD) was the fact MVS looked where Metcalf was crossing and adjusted his route to avoid getting too close and hitting Metcalf's defender since that would have been OPI.

 

[Shane Falco]

Has anyone noticed Thielen's run game blocking? I never really paid attention to him with other teams but I like what he has been doing in the run game. It explains why he has been out in the big packages. He has been blocking his assignment and quickly getting open to a route or looking to block someone. He isn't quite Hines but he had shown above competent blocking. He hasn't been quite involved in the passing game yet in receptions, but his game within the game is very selfless.

 

[steelhurt]

Sure they do, but not all of them or even most of them. Again, he was a bit raw as he never had to pass protect and more importantly, we have two very good guys ahead of him. Not every rookie will do much their first year. Particularly past the first round. It is way too early to write his story either way and that is no indictment on the team either.

Strictly your opinion! Again, the lack of rookies playing and getting opportunities is a direct indictment of their lack of player development.
It’s just what this organization has become.
Look around the league and rookies are contributing from all draft positions. Not here!

 

[steelhurt]

I thought Caleb should have had more playing time early, but Gainwell has exceeded expectations. You can't take Warren or Gainwell off the field at this point. Wilson must be doing something behind the scenes and seems to be in the doghouse. I'm not buying the story he doesn't know the offense

I think it goes back to a simple lack of player development. Hence Tomlin bringing in old veteran free agents.
Gainwell has been a pleasant surprise but imagine if Caleb Johnson was allowed to progress and work himself into the rotation,
The kid just got put in the back burner. Better hope Gainwell and Warren stay healthy.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

Strictly your opinion! Again, the lack of rookies playing and getting opportunities is a direct indictment of their lack of player development.
It’s just what this organization has become.
Look around the league and rookies are contributing from all draft positions. Not here!

Pickett, Najee, Harmon, Fautanu, Jones, Frazier, Beanie, McCormick, Porter, Black and others. All have been playing since drafted or within a few games. I dispute your entire premise. Not all have stuck but to say he doesn’t play rookies is totally disingenuous.

Edit: Add in Payton Wilson who got more and more time last year as well. If a rookie isn't playing, I bet there is a pretty good reason why not. Bruener is being used as a special team's ace. This class alone we will have had three rookies start games by the end of this week. Black, Harmon and now Captain Jack likely.

 

[steelhurt]

Pickett, Najee, Harmon, Fautanu, Jones, Frazier, Beanie, McCormick, Porter, Black and others. All have been playing since drafted or within a few games. I dispute your entire premise. Not all have stuck but to say he doesn’t play rookies is totally disingenuous.

Edit: Add in Payton Wilson who got more and more time last year as well. If a rookie isn't playing, I bet there is a pretty good reason why not. Bruener is being used as a special team's ace. This class alone we will have had three rookies start games by the end of this week. Black, Harmon and now Captain Jack likely.

For the most part these players were number one picks. Frazier and Porter no two picks. Porter was actually pick 32.
Beanie played sparingly and isn’t even on our team in year two.
McCormick, Wilson and Black the only three not high draft picks to see starting time. Not good percentages with only three guys beyond the second round to start. And Black only in there because Harmon is out.
Face it, Tomlin and his lackeys have failed miserably developing guys like Roman Wilson and Caleb Johnson two third round picks who came with lots of success in college.

 

[Steelmann]

 

[Steeltime]

Great effort but not a catch. His left foot never hit the ground before he landed out of bounds. Would be reversed today.