Tyler Matakevich moves up to 2nd team behind Shazier

[slashsteel]

Ed Bouchette ‏@EdBouchette 4m4 minutes ago
Rookie Tyler Matakevich listed as 2nd team behind Shazier at ILB for Steelers
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So I guess if Timmons needs a breather Vince Williams comes in and if Shazier needs a breather in comes dirty red.

 

[Litos]

So I guess if Timmons needs a breather Vince Williams comes in and if Shazier needs a breather in comes dirty red.

I guess it also depends, if it's a running situation and Shazier needs a breather we might see timmons and williams paired

 

[slashsteel]

I guess it also depends, if it's a running situation and Shazier needs a breather we might see timmons and williams paired

I could see that.... Dirty Red could see reps on third in pass coverage situations..............

 

[TDX27]

That means Dirty Red will see snaps in the opener. They rotate the LB's periodically throughout the games.

 

[mightyguru]

Well. cool. I like rooting for this kid.

 

[MTC]

Dirty Red!

 

[Steelerfan81]

I'd have to think if either 94&50 come out 98 will go in.

 

[Stryker]

I guess it also depends, if it's a running situation and Shazier needs a breather we might see timmons and williams paired

Maybe for OLB, have you seen Timmy's snap counts? He's in on nearly 100% of the D snaps.

It may change on 3rd down now if Shazy is healthy.

 

[SteelerAl]

Dirty Red only sees snaps on D if there's an injury. He might not even be active - I don't care what the depth chart says.

 

[slashsteel]

Dirty Red only sees snaps on D if there's an injury. He might not even be active - I don't care what the depth chart says.

ladies and gentles menz

what we have here is a modern day nostra damn us


"only sees snaps if there is a injury"

noted

 

[Coach]

Dirty Red might be our 2nd best coverage line backer. I wonder if he's going to change his jersey number?

 

[Hallmarky]

Dirty Red might be our 2nd best coverage line backer. I wonder if he's going to change his jersey number?

He changed it to 44

 

[Ike Kelly]

Team site doesn't have his new number yet. Doubtful its 44 since Shabbaz is on the PS. 57 seems to be his next number after they get a settlement/waiver for Kevin Anderson. LB hurt early in camp.

 

[Hallmarky]

He tweeted it:
Started playing football when I was 8 years old wearing #44!! Well that number is finally back!! #SteelersNation #44

 

[ark steel]

Maybe for OLB, have you seen Timmy's snap counts? He's in on nearly 100% of the D snaps.

It may change on 3rd down now if Shazy is healthy.

Last year, it was around 95%. Prior years were 98%+ for 3 straight years. Didnt watch last year, but, from what I've read, it was the first year in several that it was noted he came off of the field.

 

[Drink IRON City]

Good for "Dirty RED". Hope other teams don't think he's a dirty player..................




Salute the nation

 

[Hallmarky]

Yes, last year they started taking Timmons off the field on 3rd down. But I doubt Dirty Red will go in on 3rd. It will be a safety.

 

[Stryker]

It doesn't matter if a player is a UDFA on injury waiver or a PS player, rostered players at the beginning of the year, have the say for what number they want.

If a vet is on IR, that's different.

 

[MTC]

Getting me a Red jersey this season. I feel the kid is gonna be special

 

[Coach]

He tweeted it:
Started playing football when I was 8 years old wearing #44!! Well that number is finally back!! #SteelersNation #44

Interesting pick. I can not recall our last good number 44

 

[Stryker]

Steelers who wore #44:

Frank Summers (09-10),
Najeh Davenport (06-08),
Terry Richardson (96),
D.J. Johnson (89-93),
Rodney Carter (87),
Henry Odom (83),
Frank Pollard (80-82),
Mike Collier (75-76),
Lee Calland (69-72),
Bob Wade (68),
Bill Daniels (61-66),
Bert Rechichar (60),
Art Davis (58),
Earl Girard (57),
Vic Pollock (52),
Ray Mathews (51),
Dick Hensley (51),
Tony Compagno (48),
John Sanderson (42),
Stu Smith (40),
Carl Littlefield (41),
Bill Breedon (37),
Forrest Douds (34-35)

 

[Coach]

Steelers who wore #44:

Frank Summers (09-10),
Najeh Davenport (06-08),
Terry Richardson (96),
D.J. Johnson (89-93),
Rodney Carter (87),
Henry Odom (83),
Frank Pollard (80-82),
Mike Collier (75-76),
Lee Calland (69-72),
Bob Wade (68),
Bill Daniels (61-66),
Bert Rechichar (60),
Art Davis (58),
Earl Girard (57),
Vic Pollock (52),
Ray Mathews (51),
Dick Hensley (51),
Tony Compagno (48),
John Sanderson (42),
Stu Smith (40),
Carl Littlefield (41),
Bill Breedon (37),
Forrest Douds (34-35)

Pollard was decent.

 

[Ike Kelly]

Ok its official, Matakevich is 44 on the roster. Note to Coolie or any others who may have bought Ayers jersey. He is now wears 15.

 

[Hines57]

Dirty Red is going to be a special teamer his rookie year. He will get very limited snaps on defense. Glad to have him

 

[Stryker]

Pollard was decent.

I find it interesting that 6 years is the max a player has worn this number for us. Let's hope Big Red pushes that number up.