What needs adjustment post game 3.

[Avoid_Lloyd]

Pass pro is what you need from your 3rd down back, not the lead dog. They had a 14-0 lead yesterday, perfect opportunity to let the kid run down hill and build confidence.

Gotta disagree. We finally have a QB that this coaching staff allows to audible, so Johnson has to be able to block on the fly. That QB can’t get hit much at 41 years old, if he gets injured we will almost certainly lose any game he doesn’t play in.

Johnson has to be able to pass protect if he’s gonna be out there. That being said it’s on him to get it done and the coaches to help him, he should be able to contribute this year if not that’s an organizational indictment

 

[stillwright]

I get it but this isn't that team. They have always been extremely picky about the ability to pass protect. It is a point of emphasis. We already had issues with Najee being a huge tell that we were running the last couple years, what do you think happens if we put KJ in and they know we will run because he can't pass block. i would use that to our advantage and throw him the ball but he is suspect at receiving as well.

Then why draft him? In the 3rd round to boot.

It is the coaches job to make a package of some sort for a player. Hell we ran a wildcat this past week.

 

[stillwright]

Gotta disagree. We finally have a QB that this coaching staff allows to audible, so Johnson has to be able to block on the fly. That QB can’t get hit much at 41 years old, if he gets injured we will almost certainly lose any game he doesn’t play in.

Johnson has to be able to pass protect if he’s gonna be out there. That being said it’s on him to get it done and the coaches to help him, he should be able to contribute this year if not that’s an organizational indictment

Then why use a 3rd pick on the guy?

Coaches find ways to use players. Good ones do anyways.

 

[Badcat]

Then why use a 3rd pick on the guy?

Coaches find ways to use players. Good ones do anyways.

Justin Layne, Mason Rudolph, Dri Archer were also third round picks for the Steelers. More recently, why spend a third on Roman Wilson if they're just going to make him a statue 3 times a game?

 

[WindyCitySteel]

Giant's rookie is playing and his pass blocking is said to be a liability for him. He is doing a decent job running the ball though. Go figure.

KJ could be Jim Brown and Barry Sanders combined, but if he was shaky in pass pro he’d be returning kicks. Mike Tomlin’s entire life centers around avoiding risk.

 

[Avoid_Lloyd]

Then why use a 3rd pick on the guy?

Coaches find ways to use players. Good ones do anyways.

Yes it is on the coaches to get him there ASAP and it’s another early pick moving towards a year 1 Tomlin redshirt, which isn’t acceptable, but if he can’t do the job right now, he can’t do the job.

If he can’t protect Rodgers and Rodgers gets hurt this season is done, lord knows we already have plenty of linemen that can’t pass protect, we don’t need another liability out there

 

[Stainless]

Russell Wilson might be available.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

Then why use a 3rd pick on the guy?

Coaches find ways to use players. Good ones do anyways.

3rd round picks are high upside projects not instant starters. He is a rookie that came from a program that is allergic to passing. Give the kid time to acclimate. We are WAY WAY to impatient with picks.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

Better at what? KJ was fine in the preseason with the starting OL. Kaleb is the best natural RB on the roster by far. Warren runs really hard but often right into the backs of his linemen. He has no downshift. Gainwell is a career backup.

well then you should be our OC.

 

[NoKap#7]

well then you should be our OC.

To be honest i dont think he could be any worse then Arthur Smith. I never really had an opinion on the guy but based upon his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons I wasnt highly impressed. Since hes taken over I've become even less impressed. Coach Tomlin just can't nail it on the coordinators.

 

[Black & Gold Bleeder]

To be honest i dont think he could be any worse then Arthur Smith. I never really had an opinion on the guy but based upon his tenure with the Atlanta Falcons I wasnt highly impressed. Since hes taken over I've become even less impressed. Coach Tomlin just can't nail it on the coordinators.

Sooo,, This is your endorsement to start Kaleb Johnson,,?

 

[stillwright]

Yes it is on the coaches to get him there ASAP and it’s another early pick moving towards a year 1 Tomlin redshirt, which isn’t acceptable, but if he can’t do the job right now, he can’t do the job.

If he can’t protect Rodgers and Rodgers gets hurt this season is done, lord knows we already have plenty of linemen that can’t pass protect, we don’t need another liability out there

We jad numerous short yardage situations where we ran. Plug and play him on them. Sitting him on the sideline when Warren and Gainwell are averaging 3 yards a pop is not the answer.