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Steelers have grave doubts about Spence's recovery

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, Feb 21, 2013.

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  1. freakfontana

    freakfontana

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    foote is the past let's start to play young people and build for the future , i personally don't care if we go 9-7 or 5-11 , or do you think foote can be the difference maker to be a contender ?
     
    freakfontana, Feb 22, 2013
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  2. PDXSteelers

    PDXSteelers Well-Known Member

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    Foote would be OK for one more year. Last year he seemed to play better than the year before that.

    I still think Manti Teo could be good (and available at #17). So what if he could suckered on the gf hoax. One poor showing in the Alabama game doesn't mean he can't play.
     
    PDXSteelers, Feb 22, 2013
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  3. Dick Shiner

    Dick Shiner Well-Known Member

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  4. steelers5859

    steelers5859 Well-Known Member

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    agree with PDX. If he is there at 17 take him.
     
    steelers5859, Feb 22, 2013
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  5. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah if Teo is still there you you have to take him.
     
    TheSteelHurtin2188, Feb 22, 2013
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  6. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I'm not a big T'eo fan, but even though the Alabama game was rough on him, when you re-watch the game it's pretty staggering how little protection he got from his D-line. The guys in front of him were blown off the ball 1v1 all game, and that allowed Alabama's NFL caliber guards to get clean shots at T'eo on almost every running play. I'm not making excuses for the guy, because as an All-American he needs to be able to shed some of those blocks and make plays, but I think it may have been the first time in his career that he's experienced that type of onslaught from an opponent's O-line. That said, I wouldn't take him at #17 unless I couldn't find a trade down partner. I am about 6-8 weeks from having my final rankings done, but I am pretty sure that he will not be as high as #17 on my board. He's a really good player, but he's not special. Also, whoever drafts him is going to need to be ready for the media circus that will follow him through his rookie season.
     
    Steel_Elvis, Feb 22, 2013
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  7. gpguy

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    I'm right there with you about the Alabama game...pretty much the whole ND team was over matched by AL. You can take one of the best players ever and put him in there with a bunch of over matched teammates and they will look average...if that makes sense.
     
    gpguy, Feb 23, 2013
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  8. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    I hope the Steelers do not take Monti Teo with their 17th pick,
    To high for this player. Why can't we move Silverback inside,
    could be another Ray Lewis for 2 more years. He would GOOBLE up running backs.
    You say he can't cover the TE? Don't we have safeties and nickel backs for this?
    I am no betting man anymore, but I would be very surprised if the Steelers take
    an ILB this year although Ogletree would be one I would take.
     
    Wardismvp, Feb 23, 2013
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  9. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    They will bring back Foote for one more year for the veterans minimum. Please don't draft Manti Te'o we cant afford to have a bust in the first round.
     
    steelersrule6, Feb 23, 2013
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  10. SteelerJJ

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    Spence's injury reminds me a lot of the one Robert Edwards suffered years back. He was never able to come back full strength.
     
    SteelerJJ, Feb 23, 2013
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  11. moonface

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    My boss did a similar injury to his knee, tripped into a boat with scuba gear on his back.
    Third day into his 3 week holiday in Vanuatu, think he was happy about that.
    Dislocated his knee cap and tore all his ligaments.
    After hearing of all the operations, reabilitation, time off work, pain etc. and the fact his knee would never be the same.
    My boss isn't as young as Spence but I don't think he will be back.:cry:
     
    moonface, Feb 24, 2013
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  12. freakfontana

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    freakfontana, Feb 24, 2013
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  13. BobbyBiz

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    [video=youtube;HX0fIi3H-es]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HX0fIi3H-es[/video]
     
    BobbyBiz, Feb 24, 2013
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  14. defva

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    Last years draft is looking worse and worse by the minute. Go get mingo in the 1st and in the 2nd or 3rd the Michigan qb tuned rcvr.The Steelers love players like this wr/ qb/punt return/pistol/rb...
     
    defva, Feb 24, 2013
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  15. antennaman1969

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    Watch the Monday combine results. See how Mingo does. He looks very lanky, and maybe not AFC North material. Denard Robinson will be a later-round guy because he needs to learn to run routes cleanly and catch with his hands. If he gets coached up, he will be very useful to someone.
     
    antennaman1969, Feb 25, 2013
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  16. SteelinOhio

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    I've been worried about Spence, but I didn't realize it was this grim. Sorry to hear about this.
     
    SteelinOhio, Feb 25, 2013
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  17. Bristerfan

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    I dunno i think Bostic is better than Teo....i'd rather see a young guy struggle and learn than an old Foote struggle...but that's my opinion....I know on our D it's the other way aroud
     
    Bristerfan, Feb 27, 2013
    Bristerfan, Feb 27, 2013
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  18. Dick Shiner

    Dick Shiner Well-Known Member

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    Your . . . I don't know what to call it . . . avatar? Profile pic? Whatever . . . Anyhow, it'd make a GREAT 'caption this' . . .
     
    Dick Shiner, Feb 27, 2013
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  19. Bristerfan

    Bristerfan Well-Known Member

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    Lol yeah Caption Bubby.......I think that was the year they couldn't score a TD on offense like4 games or some crazy #......and i seen an interview on TV where Bubby said he didn't care he was gonna run into a brick wall to score.....lol I think he wanted to say run THROUGH a brick wall......LMAO
     
    Bristerfan, Feb 28, 2013
    Bristerfan, Feb 28, 2013
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