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Did dugger help us that much?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Mashburn, Nov 3, 2025 at 1:40 AM.

  1. Mashburn

    Mashburn Well-Known Member

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  2. Animus

    Animus Well-Known Member

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  3. doubleyoi

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    Austin changing up coverage, with less single high safety and more match coverage/coverage 4. Take away first read more often so the pass rush has a chance to get there.

    Much better tackling especially TE, to reduce YAC. Dugger had 4 tackles.

    I liked Ramsey at safety
     
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  4. steelersrock151

    steelersrock151 Well-Known Member

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    Correction- Ramsey at cornerback, Slay on the bench more. Echols played a good game when Slay got hurt.
     
  5. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    yes i like that we have a clear role for ramsey. the rest played pretty well including pierre. nice to see a lot less confusion. hope it continues. :cool:
     
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  6. Formerscribe

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    That was the most impressive part, that they seemed better organized despite all the changes in roles. Letting Ramsey do one thing helped. Dugger was certainly an upgrade over Clark. Did Thornhill even play. He and Clark were absolutely horrible against the Packers.
     
  7. Bubbahotep

    Bubbahotep Well-Known Member

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    OK, the new look defense is on tape. Is it sustainable?
    Don't forget about hands-up by the DL and LBs. Made a big difference in this game.

    Not sure they will be able to repeat this performance against the LAC. Their LT is shutdown so Highsmith is likely to have a less loud game (and their RT is no slouch either).
     
  8. forgotten1

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    both those tackles are nursing injuries
     
  9. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Let's hope they come up with a better game plan when we play the Bengals.
     
  10. Hanratty#5

    Hanratty#5 Well-Known Member

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    Joe Alt is out for a few weeks at least with his ankle injury.
     
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  11. forgotten1

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    Was not sure of anything official
    The RT has a groin issue from yesterdays game too

    LAC no linemen no RBs
    I see 320 rushing yards for them
    :smiley1:
     
  12. Formerscribe

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    Alt was carted off the field yesterday. The other tackle, Rashawn Slater, tore his patellar tendon in training camp and is out for the season.
     
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    I don't think they have made Alt's injury status official yet. They have had a brutal season with injuries, including their top two running backs.

    The Steelers have had trouble with Herbert running on them in the past. They need to take advantage of that battered offensive line to pressure and contain Herbert.
     
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  14. Chucktownsteeler

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    So look for quick slant passes early and often by Herbert. DL will need to get their paws up.
     
  15. forgotten1

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    Their current RT Hurt
    left the game yesterday in the 1st qtr with a groin
     
  16. forgotten1

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    Titans recorded 6 sacks yesterday
    I hope our team can match that
     
  17. First and goal

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    When I was watching I kept thinking two things. They kept mentioning how they had to simplify the system because of Dugger and not about communication issues. Looks like these guys can play when they aren't trying to figure out the rocket science behind a flawed defensive system.
     

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