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RB Curtis McNeal released

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Blast Furnace, Aug 7, 2013.

  1. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    And RB Alvester Alexander was signed. I don't get that move at all. McNeal has talent, I figured if Dwyer or Redman or both walk after this year that he'd be good to slide into their spot. It's on the home page if you want to read up on it. We waived DE Cordian Hagans too and signed CB Devin Smith.
     
    Blast Furnace, Aug 7, 2013
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  2. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    very suprising. i'd at least liked to have seen mcneal play one time. I have heard he's been hurt the last couple of days.:cool:
     
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  3. Thigpen82

    Thigpen82 Bitter optimist

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    Any word on this Alexander guy? I know he was cut by the Bears last season...
     
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  4. scruffy

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  5. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Yeah, Labriola said it on Live at 5. He didn't have any details, but said he suspected that he sustained an injury that would likely keep him out for a period of time that would preclude him from making a good enough impression to make the team.
     
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  6. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    I just read alexander ran a 4.39 at his pro day in 2012. 18 reps. just over 5-10 207. that's around rainey speed with a lot more size. interesting.:cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Aug 8, 2013
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  7. HugeSnack

    HugeSnack Well-Known Member

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    Rainey was tops at the combine in all the change of direction drills. Any idea what this guy's numbers are there?
     
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  8. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Alexander:
    20 Yrd Shuttle: 4.21
    Three Cone: 6.89

    Rainey:
    20 Yd Shuttle: 3.93 seconds
    Three Cone: 6.50 seconds
     
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  9. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Our new blocking scheme is not conducive to the type of RBs we have except Bell. Redman is a power back with quick feet perfectly fitted for our old system of man on man blocking. Dwyer was even better suited for that scheme and since he's a bit faster has a better chance of success in our new system but heither of these guys are cut back type runners. Batch lacks the vision needed in my opinion.


    Hopefully the new kid plays lights out on ST and impresses in the backfield. As much as I like Redman hopefully we can trade him before the season starts.


    Cajun-
     
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  10. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    mcneal cleared waivers and has been put on injured reserve.:cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Aug 8, 2013
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  11. scruffy

    scruffy Well-Known Member

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    Any idea as to what McNeal's actual injury was (I never saw any details)?
    Also, does Alexander have any practice squad elegibility left?
     
    scruffy, Aug 9, 2013
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  12. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    :thumbs_up: I'm pretty sure Redman and Dwyer will both be gone next season. I think Bell and Mcneal can be a powerful 1, 2 punch.
     
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  13. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    I agree this was actually a silver lining I believe in the long run.

    :cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Aug 9, 2013
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