Who are the Steelers most under/overrated players of all-time?

I think we are pretty much in agreement overall. You just missed my point originally.

I was addressing the claim that were it not for Mundy starting for Clark and Troy's injury, we win that game. This is not true as had they played box as healthy we would have the same outcome due to scheme.

My point about Mundy contributing a crucial turnover was not to say he was any good overall, or that he was a great cover safety. My point is HIS effect on THIS game allowing zero completions and a great deliberate strip fumble was a net positive in THAT game. He did exactly what he was asked to do.

The OP I responded to made a false assumption that who the safeties were and their health was why we lost. HE made that assumption ABSOLUTELY because Mundy was not the starter (which presupposes your point that he is obviously not starter caliber).

Would his limited coverage skills have been exposed had he been set deep? Perhaps. But we will never know. I do know that ANY SCRUB SAFETY IN DEEP COVERAGE makes those scores more difficult. My point? His deficiencies had zero effect on THAT game because he was not in a position to impact those deep throws.

Healthy Troy and ballhawk Ed Reed would make no difference playing the box with job 1 being to make sure Tebow didn't take off and run.

 

In the initial post I quoted, what you wrote about Mundy was that he wasn't a liability and the only defense you offered for that was that he created a timely turnover. I responded to the incorrect implication that he was not a liability in the game simply because he forced a fumble. You added the bit about him not allowing completions in the game later.

As you have since clarified your point, yes, that makes more sense.

I think they would have been better with Clark. Regardless of his assignment, he would have been more likely to recognize what the Broncos were doing than Mundy. He was a better, more experienced player. That said, the Steelers definitely put Taylor on an island too much and he responded by playing like crap. On that, we agree.

 

So not having one of your staring safeties, and the other being hurt would not change anything. LoL

 

Losing your starting safety,this is often a big deal but when you face Tim Tebow,this is not impossible to overcome....I mean c'mon

 

The most underrated player in franchise history: John Jackson. Easy.

 

I met John Jackson at a Steeler charity event for Divine Providence Hospital and John was carrying a platter of appetizers. As he turned around the middle of his elbow was exactly the same elevation as my face. Wham. Jackson in a very deep voice saying “sorry”



I don’t even think I got one of the appetizers