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Munchak To The Steelers!

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 22, 2014.

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  1. Spartacus

    Spartacus Well-Known Member

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    Dick Lebeau comes to mind. Anyway, if Munchak does as good a job as we hope for, he may not be here too long.

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    Spartacus, Jan 22, 2014
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  2. HinesWardHOF

    HinesWardHOF Well-Known Member

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    read about him and the guys that he coached that went to the pro bowl.. hes as good of a coach as he was a player.. this is HUGE for the young OL.. HUGEEEE...

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    HinesWardHOF, Jan 22, 2014
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  3. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    Awesome
     
    TheSteelHurtin2188, Jan 22, 2014
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  4. HinesWardHOF

    HinesWardHOF Well-Known Member

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    when the guy from houston said it i was still skeptical ... hopeful but had some doubt but when schefter said it .. id take that to the bank... this signing is as big as signing one of our good players... the fact that hes that good and the OL coaches we have had were pathetic .. way to go FO .. this is HUGE !!!

    HINES
     
    HinesWardHOF, Jan 22, 2014
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  5. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    I've already changed my number twice today just to be safe.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 22, 2014
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  6. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    Velasco is probably thinking, dayum this dude already sent me packing once... do you think munchak cans him again?
     
    KnoxVegasSteel, Jan 22, 2014
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  7. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    good point. why did they release him? I assumed it was salary
     
    steel1031, Jan 22, 2014
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  8. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    I was saying this the other day. Not these exact words but I was curious what Velasco thinks of him.
     
    blountforcetrauma, Jan 22, 2014
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  9. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    From The Tennessean back in September:

    Coach Munchak on releasing Velasco:

    The Titans saved $1.4 million by holding onto Spencer as opposed to Velasco, but asked if money played a part in the decision, Munchak said “not as far as who we kept.”

    “Fernando’s a guy who grew up with me as a line coach, so you know I felt about him,” the coach said Monday. “Chris did a nice job. He came in and got better. He missed OTAs, which I thought would hurt him more than it did. But he came out here, played good and just continued to get better over the six-week period. So it was a very difficult decision.”

    From The Tennessean a couple weeks later-
    Coach Munchak on the Steelers signing him:

    "I think it is great for Fernando, and I think he’ll do a great job for them,’’ coach Mike Munchak said. “I am happy for him. I knew he would be playing somewhere.”"
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 22, 2014
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 22, 2014
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  10. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    I agree. just because he is a good coach, it doesn't make mike adams feet any better or foster any more mobile. how about we give him some real talent to make better, then we have something and so does ben and bell to work with. it doesn't mean we still won't take a cb or any other position we need.:cool:
     
    mac daddyo, Jan 22, 2014
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  11. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    Titans had Rob Turner and drafted Schwenke. Munchak seems to like younger quicker guys so they sent Velasco to PS. Could be wrong but I didn't think Velasco was making bank in TN.
     
    KnoxVegasSteel, Jan 22, 2014
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  12. gpguy

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  13. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    Does he run the ZBS?
     
    blountforcetrauma, Jan 22, 2014
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  14. blountforcetrauma

    blountforcetrauma Well-Known Member

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    But don't try me down low. I'm not falling for THAT again!
     
    blountforcetrauma, Jan 22, 2014
    blountforcetrauma, Jan 22, 2014
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  15. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Not that I recall, at least not in recent history, but any good offensive line coach can run nearly any blocking scheme.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 22, 2014
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  16. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    For sure, but I think you have to share it with Tarheelflyer.

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    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 22, 2014
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  17. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Thats what I was thinking Jack, if anyone can elevate Adams and Gilberts game, it's Munchak. Great hire :applaud:

    I think it's a huge plus, that's a lot of experience on the sidelines, lot of input, we have one heck of a coaching staff.
     
    Blast Furnace, Jan 22, 2014
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  18. shaner82

    shaner82 Well-Known Member

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    I think Munchak will need to evaluate the OL himself and give Tomlin/Colbert/Whoever his opinion on what he can work with and what we need to draft/sign. For all we know Munchak sees a ton of potential in Adams and thinks he can coach him up.
     
    shaner82, Jan 22, 2014
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  19. KnoxVegasSteel

    KnoxVegasSteel Well-Known Member

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    I always liked Munchak but felt like he was in over his head as a head coach and TN reached on him. Big fall from HC to OL coach. I hope he does well and fits in here.
     
    KnoxVegasSteel, Jan 22, 2014
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  20. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    If Greg Robinson or Jake Matthews was there at #15 I would draft them but not Lewan or Koundajo (sp) from Alabama.
     
    steelersrule6, Jan 22, 2014
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  21. gpguy

    gpguy Well-Known Member

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    No way...this one is allll mine (for once) hahaha!
     
    gpguy, Jan 22, 2014
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  22. gpguy

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    I think he actually did run ZBS...I remember all the talk with Velasco coming from a ZBS in TN. And I've seen some of the beat writers say he did.
     
    gpguy, Jan 22, 2014
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  23. lersgofor7

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    no way...not at #15 and not another first round lineman...they have enough talent on the line...

    many more glaring needs.. Stud CB or MLB.. id even go with a WR in rd 1...
     
    lersgofor7, Jan 22, 2014
    lersgofor7, Jan 22, 2014
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  24. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Good point about Velasco. I forgot about that.
     
    TerribleTowelFlying, Jan 22, 2014
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  25. Coastal Steeler

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    I like this hire!
     
    Coastal Steeler, Jan 22, 2014
    Coastal Steeler, Jan 22, 2014
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