An update on Pouncey

http://espn.go.com/blog/nflnation/p...en-for-maurkice-pouncey-to-return-this-season

I don't expect him to make it back before the season ends. But it's something to keep in mind.

 

I like the chemistry in our O-line now. It would be a little risky to toss Pouncey back in considering how well wallace has played in his absence.

 

Risky for Pouncey, if he's not fully healed, perhaps. For the quality of the line play? That is no risk. You sub Pouncey for Wallace and both the chemistry and the individual performances improve. Foster and DeCastro know Pouncey well, and the playbook opens up more when Pouncey plays. We'll have better run blocking, better pass blocking, fewer penalties, more plays to choose from, and better chemistry. If he's healthy, there is no question what to do.

 

All things considered Wallace really isn't playing that well. I'm pretty sure he leads the Oline in sacks allowed and penalties. He played better this weekend, but the idea of us being better or the same with Wallace over Pouncey is laughable.

 

Is he in game shape?

 

Maybe so, but Wallace will always be a Steeler legend after the on-field prostate exam. Ranks right up there with the Colon molestation of Burfict.

 

It would have been great for Colon to be back with the Steelers for one game just so he could do it again to Burfict.

 

Lets not try to fix something that's not broken, save Pouncey for next year!!

 

This would be the determining factor for me. Wallace has been battling all year and Pouncey hasn't.

 

I think Wallace struggled in the first few games, but I think he is playing well. He is good enough to win.

 

no way he is in game shape
I see another Woodley in Pouncey
truth be seen next year

 

I say if Pouncey is healthy he'd better be playing.

 

not gonna happen
Pouncey is injury prone
and what little of his ability he had is deteriorating greatly
wasted contract
THANKS KC!!!!

 

wasn't it the Green Bay Super Bowl people were expecting Pouncey back and he did not play. I don't get the entire roster thing but aren't they keeping a roster spot for him by not putting him on the I/R?

 

Of course he isn't...........

 

Then it becomes academic at this point. Even if he is more talented than Wallace he needs the rust knocked off and that may not over rule the importance of team chemistry on a playoff run.

 

I'll go with Tomlin on this one

 

I like the way the line is playing. I just hope Vinny is ok