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Fieler starting over Dotson per PPG

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by SWSteel, Jan 9, 2021.

  1. SteelerGlenn

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    I think Dotson should start, but only thing worse than Feiler starting at guard would be Feiler making a position change and starting at tackle.
     
  2. Lizard72

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    I don't know how to take a line that just played a team and practiced for a team for 2 weeks and then change it up.
     
  3. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    I don't think Feiler forgot how to play tackle. He started there for two plus the couple years of playing it on the PS plus playing it in college. He was a good RT.:cool:
     
  4. SteelerGlenn

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    I’m sure he knows the position just fine, but the argument that it’s wrong to bring him back from injury over Dotson is even better that he shouldn’t come in a play in a spot he hasn’t played for a year.
     
  5. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    Is it possible one reason for possibly starting Feiler over Dotson is he has 6 years in the system and knows way more of the playbook? It’s not out of the question they have been dumbing down the line calls based on having Dotson in there. Keep in mind, Dotson is a rookie who had no OTAs and no preseason.

    For those of you knuckleheads who think more creative play calling is the answer.
     
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  6. thorn058

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    I agree 100% but that is what he does.
     
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  7. SWSteel

    SWSteel Well-Known Member

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    IMO, it's true. Dulac n co. Really don't say too much on say Savarn show etc. Then after game, "you know Stan I was told Thursday before game X, Y, n Z" after fact

    I listen as I'm interested but have zero expectations of getting into

    To each their own

    It is what it is, life goes on
     
  8. Formerscribe

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    The guy has plenty of experience starting at right tackle, including being the starter last season. It's not a position change as much as a return to his best position, one that gets a weak link off the field.
     
  9. Formerscribe

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    I'm just pointing out that your position is ill-informed and disrespectful, one that tends to come from people who just have issues with the media.
     
  10. SteelerGlenn

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    I’m good with that if he was already playing tackle this season. Not sure how you can cite the time off and say he shouldn’t start over Dotson yet it’s ok to switch positions coming back from injury to start at tackle?
     
  11. Formerscribe

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    I can say it easily. Dotson deserves to be on the field right now more than Okorafor.

    Honestly, I'd rather Feiler just stay on the bench, at least for this week. Maybe get him some snaps as a sixth offensive lineman, if they even want to try that. My point was if you're going to force him back in there, it should be in place of Okorafor, not Dotson.
     
  12. SteelerGlenn

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    I don’t want Feiler starting at all.
     
  13. Formerscribe

    Formerscribe Well-Known Member

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    I agree. I'm just saying if he was going to play, it should be for Okorafor, who single-handedly blows up way too many running plays by his own team.
     
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  14. Da Stellars

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    Feiler really shatt the bed early in the game ... Spillane was getting picked on too.

    Should have stuck with Avery and Dotson.
     
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