Dobbs and Mason: Futures so bright...

.....and the same could be said if LJ was still here....

 

Very true.

 

No idea on other things stated but this is a Solid point.

 

Second coming of what specifically?

 

Landry Jones.......Obviously

 

Five starts....



Such transcendent knowledge and experience!!!

 

Easy explanation....they were trying too keep his immense talent a secret for as long as they could,so they could keep the most experienced,capable back up in the league.

 

Maybe he forgot the green font?

 

I was wrong about Landry Jones. Glad Dobbs stepped up and made the team. Dobbs should be #2 out of seniority over Rudolph and general principle.

 

Yeah right you didn't admit to anything, I posted last season Carnell Lake was on the hot seat then you act like I didn't know what I was talking about. Then when Lake was let go I called you out on it, then you said something like kiss your butt because you weren't going to eat crow .

 

Well technically according to the Steelers themselves ,Lake left on his own to be with his family,so,we don't really know if he was on the hot seat or not. Just like we don't know if LJ would of given us the best shot to win a game. Unless it was against Cleveland which is the only proof we have that he could....

 

Yeah just like Arians retired from the Steelers , that's just the Steelers trying to keep it classy with a former great player who wasn't getting the job done as a DB coach.

 

Maybe but we will probably never know for sure....

 

I thought Carnell Lake on the hot seat was common knowledge.... Having never developed a DB will do that to a coach. Just a pimp as a player though. But they said Jagr couldn't teach a guy to fire a slapshot either soooo... You can't teach innate abilities.

 

Gay was in his 4th year by the time Lake was hired and then left for a year to AZ. McCain was in his 5th year when he came to Pittsburgh, Blake was like you said.

Cockrell had promise out of Duke, so that pickup was commendable. I still stand by what I said. The results for the guys you mentioned are debatable. Gay did shine after returning from AZ so is that Lake or Gay being in his 6th year??

 

Yes or No? Carnell Lake was a competent coach who should have been retained?

I thought he got the moniker "Big play Willie Gay", before he left but I may be wrong. If so, then maybe he showed splash plays before leaving for AZ? Why else would the Cards want his services, other than Ray Horton's familiarity?

 

I can't argue with that bro...and my dislike for Lake as a coach is well documented so no need to re-hash here...

here's hoping Bradley is an upgrade on coaching AND the FO puts an emphasis on DBs in the future.

But because I'm an ornery prick, I hope Sean Davis is upgraded and Marcus allen goes to the PS in favor of Adams LOL. Gimme something Colbert

 

I didn't think there was a chance in hades that Landry Jones would be released this year. This was mostly due to the Steelers previous loyalty toward him as well as him having a consistent preseason. Add to it we're in a Superbowl window as well as Jones sitting out the second game when Ben was out for a concussion, I figured his spot was secured. So I was a bit surprised when they released him, but not disappointed. I'm glad they kept Dobbs.

I've been a Landry Jones advocate mostly out of response to what I see to be an often inaccurate appraisal of his abilities. I think Jones proved to be a serviceable backup. I also think people are at times over hyping Dobbs and Rudolph making them out to be more than they currently are.

With all that said, I like the fact they are giving Dobbs a chance. The "safe" route would have been to go with the veteran. This is a message to Dobbs that he's going to have a chance to show that he's got what it takes to be successful in this league. You can't depend on your feet. Everyone's as fast as you. You need to be able to quickly diagnose defenses and make decisions on the fly using your arm. Many QBs from College have not been able to make that transition. We'll see if Dobbs can. I'm rooting for him.

 

Coaches no matter the player are supposed to make said player better, Lake could not. Retired? I think not. It was time...but

this is about the decision to go with 2 unproven QB's who have no starting experience. I personally was surprised but hey, Laundry was not a world beater, but a system back up. Obviously Dobbs performance in the last pre season game solidified the decision. And who will be the back up or #3 is anyone's guess. And yes I was one who thought Dobbs would be released and the brass would play it safe and keep Laundry, so if it's crow I eat make it under glass with a nice red wine. I also am on the record of saying Dobbs didn't impress me much. Hence why they selected Rudolph. Only time will tell. Hopefully we don't have to see either of them this upcoming season except for mop up.