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Is the Dupree experiment over?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by BK99, Oct 15, 2018.

  1. BK99

    BK99 Well-Known Member

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    I noticed that the switching sides with the OLBs isn't helping Dupree very much. Watt is making plays when rushing and seems to be better against the rush, is Dupree done?

    If Dupree doesn't get any better can the Steelers rescind the 5th year option or is it too late? I hate myself for being down on young players like Dupree, Davis, and Burns but none seem to be improving and one looks to be getting worse.

    Does anyone think giving a 5th year to Dupree will pay-off or will they just be wasting another season on a breather type player? Am I being too harsh in his assessment?
     
  2. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    I don't think he is that bad. I mean is he a pro bowler, no. not everyone can be. he is a good player who seems to be ask to do a lot. I have seen him drop more than watt this year.
     
  3. SteelerGlenn

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    I haven't looked at the defensive stats from yesterday, but I don't recall Watt doing much more than Dupree?
    Dupree is the new whipping boy around here. No matter what he does it will never be enough for some.
     
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  4. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    :popcorn:
     
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  5. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    That's the problem ,your looking at the stats.....watch the effort or should I say lack thereof. Oh and Burns is the new whipping boy....try and keep up ;)
     
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  6. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    They can rescind the 5th year offer to Patty Cake Dud.

    The difference between Dud and Watt is that Watt can take over the game at any point. Still waiting for Dud to do this. And waiting, and waiting...
     
  7. Disco1981

    Disco1981 Well-Known Member

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    They can / probably will rescind it...Gonna need some LB's ne t year
     
  8. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    They should've drafted some LB's this year, instead of another WR and QB neither of whom are contributing right now :shrug:.
     
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  9. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    Probably right. Let's see if we can get something out of OA when he comes back. Even though he probably won't play because he can't "cover" giv me a break we need a pass rush. I still think Adams should at least get a look. I'd rather have a 4th OLB right now then say McCullers who is doing nothing and playing maybe 5 plays a game....
     
  10. Smitch89

    Smitch89 Well-Known Member

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    Well when your a first round pick u better become a pro bowler at some point
     
  11. troybellringer55

    troybellringer55 Well-Known Member

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    Watt didn't do much either yesterday, but it seemed he got dinged up, maybe had something do do with it.

    Bengals did a good job limiting the edge rushers. Most of the sacks came from middle pressure.

    Keep in mind Bengals were averaging 30.4 points a game coming into yesterday. We held them to 21. With our defense I consider that a win.
     
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  12. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    Mathematicaly, your comment makes no sense. But I agree with your general thought.
     
  13. AskQuestionsLater

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  14. Roonatic

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    I think the Steelers will sign Dud Dupree too another contract. Not a big one but on par with an average olb.
     
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  15. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    butler did them no favors. the passes were coming out so fast from the red headed step child that the pass rush was pretty useless. we should have gone to man coverage and made him hold the ball a little longer. of course with VW covering a WR i'm not sure that would have been a good idea either.:facepalm: c'mon butler, really? :cool:
     
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  16. Smitch89

    Smitch89 Well-Known Member

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    What u mean mathematically
     
  17. Ender

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    I actually think Bud has played pretty well the last two weeks. I don't think he will ever be the impact player we all hoped for after using a 1st on him, but he's a capable starter. if you can trick yourself into thinking of him as a 5th or 6th rounder he doesn't seem as bad. At least that works for me lol
     
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  18. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    I think it is time for plan B.
     
  19. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    they cant all be pro bowlers man
     
  20. GoalLine

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    A Dupree thread?

    enoughpopcorn.jpg
     
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  21. FootballAnalyst98

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    The difference is watt is a football player with instincts, play making ability, and he understands for the most part his job. Dupree is just a combine darling with a poor football skillset.
     
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  22. LoneGranger

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    I never ever saw this happen to James Harrison.
     
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  23. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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  24. MattyMo9

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    Dupree is serviceable. His outside speed rush move sucks because he goes too wide and deep and takes himself out of the play. He has not lived up to his potential but we have bigger problems. Namely Artie Burns and Vince W in pass coverage. Any decent NFL QB will absolutely exploit those two. We need to switch it up after the bye but with tweedle dee and tweedle dumb running the D expect more of the same.
     
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  25. SC Gamecock

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    I think Porter was a great player in his day, but I'm not sure he's coaching material. Bud Dupree has way too much natural God given talent to not be more effective. After 4 years, he should be making much more of an impact. I feel with a new LB coach next year, he could improve drastically
     

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