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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by steelersrule6, Apr 30, 2017.

  1. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    After the draft is over we still don't know who can play on 3rd downs if Vince is taken off the field, last year they tried Golden to replace Timmons epic failure. That's why the draft was so frustrating, seeing guys like Obi and Josh Jones get drafted right before we picked. Those 2 guys would've been players in that hybrid S/LB role to cover TEs like Gronkowski.
     
  2. strummerfan

    strummerfan Well-Known Member

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    What's your question?
     
  3. AskQuestionsLater

    AskQuestionsLater Writing Team

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    He is asking who is going to play that hybrid safety/linebacker role to cover up the Cover 2s weakness in the "deep hole".
     
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  4. Blitz

    Blitz Well-Known Member

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    Ryan Shazier. And Watt will take Ryan's spot. The Shazier move to safety is now official.
     
  5. steel1031

    steel1031 Well-Known Member

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    Let Davis move up and use senquez or gay
     
  6. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    It might have to be Davis, nobody else on the roster seems capable. They will need Golson and Sutton to play big roles this season, I'm not counting on much from Gay.
     
  7. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Maybe Watt can play in that role some of the time.
     
  8. AskQuestionsLater

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    I would like the idea of Sean Davis becoming that "money backer" the Steelers need but the issue then becomes is who is going to play strong safety?



    Personally I am not 100% certain Ryan should be that guy. Even with TJ Watt, Ryan is needed at the mack position unless Tyler Matakevich ascended to exceed his own limitations.
     
  9. TheSteelHurtin2188

    TheSteelHurtin2188 Well-Known Member

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    Being a former TE could actually help him a lot in pass coverage.
     
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  10. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    When they play that defense use a CB to play safety, maybe Gay if he's still on the team. I would trust Dangerfield to play safety more than Golden.
     
  11. mcam

    mcam Well-Known Member

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    I think the Steelers picked up some quality defensive players that will be productive. We have a very physical and talented CB we got in the 5th round even. Timmons was awesome against the run, but could be a liability at times the past couple years in coverage.

    Shazier is obviously the X factor in my mind when I think about Tight Ends in the caliber of Gronkowski who has routinely been very successful against us.
     

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