Steelers could make changes in the secondary

http://www.post-gazette.com/sports/...on-Joe-Haden-Artie-Burns/stories/201712230100

Wow. It looks like Sutton could possibly force Burns into being second string.

 

I'd expect no less. Put the best 11 on the field.


Even when Joe Haden was in, we gave up far too many plays of 40 yards or more through the air. Artie has been responsible for at least four or more of those. Add the fact his run defense is still very suspect and you have a player who has regressed.


Cam Sutton, on the other hand, has performed very well in his limited playing time. Given his background as Tennessee's all time leader in pass deflections, willingness in run suppoet and his high football IQ, it is safe to assume that Tomlin sees more promise from Sutton than Burns now.



That being said, outside of on field deficiencies, I wonder if there is more to Burns' demotion than that.

 

Put in anybody who can get us passed Houston. We beat them, we absolutely will get a first round bye. No way Cleveland comes into the Burgh and beats us if it's a must win.

 

Burns keeps taking the bait on the double move and giving up the big play and he’s missed several tackles. Him and Sensabaugh gave up too much yardage. Mitchell can’t get over the top in time when they overplay

 

If a benching will put a spark in Burn's azz then I'm all for it. Plus I'm a big Sutton fan so that helps.

 

As am I.


Liked the pick when we took him. Liked what I saw of him in limited action these past couple of weeks.

 

If Sutton is outperforming burns than so be it

 

Exactly. How many times can he bite on the double move or get caught looking in the backfield this year?

 

I remember when Ike Taylor was benched. It worked.

 

Burns leads all CBs with penalties he has 12.

 

Not surprised.


I initially thought that he could apply his Jiu-Jitsu skills more effectivley. How incorrect I was.

 

I hope it does for Artie.


Many of us expected more from him this season. That has not transpired. Here is hoping that lighting the proverbial fuse will.

 

I've been impressed with Cam's football IQ. Artie's...not so much.

 

Sutton doesn't have Burns's physical gifts, but he seems to be doing a much better job minimizing big plays. That is going to be huge against the Texans, who have outstanding receivers.

Maybe a switch would get through to Burns and teach him to stop getting caught peeking in the backfield. It sure would be nice if he could get his act together by the playoffs.

 

Burns is soft he will retire in a season or 2 .

 

Hopefully Artie will devote more time to his craft/ film room. He can play better than he is.

 

Still have this problem on the field.

As a Burns supporter he has regressed. His stupid cockiness crossing his arms when he makes a simple play after he get torched over and over gets on my nerves. Sutton has excelled and deserves the start. Hopefully Burns gets humbled and makes the necessary changes and up's his game.

 

so be it.

 

You’re probably right. But if the stains lose to the Bears don’t underestimate what they will be playing for week 17 either. Pride is a hell of a motivator.

They have a solid defense. I suspect their shoddy QB play and erratic head coach will be enough for us to win this year by a couple scores. But they are a team next year that will shock people (assuming Huge Jackass is fired). They can run the ball and play stout defense

 

Ridiculous! But he's picked that up from Mike Mitchell, the king of cockiness, who does that crap after making tackles after the run goes for big plays and first downs!

 

As many times as Dupree runs past the play.

 

In related news Mike Mitchelle is being replaced by a patch of extra long grass . The theory similar to a broke clock being right twice a day . At least the long grass has a chance to be in the right spot at the right time . It has been determined that is impossible for Mike...

I support the move.

 

Yep.


Personnel weaknesses do not just apply to the front seven. Your backend has to be equally as strong to win games.


Do that and your chances of success on defense increase.

 

Couldn't agree more