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Spillane led the Steelers in tackles again

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Quadrupleyoi, Jan 2, 2023.

  1. Quadrupleyoi

    Quadrupleyoi Well-Known Member

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    Is this because he has a motor in him or are because they targeting him because he is the weakest point of attack?
    I honestly want your opinions because I can’t watch the games down here in my jungle home. I follow them by watching the game thread and reading updates online.
     
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  2. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    He has played above the line and I feel will be retained.
     
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  3. Tiggs99

    Tiggs99 Well-Known Member

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    He doesn't have speed, but he's maximizing his potential with what he has. He can't man to man cover tight ends or backs, and is often late getting to the sides, but he does his job in zone and cutting off angles.
     
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  4. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    Spillane has a lot of heart which he needs to make up for his lack of talent. I like the kid. He made some very key stops last night.
     
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  5. SteelerNole

    SteelerNole Well-Known Member

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    With all the Spillane haters I’ve seen here, I thought there’d be more posts. Wonder where they all went?
     
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  6. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Robert Spillane- he was a ST ace, backup LB who made dirty Red expendable.

    1- He is limited athletically, means he not fast so covering on passing downs is his weakness.
    2- He is a solid tackler. When he gets there he rarely misses on tackles
    3- In the off-season he asked the staff to give him tape on EVERY ILB in the NFL so he could study them.
    4- He’s Probably our Smartest Defensive Player, he wears the green dot and makes all the defensive calls.
    4a- while he isn’t the fastest LB he seems to diagnose the play very quickly which makes him PLAY Fast.
    5- He has had to work for every snap he’s ever been given so he probably outworks and outstudies the other ILBers. Bush, A highly touted High 1st rd draft pick in yr 4 has now been rarely seen on the field, snaps really reduced. Robinson had snaps over him. Sad, Bush had God given Football talent but seemingly not the best work ethic. Hard work, Studies and Heart will take you far in Life despite the hand you were given dealt.

    Cajun
     
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  7. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    Unfortunately we haven't seen this. And all the pomp and circumstance trading up to get him is now a cesspool. A mistake was made and now its time to turn the page.
     
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  8. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    As well as the Pickett haters :hehehe:
     
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  9. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, now I got that Bob Seger song stuck in my Head!!!!!!!

    Cajun
     
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  10. Quadrupleyoi

    Quadrupleyoi Well-Known Member

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    This is good, and what I wanted to read. To me one interesting thing about football is the ones who can’t miss but do, and the ones who somehow play way above their ability. My favorite players are in the second group. James Harrison created himself as a player, was Defensive Player of the Year after bouncing around a lot. Anyone remember Jerry Rice having an unimpressive combine, and being the third wide receiver picked? And to a much much lesser extent, B.J. Finney had to prove himself on every level and went on to some kind of NFL career. At least with Rice and Harrison, the common thread seems to be the work ethic of a maniac. I don’t know about Finney.
    I have Finney’s locker nametag on my wall.
    You gotta love the Spillanes of the world.
     
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  11. Busman

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    He is much approved. I think his development has peaked because of the snaps he is getting. I for one am shocked he is doing as well as he is but it seems like he is not as bad as we thought. As others have pointed out he makes up for his lack of speed with smarts. He is quick to make reads and is a sure tackler. Great on the run but not so much with passing game.
     
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  12. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    Great song live version
     
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  13. CanadianSteel

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    I’m not a Spillane fan, but he had a very good game last night. The style of play really suited him and his reads were solid. Against a heavy passing attack, he struggles.
     
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  14. Steelhammer92

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    He's got a little bit of Larry Foote in him. Neither are the most physically gifted LBers, but both have heart to overcome the odds. Both are reliable and both supplanted highly touted draft picks to become starters. I'm glad Spillane is doing well, he deserves it.
     
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  15. SteelersFanCanada

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    Spillane has been our best ILB all season. He's not great in coverage but he's improved. The ability he has to read plays and react helps to compensate for the lack of athleticism.

    I will say that his growth this season has been surprising and I wonder if the new LB coach has something to do with that.
     
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  16. Joshi

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    Is there really discussion on this board as to whether the Steelers will resign their most productive inside LB? Did people watch the game yesterday?
    He wasn’t just making solid tackles after a 5 yard run. Spillane was doing it all against the run and pass and he was making big plays happen on defense. Spillane was a major difference maker yesterday, and the most consistent over the course of the game.
    His ability to read a running play and get the correct hole is really good, probably from all the film study. But he also has more natural ability than people give him credit for. It’s not just hard work. He is also a very good athlete.
     
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  17. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    You don’t play in the NFL without being a good athlete. He could outperform 95% of us fans…….. Thing is when he is compared to other LBers who hang with most college WR and RB in a foot race it shows his limitations.

    I’m a fan and have been for a while. Really happy to see him wearing that green dot.

    Cajun
     
  18. OX1947

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    Bush is drastically different from his rookie year to the last few years. That knee injury may have ended his career. He looks like he drags his injured leg now. Huge difference from when you see him making plays his rookie year. You can see the difference if you see footage.

     
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  19. S.T.D

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    Agreed, but what ILB/MLB do we have that doesn't struggle in the passing game??? On top of that a SS that covers about one pass every 7 thrown at Him.
     
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  20. Hanratty#5

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    Mark Robinson did well in his first significant game action, making 7 tackles that was right behind Spillane and Minkah.
     
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  21. OX1947

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    7th round pick who may end up being a starter in the middle, pretty nuts.
     
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  22. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    Spillane is needed because Jack isn't healthy, and the Steelers have been playing teams that run the ball a lot, just keep him out of coverage :rolleyes:.
     
  23. SteelersFan369

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    I put in another thread also, but I believe Tae Crowder will be in the 2023 mix for ILB.
     
  24. cajunyankee

    cajunyankee Well-Known Member

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    Something I’m struggling with right now, what’s the higher priority, an ILB or SS , must be able to play against the pass. I’m leaning towards a better SS with cover skills.

    Cajun
     
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  25. S.T.D

    S.T.D Well-Known Member

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    Believe Me I'm doing the same. :thumbs_up:
    I also am leaning towards SS.
     

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