> Bottom line was that Plaxico made Ben look VERY GOOD because Ben could
> throw it Plaxico's way and using his height, he could come up with the
> catch. Now Plaxico is making Eli look good. Either way, I guess we'll
> have move on and hope Santanio develops....just not into Troy Edwards.
I'd give my eyeteeth for Plaxico right about now.
> Where the hell is Heath Miller ?? Isn't he tall enough to utilize his
> size and develop him into a premier tight-end??
We only throw to Miller on the first series of the game to make the defense
think we might throw to him later. But, like the Haynes draw play, no one
is fooled.
>> While I agree with some of the concepts in your post, it is hard to fault
>> the Steelers for not paying Randel El Redskins money. The Skins overpaid
>> him terribly, and he became a casualty of free agency. For that matter,
>> the Skins fan base is not all that pleased with the signing, because they
>> do not think his performance is comensurate with his salary.
>>
>> Regarding Plaxico, I think he is doing a solid job for the Giants.
>> However, I remember during his last year with the Steelers, there were a
>> number of posters on this board who seemed like they were happy to let
>> him go. Plax also tends to be a disruptive force in the locker room, a
>> trait which he demonstrated at the end of last year. Even more to the
>> point, Plax was not a dominant force his rookie year. We can talk about
>> the quarterbacks who were throwing him the ball, but I also remeber plays
>> like Plaxico spiking the live football and turning a solid gain into a
>> costly turnover. The bottom line is it often takes time for younger
>> receivers to develop, and I think Santonio and Willie are going to be
>> solid contributors for this team.
>>
>> As far as letting Quincy get away, I cannot understand that move either.
>> I think all of us would rather see Quincy back there returning punts and
>> kickoffs than anyone we have there now. And there is no doubt Walker
>> would have looked great in a Steeler uniform. 2006 is a write-off
>> season, which doesn't meant that I won't follow the team and root for
>> them. I think in the longer term though, we will be looking pretty good.
>>
>>
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>> news:1162884958.468451.274910@h48g2000cwc.googlegroups.com...>>> ...except for Hines Ward
>>>
>>> The Steelers receivers fumbled the ball three times last Sunday (Ward,
>>> Wilson, Holmes). Can it get any worse?
>>>
>>> In the past two years the Steelers have watched Plaxico Burress and
>>> Antwan Randle El leave via free agency, and have replaced them with
>>> Cedric Wilson and Santonio Holmes. They've also effectively replaced
>>> Quincy Morgan with Nate Washington this year.
>>>
>>> So other than Ward, the Steelers primary receivers are a rookie
>>> (Holmes), an undrafted player who never caught a regular season pass
>>> prior to this year (Washington), and a guy who even the pathetic 49ers
>>> made no attempt to sign (Wilson). The Steelers have paid the price
>>> for this.
>>>
>>> I look at the Broncos who went out and traded for Jevon Walker (not to
>>> mention picking up Quincy Morgan), and are reaping the dividends
>>> whereas the Steelers thought they could get by this year with this rag
>>> tag group. Particularly when Ward's hamstring was bothering him, the
>>> Steelers made no attempt to find a veteran WR who could help out. That
>>> makes no sense.
>>>
>>> But for Ward's resurgence in the last few games, the receivers have
>>> been mediocre at best. Neither Holmes nor Wilson even has a receiving
>>> TD this year, and both are alternate as starters. Holmes has talent
>>> and may develop into something special, but his fumbles are killing the
>>> Steelers. And he goes down so easy. I've never seen a receiver who is
>>> so easily brought down; it's a distinct contrast to Ward.
>>>
>>> Wilson in contrast does not have that kind of talent. He did well in
>>> the playoffs last year, but that's about it. He is at best a 3rd
>>> receiver. His fumble this Sunday was a result of carelessly hanging
>>> onto the ball. Washington is probably playing better than expected,
>>> but for a fourth receiver, I'd almost prefer a guy who is a demon on
>>> kick returns or special teams, like Ward used to be in his rookie year
>>> or like Morgan was last year.
>>>
>>> The loss of Randle El and Morgan really hurt in the kick return
>>> department. Last year, both Randle El and Morgan had good seasons
>>> returning kicks and occasionally broke off a long one. In contrast,
>>> this year both kickoff and punt returns have been a fiasco. Every time
>>> the Steelers receive a kick, I hold my breath praying that they won't
>>> fumble. I don't care if they get a bad return, just hang onto the
>>> frickin' ball. The Steelers must be setting a record with fumbled
>>> returns (good thing Colcough went on the IR). What makes this even
>>> more frustrating is that the Steelers drafted Willie Reid to return
>>> kicks, but we have yet to see him. Randle El is averaging like 12
>>> yards per punt return and has a TD whereas Colcough/Holmes are
>>> averaging about 6 yards a return and between them have 3 or 4 fumbles,
>>> at least two of which led directly to touchdowns.
>>>
>>> Put somebody back there who can hang onto the frickin' ball. Use
>>> Davenport on kickoff returns and Reid on punt returns. Hell, put Ward
>>> back there just to fair catch. Let Holmes focus on being a WR, he
>>> still has a lot to learn. Tell Washington to not move at all prior to
>>> the snap.
>>>
>>> Yes, the whole team is screwing up, but the receivers in general have
>>> been the weakest link this year.
>>>
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