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Pittsburgh Steelers, The Dynasty Part II

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Peter Shumate	Posted: Jan 18 2007, 01:46 PM
4th round pick Group: Scouts Posts: 5,219 Member No.: 11 Joined: 21-January 06	I recall last year (or maybe two years ago), Grimm left an interview and compared it to taking the SAT and having a headache afterwards. Maybe he's learned since then, like Kubiak did.

Luke Paul Chandler

Posted: Jan 18 2007, 01:47 PM

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QUOTE (Luke Irwin @ Jan 18 2007, 02:37 PM)

Six hours, I'm not sure whether that's good or bad...

Depends on if it was held at an all you can eat buffet...

Peter Shumate	Posted: Jan 20 2007, 01:52 PM
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BengalFan	Posted: Jan 25 2007, 12:48 AM
Undrafted Rookie Group: Members Posts: 559 Member No.: 101 Joined: 25-February 06	On Wednesday the Steelers hired Ken Anderson, former Bengals QB, as QB coach- the same Ken Anderson that DE Keith Gary, a former Steeler, nearly decapitated on a flagrant face mask on a Monday night game back in 1983. He just won't look right being on the Steelers sideline.

Luke Irwin	Posted: Jan 25 2007, 10:09 AM
This Space For Rent Group: Veteran Members Posts: 3,165 Member No.: 5 Joined: 2-November 05	Well it's good to see Ken isn't having seizures every time he sees something black and gold anymore. He got roughed up pretty good by Lambert and co. in his time, but I like Ken. He was a rock-solid and underrated quarterback. Good hire.

Peter Shumate	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:24 AM
4th round pick Group: Scouts Posts: 5,219 Member No.: 11 Joined: 21-January 06	http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_491036.html The media continues to misunderstand the actual Tampa-Two system, but whatever.

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Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:26 AM

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QUOTE (Peter Shumate @ Jan 31 2007, 10:24 AM)

http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburgh...s/s_491036.html

The media continues to misunderstand the actual Tampa-Two system, but whatever.

They've been playing the same defense for how many years now? They probably don't know any other defensive schemes. They're just a simpler people.

Luke Paul Chandler	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:39 AM
2nd round pick Group: Writers Posts: 10,950 Member No.: 20 Joined: 22-January 06	That's what you get from Applachia folks...

Luke Paul Chandler	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:42 AM
2nd round pick Group: Writers Posts: 10,950 Member No.: 20 Joined: 22-January 06	After reading that article, it's just obvious we need to refer it as something other Cover 2. Cover 2 is a coverage...guys like us understand that, but the media thinks Cover 2 and visions of Derrick Brooks come into their head. Then you try to explain to them a Cover 2 can be out of a 3-4 (most 3-4 teams are anyways), and the reporters' minds explode.

Peter Shumate	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:43 AM
4th round pick Group: Scouts Posts: 5,219 Member No.: 11 Joined: 21-January 06	Tampa-Two. That's what Jaworski and company have been calling it for like 4 years.

Luke Paul Chandler	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:45 AM
2nd round pick Group: Writers Posts: 10,950 Member No.: 20 Joined: 22-January 06	Pete, I'm aware. But the vast majority of the media still call it Cover 2. Which is dumb. I understand a bit. It's kinda how the term West Coast Offense has evolved now. Ultimately what will screw up people the most is if the Steelers continue to run a 3-4 with Cover 2 coverage philosophies, but then the announcers start calling it Tampa 2 also. Minds will explode. EDIT: But to make it even worse, the Tampa 2 is actually employing Cover 3! OH THE MADNESS! This post has been edited by Luke Paul Chandler on Jan 31 2007, 09:46 AM

Matt Shumate	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:53 AM
Just a dude Group: Veteran Members Posts: 6,053 Member No.: 29 Joined: 24-January 06	Yeah, this could be great. I'm excited. I only hope that Joe Buck is the first to go. Please do not get me started on the Walsh Offense discussion. Oh god we'll go for hours. Though I admit that I had to eat a little crow when I found out that God spent a year working for Don Coryell. Oops.

Peter Shumate	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:55 AM
4th round pick Group: Scouts Posts: 5,219 Member No.: 11 Joined: 21-January 06	'eh. To note, Tomlin's been quoted as calling himself a "personnel" guy, not a "scheme" guy. Which means he's a wicked smaht.

Luke Paul Chandler

Posted: Jan 31 2007, 09:59 AM

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QUOTE (Matt Shumate @ Jan 31 2007, 10:53 AM)

Yeah, this could be great. I'm excited. I only hope that Joe Buck is the first to go.

Please do not get me started on the Walsh Offense discussion. Oh god we'll go for hours. Though I admit that I had to eat a little crow when I found out that God spent a year working for Don Coryell. Oops.

Know who's to blame for the "West Coast" term gafaw? None other than my homey Bernie Kosar if legend serves correct...

Matt Shumate	Posted: Jan 31 2007, 10:00 AM
Just a dude Group: Veteran Members Posts: 6,053 Member No.: 29 Joined: 24-January 06	Correct you are, my good friend. I love Dr. Z's column discussing the differences and the applications, and how he just gave up trying to correct people.

Luke Paul Chandler

Posted: Feb 2 2007, 11:25 AM

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Jeff Hartings to retire

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Eleven-year veteran offensive lineman Jeff Hartings, who made a seamless transition from guard to center when he joined the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent in 2001, has decided to retire.

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Sources close to Hartings, 34, confirmed that the two-time Pro Bowl performer, beset by a variety of knee problems the past several seasons, will not return in 2007. Hartings' decision to retire was first reported Thursday by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, which cited Steelers teammates who were aware of the veteran center's plans.

Hartings has deliberated retirement the past few years, including after Pittsburgh's victory in Super Bowl XL. But he noted following that game that a Super Bowl ring and all it entailed might keep him around a bit longer.

Unfortunately, for Hartings, his balky knees did not cooperate.

"He played hurt just about every week," said backup center Chukky Okobi, the likely successor in the starting lineup. "Sometimes you wondered how he did it."

Originally chosen by the Detroit Lions in the first round of the 1996 draft, Hartings, a former Penn State star, began his NFL career as a guard. When he signed with the Steelers as an unrestricted free agent in 2001, he moved to center and continued the franchise's strong tradition of excellence at the position.

Past standout centers over the past three decades in Pittsburgh have included Ray Mansfield, Hall of Fame member Mike Webster, and Dermontti Dawson, a seven-time Pro Bowl player many feel will someday be elected to the Hall of Fame.

Said offensive tackle Max Starks: "[Hartings] could hold his own with that bunch."

A six-year veteran who has been groomed to become the starter, Okobi has played in 77 games and started seven. But the Steelers also like second-year snapper Marvin Philip, a sixth-round pick in 2006 who did not play as a rookie. And, of course, there is the matter of a new coaching staff.

"I feel like I'm the guy, but we'll see, I guess," Okobi said.

In 11 seasons, Hartings appeared in 162 games with the Lions and Steelers, all but two of them as a starter. He reworked his contract in 2006 to help the team's salary cap situation, and had one more season remaining on his contract, with a scheduled base salary of $3.6 million for 2007.

An official announcement of Hartings' retirement by the Steelers, who have not commented on it, is likely to be made in the next few days.

REDiculous	Posted: Feb 2 2007, 12:48 PM
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