Steelers fans HATE Plaxico

[Skins11]

Originally posted by Mackydootz


No. What I'm saying is Plaxico hasn't been the point of emphasis for the offense (no fault of his own). Again, in my opinion here. I think the comparison to Gardner, who also hasn't been the point of emphasis, is skewed because Gardner couldn't handle being the number 1 guy.

When he was the #1 guy, he got 1000 yards.

[Jimbo]

I like David Givens too but to pry him away from the Pats, you'd likely have to overpay for him as well. The only reason you leave a team like the Pats if for the money.

[AJWatson3]

finally, Skins fans talking sense about Plexico. this guy wants to get paid like a #1.... and all i see happening is that he leaves PIT (and Hines Ward) and turns into Peerless Price. WASTE OF MONEY.

[FLSKINSFAN]

all i see happening is that he leaves PIT (and Hines Ward) and turns into Peerless Price.

How? He would have Coles opposite him here.

[AJWatson3]

it's not just a matter of having numbers and talent around him, but the money he would command and the impact he would have just don't jive-- the Peerless factor.

and as much as i love Coles on my team, he's no Hines Ward. i think Ward is one of the best 5 WR's in the NFL with Moss, TO, Harrison, and Holt. it just happens to be that he plays on a run-heavy offense this season.

[Mad Mike]

I'm sorry but that is one stupid article written by somone who needs a time out.

Cowher is a choker? He is a great coach who keeps putting together winning teams. They went 15 and 1 with a rookie QB only to finaly loose when they ran up against the team of the decade. How about a little perspective?

The FG was too conservative? What chance would they have had with no points? Face facts. If you can't stop the other team, 4 points just doesn't matter. Cowher made the smart call. that's why he is a coach and the author sits behind a desk.

And finally (though there are many more moronic points I could pick on), The Plaxico no catch was FAR from a gimmie. It was a bad throw that somehow Plaxico got a hand on while jumping up, giong backwards, and fighting off two defenders. BTW there were recievers open all over the field that the burgerman missed. It was ponted out on several replays. It's hard to blame a reciever for not having a big game when his rookie QB is in over his head.

If you want to point to Plaxico's carreer numbers to make a point, fine. But to point at one game with a rookie QB against is consistantly one of the best Ds in the NFL that is coached by a mastermind you need to think again.

The bottom line, like it or not, is the Pats are just that damn good.

[ciresolstice]

yeah you guys are convincing me more and more he'd be little to no upgrade over Gardner. im off the Plax FA pick up wagon *lol*

[ERIC THE REDskinsfan]

Originally posted by FLSKINSFAN


How? He would have Coles opposite him here.

FL - We're fighting a losing battle here!

[FLSKINSFAN]

I disagree, but understand what you were trying to say. The ''leaving Hines Ward'' threw me off.

I think he could make a big impact, drawing double teams away from Coles, and opening up running lanes for Portis. I don't know, maybe Hines Ward will miss him, Burress was getting doubled all game long and was opening up routes for Ward. This is not to say Ward won't be a fantastic receiver without Burress, he is to tough and hardworking not to be.

[FLSKINSFAN]

Originally posted by Mackydootz


FL - We're fighting a losing battle here!

I don't know, We'll find out when Burress get's signed.

[Jimbo]

Originally posted by Mad Mike
And finally (though there are many more moronic points I could pick on), The Plaxico no catch was FAR from a gimmie. It was a bad throw that somehow Plaxico got a hand on while jumping up, giong backwards, and fighting off two defenders. BTW there were recievers open all over the field that the burgerman missed. It was ponted out on several replays. It's hard to blame a reciever for not having a big game when his rookie QB is in over his head.

The Plaxico no catch wasn't a gimme but it could EASILY have been caught. He simply mis-timed his jump and went up for it too soon. As for receivers open all over the field, I don't remember Burress as being one of them very often.

Could he help our offense? Possibly, but ultimately I would think Gibbs probably wants his offense to resemble that of the Steelers. Is he worth the money he will obviously want? I seriously doubt it.

[[[ghost]]]

i do not watn plax, he sounds iffy, like gardner with hype. i'll pass. moss, williams, edwards, and porter all sound better

[AJWatson3]

Originally posted by FLSKINSFAN
I disagree, but understand what you were trying to say. The ''leaving Hines Ward'' threw me off.

I think he could make a big impact, drawing double teams away from Coles, and opening up running lanes for Portis. I don't know, maybe Hines Ward will miss him, Burress was getting doubled all game long and was opening up routes for Ward. This is not to say Ward won't be a fantastic receiver without Burress, he is to tough and hardworking not to be.

i think PIT will sign or draft another "big" WR and keep Randall-El in the slot where he is most effective. no drop off in production for the PIT WR corps and with a full season under his belt Roethlisberger comes back wiser and more prepared.

[FLSKINSFAN]

no drop off in production for the PIT WR corps

We'll see. It's possible with the Improvements I expect Big Ben to make, but I still think they will miss Burress drawing the double teams away from Hines Ward.

[Califan007]

Originally posted by Mad Mike
I'm sorry but that is one stupid article written by somone who needs a time out.

Cowher is a choker? He is a great coach who keeps putting together winning teams. They went 15 and 1 with a rookie QB only to finaly loose when they ran up against the team of the decade. How about a little perspective?

If the Eagles were said to be big game chokers...if the Bills were said to be big game chokers...if Marty was said to be a big game choker...then Cowher should qualify for being seen in that same light.

The FG was too conservative? What chance would they have had with no points? Face facts. If you can't stop the other team, 4 points just doesn't matter. Cowher made the smart call. that's why he is a coach and the author sits behind a desk.

I think you inadvertedly made the writer's point...if you can't stop the other team, 3 points isn't gonna matter, either...so why not shoot for the touchdown?