(08-19-2021, 01:33 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Jordon has done nothing to earn any benefit of the doubt, but at the same time I believe it is possible for MJ to step his game up.  He is still just 23 and has a new coach.

(08-18-2021, 05:31 PM)Sled21 Wrote: This. They will start the grizzled vets, and bring the younger players along as they progress until they take the spots.

(08-19-2021, 05:19 PM)XenoMorph Wrote: is hopkins on pace for a week 1 start?

(08-19-2021, 05:54 PM)Sled21 Wrote: Taylor says he is. Said in an interview they don't feel like Hopkins needs the pre season game reps, but he's been taking the first team reps in camp with no issues.

(08-19-2021, 04:48 PM)ochocincos Wrote: It's possible, but I guarantee you that no fan will feel comfortable when he is out there until at least a month or two after how he's performed the past two years.

Like for me, I wouldn't think, "Wow, he's really improved!" I'd think, "Great, no one else is good enough to be better than MJ."

(08-19-2021, 03:56 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Actually that is exactly what I see happening.

To me Smith is the biggest surprise in camp this year.  I liked the pick, and so did a few others here, but I don't think ANYONE expected him to be this good this fast.  We were all looking to next year when Reiff was gone (possibly)

(08-20-2021, 09:16 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Dead on with Smith.  I just wonder if his length isn't better suited as the RT and Carman as the RG, but either way it would be massive for this organization to be able to use next year's first round pick on a wide receiver.


I'm totally kidding, just wanted to see how many people would crap their pants and hit the reply button before reading this sentence.  But seriously, it would open up the draft to allow for another pass rusher or defensive back at the top of the draft while still getting Adeniji back for quality depth.  

That's not to say they couldn't go after another guard but that could be in round 2 or 3.  

I am beyond excited about Smith and hope Carman continues to put in the extra work and develops in to what they hoped for at RG or even RT.  

(08-20-2021, 09:26 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: dude next year has to be a FB in round 1 lol   when was the last time we had a great fullback.

(08-20-2021, 09:37 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: To answer your question, I would have to go with Ryan Hewitt, converted TE from Stanford.  Before that, the fat ass known as Jeremi Johnson.  I got a good laugh at your post, so I tip my hat to you and bow (checking to make sure no steeler fans are behind me first).

Maybe another good option would be a kicker to push McPherson?  We don't want that guy to get lazy and be the next Fat Randy. 

(08-19-2021, 07:14 PM)fredtoast Wrote: Problem is that even if he plays well a lot of people around here will refuse to acknowledge it.  Just ask Andre Smith.

I am not willing to bet anything on Jordan being good this year, but I still think it is possible for him to take a big step forward at his age with a new coach.

(08-20-2021, 11:19 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: can never have enough good kickers on the roster thats for sure... Maybe a Punter/Kicker  that can do both and save us a roster spot.

(08-20-2021, 12:10 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Or use that first round pick on a long snapper?  Ours is getting up there in years... 

(08-20-2021, 12:10 PM)SHRacerX Wrote: Or use that first round pick on a long snapper?  Ours is getting up there in years... 

(08-19-2021, 04:48 PM)ochocincos Wrote: It's possible, but I guarantee you that no fan will feel comfortable when he is out there until at least a month or two after how he's performed the past two years.

Like for me, I wouldn't think, "Wow, he's really improved!" I'd think, "Great, no one else is good enough to be better than MJ."

(08-20-2021, 09:16 AM)SHRacerX Wrote: Dead on with Smith.  I just wonder if his length isn't better suited as the RT and Carman as the RG, but either way it would be massive for this organization to be able to use next year's first round pick on a wide receiver.


I'm totally kidding, just wanted to see how many people would crap their pants and hit the reply button before reading this sentence.  But seriously, it would open up the draft to allow for another pass rusher or defensive back at the top of the draft while still getting Adeniji back for quality depth.  

That's not to say they couldn't go after another guard but that could be in round 2 or 3.  

I am beyond excited about Smith and hope Carman continues to put in the extra work and develops in to what they hoped for at RG or even RT.  

(08-20-2021, 11:19 AM)XenoMorph Wrote: can never have enough good kickers on the roster thats for sure... Maybe a Punter/Kicker  that can do both and save us a roster spot.

(08-20-2021, 01:32 PM)Luvnit2 Wrote: I will be comfortable if Pollack decides he deserves to be out there. Making a blanket statement speaking for everyone is over the top and only made to exaggerate your point. If you would have said most fans, then no issue. But, I also think players improve and lots of history of players at all positions making huge leaps from year 2 to year 3.