01-13-2016, 04:10 PM
Munchak is, by far, the best O-line coach the Steelers have ever had. Since he arrived Marcus Gilbert has transformed into a solid NFL OT. Wallace has stepped in almost seamlessly for Pouncey. Decastro (not Zeitler ;P) has developed into an AP first teamer. The most amazing development? We have an off the street FA starting at LT in Villy and he's holding his own and improving every week. We haven't had a late round/FA gem on the O-line since Justin Strzelczyk. I'd pay close to HC money to keep Munchak on staff. As for this weekend, he has zero rep as a dirty player or coach and so gets a huge benefit of the doubt from me.
Butler is doing a commendable job as DC. He has his clunker, like the game plan against Mallet, but he also has shown a willingness to adjust when the original plan does not work. Why Blake continues to start, or see significant playing time, is beyond me though.
As far as Porter, he was brought in to bring some of that fire and intensity he had as a player. He's definitely done that. I have no doubt he was shit talking in last weeks game but I am equally sure he wasn't the only one and we have visual evidence that Gilberry is the one who escalated things to a physical level.
Butler is doing a commendable job as DC. He has his clunker, like the game plan against Mallet, but he also has shown a willingness to adjust when the original plan does not work. Why Blake continues to start, or see significant playing time, is beyond me though.
As far as Porter, he was brought in to bring some of that fire and intensity he had as a player. He's definitely done that. I have no doubt he was shit talking in last weeks game but I am equally sure he wasn't the only one and we have visual evidence that Gilberry is the one who escalated things to a physical level.
