Injury updates; Anthony Collins; Chad, T.J. and Andre

by Kirkendall on Nov 21, 2008 3:38 PM EST Comment 3 comments

Even though Marvin Lewis said that Carson Palmer has a slight chance, he's likely out against Baltimore, which prompts the reoccurring question, "what's the point?"

Robert Geathers and David Jones left Pittsburgh with hyperextended knees while Frostee Rucker suffered a hamstring injury.

Anthony Collins had six offensive snaps before Thursday night's game. Note: I think he's a keeper. Jayhawk fans take notice.

The offensive line came through, writes C. Trent -- I'd argue that not opening running lanes doesn't constitute as "coming through." However, because of the much improved performance by the line's pass protection, aided by quick drops, the Steelers picked up their first sack with 1:11 left in the first half -- it was their only sack.

The Bengals "'B' team made it entertaining for a couple of hours".

Save for Big Ben, most Steelers think that Crocker's hit deserves a fine. Whatever.

"We know we're not going to bully our way out of Cincinnati. It's going to be Mike Brown's way or no way at all. It's going to be up to Mike Brown. He's going to decide whether or not Chad's going to be with the team in the future and we're going to basically take a low-key approach to that."
- Drew "Oil Slick" Rosenhaus

Houshmandzadeh won't make the Pro Bowl because of the team he's on.

Chad Johnson not showing up isn't one of the reasons they lost Thursday. Chad Johnson not showing up is one of the reasons the Bengals have nine losses this season.

Andre Caldwell is the younger brother of Reche Caldwell.

Solomon Wilcox with Marvin Lewis after the game.

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Note on Houshmanzadeh – Jason Taylor made the Pro Bowl last year, so I don’t think Walker fully understands the issue. I’m really annoyed that the Pro Bowl voting results aren’t being publicized this year, not that the whole process isn’t mindlessly stupid or anything.

Steelers fans seem much more concerned when their guys get hurt then when their guys hurt other guys. Funny how that works, but I didn’t see Crocker’s hit to know if it was dirty or not.

Why would you play Carson Palmer at all this season? The risk of aggravating his injury seems like way to high a price to pay.

Jonathan Joseph on IR, that’s too bad, he’s a good corner.

by math_geek on Nov 21, 2008 5:35 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

The Steelers complaining about a hit?

Three words: Kimo Von Oellhoffen. Douschebags.

"Ryan, Things in here don't react too well to bullets." - Marko Ramius

by TarZander on Nov 21, 2008 9:22 PM EST reply actions 0 recs

One thing that I think should be taken from this game is that having 8 5 on one side of the field, makes it a lot easier for 84 to be productive. Critizing TJ for only having 20 yards last night is not completely fair,(general ineptitude of the offense, fill in your favorite) but I think if Chad is there, as a focal point for the Steelers D, TJ is able to move around and find favorable matchups. As the focal point, TJ didn’t get much done.
There is a good chance both of them will be gone next year, but if only one of them stay, it will be interesting to see how their production changes.

Also, Roethlisberger has been sacked a lot this year, the Steeler O-line is not great at pass protection, but we could not manage even one. Again, not fair being that we played most of the game with 4DTs, but we need at least one athletic front 7 player that can win 1-1 matchups with some regularity if the defense is going to take step forward.

by R.F. Mehl on Nov 22, 2008 12:15 AM EST reply actions 0 recs