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Bud
8:15
I agree with you Chris. Wetjen shouldn’t make the team. I also like the WR Smith.
JeffB
8:15
Max and Jennings need to get a bit better in pass protection. Jennings has several pure wiffs already.
Christopher Carter
8:15
Jennings mightily struggled with that part of his game at Iowa. Loved his run blocking tape. Hated his pass pro. He needs a lot of work.
Sunner in Orlando from Lebo
8:16
I thought they should have had Allar start the game to see what he would’ve done against Bills “first team“. Tap the judge what he can do against third and fourth stringers in the second half
Christopher Carter
8:16
I also thought that would've made sense. But that might also be more of a sign that this is Will Howard's last chance.
NcRob
8:16
This OL has work to do. Howard holds it because of the time it takes him to work through his progressions, but this OL isn't helping him at all.
NC Steel
8:16
Given the lack of protection, why don't they call a rollout for Howard?
Christopher Carter
8:17
I think because they're not trying to win. They're trying to get him to work well in the pocket.
Steeltown
8:17
What about Hurleman?, practice squad?
Christopher Carter
8:17
Probably.
Sunner in Orlando from Lebo
8:17
Pocket presence is not there. He should see this coming.
Ken
8:19
Chris,  maybe it is a better team than last year, but not a better coach..
Christopher Carter
8:19
I wouldn't say that just yet Ken. I have a ton of respect for Mike Tomlin and am not ready to crown Mike McCarthy before any games either. But I'm more than willing to see what McCarthy can do as a coach before I say who's better.
Bud
8:19
RB Johnson is worth anything in a trade to someone?
Christopher Carter
8:20
Tough to imagine that.
Toby
8:20
Did Will Howard learn to throw a tantrum on the field and blame his teammates at McCarthys’s QB school?
Christopher Carter
8:21
Saw some good coverage from the rookies Robert Spears-Jennings and Daylen Everette on that two-minute drill that led to a punt. Nice job.
Peter
8:21
I'm getting the sense this game is mostly guys trying out for third team. And also that third team has some real issues.
Christopher Carter
8:21
The usual final preseason game.
Bud
8:21
Echols has looked good
Christopher Carter
8:21
Agreed.
Toby
8:22
No doubt Howard will be cut now, right?
Christopher Carter
8:22
I think they'll try to trade him, but I don't think they'll get much. Cut could be the move. Because I just don't see them keeping a roster spot and cutting a useful player at another spot for him.
Max Iheanachor tagged with a hold on the drive after he gave up a sack. Not a good debut for the rookie.
Tin Cup
8:23
Dunker is going to get someone killed.
Christopher Carter
8:23
Pass protection has been rough. Wasn't his strength, but it sure didn't get much better during camp.
JeffB
8:23
I hope Drew doesn’t have to run for his life in second half. I’d like to see what he does with some protection.
Christopher Carter
8:24
Yikes. Dylan Cook gives up pressure off the left side and almost gets Will Howard sacked. Good job by Howard to not let that turn into a disaster.
8:25
HALFTIME: Steelers 14, Bills 10.
Rags
8:27
Hard to judge these young QBs with backups.
Janet
8:27
oline sucks
OneAndDone
8:27
Right now I dont see Howard making the active roster
Sunner in Orlando from Lebo
8:27
I agree that Nichols should make the team. He runs hard. Reminds me of Warren a little bit.
Toby
8:27
Wetjen is really bad.
Stairway to seventh seed
8:27
We are in big trouble at right tackle after using three #1s
Bud
8:27
So, it seems pretty clear that Rudolph #2, Aller #3?
Christopher Carter
8:27
I would say.
Steeltown
8:27
You can put Howard on the practice squad and if somebody picks him up, so be it!
Christopher Carter
8:28
Has to clear waivers first. After playing like this the last two preseason games, maybe he will.
Ron
8:34
If our right tackles don’t look much better we are going to keep a tight end into block or the back for pass plays during the season
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