x2. its not like Rod was some turd anyways. i think it worked out perfectly to let Rod finish up and then have Tyler step in and put in a few very good years.
Phyre, just to clarify, i wasnt saying that he is the caliber of player that Marino was, just stating those are my 3 fav PITT players.
I agree…Rod was sweet and does not get props he deserves…Palko was a manchild…way more heart than 99% other players in the league, and I think he “grewup” a lot last season. If he gets a chance in the pro’s I think he is capable of starting for sure.
I think Ben will be Ok this year, as long as he doesn’t get hurt or injured.
CORNERS!! We need CORNERS!!
On another note… Look for Matt Brunck out of Pittsburgh to be drafted in a late round! I know he was in talks with Pittsburgh and Atlanta
yeah Rod Rutherford was an excellent QB for Pitt I wonder if he ever made it to the NFL? but yeah Revis would be an excellent pick up but most less likely for the Steelers to pick him up
Yeah, he sucked, especially considering he shattered almost every passing record, including yards thrown for, and a bunch of other records held by Marino.
:ugh2:
Also Mark Burgler is looking to become a Stiller.
Last I heard he was on the Steeler’s practice squad…but I could of swore they cut him off that late last year.
Rod didnt make the squad for Carolina when he first left Pitt. then he had some brief stints with the Steelers.
Rod is a back-up quarterback for a team in NFL europe…
^arent nfl europe players sponsored by nfl us teams tho?
NFL teams own the rights to the players in NFLE… if you ever watch a NFLE game, they have their team uniforms on but on their shoulder, they have the logo of the real NFL team that owns their rights…
I had a friend in hs who got a full ride to NC State as a qb… daddy was a coach too! Palko is good, but he’ll never be a starting qb in the nfl on a winning team.
I hope they take a corner early!
go pack go!
Teddy Ginn Jr. went to the Dolphins. The Dolphins? come on! Steelers are up 15th. can’t wait to see who they take
Lawrence Timmons #15 over all…good pick Steelers replace Joey Porter
FUCKIN JETS! yeah we got a guy from FSU that was only honarable mention for all conference…thats weaksauce. why take a LB first when the steelers haven’t taken one first since robin cole in 77. HB woulda been a mid round gem to get to play in the middle. he’s proven his size and speed dont matter, he’s around the ball.
you sure its not ron cook or bob smizik? ass bag.
Rod rutherford is by far my favorite pitt player because he said 'i wanna stay home and play for my home town and try and bring pitt back to glory"
when every other guy runs to michigan or puke state he stayed, same with palko. pitt was dominant before because of homegrown talent, marino, dorsett, ditka, fralic, curtis martin,
and if bulger became a steeler i would cream my pants.
Yeah, why take a QB first round in 2004 when the last time they got one it was Mark Malone. What, they are taking a guy that is playing in some weak ass conference like the MAC? The Steelers are doomed!
Wait, Roethlisberger went did what his rookie year? I’m sorry, he won what his second year?
Oh. I wasn’t aware of that.
Fuckin’ yinzers. I don’t know dick about this kid from FSU, and I really couldn’t care less, but absolutely lets bash people that are paid hundreds of thousands of dollars and have been researching this for months. I’m sure they made this pick because he looks good in a beater and shorts, so he must be a good LB.
Steelers needed to replace Joey Porter. I think a LB was a smart pick. Steelers get beat on the long ball maybe steelers need to pick up some Corners/Safetys