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I wouldnt say the Steelers are strong at reciever. Ward is damn good, but Holmes is still not where he could be.

Originally posted by Dr. Strangelove
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Originally posted by Smasandian
I wouldnt say the Steelers are strong at reciever. Ward is damn good, but Holmes is still not where he could be.

I think Arians is the key on this one. He turned Quincy Morgan, Dennis Northcutt, Andre Davis, and Kevin Johnson into frisbee-catching dogs in 2002. As far as the individual receivers, I don't like Nate Washington at all, but I think Willie Reid will be a key player this year. If you remember he was out all last year with a broken foot, so this year will be his year to show off some speed. And Holmes kind of reminds me of a miniature-Plax in some ways. He pushes off a bit like Plax does, but so do many receivers in this league. Wilson is sub-par but average when he wants to be. They also drafted Dallas Baker from the Gators but I doubt he'll make the team (he didn't even play Sunday night to the best of my knowledge). TE Miller is above average but needs to block outside better. And Ward is Ward.

So I don't think they are particularly strong at WR like you do, but I think if things work out OK, Arians could make them look better than they really are.

Ward, Santonio, and Cedrick (the Entertainer) Wilson are all skilled. Nate Washington's kinda crap, but that's 3 good receivers and a good TE (Heath Miller). Even if Santonio isn't the #1 he should be, Ben has some options.

Originally posted by forumcrew
darklordcaedus you are gonna participate in the fantasy league right? I havnt seen you post at all in the fantasy section so just want to make sure.

I will try to later tonight. Been a little busy. But I will try to later tonight.

Originally posted by DARKLORDCAEDUS
I will try to later tonight. Been a little busy. But I will try to later tonight.

its fine I just wanted to make sure you are committed to participating in the league. and the fantasy section is where we will decide on draft time and settings and all that.

I dont disagree that the they're could be some talent at WR, but its hardly an strength of a team.

What I would consider an strength would be teams that have 2-3 WR's who can play, not have the possibility of being good.

Vick Update: Canine Carnage XII went horribly awry last weekend when a few of the slated participants took matters into their own hands and went after the Vince MacMahon of dogfighting. No word if the league CEO survived.

Hah!!

Atleast, they're not going after the inevitable Vick AFL jersey.

vick jerseys will become very rare. Reebok didnt just pull them all from stores they destroyed any that they had. My dad is a district manager for a clothing company and they had specific orders to destroy every Vick jersey is a certain way.

Really, actually destroy them?

Wow, isnt that a bit severe for a guy who hasnt been convicted yet?

BURN!

...but yeah, a bit extreme. I could see them becoming retro collector's items in 10 years. Like Ryan Leaf jerseys (which, coincidentally, I'd kill to get in powder blue).

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WOO HOO first drive of the season ends in Hasselbeck to Branch for the TD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

sry I know its preseason but football is back!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You guys wanna do Pig Skin pick em?

Originally posted by Lord Evolution
You guys wanna do Pig Skin pick em?

What's that?

Yeah, I was pretty happy about the Boys winning against the Colts.

Hate to say it, but I dont think the Colts are going anywhere this year. They'll win the division because I feel that division has taken a step backward, but in no way can they beat the Pats.

They lost too many key players on defense, and losing McFarland for the season seriously ****ed them up also.

Originally posted by DigiMark007
What's that?

http://games.espn.go.com/pigskin/frontpage

Yeah, the Colts are likely in some trouble. They'll make the payoffs because of Peyton, but another Super Bowl would be a miracle.

Originally posted by Lord Evolution
http://games.espn.go.com/pigskin/frontpage

Sounds interesting. I'm in 4 fantasy leagues, so I'll pass...but I'm sure others would be interested.

I'll give them the benefit of the doubt about the chances of an Superbowl. Polian is a great evaluator of talent so the new defense additions could be better than the old, but we wont know until the season starts.

As for the playoffs, yep, they'll make it. The Titans lost guys (funny considering they were 8-8 and I'm sure wasnt strapped for cash), the Texans suck and Jaguars still cant figure out there QB situation.

Michael Vick is going "up the river". He is taking a plea which will be official next monday. May be some dogs will be chasing him also in prison. I just have one question for Vick...Was it all worth it? No football career now.