Ed Bouchette confirmed today that the Steelers are planning on newly drafted Mike Adams being the Steelers left tackle as they enter the 2012 season.
Rookie Mike Adams will go to left tackle and Marcus Gilbert will stay at right tackle, a source close to the situation told me today.
At least that’s the plan going into training camp. That obviously could change if Adams cannot handle the job but the coaching staff believes he can and quickly made that decision right after they drafted him.
It’s why they put the phone call into Willie Colon so quickly to inform him of his move to left guard.
So, as long as things work out, the Steelers offensive line will look like this:
LT Mike Adams, LG Willie Colon, C Maurkice Pouncey, RG David DeCastro, RT Marcus Gilbert.
Possible backups: T Jonathan Scott, G/T Trai Essex, G/C Doug Legursky, G Ramon Foster.
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Jopa-n
May 17, 2012 at 8:16 pm
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c4dAm1Tsyio
George H
May 21, 2012 at 2:20 pm
nice
Ben Dover
May 21, 2012 at 4:08 pm
I hope Adams and Gilbert work out, this revamped offense line could spell good times for the Steelers again. Remember what it was like to have Pro Bowlers at center, guard and tackle (Hartings, Faneca, & Marvel Smith –Kendell Simmons fit quite nicely too)in 2004 and 2005?
I also hope Hood and Haywood work out on the defense line, that would mean they need upgrades at running back, nose tackle, and defensive backs to make another run at more championships.