As soon as news broke that Steelers OT Willie Colon will miss the 2010 season because of a ruptured Achilles’ tendon, speculation on a possible replacement centered on perhaps the most accomplished tackle still on the street: Flozell Adams. But while Adams reportedly visited Pittsburgh on Tuesday, NFL.com senior analyst Gil Brandt suggested the team already might have a replacement in the fold.
“I don’t think the Steelers will take a chance on Flozell,” Brandt said Tuesday in a live chat on NFL.com. “Knowing how they’ve operated in the past, they’ll try to fill from within. One thing to look for: Although first-round pick Maurkice Pouncey was drafted as a center/guard, he does have the ability to move outside and play tackle. I imagine he will get that chance.” Pouncey, the 18th overall pick in the draft out of Florida, is considered to be very athletic and active for an interior lineman. His versatility was expected to help him make an early contribution to the Steelers’ offensive line in 2010. Colon’s injury could make that early contribution more important than previously believed.
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cspears2838
July 3, 2010 at 11:07 pm
Great Lamarr Woodley Interview http://www.pittsburghsteelersfansite.com/blogdetail.asp?blogid=69340
cspears2838
July 3, 2010 at 11:11 pm
Go Behind the Scenes in an Exclusive Interview with the Steelers’ LaMarr Woodley
http://www.pittsburghsteelersfansite.com/blogdetail.asp?blogid=69340
jay
July 5, 2010 at 9:13 am
Sign him sign him and resign him…resign and sign just sign him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! He is, I believe, on the verge of becoming one of the top one or two 3-4 OLB in the league! SIGN HIM!!!!
jay
July 5, 2010 at 9:19 am
I am referring to Woodley here.
mark
July 6, 2010 at 8:51 am
Jay, you scared me at first! Woodley I want, Adams,I couldnt care less. LOL!!