Greenranger Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Could the stars possibly be alining for the Jets with this and the Heath Miller injury? http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10351/1111429-66.stm Steelers' Polamalu not likely to play vs. Jets Troy Polamalu, who has made game-changing defensive plays in each of the past three games, is not expected to play Sunday against the New York Jets after aggravating his lower-leg injury on a 45-yard interception return for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals. Polamalu has not practiced the past two days, which has been the routine for the five-time Pro Bowl safety since he was injured last month. But he has always practiced Friday and played Sunday -- until now. The Steelers do not have to list Polamalu's official injury status for the game until today after practice. He will be replaced in the starting lineup by Ryan Mundy or Will Allen. Despite aggravating his injury in the second quarter against the Bengals, Polamalu never missed a play and even had a second interception in the fourth quarter. His teammates have suggested that one of the reasons he lateraled the ball to cornerback Bryant McFadden on the second interception -- a move that upset coach Mike Tomlin and defensive coordinator Dick LeBeau -- was because Polamalu did not want to continue to run with his injury, especially because it could have been a lengthy return. Polamalu, who has four of his team-high six interceptions during the team's four-game winning streak, has been a defensive hero lately. His diving interception at the Steelers' 2 in the final three minutes in Buffalo prevented the Bills from tying the game or scoring the go-ahead touchdown in the Steelers' overtime victory. The following week, his strip sack on Ravens quarterback Joe Flacco led to the winning touchdown with 2:51 remaining in a 13-10 victory in Baltimore. And his interception return for touchdown against the Bengals tied the score and ignited the Steelers in a 23-7 victory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sperm Edwards Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Ha! He's afraid of Sanchez. I knew it. Spending the week filming another shampoo commercial for Head & Shaft. Frickin' homo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachEY Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If Polamalu is out, then I bet he only picks off Sanchez once, as opposed to my earlier prediction of twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klecko73isGod Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If Polamalu is out, then I bet he only picks off Sanchez once, as opposed to my earlier prediction of twice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetfan13 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Miller's status in question for Sunday The Steelers may be without tight end Heath Miller Sunday against the visiting New York Jets. Miller did not practice Thursday after experiencing post-concussion headaches, putting his status for the 4:15 p.m. game against the Jets in question. The Steelers are hopeful that Miller, who did not play last Sunday, is able to practice today. "We're going to do what's in his best interests and his family," Steelers offensive coordinator Bruce Arians said yesterday. "We're not going to force anything and he's smart enough to make the right decision." Miller, who got knocked out of a Dec. 5 game in Baltimore with a concussion, had passed a series of neurological tests earlier this week and practiced Wednesday. Quarterback Ben Roethlisberger went through a similar situation last season. Cleared to play against the Ravens after sustaining a concussion the previous game, Roethlisberger had to give way to Dennis Dixon after suffering exercise-induced headaches later in the week. • Outside linebacker James Harrison did not practice yesterday for a second-straight day because of an illness. Strong safety Troy Polamalu also did not practice yesterday because of a bad ankle. The Steelers have been holding the five-time Pro Bowler out of practices until Friday so he can rest his ankle. "It feels alright," Polamalu said. In addition to Harrison and Polamalu, defensive tackle Steve McLendon (stinger) did not practice yesterday. Right tackle Flozell Adams (ankle) and cornerback Bryant McFadden (hamstring) returned to practice after not taking part in drills Wednesday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 The media now has built in excuses for when we obliterate them. This is good news as we play better when the world thinks we are supposed to suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CTM Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 that's big if true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jet27 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If both of these guys are out or play limited during the game, that is huge for us. It still comes down to us running the ball and controlled passing game and Folk being 100% in field goal attempts... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If Polamalu is out, then I bet he only picks off Sanchez once, as opposed to my earlier prediction of twice. I'm sticking with my 2 INT's...I could easily see Sanchez overthrowing a WR on the sideline a couple of times in Troy's general direction and Troy will make some type of miracle one handed catch or he wont be paying attention and it will get stuck in his hair. Now the 2 pick six I predicted...well Farrior will get those (figured it had to be an ex-Jet) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodWearsAGrayHoodie Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If Polamalu is out, then I bet he only picks off Sanchez once, as opposed to my earlier prediction of twice. I will bust a gut laughing if Sanchez throws an incomplete pass into the Steelers sideline and Polamalu catches it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 that's big if true In general, we saw how important Polamalu is to their defense after he got injured last year. So it is a big blow to their defense. Then again, Bad weather + Jets offense + Schotty = 5-10 dropped passes, 2-3 batted balls, 1 doink to LT where he doesn't even expect the ball, and struggles in the red zone. I just have a bad feeling about this game. I don't think we match up well at all on offense vs their defense. We're going to need an efficient passing game to score points and I just don't see that happening. Especially in cold weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Who gives a sh-t? When was the last time the Jets attacked a weak secondary besides the last 49 seconds of the Texans' game? Seriously. The Steelers could have high schoolers manning the secondary and that won't automatically mean that Sukchez or Schitty will exploit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMC Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 In general, we saw how important Polamalu is to their defense after he got injured last year. So it is a big blow to their defense. Then again, Bad weather + Jets offense + Schotty = 5-10 dropped passes, 2-3 batted balls, 1 doink to LT where he doesn't even expect the ball, and struggles in the red zone. I just have a bad feeling about this game. I don't think we match up well at all on offense vs their defense. We're going to need an efficient passing game to score points and I just don't see that happening. Especially in cold weather. JVOR, in all honesty, it has NOTHING to do with the opposing defense. It's not about matchups. It's about crappy QB play and even crappier play calling. Suckez could have all the time in the world and miss a wide open receiver by 5 yards, or the WR will drop it. The RBs can miss a hole, or the OLine is slow on the block. Anothing to add to your list is when that idiot Suckez "checks down" to a double covered LT. Seriously. What f-ckin' QB does that? Suckez did that at least twice against the Fins. NEWSFLASH, ¡Pendejo maricon! If your RB is double covered that means someone else is open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jets Voice of Reason Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Who gives a sh-t? When was the last time the Jets attacked a weak secondary besides the last 49 seconds of the Texans' game? Seriously. The Steelers could have high schoolers manning the secondary and that won't automatically mean that Suckez or Schitty will exploit it. That's kind of my feeling as well. Denver, Detroit, New England, Baltimore, all had secondaries that should have been exploited when we played them but there was none of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JiFtheOracle Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Who gives a sh-t? When was the last time the Jets attacked a weak secondary besides the last 49 seconds of the Texans' game? Seriously. The Steelers could have high schoolers manning the secondary and that won't automatically mean that Sukchez or Schitty will exploit it. Good point. I suspect if Troy's out...to run the ball a ton...especially on first down...oh wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vicious89x Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Good point. I suspect if Troy's out...to run the ball a ton...especially on first down...oh wait "Richardson in motion" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanightmare225 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 This is biggg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanightmare225 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 http://www.sportingnews.com/nfl/story/2010-12-17/steelers-safety-troy-polamalu-not-expected-to-play-sunday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vudu Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 If only our offense could score some points Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOJOTOWNSELL Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 in other breaking news.......... http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/03/sports/pro-football-notebook-jets-still-undecided-on-jones-but-they-are-keeping-cowart.html?ref=marvinjones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JetsFan220 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 in other breaking news.......... http://www.nytimes.com/2004/03/03/sports/pro-football-notebook-jets-still-undecided-on-jones-but-they-are-keeping-cowart.html?ref=marvinjones they should have cut him before he knocked out Bledsoe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visajets Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 This is great news for Sanchez hes a definte game changer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sirlancemehlot Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 Ding Dong! the witch is dead! The witchy old witch, the Wicked Witch! Ding Dong the Wicked Witch is dead! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetsfan80 Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 No excuses for the Steelers either, guys. Just because we don't have Eric Smith doesn't mean our secondary is just going to GIVE them completions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larz Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 they're all playing count on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bergen Jet Posted December 17, 2010 Share Posted December 17, 2010 they should have cut him before he knocked out Bledsoe I'm confused... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodWearsAGrayHoodie Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 I'm confused... The article links to a story from 2004 about Mo Lewis. JoJo's sarcastic way of saying the breaking news aint really breaking. Mo Lewis injured Bledsoe, launching the Brady era....I think you can figure out 220's comment from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faba Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 We will need to make some big plays in the passing game to beat the Steelers-no matter who is playing for them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Posted December 18, 2010 Share Posted December 18, 2010 Ha! He's afraid of Sanchez. I knew it. Spending the week filming another shampoo commercial for Head & Shaft. Frickin' homo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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