With all the draft analysis, and the lack of free time to blog recently, I've been neglecting some key pieces of Steeler news. This is my attempt to catch up (bear with me, it might be short).
First order of business - the Steelers have a new mascot, and he needs a name. I don't even know where to begin with this guy. A lot of people have been saying that he bears a striking resemblance to our recently departed coach, affectionately referred to as "The Chin". And this guy sure has a mountain of a chin, but somehow I don't think naming him Bill Cowher will quite do. Anyone have any ideas? I keep drawing a blank. It's probably going to end up being something stupid that rhymmes anyway (Ten Bucks says it's like "Steel Mill Will").
But I digress. Next, despite some less than impressive play last year (but plenty of Chunky Chilli commercial appearances), Max Starks got a one year contract extension worth 1.85 million last Friday. Chances are (as the article indicates), this was a move designed to force any team who might want to trade for him (Arizona Poaching Cardinals, ahem ahem) to give up their first round pick to get him. Nonetheless, it gives Starks one more year to either put up or shut up. He's got all the tools, but like Plaxico Burress, we're just waiting for him to use them. If not, after the season, sayonara Maxwell (though deep down I want to see him kick ass and re-up the contract next season).
Last but not least on my hit parade - we are now (not that we ever ceded this title) once again "Linebacker Paradise." The Steelers staff showed their love for the position by drafting two of the top prospects in the first two rounds of this past weekend's draft. Those individuals being Lawrence Timmons and Lamar Woodley (see this entry for more). Who will assume the role of Joey Porter incarnate? After watching the Post-Gazette's video of Timmons' first Steeler press conference, it seems like the media wants him to be the guy (but with a little more tact of course). He's a soft spoken guy, but was probed about being a leader on defense. Seemed like their was a lack of confidence in him saying what needed to be said. As for Woodley, from what I'm getting, it sounds like he might be the heir apparent to Peezy's swagger. Can't fault a guy who "hates to lose," though I'm curious to know what this so-called "attitude" he has looks like...
There you have it, certainly wasn't short. What can I say, I'm a long winded type of guy...
May 2, 2007
Things I've Been Neglecting, May 2 Edition...
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Possible names for the mascot...
"she crab soup"
"face the funnel"
"drink more beeeeerrrrr!!!!"
"rusty"
"Leigh the pipe"
I'll go with Leigh the Pipe or Vincent Lecavlier
oh yeah,,why does the mascot have to be a white guy? i'm calling al sharpton and jesse jackson about this matter!!
Other suggestions for the steelers....get some cheerleaders!!! Now, hear me out.. I say the steelers should get some large women as cheerleaders who smoke cigarettes, drink Iron City, and eat Primanti Brothers' cheesesteaks on the sideline. This would be a perfect fit for a number of politically correct reasons...(1.)The Steelers' image is not cute and fluffy (2.) Tyra Banks would support this issue (3.) This is a true portrait of the average American (4.) It would help girls' self image all over the globe (5.) Wing eating contests at halftime?? (thats a stretch, but I would watch..and you would too!!) WHY DONT THE STEELERS HAVE ME ON THEIR PAY ROLL?? THEY CAN THANK ME LATER....WHERE MY BIG WOMEN AT??
To the first comment I add - Rooney rule called that for a reason.
To the second - I say nothing under 300 pounds. Call Kirstie Allie.
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