Who Says Ike Can't Catch!?!

A year ago Ike Taylor was Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin's "special project." This year, Ike is the clear cut #1 cornerback on the roster.

Over the past few years I've been very critical of Taylor's catching ability, but I continue to remind myself that this is why he is a cornerback and not a wide receiver.

Either way, his numbers speak for themselves....

• Led the Steelers with 3 interceptions and 17 passes defended in 2007.
• He finished second on the team with 90 tackles last year.
• Only gave up two touchdown passes while in man coverage.
• Set a team record against Jacksonville with his 3rd consecutive interception in a playoff game.
• Intercepted Matt Hasselbeck late in Super Bowl XL to seal the deal for "the one for the thumb."
• Face-Me-Ike
  

The Trib's John Harris reports that Taylor is being switched from the left side of the defense to the right side because of versatility reasons, to evolve with NFL wide receiver formations, and recent rushing trends.

Makes sense.....what do you think?

In other Steelers news...

Big Ben wears sombrero, Tomlin decides that special teams need to rest, Lawrence Timmons is practicing "Practice!?!...Are we talking about PRACTICE!?!"

Rashard Mendenhall continues Steelers rookie trend.

I want to train with Polamalu.

Add some new words to your vocabulary.....Cotter has been FRENCHIFIED!

Keep it real in the City of Steel!