Secondary Time

Okay, 2 units left to go over. We'll stay defensive and look at the Secondary.

The Steelers Secondary was great last year for the most part, but came up short in some big games.

One of the biggest questions is the injury to Safety Troy Polamalu, who hasn't been himself in a while.

A good thing is that Ryan Clark is back from injury and appears to be 100%. So we don't have to worry about Anthony Smith or his mouth too much this season.

So let's get rollin'...
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Secondary: B
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Cornerback:



1) Ike Taylor
2) Deshea Townsend
3) Bryant McFadden
4) William Gay

- Coming off a brand new, huge contract, Ike Taylor had hopefully the worst season of his career 2 seasons ago. Last year was different however, as he stepped up in a big way and helped the Steelers have an elite secondary unit. Expect Taylor to keep making the big plays, while working on his shut down abilities a bit more, which is something he needs to do.

- Townsend is a team veteran who brings a good playing ability to the table as well as experience in big time situations. He seems to continually start in a battle for his job but ends up winning every year. He will be fighting off Bryant Mcfadden, who is on the rise.

- Brant McFadden like I just said is on the rise, developing into quite a talent for the Steelers. Yet, he still does not seem to have the talent to win his starting job. This could be the year though that he takes that job from Townsend.

- Gay proved that he was a good pick by the Steelers as a rookie last season. He was a good special teams player and at times made big plays at corner. His hit on Robert Meachem in the Preseason last year was his most memorable moment to date.


(Hit around the 4:35 mark)
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Safety's:



1) Troy Polamalu
2) Ryan Clark
3) Anthony Smith
4) Tyrone Carter

- What can you say about Polamalu that hasn't been said. When he is healthy, he is THE BEST SAFETY IN THE NFL. I am confident when I say that as well. He changes the game with the ability to run like a corner and hit like a linebacker. He makes entire offenses confused and can be the best player on this team if he is healthy. Which leads to his health. He has become injury prone and needs to stay healthy to be effective. If he can fully bounce back from his hamstring injury he will help this team more than any other player.

- Ryan Clark spent last seen on IR after having his spleen removed. He is 100% again and will be a big addition in the secondary, which is nothing but a good thing.

- As long as he doesn't talk... whatever.

- Carter shouldn't see a lot of time except ST, but can be a solid backup in case of injury. he had to play a lot more than anyone wanted to see last year.
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Thats it for the secondary. Kickoff is in like 18 hours.

Go Steelers!