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[IronCity__Man Profile]

If it wasn't difficult enough to use 7 different offensive lineman in one game now we only have 6. I am already fearful of the slob we are going to pick up. I wish we would do some trading to get a quality guy in to maintain the season.

[smheart78 Profile]

I know I'm reaching here, but what about this synopsis? Since Matt Speath does a decent job at blocking, why don't we put him on the line and have him always report as 'eligible'. This would give the opposing defense an option to defend against if he misses his block. This sounds absurd to me but could create some options for our offense. Has this been done before?

[smheart78 Profile]

....or at least sub him in for a few creative plays, starting him is dumb.
from Steelers Lounge:

The Steelers will either have to dress Tony Hills or newly activated Chris Scott as the team’s backup tackle now (technically Ramon Foster can play right tackle in a pinch too). Where Scott was comfortable playing either left or right tackle, Hills is much more comfortable at left tackle than right tackle. And Chris Scott, who can’t really be considered ready to play having not had any preseason time, is only a right tackle. So if the Steelers’ dress Hills, they will do so knowing that an injury to Adams likely means a switch at two positions (Scott moving over to right tackle and Hills coming in at left tackle). If they dress Chris Scott, then Adams has to be prepared to slide over to left tackle if something happens to Scott.

From what I've seen, Hills simply isn't ready/good and Scott/Foster may be worse.