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in this 2018 season after a solid performance vs. the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium in Week 6. With the team now able to relax on their bye-week in Week 7 https://www.steelerssportshop.com/Chukwuma-Okorafor-Jersey , they will hope to improve on their 3-2-1 record by beating the Cleveland Browns and Baltimore Ravens in Weeks 8 and 9. Something I did last season and I’m going to start again is the Black-and-gold Links article. This is an article where I take stories from quality news sources across the Internet and add them here for your viewing pleasure. I won’t be posting the entire articles, but I’ll link each story and author so that you can read the full article. Today we talk about how Vance McDonald is not just making a huge impact on the fan base, but also with the rest of the team. McDonald is a bruiser, and his style is rubbing off on the rest of the team.Let’s get to the news:Tight end McDonald becoming a big hit with SteelersBy: Joe Rutter, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewDavid DeCastro saw a string of Cincinnati Bengals players converge on Vance McDonald in the second quarter Sunday, so he started preparing for the next play.Trouble was, McDonald wasn’t finished with this play.First, he lowered a shoulder into linebacker Vontaze Burfict, who fell to the ground at the sideline before leaving the game for the rest of the first half. Then, McDonald sidestepped safety Shawn Williams, pulling away from a leg tackle. He also shed linebacker Preston Brown with little difficulty. It was only after cornerback William Jackson stood up McDonald and nose tackle Andrew Billings swooped in from the side that the Bengals finally brought down the Pittsburgh Steelers tight end after a 26-yard gain.“It was crazy,” said DeCastro, the Steelers’ All-Pro guard. “You’re like, ‘Oh, he’s tackled,’ and you look back and he is still going. Then, (you think), ‘OK, he’s tackled,’ and he’s still going.“It was pretty impressive.”The nifty catch-and-run, in which McDonald broke four tackles and left several other Bengals players in his wake, set up the Steelers’ second touchdown in a 28-21 victory at Paul Brown Stadium. It was one of a regular-season, career-high seven catches (for 68 yards) in a game for McDonald, who is finally free of injuries and is making the most of his second season with the Steelers.Like his vicious stiff-arm of Tampa Bay safety Chris Conte, McDonald’s burst through half of the Bengals defense made its way onto the highlight reel that coach Mike Tomlin shows his players in Monday film review. And, like that stiff-arm Dan McCullers Jersey , McDonald’s jaunt earned the admiration of his teammates, especially because it temporarily knocked Steelers’ nemesis Burfict temporarily out of the game.“It’s like, ‘Wow, I’ve really got to follow him and support him,’ ” said wide receiver JuJu Smith-Schuster, who delivered his own memorable knockout shot on Burfict in December. “You never know what is going to happen with him.”McDonald takes it as a challenge when defenders try to hit him high. Conte learned that the hard way when he was flattened on Monday Night Football in Week 3. Already playing with an injured knee, Conte never returned to the game and landed on injured reserve the next day.“I like the physical aspect of catching and running and seeing what I can do in open grass against defenders,” McDonald said.The lack of fear that McDonald displays when confronting defenders reminds some veteran Steelers players of another popular, highly effective tight end from recent vintage.“That’s some Heath Miller-type stuff,” right tackle Marcus Gilbert said.Gruesome injury can’t dampen friendship between Steelers safeties Allen, GoldenBy: Chris Adamski, Pittsburgh Tribune-ReviewTheir friendship has intertwined as much as their football careers.And for one late-night moment in August, Malik Golden and Marcus Allen literally crossed paths again. But this time, their physical interaction had catastrophic results for Golden’s right knee.Former Penn State teammates who started next to each other in college and are both safeties with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Allen and Golden converged in a hustling attempt to make a play during the final quarter of the final game of the preseason.Golden chased Carolina’s Kyle Allen from the outside as the scrambling quarterback took off around the left end.Marcus Allen came flying over from the middle of the field.Kyle Allen went down — the former Nittany Lions shared the tackle — but so did Golden. His right knee bent in a frightening direction after Marcus Allen slammed into it.Golden’s lower leg dangled gruesomely as he grabbed it, and he was in severe pain.Marcus Allen felt an anguish that seemed even worse. He grabbed both sides of his facemask in disbelief and grief, then he took his helmet off and prayed. Golden was loaded onto a motorized cart minutes later. Allen approached and gave a heartfelt hug, his head buried into Golden’s chest.“Mentally, it messed with me,” Allen said. “Because that’s my boy.”“It was rough on him,” said Golden. “I know he felt it.”So when Golden finally began walking without crutches earlier this month, Allen was just as happy as his injured friend.“He’s on his way back, and I know he’ll get back,” Allen said. “But definitely, if I ever get to play this year, this season will definitely be for Malik. We go way back. We have so much history that’s built up so much friendship.”Golden was a redshirt sophomore when Allen arrived at Penn State in 2014.“I would ask him for advice Jesse James Color Rush Jersey , because he was like a big brother to me,” Allen said. “And when I first got (to the Steelers as a fifth-round pick), it felt like a repeat: asking questions, always being in his ear. To still have him around is just a blessing.”Golden returned to the Steelers in January after he made enough of an impression during his rookie training camp. That season, too, ended with an injury in the preseason finale against Carolina (a groin).So in this camp he was in the running for the secondary’s final roster spot, and it’s possible Allen, in a cruel irony, took Golden’s job when he collided with his knee.“You never know what happens until (roster) decisions are made. That’s the fun part, the surprise,” Golden said.“But I thought I was doing (well). 鈥?Special teams-wise and ‘D,’ I was doing what I was asked.”Golden landed on injured reserve and has been a regular around UPMC Rooney Sports Complex and at practice, appearing popular among his teammates, frequently joking with them even when they’ve fired back with good-natured shots about his crutches.“They keep me in check,” Golden said. “If I wasn’t here, I don’t know how I would be doing.”How the Steelers use gaming to dominate the weight roomBy: Jeremy Fowler, ESPNRyan Shazier’s severe spinal injury suffered in December hasn’t stopped him from outshining many of his Pittsburgh Steelers teammates in the weight room.All he needs are two orange fob pads the size of a small wallet.“Ryan Shazier’s hand strength was off the charts compared with all of the other players,” Steelers strength and conditioning coordinator Garrett Giemont said. “We’re sitting here competing and Ryan is kicking butt.”The Steelers recently signed a four-year deal with Activbody and ActivSports products, which use technology to “measure, quantify, and improve muscle function for isometric and traditional gym-based exercises,” according to the company.For the Steelers, that means players occasionally ditching the squat rack to huddle around a table full of iPads that track isometric scores.The Activ5 isometric tool the Steelers utilize can isolate muscles, simulate weight and track balance. Players can place the fobs between outstretched hands for chest exercises or between the knees to improve the midline/adductor area of the body (this reporter failed miserably in a demo).Giemont can set various time intervals for endurance, and he can gauge a player’s stats such as total weight lifted and muscle accuracy.More importantly, those stats simulate competition.”It’s instantaneous engagement https://www.steelerssportshop.com/Arthur-Moats-Jersey ,” Giemont said. “For the modern-day athlete that plays video games right or left, that’s one of the things that it does -- it engages the players.”With 30-plus years in the NFL and 11 years with coach Mike Tomlin in Pittsburgh, Giemont always was fascinated with how data influences performance. The numbers available to him over the years weren’t overly helpful, and ActivBody offered an alternative.The new data was only the beginning.”I was solely numbers-driven, but then I found out they’ve got something here, because these guys love these video-style exercise games,” Giemont said. Welcome to week 11 of the college football season. This weeks top 25 match ups, highlighted by Miss. St at Alabama.No. 8 Ohio State at No. 24 Michigan State; noon FOXNo. 18 Mississippi State at No. 1 Alabama; 3:30 CBSNo. 2 Clemson at No. 17 Boston College; 8:00 ABCThere is also a game at Heinz Field on Saturday involving the ACC Coastal Division leading Pitt Panthers and the Hokies of Va. Tech. A win on Saturday doesn’t guarantee anything for Pitt but who, and be honest, thought the Panthers had any shot at ACC championship gamethis year. Many were calling for Narduzzi’s to be fired, but would a championship game save his job. Personally I love the guy and hope he gets a shot a Clemson. Va Tech at Pittsburgh 3:30 ESPNU This weeks highlight game: No. 18 Mississippi State at No. 1 Alabama; 3:30 CBSAlabama Crimson Tide Ross Pierschbacher #71 C 6’4” 309Lester Cotton #66 Lester Cotton G 6’4” 325Jonah Williams #73 OL 6’5” 301Irv Smith Jr. #82 TE 6’4” 241Damien Harris #34 RB 5’11” 213Terrell Lewis #24 LB 6’5” 256Isaiah Buggs #49 DL 6’5” 286Raekwon Davis #99 DL 6’7” 316Anfernee Jennings #33 LB 6’3” 266Mack Wilson #30 LB 6’2” 239Deionte Thompson #14 S 6’2’ 196Christian Miller OLB #47 6’4” 244Mississippi State BulldogsNick Fitzgerald QB #76’4” 230Elgton Jenkins C #74 6’4” 313Darryl Williams G #73 6’2” 310Aeris Williams RB #266’1” 215Jeffery Simmons DL #94 6’4” 300Leo Lewis LB #10 6’1” 235Johnathan Abram S #38 6’ 215Jamal Peters CB #2 6’2” 218Montez Sweat Edge #9 6’6” 245Crimson Tide BreakdownIDL Quinnen WilliamsWilliams came out of nowhere from before this season, but he has made everyone take notice. I am starting to think this guy is not just the biggest riser, but also the best player in the draft. His hands are the best I have seen since Aaron Donald, and he is just so strong. He toys with everyone he faces and goes straight into the backfield with ease. Anything move you think he would want, he has it. He has a swim, rip, cross chop, club and it is all just beautiful. He plays with great pad level, and due to that, his fantastic first step is just so overpowered.His run defense is actually better, as he can just make about as many TFLs as you want to see, or his gap discipline is the best in the country, too. WIlliams is a complete prospect and is can’t miss star.Round Grade: Top 3NFL Comparison: Geno AtkinsTE Irv SmithHere is a guy with an athletic background, and boy does it ever show. Smith can fly for a tight end and makes some incredible catches with his extensive catch radius. He is super smart and can catch any ball in traffic if you want him to. Those hands are strong and he so easily turns catches into huge plays just off of his speed. He is actually an underrated blocker, but just is not strong enough yet to be a great one.His contested catch ability is somewhat lacking, which is concerning given his catch radius Morgan Burnett Jersey , and with less than ideal route running technique, Smith will need a good deal of time to refine his game. Add on top of that how raw of a blocker he is, and I expect Smith to be a day 2 type of project at TE.Round Grade: Early 3rdNFL Comparison: Chris HerndonILB Mack WilsonThe early ideal draft pick for the Steelers is Mack WIlson. This guy is a dude who can fly from sideline-to-sideline and not lose a step. His ability to work through traffic and evade blocks up front is some of the most impressive of his traits. No one is catching Wilson once he recognizes the play and comes flying downhill, as he is a rather sure-tackler too. His processing has been great, and man is he ever good in coverage. He can keep up with just about anyone on the field and have great coverage.The one knock on him is over-pursuing, which seems to be common for all athletic ILBs for some reason. Wilson needs to keep his angles tight in order to counteract that. Round Grade: Top 5NFL Comparison: Deion JonesBulldog BreakdownEDGE Montez SweatSweat has shown some fantastic improvement this year. His pad level has dramatically improved and his hips have loosened up, and it shows with how much bend he now has. The guy can bend as long as he uses his quick first step and gets those hands going. He likes the cross chop-rip combo, and it has worked well. His counter moves continue to improve as well.His run defense could use work, as he needs to set the edge better and then disengage too. That would be his one clear weakness, as a lot of runs are too his side, and man sometimes they go for a very, very long while, unfortunately. Round Grade: Mid 1stNFL Comparison: Ryan KerriganIOL Elgton JenkinsThis guy is a huge sleeper in terms of offensive linemen. He is way more polished than people realize. His hands are great. The placement is just as good as you could get and he shows out every time he is bull rushed or tested. His hips are so loose and he can get up to the second level easily due to it. His processing of stunts in pass protection are also great.He is not a great athlete, or entirely strong, the latter of which can be worked upon, but the biggest concern is a slightly narrow base. That allows the better IDL to beat him inside with rips and catch him off balance. He can still pull well with the lack of athletic traits, but he unfortunately can get evaded easier than one would like to see.Round Grade: Mid 3rdNFL Comparison: John SullivanSleepersUMass WR Andy Isabella #23Isabella is really quick type of guy that has great slot receiver traits. He is the type of receiver to completely dice up a defense based off of that quickness alone. He is precise and smart out of that slot too. His route tree is huge and he is super precise with his breaks and routes. He finds the open spots in the zone rather easily and has strong hands to make catches in traffic. His body control is also great.Of course, he is quick, but not fast and has yet to show he can truly be a great outside guy, which would relegate him to slot only. His contested catch ability is not very good and if he does not get separation there is a big issue. His release needs works and he can get caught up in press too often.Round Grade: Mid 3rdNFL Comparison: Danny AmendolaWyoming EDGE Carl Granderson #91I really like Granderson’s ability to bend around the edge and use his hands to maintain that leverage. His hands are violent and really tough to counter. His cross chop-rip combo is near unstoppable and he even has a spin to win inside. His run defense is spectacular and this year he has started to play lower and implement some bull rushing.He needs a better first step, no doubt, and his speed-to-power conversion needs work for said bull rush to be any of significance. He is not very athletic so that step will never be explosive, but the processing and quickness have to come with it, simply put. He also needs to get stronger to maintain gap discipline inside on the run.Round Grade: Mid 4thNFL Comparison: Nate Orchard...Let us know what games your watching and who you have your eye on this Saturday.
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