T.J. Watt (groin) is out for Week 3 against the Bears

DP39 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:48 pm **Posts:** 1761

Steelers OLB T.J. Watt (groin) is out for Week 3 against the Bears.

Source: Chicago Bears on Twitter Sep 22 - 3:10 PM

SteelKnife · **Joined:** Thu Jul 10, 2014 10:46 pm **Posts:** 1199

Hopefully precautionary.

Gonzo · **Joined:** Sat Jul 26, 2014 6:11 pm **Posts:** 2346

tubmonster with small wrists maybe ....

DP39 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:48 pm **Posts:** 1761

Gonzo wrote:

tubmonster with small wrists maybe ....

Yep. And, per a source (Ron), T. J. stands for Tacktheritrix Jackmerius. :shock:

DP39 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 13, 2014 12:48 pm **Posts:** 1761

Game injury report...
OUT:
Steelers: T Marcus Gilbert (Hamstring, Illness), LB T.J. Watt (Groin)
Bears: LB Nick Kwiatkoswki (Chest)
DOUBTFUL:
Steelers: No players listed
Bears: OL Josh Sitton (Ribs)
QUESTIONABLE:
Steelers: T Jerald Hawkins (Knee), DE Stephon Tuitt (Biceps)
Bears: OL Tom Compton (Hip)

BarryFoster · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:16 pm **Posts:** 7303

Probably gonna keep him resting in the tub with STD for a while

I would point to terrible pregame stretching technique and a predisposition to groin pulls

https://www.google.com/amp/www.sportsmd ... uscle/amp/

Steel Reign · **Joined:** Sat Aug 16, 2014 10:07 am **Posts:** 257

Watt is out, obviously. If Tuitt is still not 100% he should sit another week too. Both are too valuable to our yearlong objectives to be risked this early in a road, non-divisional, non-conference game.

Stallworth16 · **Joined:** Sun Jul 13, 2014 1:23 pm **Posts:** 3680

Groin injuries are similar to Hamstring pull. They are slow to heal, lingering and can be re-injured.

BarryFoster · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:16 pm **Posts:** 7303

Steel Reign wrote:

Watt is out, obviously. If Tuitt is still not 100% he should sit another week too. Both are too valuable to our yearlong objectives to be risked this early in a road, non-divisional, non-conference game.

Yeah, but 16-0 should lock up the #1 seed

Lynch · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:36 pm **Posts:** 843

Oy... Watt is not feeling the power of greyskull.

Steelafan77 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:45 pm **Posts:** 15159

With Chickillo playing fairly decent I don't see why this would be a bad thing. Hoping Tuitt gets to play. Hoping Hubbard plays well in Gilbert's spot.

Kodiak · **Joined:** Thu Jul 10, 2014 1:01 am **Posts:** 13175

time for Silverback to get some snaps this week....

smithessmokin · **Joined:** Wed Jul 09, 2014 1:47 am **Posts:** 1127

Kodiak wrote:

time for Silverback to get some snaps this week....

Exactly what I was thinking, let him slam Glennon to the ground or welcome the rookie Trubisky to the NFL.

ChicagoSteel · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:11 pm **Posts:** 1519

smithessmokin wrote:

Kodiak wrote:

time for Silverback to get some snaps this week....

Exactly what I was thinking, let him slam Glennon to the ground or welcome the rookie Trubisky to the NFL.

It's going to be very warm...high 80s....

Strained muscles and hot weather games don't mix. They need to keep a good rotation going to keep everyone else healthy.

Jeemie · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:34 pm **Posts:** 24829

ChicagoSteel wrote:

smithessmokin wrote:

Kodiak wrote:

time for Silverback to get some snaps this week....

Exactly what I was thinking, let him slam Glennon to the ground or welcome the rookie Trubisky to the NFL.

It's going to be very warm...high 80s....

Strained muscles and hot weather games don't mix. They need to keep a good rotation going to keep everyone else healthy.

Let's see if Chicago chose to wear their white unis for this game...

Steelafan77 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:45 pm **Posts:** 15159

I agree with Chicago regarding the rotation tactic. Health is vital going forward. Especially when you're planning a postseason run. 8-)

bradshaw2ben · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:33 pm **Posts:** 18265

Jeemie wrote:

Let's see if Chicago chose to wear their white unis for this game...

They committed months ago to wearing their alternate jerseys, which are midnight blue with red numbers.

Steelafan77 · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 9:45 pm **Posts:** 15159

Quote:

It was in Week 3 a year ago that the Steelers started a six-game stretch where injuries became an issue on the offensive line. Left guard Ramon Foster left the Eagles game and missed the following game, against the Chiefs, with a chest injury and was replaced by B.J. Finney. Gilbert injured his left ankle and missed the Jets, Dolphins and Patriots games and was replaced by Hubbard. Maurkice Pouncey dislocated a finger at the Ravens, forcing Finney to play center. Only left tackle Alejandro Villanueva and right guard David DeCastro never missed a start. Where the playing time proved valuable for Finney and Hubbard, it came at a cost. The Steelers went 2-4 during that stretch and needed to win six consecutive games to clinch the AFC North title. Now, the offensive line is hoping those backups gaining experience will pay off. Finney has proven he can play guard and center. Hubbard played tight end in jumbo packages and filled in at left and right tackle against the Vikings. http://triblive.com/sports/steelers/127 ... r-steelers

Did I misunderstand what is printed in that article? Is this article implying that because of Finney and Hubbard the Steelers went 2-4? I find it difficult to accept that as an explanation as to the poor play that unfolded on both sides of the ball during that time.

With Gilbert being out do we really expect there to be that huge of a drop off? I admit going from Gilbert to back up Hubbard there is expected to be some drop off. I believe the OLine will pull through. Gilbert is being held out for a hammy and the flu bug that was going around. Thoughts...

bradshaw2ben · **Joined:** Tue Jul 08, 2014 11:33 pm **Posts:** 18265

and not to be a naysayer but– although I appreciate Chickillo's steps forward, I don't think he's played outlier football in the first two weeks. He's done some good things, but you can also see why he's a backup. He did a good job of filling in, but the longer he's out there, the more likely his flaws will be exposed.

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