The Pittsburgh Steelers lost to Peyton Manning and the Denver Broncos on Sunday Night Football in the first week of the NFL season by a score of 31-19. Pittsburgh’s defense as a whole didn’t live up to expectation, but Larry Foote delivered a strong performance, tallying eight tackles, one sack, one forced fumble, and a pass deflection. The eleven year veteran again started at “Buck” linebacker for his team–which is just another term for “Will” from what I gather–despite being “questionable” headed into the game. Also the home to former Michigan athletes Ryan Mundy and LaMarr Woodley, the 0-1 Steelers face off against conference rival the New York Jets next week.
Honorable mention: A strong case could be made for Charles Woodson, who recorded 1.5 sacks, a handful of tackles and a forced fumble in a 30-22 loss to the 49ers Sunday. But I’m going with Mike Martin for earning playing time in the first week of his rookie season and getting his first three career tackles. The Titans got shellacked, 31-13, by Tom Brady and the Patriots.
Miscellaneous:
- Junior Hemmingway bought a Ferrari Spider for his girlfriend and was then cut by the Kansas City Chiefs. Then the Chiefs signed him again. Then they cut him again. [EDIT: Junior tweeted out, “I just bought a Ferrari Spider for my girl. I told her to drive it like it got eight legs!” But I guess those are lyrics from a Lil Wayne song. Thanks to the commenter for the heads up. I do not listen to Lil Wayne.]
- Adrian Arrington was released by the New Orleans Saints [Update: Arrington re-signs with the Saints and is placed on the Injured Reserve].
- Tim Jamison signed a two year contract extention with the Houston Texans.
- Ryan Van Bergen did not make the Carolina Panthers final roster cut.
- David Molk is listed as the second string center on the San Diego Chargers depth chart.
- Stephen Schilling is no longer with the Chargers and now a free agent.
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She better be one helluva girlfriend.
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Can't believe Foote has developed into such an NFL stalwart. I would not have predicted that after his UM career. He became such an instinctive player for the Steelers.
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Random comments:
* Echoing Roanman, I do _not_ agree with Hemingway's management of his financial affairs. WTF, Junior? 🙂
* Poor Arrington. Partly, if not mostly, because of injuries, he just never got traction.
* Jamison has had quite an interesting career arc. Celebrated "high upside" HS prospect, seemingly underachieving collegian, possibly overachieving NFLer …
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I know, I always thought Arrington was going to make an impact in the NFL. Wish him the best.
WillyWill9
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In an effort to make myself clear on this issue, I do not necessarily find fault with Junior's decision here.
All I'm saying is that she better be in possession of some combination of truly extraordinary personal traits, characteristics, skills or talents and that she better be willing, if not eager to share/demonstrate those characteristics, traits, skills or talents on a regular basis.
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Something tells me Junior wasn't paying attention at the rookie symposium when managing your money was discussed.
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Arington was resigned by the Saints and placed on the I.R. Hopefully Junior got his degree, because that's just awful money management for a guy who can't even stick on a practice squad.
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The Steelers and the Jets are not Conference rivals…..
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They are rivals in the same conference.
They are not in the same division.
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Thanks for all the former Michigan athlete updates, both college and pro. This is probably my favorite part of your website.
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You're welcome (speaking for both TTB Andrew and me), but I thought everyone's favorite part of the website was my "What I've Been Reading" updates.
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Guys…. those are lyrics from a Lil Wayne song hahaha
I really do not think Junior Bought a Ferrari Spyder for his GF…
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