Comments on: Ike Taylor grabs AFC defensive player of the week http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/ ProFootballTalk on NBCSports.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 23:26:42 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.com/ By: antibenapalooza http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2106187 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:40:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2106187 The Steelers decided to keep Rottenberger, so I decided (after being a lifelong “Stillers” fan) to become an Atlanta Falcons fan instead. My timing seems to be good, too, given their record to date this season.

]]> By: steelcityfinest13 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2106185 Thu, 08 Nov 2012 00:36:18 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2106185 Swagster!!

]]> By: mgjnsc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105813 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 21:07:25 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105813 @ tk41
Tillman plays in the NFC and is therefore not eligible to win the AFC player of the week

@steelersmichele
Great idea! That’d be awesome if they cut him one of those huge Happy Gilmore checks!

]]> By: steelersmichele http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105410 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:43:15 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105410 mgjnsc, I completely agree with you. part of me wishes Ryan Clark would call the league office and request a meeting with them–making them fly to Pittsburgh–to discuss the hit. explain how he changed his play and lead and hit with his shoulder and still got a flag. then request a check. since he gets fined for mistakes, the league should pay up when they make mistakes.

then take some money from the officiating crew. maybe if they lose money like the players, they will change the way the “play.”

never going to happen, but I would still laugh if Clark requested a meeting.

]]> By: sixlombardisinyourface http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105353 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 17:16:19 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105353 Ike holds onto the INT in the end zone and he runs for a pic-6, 14-0 Steelers, and the entire game changes. Ryan Clark hit Cruz so hard (15 inches below Cruzs’ head) and still knocked him unconscious. Even though it’s not a pleasant thing to see that happen, the result that Cruz didn’t return in the game, was a factor in Mannings poor performance, he was lost without #80 to throw to.

]]> By: ironcity6pak http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105319 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:50:38 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105319 Def well deserving, after all the talk of him being in a funk he has stepped up in a big way. Giants fans can cry about it but you don’t hear Cruz belly aching.

]]> By: Steeley McBeam http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105288 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 16:28:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105288 My dude Ike!!

]]> By: ialwayswantedtobeabanker http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105250 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:53:40 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105250 Like all cornerbacks, including even Revis, none of them are impervious to bad games. Ike is no exception, and is a very strong corner – who is assigned week in and week out to the opposing team’s #1 wideout. Most of that coverage in straight up man.

His cover skills are always right up there, but he generally struggles at holding onto picks, and occasionally whiffes on simply batting passes away – despite doing the hard part of putting himself in great cover position.

And Ike’s run support game is amongst the best at his position in the NFL. He’ll fly in against any ballcarrier or OL in his path.

Finally, Ike is a loyal, heart and soul guy — so it’s really nice to see him get some recognition. Now that Keenan Lewis has elevated his game — we now have two corners who can play, and we’re seeing the results.

]]> By: toegoat http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105248 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:52:37 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105248 Ike T. from swagger university!

]]> By: originalsteelcurtain http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105233 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:42:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105233 With all the pre-game whining I knew the Gaints were in for trouble. If not for the home-cooking refs it would have been a blow-out.

3-0 vs Eagles Skins Giants…NFC Least!

Steeler DB’s are coming on…Keenan Lewis was beter than Ike, IMO but Ike held-on to a rare INT.

Props Ike!

]]> By: pettytom http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105216 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:30:28 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105216 Disappointed my earlier comment was deleted. I guess there is no freedom of speech on here. The government must have restricted that overnight.

]]> By: tk41 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105214 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:29:31 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105214 Charles Tillman forces FOUR FUMBLES and doesn’t win Player of the Week!?!?!

]]> By: stillers35 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105207 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:26:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105207 mrhurricane- You are another example of why this site needs to be screened for morons. Congrats Ike but Keenan Lewis probably more deserving.

]]> By: steelersownyou http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105195 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:18:22 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105195 And very soon the ratbirds will feel Ike’s “SWAG”

]]> By: mgjnsc http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105185 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 15:10:44 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105185 @profootball talk

Has the league issued any statements regarding the ‘blow to the head’ from Ryan Clark on Cruz?

The league office seems to make the Steelers D their poster-child for dirty hits (rightfully so in some but not all cases), it’s time for them to give credit to a DB who has changed the way he plays the game while also admitting their officials made a mistake.

]]> By: runtheball http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105164 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:48:34 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105164 Should have been Keenan Lewis

]]> By: ottomanismydog http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105162 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:44:05 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105162 “their performance lends some strength to those who believe the Steelers can mount a comeback in the AFC North race as well.”

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Well, the NFL gave the Steelers one of the oddest schedules to date. They’re currently 1-0 in the division and it’s week 10, the other 3 AFCN teams have played 4 division games.

So the Steelers were never out of the division race, it’s just a matter of perception from bad losses, to bad teams.Which at the end of the year won’t mean anything if they go undefeated in the AFCN.

]]> By: fuzzynuts55 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105158 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:41:51 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105158 Nice job Ike! So great to see all the players coming together as a unit. Coaching is really showing! Number 1 defense? Heck yeah! How’s that taste Ravens fans? Yeah yeah your one game ahead for now.. Soon it will change.

]]> By: mazblast http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105154 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:39:06 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105154 When a Mighty NFC East team plays anyone from another division, it’s always about the Mighty NFC East team. The other guys may as well be listed as “Opponent” for all the ink/air they get. And if “Opponent” wins, it’s always about how the Mighty NFC East team lost, not how “Opponent” won.

]]> By: greglloydrules http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105153 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:38:59 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105153 Well deserved. Ike’s been playing very well the last few games. He might not be the best cover guy, but he can tackle with the best of them.

]]> By: mrhurriicane http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2012/11/07/ike-taylor-grabs-afc-defensive-player-of-the-week/#comment-2105147 Wed, 07 Nov 2012 14:26:23 +0000 http://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/?p=1506681#comment-2105147 Apparently constant holding and illegal contact and get you an award!

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