Ironman
10-01-2009, 05:36 PM
as reported by Ed Bouchette, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Sweed Trying Too Hard
Fellow 2008 draft choice, second-rounder Limas Sweed, wasn't so talkative yesterday. He declined to talk at all, even though he remains the talk of the town for dropping another potential touchdown pass in the open.
His coaches and teammates do not think it is for a lack of trying. Some believe he is trying too hard.
"Right now he doesn't have a lot of confidence," Hines Ward said. "He makes plays in practice. I watch plays in college, he's snagging it with one hand and all that.
"It's just confidence. You go out, you worry about a drop, I think it's anxiety. He sees the ball there, and it's like 'Oh, no.' He tries so hard not to drop it, I think he ends up hurting himself because he tries so hard not to mess up. We as teammates are not going to turn our backs on him."
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09274/1002214-66.stm#ixzz0SikkQ8K1
Now as hard as this is to comprehend, I can believe it... well, sort of. Sweed has been hammered by the fans since his miserable rookie season. He had a spectacular training camp, and in doing so, opened a few eyes, and hearts in the process. Limas Sweed is a second round pick, and he has the potential to be a reliable target at 6'5. Although he was drafted for his ability to make every catch in college, his hands have not followed him to the next level.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6359/sweed3.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6294/sweed2.jpg
I am just as disappointed, and heartbroken as everyone else after his latest drop. I completely agree with the decision to demote his ass, but I haven't given up on him yet. Big Ben wanted a taller target, and the Steelers organization granted his request by drafting Sweed. I'm not sure when, or if he'll ever live up to the expectations, but I think he will see the light of day again before the season is over. He's an athlete, and he is probably in anguish over the numerous missed opportunities. But like the article says, he really needs to just relax, and play football.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2412/sweed1.jpg
This thread will probably be filled with negative replies, and possibly some death threats, completely understandable. Just don't crucify me for having a smig of hope in this kid.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Sweed Trying Too Hard
Fellow 2008 draft choice, second-rounder Limas Sweed, wasn't so talkative yesterday. He declined to talk at all, even though he remains the talk of the town for dropping another potential touchdown pass in the open.
His coaches and teammates do not think it is for a lack of trying. Some believe he is trying too hard.
"Right now he doesn't have a lot of confidence," Hines Ward said. "He makes plays in practice. I watch plays in college, he's snagging it with one hand and all that.
"It's just confidence. You go out, you worry about a drop, I think it's anxiety. He sees the ball there, and it's like 'Oh, no.' He tries so hard not to drop it, I think he ends up hurting himself because he tries so hard not to mess up. We as teammates are not going to turn our backs on him."
Read more: http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09274/1002214-66.stm#ixzz0SikkQ8K1
Now as hard as this is to comprehend, I can believe it... well, sort of. Sweed has been hammered by the fans since his miserable rookie season. He had a spectacular training camp, and in doing so, opened a few eyes, and hearts in the process. Limas Sweed is a second round pick, and he has the potential to be a reliable target at 6'5. Although he was drafted for his ability to make every catch in college, his hands have not followed him to the next level.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/6359/sweed3.jpg
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/6294/sweed2.jpg
I am just as disappointed, and heartbroken as everyone else after his latest drop. I completely agree with the decision to demote his ass, but I haven't given up on him yet. Big Ben wanted a taller target, and the Steelers organization granted his request by drafting Sweed. I'm not sure when, or if he'll ever live up to the expectations, but I think he will see the light of day again before the season is over. He's an athlete, and he is probably in anguish over the numerous missed opportunities. But like the article says, he really needs to just relax, and play football.
http://img137.imageshack.us/img137/2412/sweed1.jpg
This thread will probably be filled with negative replies, and possibly some death threats, completely understandable. Just don't crucify me for having a smig of hope in this kid.