Taylor loss could cripple Steelers

**jpele** · 02-28-2011, 12:17 PM

"With the size of the receivers in this league, you need an intimidator in the secondary. Yes, the media loves interceptions, and Taylor has hands like he hits — like a rock — but his ability to punish the opponent's top receiver is what he brings to the table. If you look at the cornerbacks in this year's draft, I dare anyone to find me someone that can step in and replace Taylor, especially right away, considering where the Steelers will pick in the first round (No. 31 overall)."

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I've been saying this for years,people tend to get on Ike because he don't make the int's but there's a lot more to being a CB. Hell if he could catch the ball ,he'd be a WR.

**SteelDad** · 02-28-2011, 12:24 PM

No doubt losing him would be a huge blow to the secondary. I think what many fans get upset at more than anything with Ike is how far he plays off the receivers. Not always his fault because of scheme or call, but I can live without the INT's if he is covering up their #1 guy.

**LatrobePA** · 02-28-2011, 12:28 PM

I've always talked crap on him but the truth is we're screwed w/out him!

**andyg1984** · 02-28-2011, 12:41 PM

im all for ike and i hope he retires a steeler ..

**TampaSteelGirl** · 02-28-2011, 01:01 PM

He's saying on facebook that "he's blessed and living the dream" so i'm hoping that means he's staying a Steeler????

**steelersbabex25** · 02-28-2011, 02:51 PM

What loss? He's still on the team...

**SteelerDave74** · 02-28-2011, 05:41 PM

Ike Taylor is crucial for our secondary. If the Steelers let him go, oooooooohhhhhhhhhhhh man.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 02-28-2011, 06:39 PM

The Steelers won't let Ike go, he wants to finish his career in Pittsburgh and as long as the Steelers give him fair market value it's a safe bet he'll stick around. You all are right though, if he would leave the gaping hole in our Secondary would be a monster blow to try and overcome.

**cmerrifield** · 02-28-2011, 06:47 PM

Taylor staying would be key for the secondary improving, but if we do lose him we have Butler or a drafted CB to fill in (notice I didnt mention Lewis). The secondary might not get worse if he leaves, but it certainly hinders it chances of getting better. I really like Butler and think Butler and Ike as our starting CB's would be good.

**Rampage** · 02-28-2011, 07:07 PM

If Taylor is lost then the team would have to make a move on Joseph or Cromartie to get back to even, but that wouldn't make much sense as they will probably command more money.