Tomlin Tuesday, 10-25-11

**LatrobePA** · 10-25-2011, 12:46 PM

Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Tuesday with Tomlin

The biggest news to come out of Mike Tomlin's press conference today is that Casey Hampton is expected to return against New England on Sunday after sitting out the past two games with a shoulder injury.

Of course, getting a nose tackle back against New England may be a moot point. Because of New England's propensity to spread the field out against the Steelers, the nose tackle often only sees 15 to 20 plays.

© Tomlin said he'll wait and see how Hines Ward is Wednesday before he makes any declarations if Ward will play or not. Ward suffered a sprained ankle against Arizona.

© James Harrison, Chris Hoke, Jason Worilds and Doug Legursky are likely out.

Rookie corner Curtis Brown is suffering from back spasms.

© Tomlin said he's not sure Ike Taylor will follow Wes Welker all over the field since Welker lines up so much in the slot.

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Hampton who has done nothing this year should see less playing time IMO!!

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 10-25-2011, 01:08 PM

We talked about this last night on the podcast with Edmund Nelson. Hampton is a situational type of player. He's so big that when you get him having to move laterally a lot he can get into trouble. With all the chop blocking going on this year he's had issues. Whereas guys like Hoke and McLendon who are lighter on their feet are able to deal with those situations better.

**steelchamp204** · 10-25-2011, 01:09 PM

Please god no more hampton, why change something when it is working out so good.

**LatrobePA** · 10-25-2011, 01:15 PM

Originally Posted by steelchamp204

Please god no more hampton, why change something when it is working out so good.

Same here.. Leave things alone!

**steelersbabex25** · 10-25-2011, 01:21 PM

I'm not sure how I feel about Hampton coming back. He shouldn't be playing the entire game for sure. Rotate him in and out with some of the other guys.