Time for Some Carnell Lake Love

**SteelDad** · 10-31-2011, 10:27 AM

It's easy to like this guy simply because he is a former Steeler great, but it's clear he is having a huge impact on our DB's this season. Well done Coach Lake!!

**harpo** · 10-31-2011, 10:45 AM

I couldn't agree more. He has had a major impact on the improvement of the Steelers' secondary.

**LatrobePA** · 10-31-2011, 10:46 AM

**Rampage** · 10-31-2011, 11:43 AM

With Lake, I'm starting to think that he is simply more willing to give the job to the guy with the hot hand, veteran starter or not. Plus, it looks like some of his skills are rubbing off on these guys. Huge acquisition for the coaching staff thus far.

**BlitzburghRockCity** · 10-31-2011, 11:49 AM

He's been brilliant so far with this group. Lebeau and Tomlin made the right choice in bringing him back to the team. He can relate to the players not only as a coach but as a former Steeler too. His experience may be limited as a coach but it's clear he's got this group going in the right direction.

**SnakeEyes43** · 10-31-2011, 12:19 PM

I love how he plays who is doing well and improving, not starting a player just because they are veterans. I'm glad to see McFadden behind 22, 23, and 28.

**HUNT4SEVEN** · 10-31-2011, 05:10 PM

Imagine what he will do with OTA's and a full training camp, he has these young guys balling out! he was a very important piece to this puzzle!

**connecticutsteel** · 10-31-2011, 07:48 PM

Speaking of young guys where is C.Brown don't tell me Cortez has surpassed him ?

**Diehardsteel** · 10-31-2011, 09:28 PM

He really has worked wonders with the guys. I'm so glad to see Ike having a stellar season thus far and what do you know, William Gay isn't the worst thing to happen to the Steelers. Lewis is playing good too. Even the rookies Brown and Allen are putting in work and making tackles on special teams and such.

Now it's our LB's I'm worried about. Imagine that.

Originally Posted by connecticutsteel

Speaking of young guys where is C.Brown don't tell me Cortez has surpassed him ?

If I'm not mistaken I saw them both make plays vs the Pats.

**cmerrifield** · 11-01-2011, 06:17 AM

Originally Posted by connecticutsteel

Speaking of young guys where is C.Brown don't tell me Cortez has surpassed him ?

With Brown's nagging hamstring injury, yes Allen is ahead of him right now I expect that to change as Brown is seemingly healthy. Either way, Allen doesnt look too bad out there. I am hoping that we have our CB situation under control now with the young guys and Ike.