Dutch 874 Posted July 2, 2013 (edited) Assemble your own AFC North all star team that gives you the best chance for a superbowl run for 1 year; 11 starters on offense and defense. Oh yeah, Special Teams as well. They are people too. Offense QB: Ben Roethlisberger RB: Ray Rice FB/RB 2/TE 2: Dennis Pitta WR 1: A.J Green WR 2: Josh Gordon - I didn't go with the popular #2 pick with Antonio Brown and Torrey Smith. I struggled with Brown though but I really like Gordon. TE: Heath Miller LT: Joe Thomas LG: Jason Pinkston C: Alex Mack RG: Marshall Yonda RT: Andre Smith Defense 4-3 LDE: Jaabal Sheard DT: Geno Atkins DT: Haloti Ngata RDE: Michael Johnson LOLB: Vontaze Burfict MLB: Lawrence Timmons ROLB: James Harrison CB 1: Ladarius Webb CB 2: Ike Taylor FS: Ryan Clark SS: T.J Ward Special Teams Kicker: Justin Tucker Punter: Kevin Huber KR: Jacoby Jones PR: Jacoby Jones Copy and paste template. Plug in and enjoy Offense QB: RB: FB/RB 2/TE 2: WR 1: WR 2: TE: LT: LG: C: RG: RT: Defense 4-3 LDE: DT: DT: RDE: LOLB: MLB: ROLB: CB 1: CB 2: FS: SS: Defense 3-4 LE: NT: RE: LOLB: LILB RILB ROLB: CB 1: CB 2: FS: SS: Special Teams Kicker: Punter: KR: PR: Edited July 3, 2013 by dutchff7 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaTaS+ 958 Posted July 3, 2013 (edited) I like most of your list with the following changes. Offense QB: Ben Roethlisberger RB: Ray Rice FB/RB 2/TE 2: Trent Richardson (Can you imagine those two in the backfield together? WR 1: A.J Green WR 2: Antonio Brown - Gordon may be a stud or a 1 year wonder. I'm taking Brown. TE: Heath Miller LT: Joe Thomas - Top 5 LT in the NFL and you leave him off your list? Shame on you LG: Bobbie Williams - Jason Pinkston is recovering from a blood clot in his lung. I don't think he was very good in the first place but we'll see. C: Alex Mack RG: Marshall Yonda RT: Andre Smith Defense 4-3 LDE: Jaabal Sheard DT: Geno Atkins DT: Haloti Ngata RDE: Michael Johnson LOLB: Vontaze Burfict MLB: Lawrence Timmons ROLB: James Harrison CB 1: Joe Haden CB 2: Ike Taylor FS: Ryan Clark SS: T.J Ward - With Ed Reed out of the division and Troy getting up in age, I can see this as a real possiblity. I should still list TP, but my thought process is going into next year, will Polamalu stay health. Special Teams Kicker: Justin Tucker Punter: Kevin Huber KR: Jacoby Jones PR: Jacoby Jones Really missing Phil Dawson and Cribbs now Edited July 3, 2013 by NaTaS Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted July 3, 2013 I like most of your list with the following changes. Offense QB: Ben Roethlisberger RB: Ray Rice FB/RB 2/TE 2: Trent Richardson (Can you imagine those two in the backfield together? WR 1: A.J Green WR 2: Antonio Brown - Gordon may be a stud or a 1 year wonder. I'm taking Brown. TE: Heath Miller LT: Joe Thomas - Top 5 LT in the NFL and you leave him off your list? Shame on you LG: Bobbie Williams - Jason Pinkston is recovering from a blood clot in his lung. I don't think he was very good in the first place but we'll see. C: Alex Mack RG: Marshall Yonda RT: Andre Smith Defense 4-3 LDE: Jaabal Sheard DT: Geno Atkins DT: Haloti Ngata RDE: Michael Johnson LOLB: Vontaze Burfict MLB: Lawrence Timmons ROLB: James Harrison CB 1: Joe Haden CB 2: Ike Taylor FS: Ryan Clark SS: T.J Ward - With Ed Reed out of the division and Troy getting up in age, I can see this as a real possiblity. I should still list TP, but my thought process is going into next year, will Polamalu stay health. Special Teams Kicker: Justin Tucker Punter: Kevin Huber KR: Jacoby Jones PR: Jacoby Jones Really missing Phil Dawson and Cribbs now Holy shit. It was a total accident leaving off Joe Thomas. Not even top 5, arguably top 3 and wouldn't argue if he was #1. But yeah, great list. My gut told me to go with Antonio Brown but I went with my bias pick. Brown as a #2 with A.J be a great combo. I think he'd catch a lot of balls underneath. I just really like Gordon. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaTaS+ 958 Posted July 3, 2013 I love Josh Gordon, he's just so raw with immense natural gifts. Love to see if he can stay off the Purple Drank and clear up any off-the-field issues. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RazorStar 4,025 Posted July 3, 2013 It's hard to choose whether to leave Whitworth or Thomas off the list. Both are top three offensive tackles in the league. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted July 3, 2013 Offense: QB: Ben Roethlisberger RB1: Ray Rice RB2: Trent Richardson WR1: AJ Green WR2: Antonio Brown TE: Heath Miller LT: Joe Thomas LG: Andrew Whitworth - fucks given,0,he's gonna beast here C: Alex Mack RG: Marshall Yanda RT: Andre Smith Defense 3-4: LDE: Ahtyba Rubin NT: Haloti Ngata RDE: Geno Atkins LOLB: James Harrison LILB: D'Qwell Jackson RILB: Lawrence Timmons ROLB: LaMarr Woodley CB1: Ladarius Webb CB2: Ike Taylor FS: Ryan Clark SS: TJ Ward ST: K: Justin Tucker P: Kevin Huber KR,PR: Jacoby Jones Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NaTaS+ 958 Posted July 3, 2013 I don't want to sound like a homer here, but how are you leaving off Joe Haden? In almost every list online that I can find has Joe Thomas in the top 10 CB in the NFL. Not all list Ike Taylor and when they do he's #10 (I've posted before how underrated he is) and none list Ladarius Webb. Just want to hear some reason behind this one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Omerta+ 1,206 Posted July 3, 2013 I don't want to sound like a homer here, but how are you leaving off Joe Haden? In almost every list online that I can find has Joe Thomas in the top 10 CB in the NFL. Not all list Ike Taylor and when they do he's #10 (I've posted before how underrated he is) and none list Ladarius Webb. Just want to hear some reason behind this one. Joe Thomas would have the most powerful jam by a DB in the history of the sport. I will say if those lists have never had Lardarius Webb in the top 10 they are irrelevant anyway. To your point though, yes if everyone is healthy it should is going to be very tough to call between the three but Haden should be in there. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KempBolt 498 Posted July 3, 2013 Offense, 11 Personnel -Quarterback: Ben Roethlisberger -Running Back: Ray Rice -Tight End: Heath Miller -Wide Receiver: A.J. Green -Wide Receiver: Torrey Smith -Slot Receiver: Antonio Brown -Left Tackle: Joe Thomas -Left Guard: Marshall Yanda -Center: Alex Mack -Right Guard: Kevin Zeitler -Right Tackle: Andrew Whitworth Defense, 3-4 with NB included -Defensive End: Geno Atkins -Nose Tackle: Haloti Ngata -Defensive End: Desmond Bryant -Right OLB: Terrell Suggs -Right ILB: Lawrence Timmons -Left ILB: D'Qwell Jackson -Left OLB: Lamarr Woodley -Cornerback: Ladarius Webb -Cornerback: Leon Hall -Nickel: Joe Haden -Free Safety: Ryan Clark -Strong Safet: T.J. Ward Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CribbsForTheWin 117 Posted July 3, 2013 Offense QB: Joe Flacco RB: Ray Rice FB/RB 2/TE 2: Trent Richardson WR 1: AJ Green WR 2: Josh Gordon TE: Heath Miller LT: Joe Thomas LG: Andrew Whitworth C: Alex Mack RG: Marshall Yanda RT: Andre Smith Defense 4-3 LDE: Jabaal Sheard DT: Haloti Ngata DT: Geno Atkins RDE: Michael Johnson LOLB: Terrell Suggs MLB: Lawrence Timmons ROLB: Lamarr Woodley CB 1: Joe Haden CB 2: Leon Hall FS: Ryan Clark SS: TJ Ward Defense 3-4 LE: Geno Atkins NT: Haloti Ngata RE: Desmond Bryant LOLB: Terrell Suggs LILB: Lawrence Timmons RILB: DQwell Jackson ROLB: Lamarr Woodley CB 1: Joe Haden CB 2: Leon Hall FS: Ryan Clark SS: TJ Ward Special Teams Kicker: Punter: Justin Tucker KR: Kevin Huber PR: Jacoby Jones HC - Harbaugh OC - Norv Turner DC - Ray Horton I dont really know any other coordinators so I might be a little biased... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted July 4, 2013 Offense, 11 Personnel -Cornerback: Leon Hall -Nickel: Joe Haden You know Leon Hall played almost exclusively in the slot and was one of the top nickel back corners in the league right? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KempBolt 498 Posted July 4, 2013 You know Leon Hall played almost exclusively in the slot and was one of the top nickel back corners in the league right? I was under the impression that they used Pacman in the slot. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dutch 874 Posted July 4, 2013 I was under the impression that they used Pacman in the slot. http://www.cincyjungle.com/2013/6/30/4479428/leon-hall-lands-sixth-on-pffs-top-10-cornerbacks-of-the-last-five Well maybe not exclusively, but he played slot more then he did on the right side. He doesn't have as many snaps as some of the other guys, but when he did, he dominated. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KempBolt 498 Posted July 4, 2013 http://www.cincyjungle.com/2013/6/30/4479428/leon-hall-lands-sixth-on-pffs-top-10-cornerbacks-of-the-last-five Well maybe not exclusively, but he played slot more then he did on the right side. He doesn't have as many snaps as some of the other guys, but when he did, he dominated. Nickel backs don't have to play the slot. Hall could just bump inside when Haden comes in for that package. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
housemd 338 Posted July 4, 2013 Offense QB: Joe Flacco RB: Ray Rice FB/RB 2/TE 2: Trent Richardson WR 1: AJ Green WR 2: Josh Gordon TE: Heath Miller LT: Joe Thomas LG: Andrew Whitworth C: Alex Mack RG: Marshall Yanda RT: Andre Smith Defense 4-3 LDE: Jabaal Sheard DT: Haloti Ngata DT: Geno Atkins RDE: Michael Johnson LOLB: Terrell Suggs MLB: Lawrence Timmons ROLB: Lamarr Woodley CB 1: Joe Haden CB 2: Leon Hall FS: Ryan Clark SS: TJ Ward Defense 3-4 LE: Geno Atkins NT: Haloti Ngata RE: Desmond Bryant LOLB: Terrell Suggs LILB: Lawrence Timmons RILB: DQwell Jackson ROLB: Lamarr Woodley CB 1: Joe Haden CB 2: Leon Hall FS: Ryan Clark SS: TJ Ward Special Teams Kicker: Punter: Justin Tucker KR: Kevin Huber PR: Jacoby Jones HC - Harbaugh OC - Norv Turner DC - Ray Horton I dont really know any other coordinators so I might be a little biased... The best defensive coordinator in the league is in our division and his name is not Ray Horton Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
