Steelers’ Tackle Position in Flux
A few weeks back, the Pittsburgh Steelers addressed many needs in the 2013 NFL Draft. They went after guys to help fill voids at running back, receiver, linebacker and defensive backfield to a name a few. The one area they did not address was the offensive line. In what seemed like the first time since the Nixon Administration, the Steelers did not draft anyone for the O-Line.
My...
Steelers T Guy Whimper 2012 Sacks Alllowed Animated GIFs & Penalty Report
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent tackle Guy Whimper earlier this week and I have since been asked on Twitter about the sacks that he gave up last season with the Jacksonville Jaguars as well as the penalties that he committed. I figured I would knock out both of those questions in one post, so below are the penalty stats for Whimper for the past two seasons as well as animated...
The Terrible Podcast – Talking Guy Whimper, Max Starks, Joe Greene, Ryan Clark, Roster Depth & More Episode
Season 3, Episode 101 of The Terrible Podcast is up and co-host David Todd and I have plenty to talk about as the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for their first OTA session that will take place in a couple of weeks.
The Steelers signed free agent tackle Guy Whimper since our last show, so we discuss that news along with the news that Max Starks is visiting with the San Diego Chargers...
Report: Steelers Recently Talked To Max Starks, Who Still Wants Opportunity To Start
According to Wednesday report by Mark Kaboly of the Pittsburgh Tribune-Review , the Pittsburgh Steelers recently reached out to free agent tackle Max Starks, but his return to Pittsburgh, at least according to him, isn't likely to happen unless he is given the opportunity to compete for a starting spot.
According to Kaboly, Starks seems to think that the Steelers have now...
Steelers Waive Two Undrafted Rookies to Make Roster Spot for OT Guy Whimper
The Pittsburgh Steelers, after the 2013 NFL Draft, had room to sign 16 undrafted rookie free agents to their roster. They chose to sign 15 and brought in eight more players for a tryout during rookie camp this past weekend. Of those eight players one was going to have a chance to earn a roster spot and that player was West Virginia linebacker Terrance Garvin. Garvin is 6’2″...
Steelers T Guy Whimper Contract Details
The Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent tackle Guy Whimper on Monday and the contract details are pretty simple and not taxing cap wise.
According to an agent, Whimper signed a one-year qualifying contract that includes a base salary of $715,000 and no signing bonus. Being as it was a qualifying contract, the cap hit for Whimper will be $555,000. Thanks to displacement in the...
Steelers T Marcus Gilbert Says Ankle Is Fine And That He Plans On Working At First OTA Session
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Steelers signed free agent tackle Guy Whimper to help bolster their depth on the offensive line and I speculated that tackle Marcus Gilbert might not be ready for the first OTA session that takes place in a few more weeks due to him coming off ankle surgery in December. Gilbert, however, told me tonight that the ankle is indeed fine and that he plans on...
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Steelers Sign OT Guy Whimper
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced they have signed veteran free agent offensive tackle Guy Whimper.
Whimper was originally drafted in the fourth round (129th overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft by the New York Giants out of East Carolina. He played for the Giants from 2006-09 and was a member of their Super Bowl XLII Championship team. From 2010-12, Whimper played for the Jacksonville...
Does The Signing Of Guy Whimper Mean That Max Starks Definitely Won’t Be Back In 2013?
I knew at some point this offseason that the Pittsburgh Steelers would need to address their depth at the tackle position, but I never envisioned it leading to the team signing Jacksonville Jaguars castoff Guy Whimper, who according to Pro Football Focus gave up five sacks in 2012 in less than 400 snaps played and another 14 in 2011 in a little more than 950 snaps played.
So looking...
Steelers sign Guy Whimper, Terence Garvin
According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed free agent offensive lineman Guy Whimper and undrafted rookie free agent linebacker Terence Garvin.
Steelers announced they signed veteran OT Guy Whimper and undrafted rookie free agent LB Terence Garvin.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) May 6, 2013
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Steelers Sign OT Guy Whimper
The Pittsburgh Steelers announced the signing of veteran OT Guy Whimper on Monday.
Whimper, 30, was released by the Jaguars back in February as the new regime began overhauling their roster. In 2012, Whimper started six games for Jacksonville, but still managed to appear in all 16 games.
Pro Football Focus actually had him rated as one of the worst tackles in the league last season...
Steelers Sign Veteran T Guy Whimper & Undrafted LB Terence Garvin On Monday
The Pittsburgh Steelers made a move to bolster their depth at the tackle position on Monday as it was announced that the team has come to terms with veteran free agent tackle Guy Whimper. In addition to Whimper, undrafted rookie free agent linebacker/safety Terence Garvin was also signed to the roster.
To make room for both Whimper and Garvin on the roster, the team released undrafted...
Steelers Sign Veteran Offensive Tackle Guy Whimper to Add Offensive Line Depth
According to Bob Labriola of Steelers.com the Pittsburgh Steelers have signed veteran offensive tackle Guy Whimper. Whimper was a fourth round pick of the New York Giants in the 2006 NFL Draft. He played for the Giants from 2006-2009 and then played for the Jacksonville Jaguars from 2010-2012. During the last two years he has player right tackle, left tackle and tight end for the...
Texas A&M's Joeckel No. 2 pick in NFL Draft
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- When Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shad Khan interviewed general manager Dave Caldwell in January, one of the first questions he asked was who Caldwell thought was the best player in the NFL draft.
Caldwell's answer: Texas A&M offensive tackle Luke Joeckel.
Khan and Caldwell spent the next four months believing Joeckel would end up in Kansas City...
Evolution of Rebuilding: Jacksonville Jaguars
This is the first post in a series that will be updated over a number of years here on 85% Sports: Evolution of Rebuilding. Every year, NFL teams start over and bring in new management in hopes of turning things around. I’m going to document each new regime in the NFL, starting this year, to show how these teams evolve. In a few years, you and I will be able to look back and see...
Jags release OT Whimper, QB Wilson, DB King
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- The Jacksonville Jaguars have released offensive tackle Guy Whimper, quarterback John Parker Wilson and defensive back Brandon King.
Whimper started 22 games over the last three seasons for the Jaguars, including 15 in 2011 and six last season. Most of his work came at right tackle, where he was supplanted in the lineup last season by Cam Bradfield last...
Jaguars release OT Whimper, QB Wilson, DB King
The Jacksonville Jaguars have released offensive tackle Guy Whimper, quarterback John Parker Wilson and defensive back Brandon King.
Whimper started 22 games over the last three seasons for the Jaguars, including 15 in 2011 and six last season. Most of his work came at right tackle, where he was supplanted in the lineup last season by Cam Bradfield last year.
Wilson spent most...
Jaguars Cut OT GuyWhimper, Two Others
The Jacksonville Jaguars' new coaching regime cut three players, including veteran offensive tackle Guy Whimper, Vito Stellino of the Florida Times-Union reports.
Quarterback John Parker Wilson and defensive back Brandon King, both reserves, were also released.
All three players were under contract with Whimper scheduled to make $1.3 million this season, Wilson $630,000...
Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 17 NFL Power Rankings (#31)
Last week: 31 (+0)
Record: 2-13
Net points per drive: -0.86 (30th)
DVOA: -29.1% (30th)
Weighted DVOA: -26.2% (29th)
Studs
LOLB Russell Allen: 5 solo tackles, 1 assist, 3 stops, 1 missed tackle, 1 sack and 2 quarterback hurries on 6 blitzes, allowed 1 catch for 11 yards on 3 attempts, 1 pass deflection
LE Jeremy Mincey: Allowed 1 sack, 2 quarterback hits, and 2 quarterback hurries...
Justin Blackmon could have had a huge day yesterday, but two costly penalties slowed him down
Justin Blackmon caught six balls for 93 yards in the Jaguars’ Week 15 loss to the Dolphins. Blackmon would have had an even bigger day if backup OT Guy Whimper didn’t cost Blackmon a 27-yard touchdown when Whimper failed to report as eligible. Blackmon should have had another 20 plus yard catch on the sideline, but it was called back due to a holding penalty at the line of scrimmage...
Blaine Gabbert Tops 300 Yards vs. Packers
Jaguars QB Blaine Gabbert had his strongest fantasy performance of the season Sunday against Green Bay, throwing for 303 yards and a touchdown (to tackle Guy Whimper) one week after he tore the labrum in his non-throwing shoulder.Fantasy Spin:Gabbert completed 27-of-49 and outgunned Aaron Rodgers by 117 yards but Jacksonville lost anyway. Still, if Gabbert can continue to perform...
Jacksonville Jaguars: Week 3 NFL Power Rankings (#30)
Last week: 28 (-2)
Record: 0-2
Remember when Blaine Gabbert looked like a functional quarterback? That was fun. Against Houston, Gabbert finished 7-19 for 53 yards, after leaving with an injury and in the middle of the 3rd quarter, he was averaging less than 1 yard per pass attempt. His pocket presence regressed as he was pressured on 8 of 23 drop backs, scrambling once, taking 3...
Game in Review: the Jacksonville Jaguars Trounced by the Baltimore Ravens 48-17
The Jacksonville Jaguars had to finally face reality in Week 3 of the preseason. After two weeks of winning against playoff teams, they had to face the fact that they are not ready yet. While there is still time to tweak things going into the season, there are still a few important issues to fix.
Missed tackles have become an issue that needs to be resolved quickly...
Five stories to follow as the Jacksonville Jaguars begin training camp
With the Jacksonville Jaguars starting Training Camp practices today, we at Jaguars 101 figured that we woud break down five stories to follow as you sit on those Florida Blue Practice Field bleachers in the 95-degree heat. Enjoy.
5. How Does Eben Britton Look?
Eben Britton's absence was felt immensely last season as his backup, Guy Whimper was apparently taken down by...
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