Where Was John Abraham?
September 25th, 2011
After consecutive games facing Kyle Vanden Bosch, Jared Allen and John Abraham, Donald Penn still has Joe’s vote for the Pro Bowl.
Penn said today’s effort against the Falcons and Abraham was his best of the season. And Penn gave some credit to Josh Freeman and Jeremy Zuttah.
“I didn’t give up a sack. It seems like in the other two [games] I gave up a sack. As a lineman, if you give up one sack, it really, really crushes your whole game,” Penn said. “You could have a perfect game and that one sack stands out.
“I’m just working, man, working to get better. Josh Freeman’s helping me out a lot. You know, stepping up, moving around the pocket making me look good. Jeremy Zuttah helped me out a lot. Anytime Abraham peeked inside he was there. Then I won my one-on-one battles. You know, he got close a couple of times; he’s a great athlete, man. I just got lucky. Hopefully I can keep it going.”
For Joe, the offensive line has earned its fat paychecks over the past six quarters.
September 25th, 2011 at 10:07 pm
I saw Abraham and his ugly ass faux-hawk on the bench a whole lot. Penn really ate him up today!
September 25th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
Penn & the line were solid today. no sacks, and they didnt seem to pressure Freeman too much. on the flip side, our line and LBs stepped the f**k up today.
September 25th, 2011 at 10:11 pm
*d-line
September 25th, 2011 at 10:14 pm
What a beautiful sight to see the o-line take over the last 4 minutes and win the game. It was dam impressive.
September 26th, 2011 at 2:28 am
Penn is an amazing athlete, and by far our best lineman. Zuttah played really well again! The entire line did a good job on pass blocking, and decent on Run blocking. After all my criticismlast year and the first week, o am so happy to see that they are finally starting to play good as a unit. I hope they keep it up- I am pleasantly surprised – good Job O-line!
September 26th, 2011 at 11:21 am
Penn will have to step it up even more this week. Last night the Steelers had all kinds of trouble blocking Dwight Freeney & Co on passing plays.
September 26th, 2011 at 11:25 am
Scott…The Steelers had trouble b locking everyone this year. Their Oline is in decline.
Penn just faced three top d linemen in the last three weeks. He will be fine all year, just like last year. many on this site have ripped on him. At least the Capt is man enough to see that the line is coming together. This is not pointed at you Scott, just did not want to post twice…