Issues have been prevelant for years but it has never seemed to really matter and last year the team seemed to make strides, while getting back to the pounding football team they use to be. The Steelers again this year have made even more offensive line issues by releasing Max Starks and Flozell Adams, Adams being one the better lineman in the Super Bowl. Both moves were probably made in an effort to get under the cap, but where does that leave the line this season?
The Steelers have battles at every spot on the line except left guard which is held by road grater Chris Kemoeatu and at center held down by young Pro Bowler Maurkice Pouncey. With familiar names like Ramon Foster who started eight games last season, Jonathan Scott who started nine games last season and Willie Colon who is back from injury all in the mix, my thoughts were turned to Tony Hills.
Hills was drafted by the Steelers in the fourth round, 130th overall in the 2008 draft out of Texas. Tony Hills has spent his career as a backup playing in only four games since being drafted. Hills has been buried behind veterans and has never really had the opportunity to play. With the Steelers trying players at every position Hills has received time at a variety of positions and has made the most of his opportunities.
Hills is a big man standing 6'6 and weighing in at 304 pounds and is young at only 26 years old. For years when injuries have came up Tony has been buried behind people and it has led me to wonder, when will it be Tony's time? I think that time is now. The Steelers have no front runners at left tackle, right guard and right tackle and Hills has be very impressive at the right guard spot.
I think that it is time the Steelers give him a shot, its Tony Time in Pittsburgh.
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