Ziggy Hood, defensive end of the future, your future is now. The Steelers made Evander Hood the only defensive end they drafted in the first round in 21 years in 2009. They put him behind Aaron Smith on the left side with the idea he would learn from the best 3-4 end in their history, then assume the starting role when Smith retired. Sunday, Smith was delivered a premature retirement notice at age 34 in Miami. Smith could fight back from yet another arm injury, this one a torn left triceps muscle, next season at age 35, but the time is now for Hood to step up and show why the Steelers drafted him. The team has had no success drafting defensive ends in the first round. Source: Pittsburgh Post-Gazette
I don't care who likes or doesn't he does need to step up in a big big way. Also we need Kiesel back ASAP.
trust me id love for him to step up and not let us get gashed in the run game like we usually do without smith...however hes been complete crap this year so im not holding my breath. i made the mistake of buying into the TC hype once
Tomlin is "hoping" Keisel and Woodley return this week. Also said that Adams should play against the Saints.
