"...(Omar) chance to play a lot..." ~ Cowher

Redwingtom · Post by **Redwingtom** » Sun Aug 06, 2006 12:00 pm

http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06217/711363-66.stm

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 8:12 am

More love for Jacobs from the Steelers' media. This is from a columnist from SteelCityInsider.com.

"Omar Jacobs is a lot of fun to watch. I was talking to my buddy Andy and I said he's basically like Jeff Blake – because he loves throwing bombs – but has a stronger arm. Well, Jacobs didn't disappoint Thursday because during 11-on-11, he hit Lee Mays on a deep crossing pattern over Mike Lorello. As much as I like giving Mays the business, he had a very good day catching the ball. Still, he'll basically have to cure cancer if he hopes to make the team out of camp.

A play later, Humes made a nice block on a blitzing Lorello and Jacobs, in the face of heavy pressure, patiently hit Holmes running an underneath crossing route"

Edit: More from another columnist.

"Again, Boyd then threw a couple of shorter balls and gave way to Omar Jacobs.

On his first play, Jacobs displayed perfect touch on a throw to Quincy Morgan, throwing the ball right to the back pylon, just over the defense. Morgan easily settled under the ball for a touchdown.

Jacobs has really looked good throwing the ball in this camp, but I’m waiting to see how he looks against a defense that’s trying to get after him next week in Arizona."

That Arizona game will be televised live on the NFL network at 4:05 on Saturday. Omar will play quite a bit in that game.

Rollo83 · Post by **Rollo83** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:52 am

Here is another camp review on Steelers Scout Web site. It's going to be a learning process for Omar no doubt about it. I keep thinking about the Bosie State game last year where he didn't seem to be able to make an adjustment to the defense he was seeing. He'll see a lot of that in the NFL. Hopefully he'll pick the offense up and the clouds all rookie QBs see will clear up. This makes what Big Ben did his rookie season all the more remarkable.

QUARTERBACKS – Roethlisberger is getting into shape on the run, the way they used to do it in the old days. Charlie Batch looks like a guy with whom you can win, but fans hope he’s in line for an injury-free season because No. 3 Omar Jacobs isn’t ready. The rookie is having trouble getting the team in and out of the huddle and really has no idea what he’s doing once he does get the snap. He’s throwing quick, short stuff, but not because he’s checking down. It’s because he wants to get rid of it right away. He’s built like a brick outhouse, yes, but right now those bricks go all the way to the top.

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BGSUFootballFan · Post by **BGSUFootballFan** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 12:12 pm

I agree that he isn't ready to start, but good lord I don't think its going to be that bad, and he should be fine as a #3 for now. As for the quick release and short dump off passes they should have expected that because its mostly what he did at BG!

moneymaker02 · Post by **moneymaker02** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:18 pm

haha wow, you really go from one extreme there to another.

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:32 pm

moneymaker02 wrote:haha wow, you really go from one extreme there to another.

I'm guessing certain columnists saw Jacobs perform well and certain ones saw him perform poorly. Hell, they could have both been watching the same play =)

One guy sees Omar be cool under pressure and check down appropriately to Holmes on a short cross to nullify the blitz. The next guy sees Omar panic in the face of the rush and needlessly check down instead of hitting Washington on the deep post. We see what we want to see.

1987alum · Post by **1987alum** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 2:43 pm

Jacobs4Heisman wrote:We see what we want to see.

I'm a married man, so I'll keep my response to myself...

jpfalcon09 · Post by **jpfalcon09** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 3:05 pm

My dad's friend Ron lives in Pittsburgh and works for the steel industry, traveling back and forth between Pitt and Toledo, from what he's told us, Omar has really won over some of the doubting Steela fans, showing that he certainly can execute his passes. I hate all the writers and naysayers judging a guy who hasn't had one snap in his pro career and already saying he looks like he's panicking. Is Omar ready to be a starter? Far from it, but he's got the tools and skills to learn what he needs to do, apply those and become either a backup or possibly a starter on a team who is willing to give him a shot.

theziggies · Post by **theziggies** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:39 pm

I hope this link is blown way out of proportion:

http://steelers.scout.com/2/554146.html

Tricky_Falcon · Post by **Tricky_Falcon** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 9:54 pm

Ouch that doesn't sound good at all from the coach or Omar.

Obviously our offense does not prepare QBs for the NFL. For Josh it was a struggle for him to get his steps and timing down from taking the ball from center and now it seems like Jacobs is having the same problems. It also appears that Omar needs to do his homework. I'm certain he is but this doesn't sound good. Like people have said earlier it's strange that Omar gets glowing reports then you read articles like this.

hammb · Post by **hammb** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:07 pm

The glowing reports have all been of Omar's passes. I never doubted his ability to make throws, he can make them all.

I've never been convinced of his mental capacity for the game. A lot of our offense was him rolling and throwing out of the shotgun. Teams do that to take away half of the field from the QB having to make a read.

The dude has all the physical tools in the world, but the question has always been mental.

BGSUFootballFan · Post by **BGSUFootballFan** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:28 pm

I agree that he hasnt always looked mentally ready to play. The Buffalo and Boise St. games stand out a little. But he can really rip it when he puts his mind to it, and I dont see why he wouldnt do that with the Steelers!

Jacobs4Heisman · Post by **Jacobs4Heisman** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 10:42 pm

theziggies wrote:I hope this link is blown way out of proportion:

http://steelers.scout.com/2/554146.html

Ruh-roh. Jim Wexell is one of the most widely respected columnists for the Steelers. He has always had very reliable sources. That doesn't sound good at all. It sounds like Omar will really need to kick ass this weekend.

Falconfreak90 · Post by **Falconfreak90** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:01 pm

theziggies wrote:I hope this link is blown way out of proportion:

http://steelers.scout.com/2/554146.html

Ugh.

Omar better kick some tail in the exhibition season....

What time is the Steelers game Sat? I sure can't watch the freakin Tribe.

And yet I have free tickets to the Tribe game Friday night. Hey, they're good seats and they're FREE! LOL!

UK Peregrine · Post by **UK Peregrine** » Mon Aug 07, 2006 11:11 pm

The Omar evaluations are all over the board and is expected for a rookie who's ability/metal makeup was questioned quite a bit before the draft. Omar has a lot to prove, but at least here's one converted reporter's take on Omar in camp.

"I wrote that Omar Jacobs had issues with putting touch on his passes during the Wednesday workout. There was certainly no issue with his arm strength for any of the required throws. On Thursday, he married touch with accuracy and strength with several beautiful tosses of 35 or more yards. Between Jacobs and former NFL Europe star Shane Boyd, the Steelers have two players very capable of helping the team in game preparation. Both Jacobs and Boyd have solid arm strength and the wheels to mimic the running quarterbacks on the schedule (Pittsburgh will see Atlanta this year).

http://msn.foxsports.com/fantasy/story/5852138