Beachum does good

[The PonyGrad]

in his first start in a winning effort

[ponyscott]

Sanders didn't do so well though

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[Junior]

I saw him on his [deleted] on one play where Batch got sacked. Good play overall though

[ClassOf81]

Sanders didn't do so well though

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Beachum holds up well in his first career start and THAT's the response?

Congratulations, Beach. Well done!

[giacfsp]

The veterans gave the rookie good grades for his first career start.

"Kelvin did an excellent job out there at tackle, our hat’s off to him," (center/guard Maurkice) Pouncey said. "He’ll be a little sore in the morning, but he’ll deal with it."

"he did a good job," said (center Doug) Legursky. "We’ll have to look at the tape, as always. I’m sure he has some things that have to get corrected, all-in-all, pretty good night."

http://www.heraldstandard.com/sports/lo ... 9af3e.html

[redpony]

Just wish that ES had played as well. 2 major fumbles in 3 games will not keep him on the squad very long.

[giacfsp]

Every participant deserves a pat on the back for their contributions in a hard fought, much needed victory; especially, Kelvin Beachum.

Beachum, one of the Steelers' four seventh-round draft picks in 2012, impressed coaches with his football intelligence. While his 6-foot-3, 300 pound frame doesn't exactly translate into an NFL right tackle, this collegiate tackle was seen as a guard, or center project. While his potential impressed coaches in the classroom, his work ethic is what earned their respect.

Even from his days at SMU, Beachum has deservedly earned a reputation for an exceptional work ethic. He stays hours after practice has concluded, constantly watching tape and working on his technique. His work ethic, combined with his open mind towards positional flexibility, allowed the coaches to feel confident enough to release long-tenured veteran, Trai Essex. However, Beachum was never intended to play at either tackle spot. He would be an inside blocker, only.

When Adams went down with a leg injury, and was subsequently ruled out of the week 13 game in Baltimore; everything changed. The situation had been deemed so dire, that Maurkice Pouncey, an all pro center, was moved to guard; allowing Doug Legursky, who has played less than spectacularly at guard, to play center. An injured Willie Colon was pushed all week, in hopes he would return; but his pain refused to comply. Because of the shortage of bodies, Beachum was forced into his first NFL start at right tackle.

While the Ravens' pass rush relies heavily on the blitz, and not as much on their defensive line; Beachum played admirably at a position that no one wanted to see him play; in a game no one wanted to see him in. While the Ravens generated pressure at times, little mention was made by the television broadcasters of a rookie right tackle looking overwhelmed in his first start.

Beachum has had quite a journey from his birthplace of Mexia, TX, to the three rivers of Pittsburgh, PA; but when his number was called upon in Baltimore, MD, he did all anyone could ask of him. Because of his performance, Charlie Batch found plenty of time to lead the team to an eventual victory; and because of his relentless desire to improve himself every single day, Beachum has proven that he belongs on this roster.

Not many seventh-round draft picks get to say that they played a significant part in the resurrection of his team's post-season aspirations. Today, with his head held high; Kelvin Beachum can.

http://www.behindthesteelcurtain.com/20 ... ore-ravens

[CenTXpony]

I kept hearing the comentators praising him throughout the game! I was hoping he'd get some love on here!

[Mexmustang]

Thanks for passing this on! Great!

[The PonyGrad]

There is a video from ESPN sound tracks that has Pitt coach praising Beach. If someone does not put that up here I will look for it.

[The PonyGrad]

Kelvin Beachum Helping Steelers Resurrect Their Playoff Hopes

http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2012/12/ ... ource=t.co

[The PonyGrad]

Breaking Down How Steelers RT Kelvin Beachum Fared Against the Ravens

http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1431 ... the-ravens

[The PonyGrad]

Rookie Kelvin Beachum impresses in First NFL Start

http://www.steelersdepot.com/2012/12/ro ... nfl-start/

[The PonyGrad]

Post game ESPN soundtracks video on Beachum

http://twitter.yfrog.com/0iupvrfqdmxebqskirlktsmlz

[DallasDiehard]

Post game ESPN soundtracks video on Beachum

http://twitter.yfrog.com/0iupvrfqdmxebqskirlktsmlz

That is GREAT to see. Beach is impressing one of the finest coaches in the NFL.