Ex-Raider Van Dyke has speed to burn

By Mike Bires

PITTSBURGH – Two weeks ago when DeMarcus Van Dyke signed with the Steelers, he created quite a buzz in the locker room. After all, he’s a cornerback who’s been timed in the 40-yard dash at a blistering 4.28 seconds.

That’s faster than Mike Wallace, the Steelers’ speed demon of a wide receiver who’s been clocked a 4.33.

But that doesn’t mean Wallace is conceding his unofficial title as the most fleet-footed Steeler.

When asked who’s the fastest player on the team, without hesitation Wallace said “Me.”

“You don’t want me to say DeMarcus, do you?” Wallace added. “It’s not going to happen. He’s fast. He’s nice. But I’m nicer.”

Wallace, a Pro Bowl wide receiver, knows that speed is relative. Getting clocked in the 40 at the NFL Combine wearing shorts and t-shirt is one thing. Running on the field in pads and helmet in the heat of an NFL game is totally different.

A fourth-year pro, Wallace has already proven he’s one of the fastest and most feared pass catchers in the league. Van Dyke, who’s in his second pro season, is still trying to prove he has what it takes to last.

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What's funny is that the Steelers news feed censored the headline to say: Ex-Raider Van **** has speed to burn.

I wonder if **** LeBeau will use him on defense now that we don't have William ***.

It always seem like the Steelers find jems from somewhere not saying he is will make the pro bowl or nothing but it seems like the Steelers really like this kid alot.

Allen, Brown, and Van**** are all from the same draft class like to watch these three push each other into greatness.

Galax Steeler wrote:

It always seem like the Steelers find jems from somewhere not saying he is will make the pro bowl or nothing but it seems like the Steelers really like this kid alot.

Yep. They definitely have a knack for finding players who aren't on anyone's radar.

I am glad this kid was signed. Hopefully he can make quite the impression and stays on the team...eventually cracking the starting lineup.

RoethlisbergersLG78 wrote:

I am glad this kid was signed. Hopefully he can make quite the impression and stays on the team...eventually cracking the starting lineup.

There's no doubt we could use the help. Lewis hasn't exactly solidified his Pro Bowl spot yet and Ike has looked shaky at times. Neither Brown nor Allen have stepped up and pushed Lewis either. It would be nice if Van Dyke could start to make these guys sweat a little and motivate them to be better.

Van Dyke's looked good on Special Teams