The Steeler Thread: Steeler fans unite! (AFC, NFC, win, game) - - Page 168 - City-Data Forum

steel7 · 10-25-2010, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasGirl@Heart

Losing him for the season, possibly career ending injury--is a HUGE loss to our defense.

You're right hes a huge loss but i think the defense will adjust.

ajsmith365 · 10-28-2010, 08:13 AM

My problem is with Big Ben; he is a blessing and a curse.

He is a great QB, no doubt, but has anyone noticed that he LOVES turning the ball over in the red zone? If you look @ all of his turnovers, a significant percentage of them occur when we are in the red zone. Typically, they go the other way for a score. I remember when the Raiders beat us a few years ago because he threw 2 picks when we were inside the 10 and they went the other way. Then, last week he can't cover up the ball with 2 hands? C'mon, man.

steel7 · 10-31-2010, 07:27 PM

The steelers had 1st & goal on the 6 inch line & failed to run it into the end zone. Tomlin should of challenged one play that looked like a td but he didnt. Thats 4 points that may come back to haunt them.

Ben has been under throwing the ball. Tomlin called a time out with 12 seconds left in the 1st half when the saints tried a trick play on 4th down. That was another mistake. Reed missed a 51 yard field goal. So far this season reed isnt too good. Its the end of the 1st half & the score is tied 3-3.

steel7 · 10-31-2010, 09:31 PM

The steelers had a chance but heath millers fumble sealed their fate.

Not a good game for pitts.

Pitts is 5-2 & travel to cinn next mon night.

TexasGirl@Heart · 11-01-2010, 04:53 AM

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Originally Posted by steel7

The steelers had a chance but heath millers fumble sealed their fate.

Not a good game for pitts.

Pitts is 5-2 & travel to cinn next mon night.

It might have sealed their fate but Heath is a damn good player. He hardly ever fumbles the ball! He is one player who rarely makes a mistake. Turnovers cost us! Ben's passing rating was only 66.8%--compared to his 2 previous games when it was well over 100%.

With that being said--better to lose to an AFC team than an NFC team! We NEED to win against Baltimore on Dec 5th!

ajsmith365 · 11-01-2010, 05:55 AM

One main factor working against the Steelers is the psychological perspective of other teams. When teams see the Steelers on their schedules, no matter how much they suck, they bring it during THAT game. Same with Who Dat. NO sucks this year. But, guess what, they brought their "A" game out. Against the Steelers, teams are more focused and the play calling of coaches gets more creative.

We struggle against good passing teams, too; especially when our offense can't put up 23+ points. Miami showed everyone that you have to go 4-wide to keep our D from swarming. Hopefully, Carson will be his typical self, because we cannot deal with TO and #85. Then, the Raiders ALWAYS have our number, and they are playing very well.

Teams are bringing it against our front line. What we need is more quick routes and maybe the 2 TE set. Go no huddle more. With the 2 TEs, you can audible between pass and run because Heath and Spaeth are good receivers, and Hines is a heck of a blocker.

Gnutella · 11-01-2010, 06:36 AM

No offensive coordinator in the NFL does less with more than Bruce Arians.

TexasGirl@Heart · 11-01-2010, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TexasGirl@Heart

With that being said--better to lose to an AFC team than an NFC team! We NEED to win against Baltimore on Dec 5th!

Sh*t...I just saw what I posted--must have been sleeping when I posted that! I meant it's better to lose now to an NFC team then to an AFC team!!

ajsmith365 · 11-01-2010, 01:39 PM

I respect the Rooneys and understand they are trying to run a class organization here, but I want to win, man. If we can work with a repeat rapist (alleged in Big Ben), we can tolerate weed smokers (Santonio Holmes) and drunks (Adam Pac Man Jones). I'm glad they brought McFadden back, because the secondary looks better without William Gay starting (he'll get there), but c'mon, man. Just win, baby...win!

theroc5156 · 11-01-2010, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by steel7

The steelers had a chance but heath millers fumble sealed their fate.

Not a good game for pitts.

Pitts is 5-2 & travel to cinn next mon night.

They'll get better in a hurry against my Bengals. This game has rout written all over it. I'm not going to make excuses, it's just that the Steelers are much better than the Bengals and will want revenge for last year as well as just wanting to beat the crap out of a division rival.

I cringe at the thought of Andre "the Hutt" Smith trying to "block" James Harrison. Carson Palmer may actually get killed in this game.