Of Two Seasons.
It’s over, coming in like a lion and going out like a lamb. How frustrating. Sunday was like a wake. Where was the enthusiasm we are used to? A win and we would sweep the division, no small feat, now that’s something to play for. Again the defense was weak, forget that Polamalu was not in the game, they just stunk up the house. The hapless Ravens ran and passed at will. Something is very wrong. Is it the players or the coaching? Are the players and LeBeau at odds with each other? What's Up! Inquiring minds want to know!
I do think that it was a good move on Tomlin’s part to rest Ben, Hines and Polamalu. Nobody expected the Raiders to beat the Chargers. Batch played well but it is now obvious that with Willie out the offence is in big trouble. Davenport only had 27 yards and we have no one on the roaster who can bring some speed at the ends. Forget the fourth quarter mini comeback, the Ravens defense went into my favorite, the dime package, rushing only three. That insured some points. Arians has his work cut out for him this week as he prepares for another round with the Jags. Time to get creative, but I’m not counting on it.
So as you settle in Saturday night don’t be expecting too much. I know I’m not, if the Steelers win I will be the most surprised person on the planet.
Happy New Year everyone!!
Go Steelers!!!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Friday, December 21, 2007
OUCH!
When is a win not a win? When you lose the number one running back in the NFL! Big Loss heading into the playoffs. This should cause Tomlin to rethink his game plans, I hope. Even Gumball (by the way the worst broadcast crew on TV) and company commented all night on how many times Ben has been sacked this year.
41 to 24 looks impressive on the box score, but remember it’s the Rams. They should not have scored at all. Some low percentage catches and some creative scrambling accounting for all the points on offence. Two sacks, the first since the beginning of the month, a fluke interception and some dropped passes just barley held the Rams to 24. Watching the defense is like watching water run through a sieve. I couldn’t help wondering if there are problems on defense we aren’t aware off. Two weeks in a row now the defense has been beat with draw plays on third and long it makes me wonder! I still don’t like the defensive play calling but maybe, just maybe, the play calling is being dictated by some unknown situation.
I will say it now, 10 and 5 for Coach Tomlin’s first year is impressive. Big Ben showed he belongs in the NFL and should quiet the broadcasters who thought he was a one year wonder. I just don’t see the current scheme carrying the Steelers very far into the playoffs and now with Parker on the sideline the chances of a Super Bowl look dim.
But first we need to deal with the hapless Ravens. Hay, they lost to Miami! We should clean their clock. Some how though you just know the Steelers will make it nail biting and nerve racking!
GO STEELERS!!
41 to 24 looks impressive on the box score, but remember it’s the Rams. They should not have scored at all. Some low percentage catches and some creative scrambling accounting for all the points on offence. Two sacks, the first since the beginning of the month, a fluke interception and some dropped passes just barley held the Rams to 24. Watching the defense is like watching water run through a sieve. I couldn’t help wondering if there are problems on defense we aren’t aware off. Two weeks in a row now the defense has been beat with draw plays on third and long it makes me wonder! I still don’t like the defensive play calling but maybe, just maybe, the play calling is being dictated by some unknown situation.
I will say it now, 10 and 5 for Coach Tomlin’s first year is impressive. Big Ben showed he belongs in the NFL and should quiet the broadcasters who thought he was a one year wonder. I just don’t see the current scheme carrying the Steelers very far into the playoffs and now with Parker on the sideline the chances of a Super Bowl look dim.
But first we need to deal with the hapless Ravens. Hay, they lost to Miami! We should clean their clock. Some how though you just know the Steelers will make it nail biting and nerve racking!
GO STEELERS!!
Sunday, December 16, 2007
What away
What away
to ruin a great season. What is going on, this team looks bad, terrible, ugly, disgusting. Not one sack in at least three games, maybe four, letting Jacksonville walk all over them gaining 421 total yards. At this rate we are going to be lucky if we are a wild card. Now I’m sorry to repeat my self, but, THE COACHING SUCKS! Both the defensive and offensive Coaching! No blitzes, no play action, cover two’s, empty back fields leaving Ben to fend for him self. Do not, Do not, blame the offensive line. How long do you think they can protect Ben with more people to block than blockers. With 2 minutes to go, where was the leagues #1 rusher, why on the sidelines. Sure lets the defense know what’s coming. With him in the game the defense has to stay honest. He might run, he might block, he might even be able to catch a pass coming out of the back field, but no lets keep #1 on the sideline and the back field empty. THIS IS SOOOOO FRUSTRATING!! Mike Tomlin and company better WAKE UP!! And with only two games left they better WAKE UP FAST!! It would be different if we did not know that during the first five games blitzes and play action work and work well. Did someone steal the Friggin play book or what? WAKE UP TOMLIN.
Now what a way to finish up the year, two road games, needing the Colts to lose their last two. Now the good news is its St Louis and Baltimore. Cake wakes both! Ha, Ha. First we have to play with only four days rest. No give away there. Then on to Baltimore, we beat up on them bad but that was when we still had the play book and they even lost to Miami, should be easy but with the way the coaching is going, we’ll be lucky to win one of the two.
Till next week, GO STEELERS!!
to ruin a great season. What is going on, this team looks bad, terrible, ugly, disgusting. Not one sack in at least three games, maybe four, letting Jacksonville walk all over them gaining 421 total yards. At this rate we are going to be lucky if we are a wild card. Now I’m sorry to repeat my self, but, THE COACHING SUCKS! Both the defensive and offensive Coaching! No blitzes, no play action, cover two’s, empty back fields leaving Ben to fend for him self. Do not, Do not, blame the offensive line. How long do you think they can protect Ben with more people to block than blockers. With 2 minutes to go, where was the leagues #1 rusher, why on the sidelines. Sure lets the defense know what’s coming. With him in the game the defense has to stay honest. He might run, he might block, he might even be able to catch a pass coming out of the back field, but no lets keep #1 on the sideline and the back field empty. THIS IS SOOOOO FRUSTRATING!! Mike Tomlin and company better WAKE UP!! And with only two games left they better WAKE UP FAST!! It would be different if we did not know that during the first five games blitzes and play action work and work well. Did someone steal the Friggin play book or what? WAKE UP TOMLIN.
Now what a way to finish up the year, two road games, needing the Colts to lose their last two. Now the good news is its St Louis and Baltimore. Cake wakes both! Ha, Ha. First we have to play with only four days rest. No give away there. Then on to Baltimore, we beat up on them bad but that was when we still had the play book and they even lost to Miami, should be easy but with the way the coaching is going, we’ll be lucky to win one of the two.
Till next week, GO STEELERS!!
Monday, December 10, 2007
Totally
Out Coached! There is nothing else to say. Belichick out coached Cowher over his tenure and is now starting in on Tomlin. Belichick just has our number!
The Cleveland win puts them one game back and also one more back with the tie breaker. That really puts some pressure on as the Jaguars come to town next Sunday. The Jag’s need a win to keep pace for a wild card bid and their playing some good football right now. The Steelers inability to score points is a big concern.
Lets face it the Steelers have always made it interesting and this December is no different.
Go Steelers!!
The Cleveland win puts them one game back and also one more back with the tie breaker. That really puts some pressure on as the Jaguars come to town next Sunday. The Jag’s need a win to keep pace for a wild card bid and their playing some good football right now. The Steelers inability to score points is a big concern.
Lets face it the Steelers have always made it interesting and this December is no different.
Go Steelers!!
Monday, December 3, 2007
It’s always
Fun when you beat a divisional rival. Last night was no exception. However it was not pretty. Four turnovers and you should lose, I don’t know how we didn’t. The bungles marched up and down the field all night but just could not put it in the end zone. With 249 total yards, just 36 yards fewer then the Steelers, they should have scored more. We won’t go far in the playoffs playing like that. A pleasant surprise was bring back some play action and throws to the tight ends. With Davenport out (sure hope he’s ok) Willie was in on more 3rd and short plays and was very effective! Hope Tomlin learned something. The defense only had one sack and blitzed very sparingly. What’s Up with that! I Just Don’t Get It!! Raining hard, wet and sloppy field and cold, you have to put pressure on the QB with conditions like that. I know we have some injuries, but we still have some great players on the field, Let them PLAY!
Now we have to get down too it! With New England next week, Jacksonville the next week we could end up 9 and 5 in a hurry playing like we’ve been playing! But like my sister Beth said, “You said you’d be happy if the Steelers finished 8 and 8”. And I am, its just hard to watch now that we know what they are capable of. One break, New England will be coming off a Monday Night game and working with a short week. Everyone seams to be saying that New England is going 16 and 0, lets rain all over their parade!!GO STEELERS!!!
Now we have to get down too it! With New England next week, Jacksonville the next week we could end up 9 and 5 in a hurry playing like we’ve been playing! But like my sister Beth said, “You said you’d be happy if the Steelers finished 8 and 8”. And I am, its just hard to watch now that we know what they are capable of. One break, New England will be coming off a Monday Night game and working with a short week. Everyone seams to be saying that New England is going 16 and 0, lets rain all over their parade!!GO STEELERS!!!
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