tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post1765873216958490447..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Post-Oakland thoughtsMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-67285164562836183412010-11-22T17:35:38.256-05:002010-11-22T17:35:38.256-05:00I hope it's the chiefs that make the playoffsI hope it's the chiefs that make the playoffsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-602489733194459062010-11-22T17:16:52.599-05:002010-11-22T17:16:52.599-05:00its too early for all of this, but I'm bored t...its too early for all of this, but I'm bored today. <br /><br />Looking ahead, I think its a safe bet that the Playoffs will look like this: <br /><br />-NE or NYJ with the division winner the first seed and the second team as the 5th seed<br /><br />-Indy as the 3rd seed<br /><br />-Balt/Pitt with the division winner being the 2nd seed and the other the 6th seed<br /><br />-and someone from the West (history says SD) being the 4th. <br /><br />Of course things could change dramatically and I'm speculating, but even with some changes, the AFC is top heavy and unless the Steelers win the division they are going to be hard pressed to be anything but the 6th seed.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-2775872340281660122010-11-22T16:02:46.978-05:002010-11-22T16:02:46.978-05:00I don't really understand how the poor field c...I don't really understand how the poor field conditions are deemed acceptable when players are getting millions of dollars to perform. It is like having the Cirque du Soleil do their act on the local playground jungle gym.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-13715163754369012192010-11-22T16:01:38.108-05:002010-11-22T16:01:38.108-05:00football "analysts" better not say seymo...football "analysts" better not say seymour doesn't have the same history as harrison. seymour was ejected from a previous game against the browns for hitting a player after the play was dead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-36023063710618980372010-11-22T15:37:03.353-05:002010-11-22T15:37:03.353-05:00If it would have been j. Harrison punching Tom Bra...If it would have been j. Harrison punching Tom Brady it would have been the end of the world. Top story on espn etc. Harrison would have been fined 100k+ and suspended for at least two games. I can't wait to see if Seymour gets the sameAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-69634865875445711602010-11-22T12:16:50.372-05:002010-11-22T12:16:50.372-05:00ok, drag route, they sent him across the middle a...ok, drag route, they sent him across the middle and it worked ! want to see more of that<br />i would rather see football on a dirt field than in a dome any day, can't stand domes. <br />glad to see tomlin make a few adjustments also.joenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-12774913757810273782010-11-22T12:05:40.802-05:002010-11-22T12:05:40.802-05:00I just don't see the big deal about the field....I just don't see the big deal about the field. If opposing teams are always complaining about it, then it's an advantage for the Steelers. The Raiders logged a complaint BEFORE Sunday's game.<br />But I've seen worse fields.<br />I wish they would do away with the sand based field and just go to pure nature grass. Somehow they do it in Green Bay.<br /><br />And that wasn't a slant to Wallace. It was a pure drag route. Those were open all game long against Oakland's press man. Defenders got lost in the wash.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-82039638380915936652010-11-22T12:03:21.131-05:002010-11-22T12:03:21.131-05:00don't overlook the Bills! they've been in...don't overlook the Bills! they've been in many games this year and don't give up in the second half.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-42731240868474421322010-11-22T12:00:52.423-05:002010-11-22T12:00:52.423-05:00brown and sanders !!
painful game to watch with ...brown and sanders !! <br />painful game to watch with all the penalties, ridiculous<br />glad they didn't call kemo for a blatant hold on bens td run though.<br />a slant to 17, finally !<br />glad to see the team rebound well, still have more work to do though. <br />mendenhall looked to be favouring his shoulder all game, how bad is it dale ? or is nobody talking ? <br />the rag tag, ever changing o-line is just crazy. <br />i ilke very few announcers, but i do enjoy foutsjoenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-63499403644683136112010-11-22T10:49:43.441-05:002010-11-22T10:49:43.441-05:00"Thank you Mike Tomlin for benching Randle El..."Thank you Mike Tomlin for benching Randle El and Essex."<br /><br />yep. although I still like antwann as a veteran presence, especially after hines hangs it up. And essex is better as backup since he can play tackle and guard. Didn't do bad subbing at LT btwAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-46084561614207561382010-11-22T09:01:45.803-05:002010-11-22T09:01:45.803-05:00The condition of the field is an embarrassment, ag...The condition of the field is an embarrassment, again. I fail to see how it's an advantage to the Steelers, by the way. If they could maintain the grass, fine. Since they can't...<br /><br />Great job defense.<br /><br />Thank you Mike Tomlin for benching Randle El and Essex.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-71328916291900827062010-11-22T08:01:07.646-05:002010-11-22T08:01:07.646-05:00Field will be re-sodded after the WPIAL championsh...Field will be re-sodded after the WPIAL championships on Saturday. That's the way it's been done for at least the past few years, too.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-63726137832737653682010-11-22T07:34:01.063-05:002010-11-22T07:34:01.063-05:00I'm certain that nobody with the Steelers want...I'm certain that nobody with the Steelers wants to talk about it, but the field looks horrible (again).<br /><br />Our next two games are on the road, but I'm not sure what other events are scheduled for Heinz Field (Panthers, WPIAL football, etc).<br /><br />Dale - Any ideas on when and what is planned for Heinz?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-64478367675180054282010-11-22T07:26:34.889-05:002010-11-22T07:26:34.889-05:00Dale, is it true NE and Oak both complained to the...Dale, is it true NE and Oak both complained to the league about the field surface and now the NFL is going to look the issue?<br /><br />Personally, the NFL would be doing the Steelers a favor if they insist the Rooney install artificial turf.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-79874161432941279962010-11-22T01:15:35.085-05:002010-11-22T01:15:35.085-05:00None of the injuries are serious. Pouncey had a th...None of the injuries are serious. Pouncey had a thigh bruise - got a knee in the thigh.<br />Kemoeatu was cramps.<br /><br />Essex's penalty was the officials trying to stop the extracurricular stuff.<br /><br />Taylor's was pretty much bs.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-34193469594562717552010-11-21T23:53:36.843-05:002010-11-21T23:53:36.843-05:00Dale...any insight on the injuries from the gamr? ...Dale...any insight on the injuries from the gamr? Yikes!skinleynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-57168670676344743372010-11-21T23:49:39.033-05:002010-11-21T23:49:39.033-05:00I love that brown and sanders are playing more
wi...I love that brown and sanders are playing more<br /><br />will be interesting next week with will allen healthy though. Will they deactivate El? or maybe battle since they get Allen, who plays special teams but not as good Battle, they could think about deactivating battle<br /><br />sure will be interesting. But I hope sanders and brown continue to be activeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-57016982080028836102010-11-21T23:21:17.207-05:002010-11-21T23:21:17.207-05:00Dale,
What was up with that "stepped in fron...Dale,<br /><br />What was up with that "stepped in front of the ball" penalty on Ike Taylor? Isn't that the CB's job? I've never heard that called before, and it was even more mystifying than the "pulling someone off of the pile" penalty on Essex.<br /><br />Does the NFL specifically want to ruin Steelers' football, or are they trying to ruin football in general?Dannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-52339221205978244732010-11-21T23:04:32.069-05:002010-11-21T23:04:32.069-05:00And I don't know what Ben said. Nobody's t...And I don't know what Ben said. Nobody's talking at this point. Whatever he said obviously wasn't directed at Seymour, who just happened to be there.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-45185398241297378682010-11-21T23:03:38.372-05:002010-11-21T23:03:38.372-05:00The only starters left in were the offensive line ...The only starters left in were the offensive line - because they had nobody else - Roethlisberger, Woodley and Harrison.<br />Pretty much everyone else was subbed out.<br /><br />There were some instances when they went empty backfield and ARE wasn't on the field. Three receivers - including Sanders - Miller and Moore.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-23474298439741664942010-11-21T22:51:25.919-05:002010-11-21T22:51:25.919-05:00Agreed Dale, why does Tomlin continue to play the ...Agreed Dale, why does Tomlin continue to play the starters late in games. He did the same I think it was against Tampa.<br /><br />This is the perfect time for Redman to get more carries, gain experience along with keeping some thread on Shard's tires.<br /><br />I like the looks of the young rookie WRs. I just wish Hines would pull them aside and teach them to refrain from all that celebrating - show class by handing the ball to the ref!<br /><br />I don't get the roughing the passer calls at all - they weren't even late releases! So Harrison has to learn to hit someone and then adjust his weight....ridiculous!<br /><br />Ike's pass interferenece was another terrible call!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-74074561993796760852010-11-21T22:29:14.246-05:002010-11-21T22:29:14.246-05:00Dale,
Any idea what Ben said to Seymour that prom...Dale,<br /><br />Any idea what Ben said to Seymour that prompted the punch? I realize its irrelevant at this point but I'm curious.<br /><br />Also, I noticed Antonio Brown and Emmanuel Sanders playing a more prominent role. Can we assume Randall El is relegated to spot duty? I for one am impressed with the explosiveness of both rookies and will take their playmaking ability over El's veteran experience any day.Steve-Ohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04777180013652920920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-16193666271034204702010-11-21T22:06:51.342-05:002010-11-21T22:06:51.342-05:00That serves no purpose. This isn't the NHL.
Th...That serves no purpose. This isn't the NHL.<br />The Steelers got their revenge. They beat the hell out of Oakland's quarterback.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-25969215117055924582010-11-21T21:58:19.755-05:002010-11-21T21:58:19.755-05:00dale,
sometimes you just need to go in and fight. ...dale,<br />sometimes you just need to go in and fight. if your franchise QB gets punched in the face, that's one of those times. there's guys on the team who should know it doesn't matter if they get ejected, trot out there and get it on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-38457518458924799242010-11-21T21:55:51.244-05:002010-11-21T21:55:51.244-05:00i really want to see what goodell does with seymou...i really want to see what goodell does with seymour. to throw a punch at a QB (who they protect so much) is unbelievable. if he's not suspended for 1 game, i will be shocked.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com