tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post4408193178970662686..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Steelers-Raiders post-game thoughtsMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-69393314128862652552009-12-09T13:23:56.132-05:002009-12-09T13:23:56.132-05:00"marc said...
my uncle was friends with april..."marc said...<br />my uncle was friends with april when he was down in atlanta and said april hates the cold weather. that's why he left pittsburgh previously."<br /><br />HELLO! He's the S.T.'s coach for the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo is far more snowier and just as cold as it is in Pittsburgh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-14778168063429396082009-12-09T00:18:05.613-05:002009-12-09T00:18:05.613-05:00I think the rest of the league is seeing that he&#...I think the rest of the league is seeing that he's not the most athletic free safety and bidding for his services will not be great.<br />He plays well next to Polamalu so he's got more value to the Steelers than other teams.<br />I'd rather keep him than Tyrone Carter.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-40219178361666028412009-12-08T02:06:58.956-05:002009-12-08T02:06:58.956-05:00do you think Clark is back with the team next year...do you think Clark is back with the team next year?Greg Mercerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08562321900252424683noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-68740970998967441832009-12-08T00:18:55.798-05:002009-12-08T00:18:55.798-05:00Haven't seen Lewis at safety. I asked about th...Haven't seen Lewis at safety. I asked about that in camp and they said they wanted him to learn corner duties first.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-62090522279174049952009-12-07T23:29:04.599-05:002009-12-07T23:29:04.599-05:00Fire tomlin? force lebeau to retire? cut ike?
lol...Fire tomlin? force lebeau to retire? cut ike?<br /><br />lol<br /><br />We steelers fans really are the most spoiled ******* in the nfl. Bad games happen, get over it!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-87780443249157234482009-12-07T17:38:06.786-05:002009-12-07T17:38:06.786-05:00To Joe E. thanks, Your'e right, I do need to c...To Joe E. thanks, Your'e right, I do need to calm down. It is just too painfull to watch these players fail to live up to the standard that us fans have come to expect year after year.But thanks again.DaveW. in Las Vegasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-21974209171443708502009-12-07T16:34:39.521-05:002009-12-07T16:34:39.521-05:00Dale,
as much as CB is an issue right now, Ryan ...Dale, <br /><br />as much as CB is an issue right now, Ryan Clark's porous play has been a problem as well. Compound that with the fact Troy is dealing with injuries, Carter is 33 yrs old, and Mundy doesn't know what he's doing.<br /><br />My question is do you think that Keenan Lewis not seeing action this season might have to do with the fact that he's making a position change to FS? He's tall, rangy, and was an academic all pac-10 (good decision maker)<br /><br />Have you heard anything about this or seen him line up at safety at all whether or it be practice, Training camp, or OTAs?<br /><br />thanksHenryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10224685243287142223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-71910461471775959462009-12-07T16:11:36.026-05:002009-12-07T16:11:36.026-05:00William Gay wasn't a sudden downgrade. He play...William Gay wasn't a sudden downgrade. He played a lot at that position in 2008. Even after McFadden came back from the arm injury, Gay got more snaps. But teams had an entire offseason to look at him.<br />Interestingly enough, Scout.com had a stat that coming into this weekend, Ike Taylor had given up the most completions in the league. Now a lot of that is because he's shadowing the other team's best receiver. But the fact is there.<br /><br />As somebody mentioned, Bobby April isn't coming back to Pittsburgh. And no, they're not going to fire assistant coaches during the middle of the season.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-81340397304682163502009-12-07T16:10:20.072-05:002009-12-07T16:10:20.072-05:00adamg,
I don't think they would demote Arians...adamg,<br /><br />I don't think they would demote Arians. Maybe they could promote him to Assistant Head Coach and look for a new OC.Joe E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08220608129316931094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-72185400918069492152009-12-07T15:41:13.006-05:002009-12-07T15:41:13.006-05:00It's possible the Steelers could demote Arians...It's possible the Steelers could demote Arians back to QB coach to keep BR somewhat happy and hire a different OC.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-23314614923015112202009-12-07T15:41:01.438-05:002009-12-07T15:41:01.438-05:00i wonder if arians realizes that a pass play when ...i wonder if arians realizes that a pass play when ben has to shrug off a DL, scramble to his right and hit a WR over the middle for 15 yards IS NOT a good sign.<br /><br />that means one of the following happened.<br /><br />1. pass protection was poor.<br />2. ben missed an open receiver.<br />3. the receivers couldn't get open.<br /><br />i believe arians (and ben) are enamored with those types of plays and it gives them a false sense of confidence. fact is, ben would be an elite QB if he learned how to throw the ball away and take advantage of what the defense gives him.<br /><br />that's called knowing how to manage the game and based on his play calling, arians clearly does not grasp that concept and it should not be expected he will teach ben how to do it either.<br /><br />it's time our franchise QB got an offensive coordinator that can take him to the next level.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-40799633540948085032009-12-07T15:24:33.101-05:002009-12-07T15:24:33.101-05:00DaveW,
Relax a little. All of the blame can'...DaveW,<br /><br />Relax a little. All of the blame can't be placed on Tomlin. Even the <br />best coaches have had years where things just did not work out.<br /><br />If you want to blame Tomlin then you also need to direct some blame at Colbert, Omar Khan, and Art II.<br /><br />I am sure if they would have known<br />how this season would play out they<br />would have extended McFadden instead of Farrior. <br /><br />I don't want to see LeBeau retire. For all we know this season may have been his "one more year" last season coaching. I hope he stays.<br /><br />I didn't like the Arians hiring from the start and I still don't.<br />I'd like to see a change in OC just to have a new coach to challenge Ben. The Steelers have a reverse Bradshaw situation here.<br />Bradshaw struggled early in his career where Ben has had a successful start to his career. I liked the Whisenhunt/Ben relationship. Ben didn't like Whisenhunt sometimes but maybe that tough coaching was what made him into a championship QB. I am not sure Arians is good for Ben long term.Joe E.https://www.blogger.com/profile/08220608129316931094noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-65744269896493186502009-12-07T15:18:14.284-05:002009-12-07T15:18:14.284-05:00Meant to say 67 YARDS in the first, not CARRIES......Meant to say 67 YARDS in the first, not CARRIES....matt in dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165411140781018499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-4732275408975102512009-12-07T15:17:34.397-05:002009-12-07T15:17:34.397-05:00Dale -- I agree that Mendenhall should have gotten...Dale -- I agree that Mendenhall should have gotten carries in the 2nd quarter, but when you say he had 67 carries in the first quarter shouldn't you note that 60 of those came on one play? Take that run away, and his average rushing on all other carries was pretty abysmal. I say this not as a Mendenhall basher in the least, but your use of stats here makes it sound like he was was picking up 10 yards every time he touched the ball.matt in dchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01165411140781018499noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-40682411450862160252009-12-07T14:38:34.216-05:002009-12-07T14:38:34.216-05:00^^^^ This Patrick without a picture is a total fra...^^^^ This Patrick without a picture is a total fraud. <br /><br />the moron changes his stupid opinion every weekPatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06560090409407437900noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-42996981450906090112009-12-07T13:32:36.737-05:002009-12-07T13:32:36.737-05:00I never said anything about LeBeau and I also said...I never said anything about LeBeau and I also said the D wasn't playing as well as last year early in the season and was blasted for it.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-54893906573278667822009-12-07T13:12:57.086-05:002009-12-07T13:12:57.086-05:00Grant it the Defense have given up the 4th qtr lea...Grant it the Defense have given up the 4th qtr lead, but how many points did the offense leave out there. This is not the first time thatthe Offense did anything help the D. 4 time in the red zone and come away with 3 points. 53 yard fg what about Ben taken the sack? This team is not that good or that bad. Maybe only a play or two away from making the playoffs.Mapodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05262116472945884503noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-23121247358826678912009-12-07T12:08:21.106-05:002009-12-07T12:08:21.106-05:00Steelark,
They wanted to fire Cowher, too, before...Steelark,<br /><br />They wanted to fire Cowher, too, before the team won the SB. Remember the photoshopped picture of him working at Wal-Mart? <br /><br />Steelers fans are loyal to the team but very demanding.<br /><br />That other Patrick is very proud of telling us all season that the defense sucks and implying Tomlin should be fired. I believe he also recently mentioned that LeBeau's head should be considered for the chopping block.<br /><br />The Real PatrickPatrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09078849986553119877noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-21013902974570890962009-12-07T11:29:05.619-05:002009-12-07T11:29:05.619-05:00Some of you people are complete idiots. It amazes...Some of you people are complete idiots. It amazes me how fans of this team can turn so quickly. You want to fire a coach who just won the Superbowl 10 months ago?!? Yeah, that's what smart, successful teams do.steelerarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217733390725740744noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-86884704027882039222009-12-07T10:58:09.876-05:002009-12-07T10:58:09.876-05:00Yeah it shouldn't come down to Burnett making ...Yeah it shouldn't come down to Burnett making the INT. They should have stopped them before. And how do you not score after an 83 yd return. Parker did run hard in the 2nd quarter.<br /><br />And Lebeau isnt the problem. Its the players not making plays. Come on...Getting juked by Gradkowski. Steelers made him look like Peyton and Vick combined. <br /><br />Lets finish the season on a strong note.Scottynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-69576259774765451762009-12-07T10:39:49.572-05:002009-12-07T10:39:49.572-05:00Great post Marc, i'am in agreament with every ...Great post Marc, i'am in agreament with every point except for Tomlin I hope it's Four and the door for this clown . This is his coaching staff and his fault. Coach Dick LeBeau should retire after his induction to the Hall. Players numbers ( #22,23,24,and 26 ) need to just quit and move on. I'll take rookies or free agents or udfa to replace these clowns. Ken Anderson is ready for the O C job and Coach John Mitchell is ready for the head coaching job.I've said this before that the best coaching staff for this team is in Arizona. Art the second needs to swallow his pride and take the steps to correct this mess. Dale first and formost Tomlin cannot evaluate talent his coaching staff and secondary are prime examples of this weakness.I gotta let this go or it's gonna ruin my day Thanks for everything as always.Dave W. in Las Vegasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-15576179833226150162009-12-07T10:33:08.193-05:002009-12-07T10:33:08.193-05:00I was at the game and Anthony Madison alone made a...I was at the game and Anthony Madison alone made a huge difference in the ST coverage. I think he was the first man down on every ST punt or kick. I think STs subpar play has been a function of not having the right players on it rather than scheme. After all, Ligashesky is the same guy who coached the best ST last year. What's the difference between this year and last? The personnel deployed on STs.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-14080736502156388542009-12-07T10:15:39.014-05:002009-12-07T10:15:39.014-05:00bobby april will not come to pittsburgh. if you r...bobby april will not come to pittsburgh. if you remember, he's already been here once and asked to leave. my uncle was friends with april when he was down in atlanta and said april hates the cold weather. that's why he left pittsburgh previously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-24330244458960733162009-12-07T10:13:06.883-05:002009-12-07T10:13:06.883-05:00this game illustrates perfectly why i said they wo...this game illustrates perfectly why i said they won't make a run for the playoffs.<br /><br />turnovers - check. in the endzone to boot.<br /><br />poor game management - check. attempt a 53 yard field goal at heinz field instead of securing field position in a close game.<br /><br />questionable play calling - check. qb sneak your franchise concussion prone qb is just stupid. especially with mendenhall at your disposal.<br /><br />soft defense at clutch time - check. that was just pathetic.<br /><br />player execution is as much at fault as poor coaching (and that includes all the coaches). i like tomlin, though he still has much to learn. but, i do really think he's a good young coach who is going to get better. arians is out, thank god. they need to start planning for lebuea's successor after next year, imo.<br /><br />don't panic, the team won't come together as planned every year. they are a top notch organization and we'll be back to fight next season.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-17806934218063687632009-12-07T09:57:47.127-05:002009-12-07T09:57:47.127-05:00IMO, other than Troy, the Steelers have the worst ...IMO, other than Troy, the Steelers have the worst DB's and ST's in the league. There's nothing like allowing the most kick and punt returns for TD's in a single season to get the fans all excited.<br /><br />It's obvious that Tomlin has got to make some major changes in the off season. First, fire Bruce Ariens. Second, fire ST's coach, Bob Ligahesky and go after Bobby April. Third, purge the secondary. Other than Troy they can all get cut, even stone hands, Ike Taylor.<br /><br />It's becoming clearer every game what direction they need to go in in this April's draft. The problem is they don't have enough draft picks to fix what's wrong.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com