tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post5216087735247676468..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Post-Saints thoughtsMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-60966147617921726342014-12-02T12:00:59.222-05:002014-12-02T12:00:59.222-05:00Roethlisberger had a bad game. Period. He's no...Roethlisberger had a bad game. Period. He's not hurt.<br /><br />He practices handoffs with both hands all the time.<br /><br />Is he maybe feeling the bumps and bruises of a full season a little more now than he did at 25? Perhaps.<br /><br />But that just comes with aging.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-10694573537457456722014-12-02T08:09:42.857-05:002014-12-02T08:09:42.857-05:00When has Roethlisberger ever not wanted to talk ab...When has Roethlisberger ever not wanted to talk about an injury? If he's hurt, he'll tell you. And it will probably be near fatal.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-14113252628070350232014-12-02T05:23:13.629-05:002014-12-02T05:23:13.629-05:00Must be something he doesn't want to talk abou...Must be something he doesn't want to talk about and not enough to keep him from playing. He was listed as probable a couple, few weeks ago and it was never followed through by the media or addressed completely by Tomlin as to what his problem was. Dale, you have any info on this?ibygeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565494805938433850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-26848845429620046882014-12-02T01:49:41.903-05:002014-12-02T01:49:41.903-05:00Until we lose one more game, I'm going to pret...Until we lose one more game, I'm going to pretend its 2005 and the sky is falling after we just lost 3 straight games to fall to 7-5 with 4 games remaining.Nine Fingersnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-22286516600097411082014-12-02T00:53:16.221-05:002014-12-02T00:53:16.221-05:00it seems to me that Ben is legit hurt. You just do...it seems to me that Ben is legit hurt. You just don't go from earth shattering numbers to awful overnight. Something is up.Patrickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10725231979706488599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-48525487410977262492014-12-01T18:51:40.681-05:002014-12-01T18:51:40.681-05:00^---- I didn't hear that, very interesting..
...^---- I didn't hear that, very interesting..<br /><br />They did show his throwing hand after he hit it, he was trying to follow the lines on his wrist band. His hand was shaking so bad that it looked like he had Parkinson's <br /><br />ZekeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-33723336199030632142014-12-01T18:41:37.182-05:002014-12-01T18:41:37.182-05:00The commentators mentioned Ben handing off with hi...The commentators mentioned Ben handing off with his left hand during practice leading up to this game. Did he have a hand injury prior to this game and the hit made it worse?<br /><br />~SBKAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-53897604676027180262014-12-01T18:28:09.330-05:002014-12-01T18:28:09.330-05:00Are we in any position to make a splash in the pla...Are we in any position to make a splash in the playoff's? Yes I said playoff's....<br />One moment I think we are hitting our stride and the next I think we are the worst team in the AFC North.<br /><br />Yes Ben played bad, he has been throwing high for a couple games now, however the receivers need to make a couple of those catches.. <br /><br />Some of the play calling was pretty bad and us not changing the game plan shows that the coaching staff thinks we can turn it on at a moments notice, which isn't going to happen against most teams in the NFL..<br /><br />Our secondary is horrible!! I'm thinking Troy is more of a liability than contributor.. He is not the safety that he was earlier in his career and needs to stay in his position.. No more freelancing!! We can't get pressure on the QB and every time he runs up to the line (8 out of 10 times) he gets eaten up.. While the ball is getting launched 30 yards down the field..<br /><br />Now we understand why Adams has been riding the pine.. Bend your knee's big boy and show some strength..<br /><br />Ike... oh boy, not a good game back..<br /><br />Why didn't Bell line up to Ben's right when handing the ball off.. I thought for sure he was going to loose the ball the way he was handing off..<br /><br />Last but not least, Thank you to the diesel for everything.. Hate to see you go out like this..<br /><br />ZekeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-38841957640266443642014-12-01T17:14:56.942-05:002014-12-01T17:14:56.942-05:00Sad that Kiesel was put on IR, but we can always c...Sad that Kiesel was put on IR, but we can always call up Josh Mauro from the practice squad… um, I mean Nick Williams ….er, well, somebody. I’m not saying that either one of them is destined for greatness or will even become starters. But you have to shake your head when watching Cam Thomas not play, why wasn’t one of them on the roster? Just another example of roster management and team building for the future by Tomlin.<br /><br />Beard, thanks for all your effort throughout the years.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-50513943006156828692014-12-01T16:36:17.094-05:002014-12-01T16:36:17.094-05:00It's time for AB to take over the leadership. ...It's time for AB to take over the leadership. He's been open many times in big situations and Rothlisberger forced the ball incomplete elsewhere. All he needs to do is say "Ben throw me the dam ball." Rothlisberger did not follow through with his "must win game" command.ibygeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565494805938433850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-22220813355734839762014-12-01T16:27:39.118-05:002014-12-01T16:27:39.118-05:00I don't think the cupboard is as bare as other...I don't think the cupboard is as bare as others. I agree that they need to get a solid corner. But LB isn't a major issue to me. D line would be second to corner. The offensive line has grown together, but of course depth is welcome as they continue to get better. Other than that, i don't see any major, immediate holes that me to be fixed. <br /><br />As for someone sitting Ben down, i think that's been done over and over. But he doesn't care. It was something I think the organization felt they could live with, but in some respects he's gotten worse. What other qb would complain about an offense or not having a tall receiver after having his best year statistically? If he can just be a real leader, I think this team could go far. McFadden 41https://www.blogger.com/profile/00324526673744811832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-22293920372842181492014-12-01T16:18:18.518-05:002014-12-01T16:18:18.518-05:00And in Cleveland today, Brian Hoyer said that you ...And in Cleveland today, Brian Hoyer said that you don't get lucky and be 7-5 at this point.<br /><br />As for my comment on winning one of their final five, that included this weekend, genius. For this team to finish 8-8, it would have had to go 1-4 in the final 5. I don't see that happening.<br /><br />Could they go 9-7? Certainly. This team could go 11-5. It could go 7-9. But I don't think so. I think at the very least, it wins its final two home games.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-83037277156652266282014-12-01T15:44:56.098-05:002014-12-01T15:44:56.098-05:00If Rothlisberger stinks up the rest of the season ...If Rothlisberger stinks up the rest of the season maybe his contract will be affordable. His inconsistencies will become more frequent as he plays to the end of his career which have to be part of negotiations. It would be great if Rothlisberger could retire as a Steeler, a couple more years to build the defense is to his benefit, but if he doesn't get to the SB this year and stinks up more games, he's not a $100 million QB.ibygeorgehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13565494805938433850noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-42286232228316419842014-12-01T14:15:00.035-05:002014-12-01T14:15:00.035-05:00Not sure if anyone pointed this out but getting ze...Not sure if anyone pointed this out but getting zero production from the last 2 first round picks can really be seen as the cause for the defenses struggles. They were both top 20 picks and granted no production because of injury but this defense is simply not talented enough to overcome this. Its still debatable what type of production we will get from these players but way to early to tell. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-4540937051361775442014-12-01T13:53:25.165-05:002014-12-01T13:53:25.165-05:00Let me tell you where the joke started. You have ...Let me tell you where the joke started. You have a QB who went 13-0 his rookie year because he was a game manager and had a great defense. He goes to the SB his second year and sets a record for worst quarterback rating. After his third year, Cowher retires.<br /><br />Given that you had a great defense and Lebeau to run it, why wouldn’t you hire a HC with an offensive background to help your QB develop into an elite QB? Granted, he is one of the most efficient QBs in history, but when I hear McNabb diss Ben’s mechanics after 10 years in the league, makes me wonder. When I hear Sanders diss Ben’s work ethic, it makes me wonder. Cowher tried to set him straight by trying to get him to work harder, but Ben responded by saying “we’re winning”.<br /><br />The mistake was made when somebody failed to sit him down and explain to him that he had a chance to be one of the all time greats if he worked at it. Nevada hotel rooms and Georgia bathrooms won’t get you very far, son.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-37672917737120548342014-12-01T13:30:21.655-05:002014-12-01T13:30:21.655-05:00I find it funny that when Ben plays great is becau...I find it funny that when Ben plays great is because he's a great QB. But when he plays bad or is inconsistent, it's because of everybody but him. The fact of the matter is that Ben is an inconsistent QB. And his lack of consistency affects the entire team, including the defense. The offense is loaded with talent, so why can't they play at a steady level? Tom Brady and Peyton have made average receivers household names because they demand perfection and they hold themselves to a high level. Ben is busy telling Antonio to slow down and not work so hard. <br /><br />I don't think Ben is to blame for everything, because that's just silly. But it's absurd that people want Tomlin and Haley and Colbert fired, but Ben is untouchable. That, to me, is a joke. McFadden 41https://www.blogger.com/profile/00324526673744811832noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-76579235762405104432014-12-01T13:28:57.118-05:002014-12-01T13:28:57.118-05:00marc,
There are just too many holes to fill and l...marc,<br /><br />There are just too many holes to fill and lots of unproven talent in hand that still has to translate into NFL; I don’t think Steelers will get it fixed in the next 2-3 years and Ben will be 35 by then. Forget the recent drafting, the FO free agent signings have also been lame, C. Allen, M. Gilbert, Mitchell etc. and that does not put a lot of faith into a next 2-3 years rebuilding. About OLBs, Worlids has a total of 8 good games in his career and Jones is unproven both performance wise and durability wise. Same could be said about Shazier and Thomas. While defensive struggles were obvious even before the start of the season, the offense aside from first half against Browns and good games against Colts and Ravens has been underwhelming and that too with the 4th ranked QB, 2nd ranked RB, and first ranked WR. There are just too many riddles on this Steelers teamTheosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780515048906877442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-48069473306746323042014-12-01T13:18:35.123-05:002014-12-01T13:18:35.123-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Theosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780515048906877442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-28891786527290981182014-12-01T12:46:08.214-05:002014-12-01T12:46:08.214-05:00Colbert should be fired. I don't see how you ...Colbert should be fired. I don't see how you can debate that. <br /><br />Whether Tomlin should go is something to be discussed. I'm just not sure what Tomlin brings to the table for this team. He isn't a great motivator, (see losses to terrible teams) evaluator of talent or a great strategy guy. What does he really do?<br /><br />Ben's contract negotiation should be really interesting this off season. He's having a disappointing year.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-37407849852772751092014-12-01T12:36:17.507-05:002014-12-01T12:36:17.507-05:00personally, I think the real growing pains for the...personally, I think the real growing pains for the defense start next year. keisel, Harrison, #43 and taylor all will be gone. regardless of talent, that's a ton of experience and leadership. <br /><br />I think the steelers are content with their LB'ers. jones' injury has delayed any real evaluation of his improvement this year, but he is young and has potential. shazier clearly has potential. Timmons is a good player, not great. spence, Williams, whoever else make up a good supporting cast for the 4th spot. I don't foresee them making a high draft pick or FA signing there.<br /><br />D-line is up in the air. Still don't know about tuitt, though dale clearly thinks he should be playing more. McCullers is young, but obviously raw. heyward is good, but seems to lack consistency, to me. McClendon is in the wrong defense, imo. I think this is where they should focus their offseason. whether it be thru draft, FA or both, they need to find an impact player. I wouldn't mind opening up the wallet here, but you know how that goes with the rooneys.<br /><br />secondary is another area where it's up in the air for obvious reasons. but, imo, the secondary play will feed off the d-line. they absolutely must find dominant d-linemen if they want to make a run at the super bowl anytime in the next 2-3 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-19601340399454822452014-12-01T11:18:04.834-05:002014-12-01T11:18:04.834-05:00marc,
Agreed with what you have said but problem ...marc,<br /><br />Agreed with what you have said but problem is they are going nowhere, not anytime soon, not with current roster on defense. And with cape restrictions something gotta give. Trading Ben and letting Tomlin go will spur some needed changes and need is now. I hope they find a way to keep Ben and somehow bring some talent in but I just don’t see it simultaneously happening. Keeping Ben would be a safe bet for Steelers FO though, some good wins here and there, keep the fans hopeful, and coaches get to keep their jobs. But my guess, Steelers will remain mediocre and we will be talking the same issues next year and years after that. <br />Theosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780515048906877442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-51511383691884927012014-12-01T11:09:47.867-05:002014-12-01T11:09:47.867-05:00dale, shamarko has been injured, but what do the c...dale, shamarko has been injured, but what do the coaches think of him for next year ? he should start next season, but is he going to be any good ?joehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17592051452280759943noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-58688302112639519632014-12-01T10:46:22.975-05:002014-12-01T10:46:22.975-05:00theosa,
well, it's easier said than done, and ...theosa,<br />well, it's easier said than done, and it occurs at all levels.<br /><br />clearly, players need to prepare/execute better.<br /><br />coaches need to put them in positions to succeed and find ways to supplement their motivation (imo, the primary source of motivation for a player should always come from the player internally).<br /><br />management needs to evaluate and select players better, FA's and draftees. though, offensively there are some pretty good picks playing right now.<br /><br />the solution is comprehensive because all three levels are partially responsible for this mediocrity. if they want to climb out of the quick sand, they need to do it together.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-8435457524850725652014-12-01T10:34:32.006-05:002014-12-01T10:34:32.006-05:00I think at this point, we all realize that this te...I think at this point, we all realize that this team has been mediocre for 4 yrs now. So why is that? Well, one is age. For which Father Time is accountable. One is poor drafting. For which Colbert (and Tomlin to a certain extent) are accountable. One is game planning/scheme. For which the coaches are accountable. And one is lack of cap space due to large contract signings, kicking the can down the road via amending contracts and simply bad signings. For which Colbert is responsible. Perhaps throw in a lack of leadership as well, for which everyone is accountable. Now of course the players DO have to execute and they often do not, but we cannot say that the reason this team is so very average has nothing to do with the front office or coaching. It absolutely does and it is easy to see in the lack of any consistency. Flashes of brilliance followed by flashes of ineptitude is a recipe for, guess what.......6-10 to 10-6 records or somewhere in between. Is that bottom feeder?? No. Is it elite? No. It is average. Is that ok, absolutely not. The expectations of a good organization should be to exceed expectations. That is why 4 yrs of the same thing is so infuriating.DDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-56307974695220480952014-12-01T10:20:07.833-05:002014-12-01T10:20:07.833-05:00marc,
We all know what’s wrong with this team, ad...marc,<br /><br />We all know what’s wrong with this team, add OLB to your list on defense too. But what’s the fix? <br />Theosahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09780515048906877442noreply@blogger.com