tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post5683612992293344549..comments2024-01-01T18:41:14.457-05:00Comments on NFL from the sidelines: Post-Patriots thoughtsMoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13612323587459830074noreply@blogger.comBlogger47125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-78235200280840330562015-09-14T11:53:25.879-04:002015-09-14T11:53:25.879-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Birthday Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970168143120935172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-82985548728139756042015-09-14T11:52:02.958-04:002015-09-14T11:52:02.958-04:00Not sure what you are trying to say here. I never ...Not sure what you are trying to say here. I never said Gronk isn't great. And I never said that Shazier could shut him down. I stated that he is faster than Gronk, which is a fact, and I suggested that he should have been sent to cover him, rather than sending slower lb or tiny corners and safeties. Birthday Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970168143120935172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-23925457808544648072015-09-13T19:45:50.885-04:002015-09-13T19:45:50.885-04:00birthday boy had obviously never seen Gronk play b...birthday boy had obviously never seen Gronk play before. Or the pats for that matter..<br /><br />freakin kam chancellor and bobby wright couldnt slow the man downAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-56397764920178898842015-09-13T19:23:42.962-04:002015-09-13T19:23:42.962-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Birthday Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970168143120935172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-21268063738878715272015-09-13T19:22:13.487-04:002015-09-13T19:22:13.487-04:00Dale,
Brady's starting rb was suspended. He ha...Dale,<br />Brady's starting rb was suspended. He had only 2 talented/real weapons, and 3 rookie linemen in front of him. A decent defense would've held him to under 20. And, shazier is an lb faster than gronk. I see no reason he couldn't have been tasked with shadowing Gronk. Birthday Boyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12970168143120935172noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-36323681202152852922015-09-13T17:48:03.642-04:002015-09-13T17:48:03.642-04:00Carroll should be out in Seattle, too.Carroll should be out in Seattle, too.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-34279959305610566472015-09-13T14:46:03.261-04:002015-09-13T14:46:03.261-04:00They tried to address the secondary in the draft. ...They tried to address the secondary in the draft. Took a CB in the second round who got hurt. Doran Grant wasn't in their top six CBs this season.<br /><br />Again, it was one game, a game in which the defending SB champs are now 10-0. Nobody had the Steelers winning that game, let alone playing with the Patriots, which they did,<br /><br />Given the overreaction of fans, I guess the Colts should fire their entire staff at halftime.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-55590739839875270002015-09-13T00:25:29.662-04:002015-09-13T00:25:29.662-04:00I'm not thinking of next year or changing posi...I'm not thinking of next year or changing positions on guys yet. They have played one gameAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07267293712548321590noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-13372153102653256842015-09-12T16:07:01.082-04:002015-09-12T16:07:01.082-04:00Dale, the secondary is clearly the biggest weaknes...Dale, the secondary is clearly the biggest weakness on this team, but, outside of that, I do like the team's final 53-man roster this year as compared to last year. Bell, Bryant, and Pouncey being out hurts, but I like the youth, the special teams players throughout the roster, the punter and a kicker that can consistently put the ball out of the endzone. I hope the Steelers keep Walton and Lyons on the 53 if they truly feel that both can be good NFL DE's in the future because that seems to be the position that teams really go hunting for on practice squads (both Nick Williams and Josh Mauro made the Chiefs and Cardinals 53-man roster this year). How much better would this D-line look if you had them for depth this year? <br /><br />And finally, What would you do if you are the Steelers to try and get better play out of the secondary? I would take a look at Cortez as a safety and have Boykins start opposite Gay. Will Allen would be my 3rd safety. Shamarko would have to show me that he can do it in practice, not blow assignments, before I put him on the field. I also think Doran Grant should be tried at strong safety next year in training camp, as I think that is what he is best suited for. Thoughts?datruth4lifehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17491881345131204471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-52576818096871005792015-09-12T14:48:43.813-04:002015-09-12T14:48:43.813-04:00Emac i agree if you go back to the playoff game la...Emac i agree if you go back to the playoff game last year against baltimore its the same stuff. Bens issues in part of the field between the 30-50 in a opponents side of field are obvious. Why does Ben need so much when other qb do more with less. Dont get me wrong Ben is the reason we are competitive however to call him Elite or say he is better than Brady is not true. You have to score touchdowns when it matters William Smith Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09344917757591820270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-83361237518912250002015-09-12T14:47:39.989-04:002015-09-12T14:47:39.989-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.William Smith Jr.https://www.blogger.com/profile/09344917757591820270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-61475892278738403772015-09-12T11:52:15.401-04:002015-09-12T11:52:15.401-04:00This wasn't on the defense. The offense needs...This wasn't on the defense. The offense needs to come to play and just like previous years Ben doesn't show up until the other team goes into prevent defense. An elite QB that can't get you any points on his own in a half playing against that defense isn't really elite.<br /><br />Blake shouldn't be starting. I didn't watch the green bay game but the box showed blake getting beaten all the way down the field and I don't think it's ever looked much different in games I've watched.<br /><br />Ben needs to figure out the red zone stuff or the Steelers need to develop Vick for the short end of the field. The line sucks for not being able score on a first and goal from the 1 but if Ben can't lead the team to success in the red zone we have to stop expecting it to change. No touchdowns in a half is OK given the defense they played? Does he really need the 3 best offensive players in the league to score in the NFL?<br /><br /><br />emac2noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-18902586444781433862015-09-12T11:06:10.883-04:002015-09-12T11:06:10.883-04:00Dale,
Any chance the Steelers sign a veteran give...Dale,<br /><br />Any chance the Steelers sign a veteran give that after the first game, the vets are no longer guaranteed their full salary if released and the Steelers have a jump on the other 30 teams?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-7691669362460567982015-09-11T20:14:43.981-04:002015-09-11T20:14:43.981-04:00Worst part about this game was the sloppiness; and...Worst part about this game was the sloppiness; and by that I mean the Heyward-Bey TD fuckup, the missed FGs (especially if it was the holders fault), the early trick-play (more the 8 yard loss than anything), the Pass Interference to the 1 yardline, and the Defense forgetting to cover Gronk NUMEROUS times. You're going to have mistakes in a team game like football but this was a sloppy as shit game. <br /><br />Everyone saying Pitt will beat NE by the end of the year is assuming the Steelers will improve but is also assuming NE is already at full strength. It was the first game for BOTH teams and BOTH will improve throughout the season (unless crushed by injury).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-50996765809343040232015-09-11T19:18:22.315-04:002015-09-11T19:18:22.315-04:00You're there every day Dale. Stop being such a...You're there every day Dale. Stop being such a softee and give us the real meat and potatoes.<br /><br />"Gronkowski's a hall-of-fame talent. And the Steelers got burned by him."<br /><br />Cut us a break already! <br /><br />Tim Tebow IS NOT a hall-of-fame talent, and the Steelers got burned by HIM too! <br /><br />Half the problem with the Steelers today is a reluctant, cushy, insider press corp that fluffs it up real nice and pretty for us diehards! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-40942272547560814582015-09-11T18:33:08.681-04:002015-09-11T18:33:08.681-04:00I don't think every unit needs a defined leade...I don't think every unit needs a defined leader, but you would hope someone fills that role naturally. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-6224960795001197962015-09-11T17:53:20.275-04:002015-09-11T17:53:20.275-04:00The defensive backs and defense in general were on...The defensive backs and defense in general were on the field together so little in the preseason, it made evaluating things difficult. So they mixed and matched.<br /><br />They wanted Golden out there because, as a former CB, he has good coverage skills. They went with Blake over Boykin, in my opinion, because he's been here longer and has better knowledge of the calls.<br /><br />NE gets plays off very quickly. It's what they do. And facing that right out of the gate is a tall task. As we saw, there were still communication issues because of that. That's why the Patriots do that. They trust Brady to get everyone lined up and run the next play quickly, before the defense has a chance to set itself. Had the Steelers faced Garoppolo, that wouldn't have been the case.<br /><br />Does every unit need a leader? Just wondering. But Gay and Mitchell are the guys.<br /><br />Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-49041500637176617042015-09-11T17:44:19.550-04:002015-09-11T17:44:19.550-04:00LOL.. Some of the comments crack me up.
If the tr...LOL.. Some of the comments crack me up.<br /><br />If the trick play works, as it has in the past it would of been the best play called all night.. I do agree that AB should have known to throw the ball away and not take an 8 yard loss..<br /><br />A couple plays along with the field goals and everyone would be singing a different tune today. <br /><br />Lake and Butler need to get together and figure out who they are going to keep on the field, Boldin is coming to town.. <br /><br />Living in NorCal, I don't want to fall to the 9ers.. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01112601333716629299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-11168959285355726322015-09-11T16:45:00.483-04:002015-09-11T16:45:00.483-04:00i'm curious as to who the leader of the second...i'm curious as to who the leader of the secondary is right now? who do they all look up to? <br /><br />also, why don't DB's "switch" on the pick plays? all teams run them and they are almost impossible to stop if each DB sticks with his guy.<br /><br />way early, but i expect the steelers to sign a FA corner in the offseason. they really don't have a choice. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-5510135798783442392015-09-11T16:16:38.987-04:002015-09-11T16:16:38.987-04:00Well Said Dale. Deep down We ALL knew they would l...Well Said Dale. Deep down We ALL knew they would lose this game. Some people are just a bunch of over reactors. Its a Long season...Enjoy the Ride!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-61173014485649964752015-09-11T15:50:23.357-04:002015-09-11T15:50:23.357-04:00When have the Patriots ever "taken" thei...When have the Patriots ever "taken" their foot off the gas? This is the team that scored 28 points IN THE FOURTH QUARTER on the Steelers two years ago. Give me a break.<br /><br />Blake did nothing to lose his job in the preseason - and Boykin did nothing to take it - and they like Gay in the slot. Maybe that changes going forward, but it didn't last night.'<br /><br />It's one game. A game in which the champs are 10-0 in. The Steelers very easily could have won it. Sorry, that's my analysis. The sky is not falling. You don't like it? Oh well.Dale Lolleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13089003781188560287noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-34120132345197520602015-09-11T13:05:06.755-04:002015-09-11T13:05:06.755-04:00Maybe Archer gets cut when Bell gets back? Seriou...Maybe Archer gets cut when Bell gets back? Seriously, if they're afraid to use him on offense, he can't field punts (two muffs in preseason), has done nothing returning kickoffs (many of which will be touchbacks anyway)... what is the point?Anonymous Briannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-66435522814369235872015-09-11T12:32:45.566-04:002015-09-11T12:32:45.566-04:00My good & bad, and some commentary:
- Overall...My good & bad, and some commentary:<br /><br />- Overall offense looked good! DWill should be able to keep some thread on LBell throughout the year.<br />- OLine did keep Ben upright which is a good thing.<br />- AB is AB and will continue to do all year.<br />- DHB has to know where he is on the field (costly error).<br />- Playcalling at times was horrendous. I didn't like the gadget play after gashing them early. Could have sent a statement.<br />- No TD from 1 was huge. I like the FB smashmouth but, DWill is getting 6 yards a pop - why not give him 3 shots. Why do we need to send a whole crew from the 1?<br />- I'm not ready to give up on Scooby Doo. He's kicked in Jville and has never had to kick under pressure in such a spotlight game. Let's give him a mulligan for week #1. It was really nice not seeing kickoffs being returned!<br /><br />- Defense was painful to watch! I've never seen so many guys running around not knowing who they are supposed to watch. The BUF preseason game showed us alot!<br />- LBs made some plays and showed promise.<br />- Very little rush on 3 rookie linemen is an area of concern.<br />- Letting a RB who hasn't played in 2 years look like a pro bowler - not good!<br />- No one has been able to slow Brady for years but, we have seen this same nightmare for <br />years - can we not find answer, maybe something out of the box....<br /><br />Questions:<br />? I'm not at practice every day but, what do they see in Dri Archer? Is he dominating and doing things at practice that are just off the chart? I've seen nothing in games to show me otherwise. I don't care about the 3rd round pick - we have UDFAs making the team so it evens out. If he's not gonna produce or even get playing time, use that roster spot.<br /><br />? I'm tired of hearing Tampa2, Cover2, blah blah blah - what happened to you cover X, you cover Y, etc. They break the huddle and you pick up your man. These schemes are so complicated that players spend too much time thinking instead of just playing football. This doesn't have to be that complicated. Sorry to sound so simple but, it's run, catch, throw, punt, and kick.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-35695303030093456162015-09-11T12:11:57.440-04:002015-09-11T12:11:57.440-04:00That's why coaches set receivers off the line ...That's why coaches set receivers off the line or send them in motion, so they can't be blocked/bumped/impeded.<br /><br />Butler and Tomlin are moving the defense to a 4-3, cover 2 zone just like it was under Noll. Tomlin learned it from Dungy who played it under Noll. In that defense, TEs exploit the seams. Back then, TEs like Bob Trumpy and Milt Morin were always open, caught passes and routinely torched the Steelers secondary. <br /><br />On the continued cheating, I do think it's significant both Rooneys were at the game to watch first hand and that they filed a complaint with the league over the headset malfunction. Maybe that's a signal to the rest of the owners not named Kraft.adamgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-15287012.post-80040524214231886282015-09-11T12:08:50.626-04:002015-09-11T12:08:50.626-04:00Boykin is supposedly the 3rd rated slot cover corn...Boykin is supposedly the 3rd rated slot cover corner in the game but you sit him to let Edelman run wild? Nice game plan that was. I am tired of this team getting outcoached and outplayed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com