Coates hamstring

Ben just needs to take the short routes. "tom brady" them to death and play turnover free. If the steelers defense can get a turnover or two that should be enough.

 

I would rather split DWill out wide and keep Bell in the backfield

 

No way. Bell is a legit WR where Dwill is not. I honestly think at this point it may be our best option.

 

But Bell is a much more athletic RB, splitting Bell wide matches him up with a safety or a nickel or dime CB. Plus Bell is the better RB with the ball, having Bell as a run/pass option makes Baltimore account for him with a LB and I like our chances with him beating a LB easier than a safety or CB.

 

I will defer to the coaches. They know how to win. How many hundreds of times have the Steelers met up with the Ravens. This game will be won by the team that wants it more.. No ifs and or buts.

 

This doesn't bother me, not a fan of Coates as I've stated before. I believe Eli and Cobi can handle the task more than adequately.. I remember games in recent years past where Ben spread the ball around very effectively, and I love AB84 but there is a time when you can use his skills/reputation against the defense without giving him the ball. I think this should be explored. Ben and AB will always have a connection and that can be taken advantage of at certain times but if they are rolling coverage his way in an obvious and overbearing way, I don't think the ball should be forced that way. You have options. Take advantage.

 

Although small, isn't DeMarcus Ayers the fastest guy on the team?? He could be our secret weapon..