Finally, Playoffs With Both Bell and Brown

Isn`t it wonderful?

Think about it, where would we be without both Bell and Brown? What, an 8-8 team?

We have to sign up these two. They cannot be any better than they are right now.

Cannot wait until playoffs start and I`m hoping we rest the starters until then.

 

If we had Martavis Bryant, the offense would be unstoppable.

 

when is he allowed back?
Regular season is over next week.

 

Probably not until the new league year starts in March, he will probably have to reapply for reinstatement and meet with Goodell.

 

How long for Coates' hamstring to heal? Would be great for him to have a breakout game vs the Browns

 

One year from the date he was suspended so there will be a drug testing period before then

 

He is suspended for a "minimum" of one "season". Note the word minimum.

 

Let's hope Brown and Bell can play like they did in the 4th qtr of the Ravens, do that in the playoffs.

 

It won't be this season and I wouldn't doubt that he maybe has played his last game as a Steeler.

 

We've been without Martavis all year. New WRs (Coates, Eli, Hey-Bey) and even TEs (Green, Grimble, James) have all stepped up in his absence. It will be no different this postseason. I am confident in our players and that they can win a Super Bowl this year, especially with how our defense is playing.

Meanwhile, Martavis Bryant, GET OFF THE WEED! Don't be a waste of talent.

 

The way I understood it is a year from the date of the suspension.
There was talk of an appeal and a possible 8 game suspension, but if he lost the appeal then it would have made the start of the suspension later and he would not be ready for the start of next season.

 

Bryant wouldn't be in football shape anyway. He can help the team win #8 next year.

 

If he fails another drug test, probably.. The Steelers sure as **** aren't going to cut him without another failed test, if that's what you're implying. He's uber talented and on an extremely cheap contract.

The emergence of Eli Rogers, and lately Green, have helped fill the void of Bryant. I thought it was going to be Coates making the difference, but he hasn't been much of a factor because of the injuries. No question though, Bryant makes the offense way better. I can't imagine how lethal this offense would be with him in it, but it is what it is. Maybe the stars will align next year. I'm just happy the 3 B's are healthy come playoff time, for once.

 

Still have one game left and two weeks of practice...lets hope this isn't a jinx thread...

 

I would like to see more passes to Grimble and James when Brown is not open. Don`t know if they have trouble getting open or what.

 

They are both quality TEs... But I think Grimble has a lot of potential, I find him very athletic. He only has 11 catches on the season, but his two TDs have been great athletic catches. I see him taking big steps this offseason and in years to come. As for Jesse James, he is very reliable and a great blocker. I love that we have depth at the TE position.

 

Green should be back for the playoffs.

 

Can't wait to see how well they all 3 can do when healthy! I think they showed a flash of it on Sunday and other teams are needing to take note. When we have the big 3 healthy, we can put up points with anyone.. Truly, only team I am somewhat scared to face is KC.. I don't think NE is anything really without Gronk.. I think we would matchup well with them. Oakland isn't going anywhere.. They'll be lucky to get even a #2 seed.. KC, has an above avg D, and playmakers on Special Teams and on Off. that could put our D to work.. Hell look what old man steve smith did to us this weekend..Then finally, the Dolphins have a back up qb and the Steelers will be out for blood.. especially Ben.. and the Texans have good ole Tom Savage leading the way... Their D would scare me with JJ Watts, but he's not in it..
Overall I am liking our path to the playoffs... as long as we don't get KC.

 

It's going to a whole lot more than just Bell and Brown to really make some noise in the playoffs.

 

Frankly, I think the offense is temperamental. One time they go out and get it done, then they go into a few 3-out funks.

What I really want to see is the defense step up for the playoffs. Tuitt should be healthy. We need a pass rush!

 

Bryants gonna have a big year in 2017 nowhere to go but up. We got the weapons to repeat if we win it all.

 

I agree that this is wonderful. I really feel that we could have done better in the playoffs the last 2 years (and maybe won a Super Bowl?) if we had the 3 B's healthy. I would treat next week as a bye for most starters and anyone that is injured. To think that if Antonio Brown doesn't stretch for that TD we aren't making the playoffs to now it is shaping up to be a favorable Steeler run is just crazy. It's possible we play 2 teams with backup QB's (Miami, Oakland) and healthier then we have been in 3 years!

Exciting times for sure.