Ben pec injury…

That sounds kind of ... itty-bitty.

 

Have not heard anything. Pure speculation. Honestly I would play Mason before Haskins or use both. I am not sure our OC is sophisticated enough to play both.

 

Throw our OC into the equation & i like Haskins better myself.

 

They really haven't been using a nose tackle very much. They have played a lot of nickel with two linemen and four linebackers, which was fine those first two games. The Bills weren't really interested in running much and the Raiders were missing Jacobs. The Bengals, however, will likely be very happy to pound away on the ground, so those two-man fronts probably aren't going to work very well.

 

I'm just clarifying my point and tweaking you a bit with that last bit.

I think it was a combination. They seemed to fall too much in love with that short passing game. It worked so well in those big victories over the Ravens (the first meeting) and the Titans. Teams adjusted, but the Steelers either couldn't or wouldn't adjust.

Every part of the offense declined when Roethlisberger's play got worse, which seemed to start with him hurting both knees against Dallas. It seemed as if they went to more shotgun because it was easier on his knees, which limited their options in the running game. Roethlisberger's reluctance to throw deep and intermediate passes over the middle seemed to start around that time, too. That continues to make it easy for defenses, which now only have to defend the line of scrimmage and the sidelines.

 

i could see us using a lot more base defense in this one.

 

A Stripes reference? Nice one.

 

It's early obviously, but The Steelers are reportedly going with Ben even though his injury is limiting his throws.

Why doesn't this surprise me. Ben has a complete stranglehold on this team. Tomlin never sits him when he's injured. Instead Ben plays and tends to play very poorly

 

It's time to stop placating Ben and start expecting him to run an actual offense. If he can't then move on. We know where this current offense leads and it isn't to success.

 

Finger crossed we will get Mason this weekend.

If Mason plays I believe we will see a Derek Watt sighting on offense with our QB under center.

 

Maybe we should call Deshaun Watson on this; apparently he knows hundreds of these physical therapists ready to come over and massage the area in question.

 

I guess it depends on who is available. Playing more base means digging deeper on the defensive line, which could be difficult if Davis is still out.

 

Not with our receivers piss poor effort. About 4 non-rookies on the O & limited Ben one of the few commited to winning the game.

 

I think ARII calls the shots where Ben is concerned. Maybe I'm wrong but that's the only other explanation that makes sense.

 

Could be. Colbert also seems to be up Ben's ass. It's just insane that he's never reigned in whatsoever. The guy can do no wrong and is allowed to run the offence in a way that limits our effectiveness

 

he actually becomes a more important piece right now.

 

The steelers averaged 29.4 points per game. That includes the defense which scored alot last year in those games. The offense did not average those points. The first ten games were won in spite of the offense.If the defense had not played like they did and kept scoring we wouldnt have won even 4 games. What team were you watching?

 

I was watching the one that actually played, not fictional one you are trying to push to fit your chosen narrative.

The defense scored two touchdowns and one safety in those 10 games, so if you want to take those points out, the offense still averaged 28 points per game. Seriously, you should go back and watch those games. You missed some fun stuff.

 

Good timing, yesterday was Bill Murray's birthday.

 

One post says, Art II is Ben’s backer. You post that Colbert is too. Not saying either of you are wrong. Hell, you’re probably both right. But I see nothing that makes me think Tomlin is anything less than a 100% Ben backer.

So he has unanimous support fromthe top of the organization. He’s fire proof. He won’t be reigned in, by anyone, anyhow. Matt Canada might complain in frustration, but he might as well talk to the wall.

 

I am watching a team who ranked 2nd most by percentage for drives ending in a punt in 2020.

Only the Jets had a higher percentage of drives ending in a punt formation than the Steelers!

Which is probably why we drafted a punter this year.

 

You know My Friend You can actually read that a few ways. 1. We scored More Tds than Field goals compared 2 a lot...were as ...let's say We use 2 drives for example.. We score a Td next drive we punt...another team goes Field goal on one drive , and a Field goal on the next drive...See just using 2 drives We punted more , but still scored more, or You could go with ....We didn't turn the ball over as much as some. I'm not saying what Your saying is not true ,but It's not a good barometer of the team...IMO.
You know You Could have scored a TD Your 1st 5 drives every game, and punt the rest and still win, or You could kick a Field goal every drive and still lose....especially if Your playing a team with a long TOP

 

I'm another fan that thinks Ben is off-limits for Tomlin (don't like it). Soft Mikey lives with it & he doesn't have to. He's good enough for another franchise to scoop him up if he puts his foot down. Just my 2 cents.


Ben could have used a Noll or Cowher in his grill when stupid Ben shows up on the field. I think he responds well to adversity not involving his mouth. Chuck made it clear to Terry what was acceptable play & what wasn't. Took awhile but effective.

 

It does when you can't win a game at home in the NFCCG, and Brady hands them 3 ints in the second half, part of the reason Aaron Rodgers wasn't happy with the organization.

 

Wrong again, I doubt the Steelers would get destroyed by Brady if he throws 3 ints in the second half.