My observations from the Titans turnover typhoon

1. What game were the refs watching....aside from allowing multiple blatant holds, there was absolutely no way that last play should've had so much drama

2. TJ Watt is a warrior..... One can only hope that the rest of the defense starts to follow his heart and determination

3. I love Najee, but he was running extremely soft today

4. Boz is still Money

5. Welcome back Joe Haden... His return was definitely a difference maker

6. The way foreman ran on us, I shudder to think what derrick Henry would've done

7. If only we could play all 4 quarters, we could be the #1 seed rather than having our playoff hopes on life support

8. Despite the win, the offense was way below average, including the play calling

9. Defense still needs to focus on containment

10. Hope muth is ok.... He was really our only effective offensive weapon outside of boz

 

Two guys hugging Watt right in front of the referee was the most egregious no call I’ve ever seen. Even a blind man would’ve thrown the flag in that situation

 

The ref looked hesitant to call the one for highsmith

 

I'd like to add that I think Edmunds played a pretty good game today. He had a couple of key tackles for loss or minimal gains. He's stepping up his game in run support.

 

I was upset how they let Ben get hit with no flag.

I think the poor line is making Naj develop bad habits. He isn’t hitting holes, he always does a studder step.

There are 3 games we lost/ tied where we should have won. Just a few plays and players short.

 

They also called holding rather than personal fouls when both were visible

 

Stopping the run on defense is going to come down to getting these guys to watch the ball instead of the motion. If they track the ball carrier they will be in a better position to make a tackle instead of flowing right only to see the RB cut back to where no one is.

On offense Ben has to make the throws, no pump fake and trying to wait until a big play comes open. hit the middle route and be done with it. Also sorry his personal preference of personnel packages with multiple recievers is out the window. extra linemen, dble or triple TE and use Derek Watt.

 

With regard to Najee, I’m going to say something here that may be controversial. The offensive offensive line notwithstanding, Najee doesn’t strike me as a very instinctive running back. Is he big and strong with decent speed? Heck yes! Does he fight for every yard? No doubt! I admire his effort, but he doesn’t seem to be the kind of running back who can take just a little bit of daylight and make something big out of it. Don’t get me wrong, I think he can be an effective player for the Steelers for several years. One thing to keep in mind though, he had ALOT of carries in college and we all know that a running back’s legs have a limited shelf life. Certainly glad we have Najee, but there are several later round RBs who are doing well this season. I understand the concern expressed by those who don’t like drafting a running back in the first round.

 

That is my biggest issue.... The only way Najee was going to make anything with this horrid blocking was to put is shoulder pads down and try to move forward..... Instead, he became a dancer

 

I like Najee, but sometimes he looks sluggish and tap dances a bit too. Our O line is horrendous though and maybe only prime Barry would look good

 

Filliponi bringing up the valid point of our offense being too much about square pegs in round holes and I couldn't agree more.

 

Minkah with 14 tackles today

 

How so?

 

Najee is still way too quick to bounce it to the outside. He is still playing like he did at Alabama thinking he can outrun everyone outside.

He'll eventually learn to slow it down and wait for the blocking inside to develop. In the NFL Najee doesn't have the quickness to run like Barry Sanders,

As Romo pointed out there are plays where Najee looks like a punt returner running backwards to lose 5 or 6 yards rather than just put his head down and keep it inside for little to samll gain.

 

Najee impressed me in the sense that he made a lot of tacklers miss.

When your safety has that many tackles that's not a good thing.

 

very underrated comment. Completely agree, the line is detrimental to #22’s mindset.

 

I wish if the Steelers are going to line up tight and everyone knows they are going to run why not commit to it and use a freakin fullback as a lead blocker. We have a good running back behind a crappy offensive line do something different.

 

Naj has been dancing too much for a couple of games now. The line is sh t and I think he is getting worn out and hitting the rookie wall.

 

On the 4th down conversion that Freeman made, if Edmunds chops his feet and drives Foreman doesn't get the first down. Edmunds feet were flat footed when he tackled Foreman.

 

in the Steelers last offensive possession Chase was not in the game. In the Steelers last defensive stand Bush was not in the game. Does anybody know if they were finally benched or hurt.?

 

Excellent points!

 

It was the Joe show. Haden and Schobert won it for us. Loved seeing Ben sneak for the TD. Was afraid they wouldn't go to well 2x in a row. But props to the coaching staff for not trying to pass on the goal line.

 

Bush was where he needed to be. On the sidelines.

 

Butler did say this week he was going sit Bush more and play Spillane more, but I didnt think he would with the game on the line in that final drive.