Is the Steelers next game against the Jets a must win?

Considering their upcoming schedule, the Jets is their easiest opponent for a while.

 

It is one of several reasons why I say start pickett. That way he can learn.

We already know that with trybisky can't do it. And due to he can't keep a drive long enough our defense dies. Even with their 5 turnovers, he can't do it. But Dallas backup QB can.

 

Not really. The Steelers could lose this and still make the playoffs. Losing the easy ones and winning the hard ones is not an uncommon thing for this team.

The way things are going you can probably plan on making this a weekly thread.

 

No, but it sure would be nice. Nothing is a must win intil You get around 6,or 7 loses.

 

We should be 3-0, but Tomlin is stubborn and little chance ahead of winning a game when the offense can only score 13 or 14 points.

 

The game against the Browns were for me a must win.2-6 is likely now

 

It’s a must win. So we must.
We must start Kenny and we must win.
It’s getting real musty around here lately.

 

Yes, AFC opponent. Plus we cannot fall far in the standings
from our divisional opponents. Remember I am a half full kind of guy!

 

I talked with a few Steeler fans who think this is a MUST LOSE.

Their line of thinking is this is not a Playoff team so get Kenny all the playing time you can for next season. They think the only way that happens is Trub and company get smoked by the Jets.

 

Browns fan here gents. First post. I think the Jets game is a must win for the Steelers to salvage the season. 2-2 and things are looking decent, 1-3 and I think the organization should consider April’s draft. The Steelers have one of the best young rosters in the nfl. Best young wr corps, top 5 rb, top 10 te. I can see another 1-2 titles for all of you. However, and not to change the topic, I think if you’re sitting at 1-3, I think the plan may be to lose out and get yourselves another hof qb at the top of the draft. Get a few olineman and be the best team in football in 2-3 years.

 

Lets see, the next 5 weeks to the bye. Were 1-2

Jets: Home
Buffalo: Away
Tampa Bay: Home
Miami: Away
Filthadelphia: Away

Bye

Show me the win total with this team as it stands.

So even if they win the must win Jets game the next 4 look like lock losses.

So that would bring them to 2-6. Or 1-7?

Just not a rah rah type person. This team has multiple issues from the top down at this point. And the stubbornness of a head coach.

Pickett should be the starter going forward. I had hopes for Trubisky. Its time. Not going to happen but it could provide a spark. Let him take his licks and learn.

 

I used to think that way, but this team isn't winning a superbowl or even making a deep playoff run with Mitch. Life is short. If it takes an ugly loss to unbridle the future, so be it. I ain't got all day.

 

Again, this team was predicted to be bad going into the season....why is everyone surprised.

Cowher had 3 really terrible seasons before the team was rebuilt into a contender...sometimes it just needs to happen.

 

I will probably get flamed for this, but for this team there are no must win games. I know "It's only been three games", but now the only question is do we end up with the number one pick in the draft.

 

Hope they win, as always, but will be a bit giddy if they lose. Won't lie. I like taking positives out of all situations. Sorry to shut you down.

 

It’s not a must win, but for the Steelers they must win. They must show signs an offense exist. Not just score points, though that is the ultimate goal. They must sustain drives. Run effectively, pass effectively, block effectively.

Special teams cannot rest either.

Defense, even without TJ, must show they can tackle and not be pushed around.

 

I can see both sides this season. A lot of Steeler fans want Pickett in there and they feel it is the only way. Do I feel this team has no shot in hell to make Playoffs, yes. Could I ever root for them to lose, never.

If the Steelers were ever in a position that if they lose the last game of a terrible season they will get the #1 pick and this #1 pick is supposed to be the next Tom Brady I simply could not root for that loss.

Heck, the years when we clinched our Playoff spot and were playing a meaningless game with back-ups I still wanted to win as bad as any other game.

 

Those four tough games after the Jets I think they find a way to at least win one of those.

 

Bingo . I rather Trubisky play all Year, and win a MVP than lose.

 

And this Guy blocked Me. LoL

 

we also could easily be 0-3 if the Bungals had their longsnapper. What ifs.

 

Is the next game against the Jets a must win?! Absolutely if the Steelers want to keep pace with the rest of the division. Never mind just the team... might as well be Trubiskys must win as well; Canada the samw.


Seriously doubt Mitch gets pulled but more and more subpar performances like that one will increase the likelihood of Pickett seeing the field. That said, not by being pulled from Mitchs end. Mitch keeps playing like that and I fear he will get injured.


I seriously hope not bit my goodness.... "Hero Ball" only works when you have the physical intangibles and the arm talent to match. Mitch only has one of those two qualities.