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Where do we finish in the AFC North this year?

Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by Benny Lava, Sep 17, 2019.

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  1. Benny Lava

    Benny Lava Well-Known Member

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    Through 2 weeks it is looking like Baltimore is going to dominate the division. Looking at their schedule I see them finishing 12-4 or 13-3. The Browns are 1-1 and given the talent on the roster (Mayfield, OBJ, Landry, Chubb, Garrett) I see them finishing 2nd. I predict 10-6 or 9-7.

    Bengals are 0-2 like us. I see them finishing 7-9 or 6-10.

    Now, what about us? Where do you see us finishing? I currently have us finishing 5-11, 4th in the AFCN. Wins vs Jets, Browns, Bengals, Dolphins and Colts. Losses to Patriots, Seahawks, Ravens x2, Browns, Bengals, 49ers, Chargers, Rams, Cardinals and Bills.

    It will be Tomlin's first losing season. Many will be sad that they can no longer trot out "BUT he's never had a losing season line...." in defense of Mikey T.
     
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  2. Roonatic

    Roonatic Well-Known Member

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    Ahead of Cleveland & Cincy

    If Mason can produce 28 pts a game running the offense 1st
     
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  3. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    10-6 first place
     
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  4. Slim504

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    I'll be optimistic and say we finish 2nd.Im not ready to give up on this team just yet.I think Mason knows this is a big oppurtunity for him and he's gonna play his a** off.Fitzpatrick may well be the defensive leader we've been waiting for if what chris carter said about him is true.You heard it here 1st Im predicting 10-6
     
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  5. shaner82

    shaner82 Well-Known Member

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    Probably 3rd but 2nd isn't impossible. 1st seems all but impossible. The Ravens have taken a big step forward this year
     
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  6. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    Wherever 7-9 lands us.... 2nd or 3rd. Depends on where Browns end up.
     
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  7. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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    Probably 3rd is my guess, barring a miracle.
     
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  8. CanadianSteel

    CanadianSteel Well-Known Member

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    14-2? Remember the Run Ben had when he took over for Maddox? Maddox had an elbow injury too....

    Okay, I'm awake from my dream now, but I don't generally make predictions. Hopefully we can win a few games, before the bye, and see where it goes.
     
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  9. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    I’m not ready to slobber love all over the Ravens. They beat up Miami. Wow, that’s impressive seeing as Miami is likely to lose 15-16 games. Then they barely beat Arizona at home, and gave up 350 passing yards to rookie Kyler Murray. I’m not sure I’m ready to crown them just yet.
     
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  10. Blast Furnace

    Blast Furnace Staff Member Mod Team

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    Ravens 1st and after that up for grabs. I wrote the Ravens off because of Jackson but he has taken a big step. Of course, they haven't played a good defense yet and won't for another 4 or 5 weeks. Still, it's hard to see them not finishing first.
     
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  11. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    Come on man! They barely beat Arizona at home.
     
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  12. white_steel_wolfe

    white_steel_wolfe Well-Known Member

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    First or last.
     
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  13. Blast Furnace

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    Sorry Elvis! We are a complete unknown with Mason leading the way, Bengals and Browns don't seem to be better than them.

    I hate the Rats too but :shrug:
     
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  14. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    10-6 first :herewego!:
     
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  15. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    In the immortal words of Hillbilly Biker: “We’ll crush them. They suck.”

    Seriously though, I think Jackson will make some big time splash plays, but ultimately fall short of being a franchise QB. I think we can rebound to win the division, but it needs to start Sunday.
     
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  16. Benny Lava

    Benny Lava Well-Known Member

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    The difference was back then we had a top 5 defense. Now we have a bottom 5 defense. Yes, even with Fitzpatrick.
     
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  17. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    It won’t be bottom 5 for long. We’ve seen this song and dance plenty of times. Even with Butler, the talent will trump scheme enough to be middle of the pack, maybe even top 10-15.
     
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  18. Benny Lava

    Benny Lava Well-Known Member

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    Time will tell. We can start evaluating this week to see how many times we leave Kittle uncovered as he streaks down the middle of the field.
     
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  19. WWW

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    I'm tempted to say our season will unfold no worse than 6-10, and no better than 9-7... But....


    I think no one can really make an educated guess until, let's say, we see 3-4 games with Rudolph under the center.

    Yes, he showed poise and some flashes, but the level of uncertainty regardning him is still high right now.
     
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  20. SteelHack

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    If the defense can stop allowing 30 points a game. I think first is still within reach. If they can't.. It will not matter how good Mason plays.

    This is now a run the ball and play good defense team again. Which I think should help because they have no choice but to form an identity.

    I think Mason will still sling the rock....but the run game should be a bit more focal moving forward

    This team has moved from Bens shoulders directly to the defense shoulders....Can they handle the weight?

    HACK
     
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  21. Jammasterc

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    Might sniff a Wild Card.
     
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  22. white_steel_wolfe

    white_steel_wolfe Well-Known Member

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    Superbowl my guy. Mason and company bout to light the league on fire
     
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  23. Jay31

    Jay31 Well-Known Member

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    If only the 2019 Steelers team had a great rushing offense and a great overall defense like the 2004 Steelers.
     
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  24. Madmike77

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    Third. But that’s only because it’s a lousy division.
     
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  25. pjgruden

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    Fifth :dancing:

    Seriously though, this team is tough to read. Their schedule is not too favorable this year in my opinion. I can see them probably winning 7 games. Probably in a tie with the Browns, but not in the basement like the Bengals.
    Now that being Said, I hope Rudolph proves me wrong and lights it up.
     
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