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  1. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    The Pittsburgh Steelers don't tank on purpose.

    EVER



    The next person to suggest that they play lesser players in an attempt to secure a more advantageous pick in next seasons draft please walk to the nearest person and ask them to Gibbs slap you until you get that thought out of your head.

    This team may lose to another team after a hard fought game. They may come up short, they may face mountains of adversity, they may have a losing record but this franchise does not tank. There is no fire sale to stock up on draft picks. They are not the Cleveland Browns .

    Get on the Mason train folks its time to roll. Who ride?
     
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  2. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    It certainly looked like they did in the 2nd half against the Pats.
     
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  3. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    Unfortunately, in order to have a right side to the bell curve there has to be a left side. And some of the left fielders cant help themselves for having these thoughts. Fortunately the decision makers are on the right. By varying degrees. :smiley1:
     
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  4. pjgruden

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    While I agree that they are not the kind of franchise to tank on purpose, this coaching staff doesn't instill confidence either. Can the talent on this team continue to win in spite of suspect coaching?
     
  5. SDOT

    SDOT Well-Known Member

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  6. thorn058

    thorn058 Well-Known Member

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    That dude has 2 SB rings.
     
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  7. pjgruden

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    Hey now, Duce wore those sweats with authority!
     
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  8. 86WardsWay

    86WardsWay Well-Known Member

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    I don't think those are rings he's actually holding there.
     
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  9. Steel_Elvis

    Steel_Elvis Staff Member Mod Team

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    That’s an improvised hand warmer
     
  10. jeh1856

    jeh1856 Beer is good

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    If my hands are cold, that is not where I’m sticking them. ;)
     
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  11. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    Super Balls?
     
  12. AskQuestionsLater

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    Is this still a concern?! The Steelers tanking?! Among the main shortcomings in Steelers History, rather Steelers History under Tomlin, is playing down to the level of their competition.
     
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  13. thesteeldeal

    thesteeldeal Well-Known Member

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    Or as Tomlin would describe it...” self inflicted” tanking
     
  14. Wardismvp

    Wardismvp Well-Known Member

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    Unlike some NFL owners Kraft/ Ross. The Rooney's have ethics and integrity that will never leave them. It's called class. We will never tank. We may lose games but as you saw yesterday morning with the trade of Minka Fitzpatrick that the Steelers are in it to win it.
    Don't worry folks, Mike Tomlins time is running out. Thank God.
     
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  15. CK 13

    CK 13 Well-Known Member

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    Tanking for what? Giving the fish a better pick? Negative. Who the frig says that?
     
  16. groutbrook

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    You had me, right up until 'Who ride'. (which is pretty much all of it, since 'who ride' is at the end)
     
  17. DukeDukeDaDaDa

    DukeDukeDaDaDa Well-Known Member

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    Biting my tongue here.
     
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  18. SteelerGlenn

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    Anyone suggesting this is not very bright.
     
  19. SteelerBark

    SteelerBark Well-Known Member

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    The opportunity cost of tanking will be immense. If we tank, that means we give up a top 5 pick for Minkah. Not sure if worth it at that point. If we go 8-8 and lose just a mid first round pick, then the trade turned out hugely in our favor...as long as he lives up to his billing. We will see.
     
  20. DukeDukeDaDaDa

    DukeDukeDaDaDa Well-Known Member

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    Glenn You disagree I'm biting my tongue? Lol.

    Art is this you after all?
     
  21. Lizard72

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    well, trade does one thing...I don't think many Steelers fans are gonna be watching the draft day theatrics or worried about who they're gonna pick first day!
     
  22. TerribleTowelFlying

    TerribleTowelFlying Staff Member Site Admin Mod Team

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  23. white_steel_wolfe

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  24. mac daddyo

    mac daddyo Well-Known Member

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    We are going to win with mason rudolph. Bank it. This is by far the best defensive backfield we have had in years. We have talent and as we wanted Ben to do, mason will spread the ball around. This may be a blessing in disguise and just the shot in the arm this offense needed. Someone to run it as intended minus the killer Bs. This defense and it's new additions will get it together. Week 2 was better then week 1. We played a good half and now we need a full game. The offense showed up in the second half. Now let's put it together for a whole game. I saw a lot of good things from this team. There is no tanking. :cool:
     
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  25. Iowasteeljim

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    Well, your not sticking them in mine either. Only because I can't stand ice cold hands. Warm them first, then we can talk.
     

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