One of the saddest pics I’ve seen as a Steelers fan

Cannot blame him. JuJu deserves better. For that matter, so does Mason.



Perhaps Randy can get his head out where the sun does not shine. Let Mason loose early and often. Then again, James Conner coughing up a fumble does not help either.

 

Losing isn't fun and shouldn't be. It shows me that Juju cares.

As Dr Seuss says when you're in a slump your not in for much fun.

Unslumping yourself is not easily done.

 

Mason was throwing high often. He did not look good. I really hope he settles down and our offense finds an identity. No running game, TE thin, and WR scares nobody.

 

Looks like Mason couldn’t really step into his throws, that’s why they were high.
Same for Ben too.

The O Line possibly has fooled us for a few years now.
Maybe Bell made them seem better.

 

They produced a Pro Bowl RB and Ben was sacked the least of his career and had over 5,000 yards passing

It's a large drop off from a year ago.

 

I just hope they realize it's a rebuild year and nobody goes AB. Got to be tough putting your body on the line and season over in Week 4.

 

wtf happened though? can anyone explain this? I am not smart enough to break down plays(lazy) lol

 

This picture says a lot of a big problem this team has right now, perhaps it's biggest problem and that is lack of belief.

I know that sounds folksy but getting a win after these changes this past week with the future of this team could have made all the difference.

This team needs new leaders after Ben went out and a victory could have given this young group something to rally around. Now, they're still rudderless.

 

For sure, there are several reasons.
One of the most important: no Mike Munchak

 

there is no leader though. you keep plugging in talented players and still cant win who else are you going to blame? Coaches perspective that is since there is no accountability there

 

People say Munchak leaving etc. but this is the same group. Maybe the age is catching up to the line?

 

But this is a veteran group. Would losing Munchak have this much of an affect guys who've already learned under him for several years?

 

Yes, it's a veteran unit. Still, not so veteran to say a problem is they are aging.
Remember:
1) It's only the 2nd year under new OC.
2) Football is such a dynamic sport, almost a science. Defensive schemes are no static (ehmmm on 31 teams), and adjustments are an every week task...

Yes, there are several factors. But Munchak is one of them

 

This is exactly how I feel!! I am not understanding AT ALL what the hell happened to our OL. Same players....the guy standing on the sidelines during the game makes that much of a difference DURING the game??? I just don't get it.

 

i guess my issue, and im sure others too, is that we are expecting the same level of play that was 2014-2018 and we shouldnt

 

Good players can only take so much losing before they want out. This team is currently toxic.

 

I’d like to say that it’s from the opponent loading the box because they don’t respect the pass but they were consistently getting beat by a 4 man rush. So to me it’s just underperformance. The run game is just getting swarmed. It doesn’t help telegraphing the play from shotgun. No Nix and no McDonald is a pretty big loss when we need it most. The OL is gonna have to step up their game big time or we’re in for more of the same. You have to make the D respect something.

 

Yup. Werent taking deep shots, couldnt block a 4 man rush, and RB were not finding holes. I remember those Raven games when Ben had playmakers and they were killing us just like the 49er game. Big 4 man fronts with Ngata/suggs and dropping 7.

 

Yup guys were getting out muscled. Pushed straight back into Rudolph’s pocket. He couldn’t step into many of his attempts. Is the gym still being used in Pittsburgh or are guys just sick of getting duct tape residue on their expensive workout attire?

 

Yep. Wish I'd see that kind of concern from Tomlin.

 

Our offensive line better get their heads out of their asses.​

 

I also saw the offensive lineman get push back into the QB on passing downs, but also looked like MR didn't drop back as far as Ben does and was closer to the line of scrimmage then Ben usually. Definitely not big holes on running plays. The linemen just don't look powerful enough and getting manhandled. Its probably old age but then again big Al is not old and him and Foster getting blown off the ball. I think loosing Munchak also has a lot to do with the poor running and pass blocking.