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Discussion in 'Steelers Talk' started by MadtownDruankard, Nov 10, 2017.

  1. MadtownDruankard

    MadtownDruankard Well-Known Member

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    6 teams in the AFC that are 5-3 or better. The rest of the field is looking at elimination with another loss or two.

    Patriots
    Bills
    Chiefs
    Steelers
    Titans
    Jags

    We are just as likely to be a 6th seed as a 1st seed. The titans and Patriots games will decide our playoff spot. I think those 2 teams are also the worst matchup for us. Mariota is the typical steeler killer kind of QB IMO. Brady owns us. IMO the Titans and Patriots worry me the most.
     
  2. uncblue012

    uncblue012 Well-Known Member

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    I agree. I said the same thing before the season. The Patriots are my biggest fear, but Mariota is a boss.

    We own the Chiefs, so whatevah. They're incredibly talented, but we find ways to win.
     
  3. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    I still don't think this team is going to win 12 games. I can see at least 3 more losses, maybe 4... even with the cupcake schedule. The Steelers are overrated and there's nothing they've done in the past 8 games to convince me otherwise. Definitely the worst current 6-2 team.

    It wouldn't surprise me if the Steelers beat the Patriots, but lost to Titans, Bengals and Ravens.
     
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  4. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    Eh better than vikings but yea pats saints rams would beat us
     
  5. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    Forgot about the Vikings. If they had Bridgewater all year, they would be even better.
     
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  6. bigbenhotness

    bigbenhotness Well-Known Member

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    I’m with ya, we do seem kinda overrated but all teams have flaws. This team looks lackluster but I feel they can compete with the big dogs if they have to
     
  7. The Glory Days

    The Glory Days Well-Known Member

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    We're going to end up somewhere between 14-2 and 6-10. Take that to the bank.

    What remains in between those records is playing up to potential and health. We're not overrated. We're underperforming. If this team rounds in to form (big if) like they usually do in the second half of a season, only the Pats will have a chance to beat us. And that's only because they're our kryptonite.
     
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  8. BigBensBigBong

    BigBensBigBong Well-Known Member

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    I think you meant "just as likely to be a 4th seed...", no? We have our division in hand.
     
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  9. Steven Leonard

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    And why are they the "worst" 6-2 team because you say so? Most experts and efficiency ratings have the Steelers in the top 3, just because you're a member of the chicken little brigade and the sky is constantly falling doesn't make it true. The Steelers are a very solid team and at worst will end up 12-4 book it.
     
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  10. Steven Leonard

    Steven Leonard Well-Known Member

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    So if the the Vikings had teddy Bridgewater who hasn't played in almost 2 years they would of beaten the Steelers?
     
  11. steel machine

    steel machine Well-Known Member

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    Pretty much impossible to be a 5th or 6th seed unless the Ravens become great somehow. We will win our division which is 4th seed at worst. We will have 1 home game if we do not get first round bye.
     
  12. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    Yeah.
     
  13. Blast Furnace

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    Theres 1 team left on the schedule thats a clear cut problem, NE.

    Only other game that concerns me is Cincy and not from a win/loss perspective. I just want to come out of that one healthy. Too late in the season to be sustaining injuries. Birthdefect will be looking to maim someone for sure.
     
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  14. THREE RIVER SHIVER

    THREE RIVER SHIVER Well-Known Member

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    Hey HM...You and jim92 outta get together and tell each other everything's gonna be ok!!...maybe even hug!
     
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  15. Steven Leonard

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    You must be talking about a different QB the Bridgewater ive seen isn't that much better than Case Kenum.
     
  16. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    A consistent QB is vital. You are right. Bradford without the bum knee... would be Super Bowl caliber. Bridgewater hasn't proven anything. Tom Brady is Darth Sidious, Sauron and Hannibal Lector rolled up into one. Until the Steelers defeat him...there is no hope. There is no 7th Super Bowl.
     
  17. Diamond

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    This years patriot team isn't unbeatable, and even when they went 16-0 the giants beat their ass in the SB, we will beat them this year, brady has to make it through the next 8 games without getting injured before anyone can make them the odds on favorite to repeat, and brady has a losing record in Denver 3-7, denver usually beats brady up with their pass rush, so denver could get another win against brady sunday night, at least denver thinks their defense matches up well against brady...
     
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  18. MojaveDesertPghFan

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    This is the only alter ego the Steelers D needs to focus on [​IMG]
     
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  19. MadtownDruankard

    MadtownDruankard Well-Known Member

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    You are correct. I didn't think that through completely. I guess my point is the top 6 teams in the AFC IMO are pretty equal. All 6 have issues. I give the teams with the best QB's and best defense the edge. So that puts us in the top 3. Problem is I can see us losing several games we have no business losing.


    I agree 100% with the statement made on this thread... We are not over rated. We are under achieving. That hits the nail on the head. We could and should be the SB favorites just based on talent. Coaching wise I think we might be the weakest of the 6 teams. Talent wise there isn't a team in the league with our talent. Top 10 QB, arguably the best RB and WR in the league. Top 5 O-line. Top 5 Defense. Top 5 pass rush. Top 5 D-line. If this team does not win the SB it's a failed season. This is the weakest playoff field I can recall in many years. Eagels and Rams look like the real deal. The Patriots are the real deal just because of Brady and Bellicheat. After that it's a bunch of teams with lots of potential but plenty of issues. Could be the weakest QB year I can remember in decades.
     
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  20. steelersrule6

    steelersrule6 Well-Known Member

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    More nonsense the Steelers aren't the weakest coaching wise :facepalm:, Belicheck and Tomlin the only HC in the top 6 with playoff success.
     
  21. HeinzMustard

    HeinzMustard Well-Known Member

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    And whoever Tool was talking about in the song "Sober".... Tom Brady lives and acts these words when playing the Steelers:

    I will only complicate you
    Trust in me and fall as well
    I will find a center in you
    I will chew it up and leave
    I will work to elevate you
    Just enough to bring you down
     
  22. The Renegade

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    The biggest X factor that Pittsburgh has right now is that they’re healthy. That could change on a dime, but that is a huge plus for them going into the stages of the season when health really matters
     
  23. Steelers89

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    I don't trust this team to sweep the remaining division games. Furthermore, they'll lose one of the Titans, Colts, Packers, Cheats, Texans games. That's at least two more losses.
     
  24. MadtownDruankard

    MadtownDruankard Well-Known Member

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    Tomlin has a HOF QB and more talent then the other 5 playoff contenders. We can argue this till the cow's come home but there's one fact that deniers refuse to accept. This team has underachieved since winning the SB in 2008. We consistently lose to bad teams with less talent. Too many people here take Ben for granted. Having a QB like Ben w/ Bell and Brown is a huge advantage. Luckily we're in the AFC North because I suspect Tomlin's record would be much worse.
     
  25. Frick32

    Frick32 Well-Known Member

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    AFC North has averaged 2 playoff teams since 2008...I don't believe that Tomlin's record would be much worse!! Data suggests it's a competitive Division.
     
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