1st Preseason Game

Since its the first preseason game of the season, what are yinz gonna be lookin for in this game?

 

1. Smash mouth physical football by our offensive line, and perhaps a fight or two
2. Hardly any empty backfields
3. Screen passes to our backs
4. 60/40 pass/run ratio
5. Ball control passes to our tight ends for easy first downs
6. Ben staying in the pocket as much as possible and on his feet
7. Steve McClendon getting 2 sacks and 1 fumble recovery
8. Ike dropping a sure pic
9. Troy plays one series and then comes out
10. Two of our four TD's come on the run

 

the Black & Gold taking the field

About fkn time!

 

Cortez Allen with a pick six and stellar play, he is my starter day 1

Baron Batch with 100 yards and 2 scores, big role this year and being forgotten about due to Rainey

Daniel Hrapmann to boom at least 2 long field goals and give us hope that Suisham will be replaced by someone better

No injuries!!!!

 

With Colon hurt I'm going to be looking at DeCastro and Foster playing at the same time against the Eagle's first team D. I would have loved to see Adams vs. Trent Cole but I hear he's hurt. I also want to see if Spence lives up to his hype and how fast he really plays. I want to see Rainey returning some kicks, also want to see if Dwyer is really in the best shape he's been since becoming a pro.

 

I'm looking for the 1st team offense to click and be on point,because Wallace will be watching and if they flow and look good then Wallace will come running back. If we look bad on offense then he will sit back and say ..."yeah, they need me."

 

I'd like to see some successful power running in short-yardage/goal line situations. Let's just keep possession of the ball/score TD's. No 3&1, empty backfield sets/no bubble screens. Like to see some successful FB play from Will Johnson but will have to wait until the replay tomorrow on NFL Network as I live way out of the market area. Here we go, Steelers!!!!!

 

Physical play everywhere...Type of Offensive sets,use of PA, and of course our Redzone efficency.....

After that a very close eye on the OL...

 

1. No injuries to any starters
2. See #1

 

I want to see a push from the offensive line, and some pressure on the qb from the defense. Also pretty hopeful for Rainey returning kicks. I'll be focusing in DeCastro for the first series.

 

NO INJURIIIIIIIIIIIIES