Talk Steelers with BTSC
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:01 PM CST
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Tomahak44 was kind enough to lend his time over at Behind The Steel Curtain with his post "Talk Chiefs with AP." So I thought it would be prudent for me to return the favor. Steeler Nation is starting to turn it's heads to the game this week although as long as Mike Tomlin and company get the Steelers ready to play us Steeler fans can continue to mourn another difficult loss to the Bengals.
Arrowhead Stadium is one of the more hostile environments to go into and the Chiefs are a professional football team looking to prove that they can go toe to toe with the defending Super Bowl Champs so this is definitely a match-up that the Steelers can't afford to overlook.
Anyways let me and the rest of the guys and gals over at Behind The Steel Curtain know what questions you have about the 2009 Pittsburgh Steelers.
This is a FanPost and does not necessarily reflect the views of Arrowhead Pride's writers or editors. It does reflect the views of this particular fan though, which is as important as the views of Arrowhead Pride writers or editors.
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What is the status on Troy for this weekends game?
by worc on Nov 17, 2009 8:04 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Tomlin said he is very questionable….I don’t see him playing
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:14 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thank god...
though it shouldn’t change the outcome substantially :p
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 17, 2009 11:08 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
just like what the Chiefs will do to Steelers?
wreck’em!
by worc on Nov 17, 2009 8:07 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Arrowhead Stadium is one of the more hostile environments to go into
Not this year – I expect to see 50% waiving Terrible Towels.
I hope it will be a sea of red, but it’s not likely after watching how many Steelers fans were in Denver, and how many Cow-Girl fans showed up to watch us almost knock them off!
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 17, 2009 8:15 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Hey,
Even if Pittsburgh fans are abundant that only gets the Chiefs fans that are in the Stadium to be more loud.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, we did shut up the Cowboy fans
But they were organized and the Cowboys were actually asking for crowd noise at one point. That used to be unheard of.
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 17, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you called?
.lol….. I remember what happened last time we played blitzburg? I was televised where i was, and it was a flat out disgraceful beat down….i think they put up a 40 burger and shut us out all at the same time….ugggh.
by Sea of RED on Nov 19, 2009 6:55 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Can you take it easy on us?
We lost D Bowe and are now even more fragile…
Also, The Terrible Towels will be abundant….
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:16 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Just hope that the NFL doesn’t fine James Harrison too much money after he punched a Bengal….an angry James “Deebo” Harrison is not a good thing for the Chiefs sake.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
No Kidding
I really have no hope for KC to actually win this game…I’m actually concerned that Cassel is going to get injured.
In case you haven’t heard, KCs OL hasn’t figured out what pass protection actually is.
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
by jmcgoblue on Nov 18, 2009 8:43 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
Somebody does, NFL.com poll has Chiefs by a 3-1 margin:
Who do you think will win on Sunday?
Watch NFL GameDay Morning, Sunday at 9 a.m. ET on NFL Network.
24%
Steelers
76%
Chiefs
Total Votes: 18983
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 18, 2009 9:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That is a lot of Steeler hate right cher!
or is that just MO or KS voting?
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 18, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just shows that there are a lot of KC fans with no life?
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 20, 2009 6:33 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
AP has shown up in a big way
We all have hope, whether it’s warranted or not
by Supersport on Nov 20, 2009 11:15 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
How much better are you guys when Troy plays?
I’m sure you don’t depend on him as much as the Colts do Bob Sanders, but he has to be a huge impact, not having him.
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 17, 2009 8:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
No way to sugar coat it we are just not as explosive without Troy. Troy forces teams to attack the team with more caution and every play Troy needs to be accounted for. The thing is that Troy has a history of injuries so the Steelers are prepared to play without him even though the defense might not be as explosive without him.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:21 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Haley and Pendergast would have done things similar (imo) to what they did against the Ravens,
taking the best player (Ed Reed) out of as many plays as possible. Polamalu being out helps the Chiefs, considerably, imo, although the Stillers have a couple games (in which they struggled) under their belts, and are likely better prepared than they were after the original MCL.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 17, 2009 10:05 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys have a rookie WR stepping up
Can you tell us about him? (Sorry I can’t remember the name, don’t see many Pitt games.)
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 17, 2009 8:20 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Mike Wallace. He is a third round draft pick from Old Miss. He had a bad week last week but he has played very well all season and had more receiving yards than any rookie receiver going into last week (Don’t really have the time to check if that is still the case after last week).
He has blazing speed and ran the second fastest time at the combine for a receiver behind Darius Hayward Bay (Sp?)
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:24 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Burner Wallace ran a 4.28.
I think Hay Bey-Bey ran a 4.25?
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by SteelFever on Nov 17, 2009 9:34 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey Bey-Bey is fast as heck for his size…but he has not shown much promise (probably mostly attributed with the team he is playing for)
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by Johnny_S on Nov 18, 2009 9:58 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Speed is ALL that matters.
Just win baby.
Yours truly,
Al
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
by kabrink on Nov 18, 2009 2:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
This kid and Santonio present WICKED quandaries for the KC D.
IMO, KC’s only shot against this pair is for somebody to put a hit on ’em at the line by somebody bigger, blitz the hell outta Big Ben, and pray for the best.
Chiefs front 3 and their “nickel spread” could pose some problems for Pitt. The front 3 and LB play will likely frustrate any running, especially early. The 2-5-4 and 2-4-5 looks on passing downs might cause problems, too. This is a unique matchup, because of the way the Chiefs are built. Relatively weak secondary, but a fairly big and mostly very young front 7.
I think they can run with Hines, if they have to, but all bets are off if they don’t get to Big Ben before Hines can pull a double-move, because he can eventually get separation just by good route-running. Thing is, if Hines gets time for a double-move, Wallace AND Holmes are behind everybody, already.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 17, 2009 10:16 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He has been a big reason why teams have had a hard time stopping our passing attack. You can’t cover Ward, Holmes, Heath Miller, and Mike Wallace on every play.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I imagine the passing attack is because nobody can bring down Rothlesberger
We actually got a personnal foul last week on Hali wrapping up Jfatcuss at the knees to bring his worthless butt down.
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:29 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thats part of it, but the Bengals did a great job of not allowing Ben to leave the pocket and Ben had his worst game of the season.
The Steelers receivers are good at finding open space when Ben extends the play….you need to have the right personnel in place for a qb like Ben.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
need to have the right personnel in place for a qb like Ben
Can we postpone this game until next season???
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
by kabrink on Nov 18, 2009 2:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Do you believe in the Madden Curse?...
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
haha….It’s hard not to believe in it even if it is pure coincidence. We were all hoping it would be Larry Fitzgerlad that got hurt not Troy though.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Troy falls from injury on a football field and no one is around to hear it, does he make a sound?
by worc on Nov 17, 2009 8:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
not with the seven things that head and shoulders does for his hair.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Sorry, didn't see the Pitt/Bengals game
But in the Indy/NE game I saw WR’s attacking the Secondary Zone via the Safety.
Alah left the CB’s standing in empty space. Does Pittsburgh attack the safety position with their WR’s too? Since our safeties are not strong coverage guys :(
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:26 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
This season we the Steelers have used slant routes much more and this is really the strong suit for Ward, Holmes, and Heath Miller. Mike Wallace has added a threat that can stretch the field although honestly Ben has had a hard time not under throwing Wallace with his blazing speed.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:30 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
sorry…didn’t mean to say “we the Steelers”….haha
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:32 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Actually was looking for a post from one of our Members Texas Chief
Discussing the NFL. Your comment made me think of it
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:38 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
good article
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He is the AP Defensive Yoda
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:50 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Clancy Pendergast is NOT
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not, Clancy Pendergast is.
"The first step to penetration... must not be lateral"
-Confucius, in contrary to Glenn Dorsey lining up in the 2-tech
by ArrowSpread on Nov 19, 2009 3:38 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Whats the deal with Pittsburgh team colors....
Steelers – black and gold
Pirates – black and gold
Pens – black and gold
Not fans of a little variety?
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by HIV 2 Elway on Nov 17, 2009 8:34 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
hard to argue with results…..
not really sure though…perhaps someone older and wiser from BTSC will stop over and answer.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:36 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I love Black and Old Gold
Whats your point H2E :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey, Succop has been key in 2 team's asses we kicked.
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:40 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Well
We haven’t kicked any ASS this year. Butt me :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Hey man, if we won, we kicked their ass.
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:44 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Black and gold rocks!
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:41 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We've been told the Chiefs are in the Pittsburgh Pirate Divison now
Is that a good thing? I’ve got a funny feeling about that one.
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 17, 2009 9:28 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Are you guys getting ready for Jamaal Charles...?
The man that should have been starting since Preseason…
Be ready for Chambers too, and thats the game. We lose easy…We are a little too predictable.
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:44 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
The Steelers continue to be pretty stout against the run…while I agree Charles is/was an upgrade over L.J….I don’t see him having a huge game running the ball?
How our his hands? We have had a hard time stopping the screens from running backs…perhaps you can pass that along to Todd Haley and company.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
He wouldn't listen either way...Look at LJ.
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
oh and we already shut down chambers once this season….granted it was when he was with that other team that didnt use him
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:51 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Its funny really...
The Chargers and Broncos struggled against you. Can’t wait to see how bad we do…
Bowe and Wade FTW.
When you fail to prepare, you prepare to fail.
by NJChieffan16 on Nov 17, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If it makes you feel any better we really haven’t blown anyone out this year, although we did take over in the second half of the Bronco’s game. This team doesn’t seem built to dominate….
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 8:56 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Our screens
are unique
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Heh. Haley was slow to see that in the SB.
About 2 plays after he saw it, Pittsburgh adjusted and took it away.
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 17, 2009 10:19 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
his hands are decent
but we throw our screen passes so that they are 7 yards deep when they get the ball. It doesn’t work real well.
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
by kabrink on Nov 18, 2009 2:57 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Maybe you all will share which Hotel you are staying in?
And which Bus the Offense will be riding in?
And then when that bus doesn’t show up at Arrowhead:)
We can have a fine exhibition of Defensive football!!!
We love Defense here in Kansas City :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 8:57 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
i heard they were flying in the morning before to get extra rest.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 17, 2009 9:01 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Just going to check out our new Power and Light District!
Or have some Damn good BBQ :)
We Will kick at least 4 Teams Asses in 09
And Succop will be the Key in two of them. Washington & Oakland!
" Think and talk positive football off the field." Hank Stram
by Steve_Chiefs on Nov 17, 2009 9:25 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
They are staying at the Hyatt Regency at Crown Center.
I have a coworker who is involved in a local Steeler Fan club, and got the info from him.
It's years like this that I wish I was a bear. Hibernation would make it so much easier.
by Red N Gold Beast on Nov 20, 2009 12:27 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
what's the deal with Sweed?
I believe that’s his name?
by rdubz on Nov 17, 2009 9:25 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Sweed could be a decent decoy
but nobody will believe he’s gonna get thrown to. I wish he didn’t have Freddy Mitchell hands… :(
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by SteelFever on Nov 17, 2009 9:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Second
We drafted him next after Rashard Mendenhall (I think. It was the same year though)
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by SteelFever on Nov 17, 2009 9:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you guys also resigned Clark to a deal right?
he is one hard hitting SS
by rdubz on Nov 17, 2009 9:45 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not yet.
I sure hope they do though. I have nicknamed him “Knockout”. :)
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by SteelFever on Nov 17, 2009 9:46 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
would be nice if the Chiefs could snag him!
by rdubz on Nov 17, 2009 9:48 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
You guys need more help than a hard hitting safety.
Besides, Knockout doesn’t ‘wrap-up’ on tackles really. He relies on his monster soul-crushing hits to stop the ball carrier dead. If he doesn’t make the hit, there needs to be someone behind him to actually make the stop, and we have good guys to do that (Gay, Taylor, Troy when he’s there, Carter when Troy’s not, Townsend, Burnett, you get the idea).
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by SteelFever on Nov 17, 2009 10:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
dead on right.... we need a coverage safety...
our safetys are bad
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 17, 2009 11:13 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We had one of those, Bernard Pollard.
He would focus more hitting hard than wrapping up. Not good in coverage either.
Cry Havoc! And let slip the Chiefs Defense of War!!!
by nateforchiefs on Nov 18, 2009 8:05 AM CST up reply actions 1 recs
he has dropped just about every pass in the regular season when he has been given the opportunity. Lots of talent just hasn’t been able to put together anything. The emergence of Mike Wallace has really allowed the Steelers to not have to even worry about getting Limas Sweed involved in the offense. It’s been good to not have to count on Limas but at the same time he was a second round draft pick with enormous talent that should be making plays.
Hopefully Limas gets one more shot next season and proves that he can be a solid receiver.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 18, 2009 5:10 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
hey dym
u will win this week by at least 2-to 4 touchdowns the chiefs have no team speed
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by j-man on Nov 17, 2009 9:38 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Who-Dey think gonna beat those Chiefs, Noooooooobody
it worked for the Bengals, maybe it will work for us!
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by teabaggingexper on Nov 17, 2009 9:59 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Actually, j-man, KC team speed has ratcheted up in recent weeks.
And no disrespect to D-Bowe, but Chambers, Long and Wade might actually present more difficulties.
And, in THEORY, if they could get Leggett, Washington and Morgan to play heads-up, there IS some potential for a much speedier secondary. And LB configurations involving Hali, Johnson, Williams and Mays (That’s right – put Mays at SOLB) are intriguing to this fan…
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 17, 2009 10:24 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
the secondary has been terrible
no other way to put it… they have probably allowed more big plays than any other D in the league. Miles Austin anyone? For some reason we just love to give up those 50+ yard td receptions. Good thing Heyward-Bey can’t catch and Russel can’t throw or we would have given another up last week.
The entire defense hasn’t been good but at least we are getting more than 10 sacks in an entire season with our front 7 this year.
by Lucasjr5 on Nov 17, 2009 11:18 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Not enough speed at S. Not enough aggression at the line.
Last week, a Cincy LB simply knocked Hines Ward on his ass as he went by. The comment by the color guy was “Now THAT’s the way to cover! Took Ward right out of the pattern,” or words to that effect.
As a Chiefs fan, I’m SICK of the last several years of no jam or pitty-pat jam. Where do ALL (but a very few) defensive coordinators and D-backfield coaches get the idea that good coverage means a carefully choreographed dance number by men in tights, all by themselves in space? It just seems like they’re caught up in abstractions, and covering an expanse of grass, when the only grass that matters is the one occupied by an eligible receiver, and the ONE time you know pretty much where he is and can actually INFLUENCE what grass he CAN occupy is before the snap and within 5 yards of the line after the snap. MANHANDLE the sonofabitch!
No question. Otis Taylor should be in the Hall of Fame.
by hmills110 on Nov 20, 2009 6:42 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks
hmills sorry i went by the dalas game
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Nov 18, 2009 3:47 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
What's the deal with Mendenhal?
One week he’s a workhorse the next he seems to be the forgotten man in the O.
Frankly, I think the Steelers are a much better team when they commit to running the ball. Why do they seem to stray away from that at times and what can we expect this weekend?
I really appreciate BTSC taking the time to answer these questions. Good Luck in the playoffs.
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 18, 2009 8:52 AM CST reply actions 0 recs
Well,
I guess that is the anomaly that is Bruce Arians as a play caller, and what frustrates Steeler fans so much about Arians at times. Both games that Mendenhall has had over 20 carries this season he has had over 150 yards rushing. It seems like simple logic to rush him until the wheels fall off and we will roll to victories, but he also carries the ball too high and has had issues with fumbling. Also the Steelers have weapons galore on offense with Ward, Holmes, Miller, and now Mike Wallace so Ben wants to throw the ball.
If the Steelers offense is clicking I would expect to see a first half full of passes and few runs and hopefully this will get the Steelers off to a quick lead. If the Steelers jump out to a quick lead I would expect to see plenty of Mendenhall.
Also another reason why Mendenhall doesn’t get as many carries is because how impressive Mewelde Moore has been as a third down back, he blocks well and has great hands and is an impressive check down back and doesn’t seem to have fumble-itis.
But as far as Mendenhall being the forgotten man in the offense that really isn’t true. He has a firm grasp on the starting position and unless he has some bad games with fumbles, mental mistakes, or injuries I expect you will see him running in a Steelers uniform for quite a few years. But the Steelers offense isn’t the offense of yesteryear, they will throw the ball 30+ times a game without blinking in 2009.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 18, 2009 9:17 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
If Moore is so impressive, why does ESPN say this?
Because Moore has some pass-catching ability, we expect him on the field a lot more often than Willie Parker. However, the team’s long-snapper is on the field more often than Willie Parker these days, so that’s not saying all that much.
And why does he only average 3 carries per game? Sounds a lot like Jamaal Charles before the whole Larry Johnson incident. Are they under-utilizing Moore?
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 18, 2009 9:28 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
My answer is… that’s ESPN for you…they don’t always know what they are talking about….
Moore has been solid whenever he has been asked to step up, but his role isn’t to be an explosive runner, its to pick up third and shorts, block and catch the screen passes and make some plays when needed. He has past the point in his career when he would ever have the chance to be a feature back, but that is why Pittsburgh scooped him up on the cheap and he has done nothing but be one of the best third down backs in the league since his arrival in the Steel City.
Is Moore under-utilized? Perhaps but when you have a 1st round draft pick that is averaging 5.4 yards per carry, two receivers in the top 10 in the league in terms of receiving yards (Ward, Holmes), and another wide-out who is averaging 17.4 yards per catch (Wallace), you just don’t always get to use everyone as much as you would like.
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 18, 2009 9:43 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
That's a great username/avatar
I rewatched There will be Blood a couple weeks ago. DDL is the tits!
Johnnie Morton: The Man. The Myth. The Legend.
by craig in calgary on Nov 18, 2009 10:14 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
thanks…agreed
I'll drink your Milkshake, I'll drink it up!
by drinkyourmilkshake on Nov 18, 2009 10:16 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
4 words
Bruce “Whale Vagina” Arians
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by SteelFever on Nov 18, 2009 11:02 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Thanks
From your response and the one milkshake provides, my sense is that the preference is to throw the ball early in many instances. And that the tendency is to give up on the running game when it’s not showing early success. I don’t think that it’s a bad thing that the Steelers throw the ball more now than in years past, but with your D, I see no reason to give up on running the ball in almost any situation.
Frankly, I can’t stand the Broncos, Chargers, Colts, Bengals, Ravens and Patriots. So, I find myself rooting for the Steelers by default. (Well that and a lingering mancrush on Cowher) I hope you commit more to the run as the season wears on (and the weather worsens) as I think that’s your best path back to the SB.
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by KCSatchmo on Nov 18, 2009 11:13 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
We know that
Can I forward your thoughts to Bruce Arians? Maybe he’ll listen to you.
"Chris! That's a terrible word! Pussywillows..."
-Lois Griffin
by SteelFever on Nov 18, 2009 8:52 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
if i was u oc
you wouild win 3- or 4 super bowl in a row i know how to mahage pitt 1 run the ball more 2 tell ben every play does not have to be a 80-yard touchdown 3 more ward and homles around
okay i have cereal palsy arhrtis and chronic fatiue as well i have a grea life loveing folks some days are better that other days i got a make a wish in 2001 saw my favorive team the broncos was the trip of the lifetime i wish everyone couild gotten to enjoy that with me i know some of u hate the broncos and that ok but i bleed organ and bule
by j-man on Nov 19, 2009 3:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Raiders beat Philly
Gives me hope that the Steelers will be looking past us to other opponents down the sched. Maybe if they underestimate us we’ll have a shot.
by GonzosDirtyTrailer on Nov 18, 2009 12:05 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Philly just plays horrible on their west-coast trips
Unfortunately I think Tomlin will have them ready to go.
Predictions:
Kansas City will not win more than four games in 2009
Kansas City will have a new OC and DC in 2010
Kansas City will win at least seven games in 2010
by jmcgoblue on Nov 18, 2009 10:12 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
I think we did enough “looking past” the opponent last weekend. I don’t see that happening again any time soon.
Wall of Shame
"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
by Johnny_S on Nov 19, 2009 7:44 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
you guys were looking past
CINNCINNATI? Somehow I doubt that.
Air Cassel - approved for takeoff
by kabrink on Nov 19, 2009 7:47 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Did you see how our offense played?
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"I’m glad we play Pitt twice, and not Tenn this year." - Brownie's Year
"BB is ok (slightly overated)…but he is NO Kyle Orton! I’ll take Kyle over Ben any day" - Bronco_Fan_Tom
by Johnny_S on Nov 19, 2009 8:20 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Yea, we thought we were watching a Chiefs game
OK, not really, but imagine watching that kind of offense every week
(Raiders game 1 should be listed here, 409 yds off, we let them off the hook)
(Cowboy's should be listed here - They are who we thought they were)
Skins
Raiders game 2
Next victim?
by cpa913 on Nov 19, 2009 8:37 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
The Haley Superbowl Experience against the Steelers
I know…two different teams with very different personnel! However, I believe Haley’s experience with the Steelers will help us this weekend. What say you?
by casselreadychiefs on Nov 18, 2009 4:18 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
What... there are guys from the late 70s teams still playing for the Steelers?
:-)
John
"Gentlemen! You can't fight in here. This is the War Room!"
by RDOGuy on Nov 18, 2009 4:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
With Out Thiggy
Were screwed lol
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 18, 2009 6:48 PM CST reply actions 0 recs
Na im kidding
I would just be happy with a solid performance, Maybe we can keep it close and respectable. Thats all I want is a solid performance.
OHANA!
by darwithabar on Nov 18, 2009 6:49 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Kinda
like the Baltimore or Dallas games?
...no more explicit signature...
by GanjaChief on Nov 18, 2009 8:04 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
Id be exstatic with that kind of performance
anything less would be embarrasing
That Falcons Pick Is Looking Like It Might Be Higher Then We Thought.
I have Ronnie Brown, Micheal Turner, and Dwayne Bowe all on my fantasy team.
by darwithabar on Nov 19, 2009 7:39 PM CST up reply actions 0 recs
2-14 with Thiggy wasn't screwed?
This is my signature line. It is full of awesome and win.
by KCSatchmo on Nov 19, 2009 11:51 AM CST up reply actions 0 recs
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