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acarr 08:58 AM 12-29-2008
If the defense continues to play like they have, they shouldn't have a problem. Defense wins championships, offense wins games. Hasn't that been said by someone before?
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atlharp 08:37 AM 01-01-2009
Originally Posted by Mikey202:
I agree with you 100%. When I saw Ben playing today, I was like, " WTF? What is the reason would you put him in there?" Everyone knows that he has been playing hurt, and he has nothing on his passes. If the offense doesn't start to produce, this will be a 1 game, see you next year, playoffs for us. The defense can do it all.
When I was in Pittsburgh early this year I had the chance to talk to the Events Coordinator for the Steelers. He told me that when they gave Big Ben his new contract, the front office had to restructure alot of peoples salaries within the franchise, to come up with the money. :-)Doesn't seem to me that they are protecting the franchise QB = investment. How many times he been sacked in the last 3 years?...... almost 150 times I think.
I just think that it was a real bad decision and missed opportunity for Ben to get healthy. We shall see in 2 weeks.
:-)I just think that it is a waste of the best Steeler Defense since the Steel Curtain, not to do all you can to make the offense more productive.
Agreed,
I think in the last off-season, Tomlin and the rest of the staff really focused on bulking up the defense. Most of the early picks were for the defense and I think that it has taken fruit for this year with resounding success, but the offense was neglected. A big hole I believe was left by Alan Faneca who left for the Jets, I think the offensive line has suffered this year as a result of that. This off-season, Tomlin and the rest of his staff, needs to look for some really solid offensive line guys- the team needs people who can give Big Ben time to throw. That's the real problem here, that and Big Ben needs to get comfortable in the pocket again. Every time I watch him he looks like Ichabod Crane with the Headless Horseman coming after him. Good QB's are hard to find (ask Da Bears!), and the Pittsburgh better take better care of theirs.
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ATL
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lakeside toker 09:35 PM 01-01-2009
I am from the Pittsburgh area. I miss seeing all the Steeler games on tv. I am in Ohio now having to watch Cleveland.
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atlharp 01:57 PM 01-02-2009
Originally Posted by lakeside toker:
I am from the Pittsburgh area. I miss seeing all the Steeler games on tv. I am in Ohio now having to watch Cleveland.
Do your eyes have scar tissue yet?
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ATL
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sofaman 08:13 AM 01-10-2009
I cant wait for this game to start the D-fence is all healed up and ready to t-off on the Chargers
:-) I wish it was being played today the snow is falling hard in PA today
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Aladdin Sane 05:55 PM 01-10-2009
Hey Mikey!
It's up to the Squeelers now!
Like I said before... "If it's the Ravens vs the Steelers it will be a bloodbath
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...By the way... I think I chewed off all my fingernails during this game vs the Titans
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Mikey202 11:38 AM 01-11-2009
Originally Posted by Aladdin Sane:
Hey Mikey!
It's up to the Squeelers now!
Like I said before... "If it's the Ravens vs the Steelers it will be a bloodbath :-)
...By the way... I think I chewed off all my fingernails during this game vs the Titans :-)
you know , that I know, that you know, that's what I want!!!!!
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Waynegro1 12:26 PM 01-11-2009
I am going crazy!! Only a few hours left until Steel Time!!!
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smokinj 12:46 PM 01-11-2009
Originally Posted by Waynegro1:
I am going crazy!! Only a few hours left until Steel Time!!!
me too! Let's get this thing started already. Go Steelers
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smokinj 05:42 PM 01-11-2009
atlharp 06:01 PM 01-11-2009
Originally Posted by smokinj:
:-):-):-)Bring on the Ratbirds
WOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!
Look out Rat-birds, we are gonna slap you around like your parole officer!
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ATL
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Waynegro1 06:09 PM 01-11-2009
Great game!! I was a little nervous in the first half, but second half was solid.
Bring on the RAT-BIRDS!!!!!!!!
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Big Ben 06:29 PM 01-11-2009
The offensive line did a GREAT job. Two more games like that and we'll have a ring on the other hand.
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jaycarla 06:50 PM 01-11-2009
Was actually rooting for the Steelers, which made me feel a little like
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I loved watching San Diego lose though. There aren't many players I dislike more than Rivers.
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tedrodgerscpa 07:08 PM 01-11-2009
Congrats, Steeler Nation.... Glad to see at least one home team win this weekend.
As for me, I spent all day yesterday doing two very un-fun things...
1. Served as a pallbearer at my grandmother's funeral, and
2. Had a nasty flashback to the divisional round of 2000... I was in Nashville for that game, too (although, obviously, I didn't attend the game yesterday)
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Originally Posted by jaycarla:
Was actually rooting for the Steelers, which made me feel a little like :-)
I loved watching San Diego lose though. There aren't many players I dislike more than Rivers.
it's ok Jay...it's just like a case of bad gas....this too shall pass.
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Starscream 07:15 PM 01-11-2009
Congrats boys! Kill those Ravens next week.
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Steelergar 07:49 PM 01-11-2009
Steelers fan checking in. There's a bounty on the Ravens!
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Mikey202 07:55 PM 01-11-2009
WOW!!! Talk about getting some needed rest !!!! The o-line was great, Big Ben was in top form. Can't wait till next week. It is going to be a great game.
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mrreindeer 08:15 PM 01-11-2009