Comments on: Slow Start Means Little: Steelers D Does in Bungles in 27-10 Win http://www.steelersgab.com/2008/11/21/slow-start-means-little-steelers-d-does-in-bungles-in-27-10-win/ The Definitive Pittsburgh Steelers Blog! Thu, 18 Mar 2010 20:29:05 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: lucas http://www.steelersgab.com/2008/11/21/slow-start-means-little-steelers-d-does-in-bungles-in-27-10-win/comment-page-1/#comment-3739 lucas Mon, 24 Nov 2008 05:59:47 +0000 http://www.steelersgab.com/?p=700#comment-3739 1 and 3 Tim? I suppose anything's possible, hell, if we lose Ben we'll go 0 and forever against winning teams, but seriously. Baltimore and New England are wins. We've yet to play the NFC east very tough so far (Washington has a very poor offense if portis aint rollin) So the Dallas game might be close if we can't give Ben some time. And Tennessee is gonna be a beatiful slugfest but I think we'll pressure the hell out of Collins so hey, there my gut says 4 and 0. Of course Mark's right, if we see willie handing out seventeen 2nd and 9's instead of Russell a little more and Nate dropping 3rd and 5's instead of giving Sweed more snaps, 2 and 2 is more likely. Those two things will determine my attitude on arians. 1 and 3 Tim? I suppose anything’s possible, hell, if we lose Ben we’ll go 0 and forever against winning teams, but seriously. Baltimore and New England are wins. We’ve yet to play the NFC east very tough so far (Washington has a very poor offense if portis aint rollin) So the Dallas game might be close if we can’t give Ben some time. And Tennessee is gonna be a beatiful slugfest but I think we’ll pressure the hell out of Collins so hey, there my gut says 4 and 0. Of course Mark’s right, if we see willie handing out seventeen 2nd and 9’s instead of Russell a little more and Nate dropping 3rd and 5’s instead of giving Sweed more snaps, 2 and 2 is more likely. Those two things will determine my attitude on arians.

]]> By: mark http://www.steelersgab.com/2008/11/21/slow-start-means-little-steelers-d-does-in-bungles-in-27-10-win/comment-page-1/#comment-3708 mark Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:40:49 +0000 http://www.steelersgab.com/?p=700#comment-3708 Hey Tim. Even though I am not anArians fan, I think he has called 2 good games in a row. I have to say this, I agree the next 4 games will determine the season,but I dont think the Steelers are going 1-3. I think we are seeing the offense start to get its legs right now. True, the defense is capable of winning games and the offense has been frustrating, but the last 2 games have shown a more balanced attack. Hopefully Holmes is ok and the emergence of Limas Sweed is becoming apparent. That throw on 3rd down last night in the 4th qrt. that Ben threw to Sweed showed confidence in the kid. This offense, at least I think, is starting to show how dangerous it could be. I would also like to see more Gary Russell. He runs like Barry Foster! Hey Tim. Even though I am not anArians fan, I think he has called 2 good games in a row. I have to say this, I agree the next 4 games will determine the season,but I dont think the Steelers are going 1-3. I think we are seeing the offense start to get its legs right now. True, the defense is capable of winning games and the offense has been frustrating, but the last 2 games have shown a more balanced attack. Hopefully Holmes is ok and the emergence of Limas Sweed is becoming apparent. That throw on 3rd down last night in the 4th qrt. that Ben threw to Sweed showed confidence in the kid. This offense, at least I think, is starting to show how dangerous it could be. I would also like to see more Gary Russell. He runs like Barry Foster!

]]> By: Tim http://www.steelersgab.com/2008/11/21/slow-start-means-little-steelers-d-does-in-bungles-in-27-10-win/comment-page-1/#comment-3707 Tim Fri, 21 Nov 2008 19:20:50 +0000 http://www.steelersgab.com/?p=700#comment-3707 I hope the Steelers don't play like they did against the Bengals the next four games. Here's whos up: Patriots, Cowboys, Ravens, Titans ... a combined record of 28-12! The next four games will easily make or break the Steelers season. Play well (3-1 or even 2-2) and a deep postseason run is a possibility. Play like they did against the Colts and Giants (Interceptions, anyone?) and making the playoffs will not be a sure thing. Personally, I really want to go with my gut and say this Steeler team (especially the defense) is capable of beating all four teams and putting together a nice run in the playoffs. However, common sense tells me that all is not right with the offense and the defense can only do so much...so the Steelers will most likely go 1-3 during this 4 game stretch. Why is it when the defense is playing balls out awesome the offense goes into a funk??? Even when Ben has a mistake free game the running game all but disappears! I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY would love to see Bruce Arians fired at the end of the season, along with the O-line coach! I hope the Steelers don’t play like they did against the Bengals the next four games. Here’s whos up: Patriots, Cowboys, Ravens, Titans … a combined record of 28-12!

The next four games will easily make or break the Steelers season. Play well (3-1 or even 2-2) and a deep postseason run is a possibility. Play like they did against the Colts and Giants (Interceptions, anyone?) and making the playoffs will not be a sure thing.

Personally, I really want to go with my gut and say this Steeler team (especially the defense) is capable of beating all four teams and putting together a nice run in the playoffs. However, common sense tells me that all is not right with the offense and the defense can only do so much…so the Steelers will most likely go 1-3 during this 4 game stretch.

Why is it when the defense is playing balls out awesome the offense goes into a funk??? Even when Ben has a mistake free game the running game all but disappears!

I REALLY, REALLY, REALLY would love to see Bruce Arians fired at the end of the season, along with the O-line coach!

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