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Any weather updates? I had read monsoon like conditions...has that been changed?

I am actually interested to see James blitz pickup and blocking more than rush and receiving yards. Hopefully no fumbles from the windy wet conditions.

Bud should get at least 1.5 to 2 sacks without scheme. I will cry if the tackle plays the arc game with him.

I hate that my city (London) is on that map and it's like a 5-6 hour drive to get there.

Fury wrote:
Game Notes:
https://cleveland.cbslocal.com/2017/09/10/pregame-notes-browns-kick-off-season-against-steelers/

was this intentionally last years?

I got really confused when I read this part.

Last Minute Switches – One of the NFL’s fiercest rivalries has been spiced up by recent events after the Browns cut two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Joe Haden, who signed with Steelers hours later. Also, the two teams completed a trade last week, with Cleveland acquiring speedy receiver Sammie Coates from Pittsburgh. Haden, who spent seven seasons with Cleveland, said he didn’t sign with the rival Steelers to spite the Browns but for a chance to finally make playoffs.

BarryFoster wrote:Any weather updates? I had read monsoon like conditions...has that been changed?

Should just be a light rain. Heaviest rain stayed south. Not near as bad as was thought a day or two ago.

Go Steelers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

TB wrote:

BarryFoster wrote:Any weather updates? I had read monsoon like conditions...has that been changed?

Should just be a light rain. Heaviest rain stayed south. Not near as bad as was thought a day or two ago.

Live update just now from SNR in Cleveland. Light drizzle at the moment.

Predictions on who sits?

With Vance out I think both Hunter and Washington will dress, otherwise I think Washington would've sat. I won't be shocked if Washington sits though.

I'll go with Vance, Feiler, Banner, Rudolph, Allen, Fort, and McCullers.

Is it supposed to be 50 mph winds?

Joey's Pitbull wrote:Is it supposed to be 50 mph winds?

I heard 40mph gusts but that was at like midnight. So I am not sure what the updated #'s are.

The wind is much more concerning than the rain, even heavy rain. Wind has been show to be the biggest factor in limiting offense, specifically the passing game. This could minimize the Steelers biggest advantage over the Browns.

I am also worried that the weather will play into Tomlin's base instinct for going conservative.

stillthere wrote:

Joey's Pitbull wrote:Is it supposed to be 50 mph winds?

I heard 40mph gusts but that was at like midnight. So I am not sure what the updated #'s are.

thanks for this

Thanks for weather updates

I haven't watched one of the pregame shows in years but decided to check out an NFL Network feed this morning since I'm pumped for the start of the season. How the hell does anyone watch a show Michael Irvin is on? That guy is incapable of letting anyone else talk for more than 30 seconds. So annoying I had to turn it off but not before the former Niners coach (can't remember his name) predicted Conner would rush for 180 yards. I like Kurt Warner but the rest of that show is garbage.

Joey's Pitbull wrote:I am actually interested to see James blitz pickup and blocking more than rush and receiving yards. Hopefully no fumbles from the windy wet conditions.

Bud should get at least 1.5 to 2 sacks without scheme. I will cry if the tackle plays the arc game with him.

-Those are two good things to look for, agreed. You have to think Dupree should have a good to great game going against a rookie LT. We will see.

RemoAZ wrote:I haven't watched one of the pregame shows in years but decided to check out an NFL Network feed this morning since I'm pumped for the start of the season. How the hell does anyone watch a show Michael Irvin is on? That guy is incapable of letting anyone else talk for more than 30 seconds. So annoying I had to turn it off but not before the former Niners coach (can't remember his name) predicted Conner would rush for 180 yards. I like Kurt Warner but the rest of that show is garbage.

I can't watch any of the shows - sounds like a damn locker room - the loudest guy makes his points as they are all yelling over each other.

STILLERS!

Light rain now but getting worse in the 2nd half.

Steelergenie wrote:Light rain now but getting worse in the 2nd half.

Maybe we can get an early jump and take a 21-3 lead into half and milk the clock in the second half slop.

Ravens didn't give RG3 a helmet today. Flacco and Jackson are running 1 & 2. Most of you don't care but I found that interesting.

That's the Tomlin Turtle dance. Better keep playing and not let the Stains hang around. We seen the results before.

stillthere wrote:

Steelergenie wrote:Light rain now but getting worse in the 2nd half.

Maybe we can get an early jump and take a 21-3 lead into half and milk the clock in the second half slop.

stillthere wrote:

Steelergenie wrote:Light rain now but getting worse in the 2nd half.

Maybe we can get an early jump and take a 21-3 lead into half and milk the clock in the second half slop.

Are we easing in?

Njoku, Gordon and Landry

That’s a nice trio

BarryFoster wrote:

stillthere wrote:

Steelergenie wrote:Light rain now but getting worse in the 2nd half.

Maybe we can get an early jump and take a 21-3 lead into half and milk the clock in the second half slop.

Are we easing in?

defending blades of grass.

as we sharpen iron.

BarryFoster wrote:

stillthere wrote:

Steelergenie wrote:Light rain now but getting worse in the 2nd half.

Maybe we can get an early jump and take a 21-3 lead into half and milk the clock in the second half slop.

Are we easing in?

Into their ass.

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuRWPiQ1bns[/youtube]

Yes, then getting rough!

BarryFoster wrote:

stillthere wrote:

Steelergenie wrote:Light rain now but getting worse in the 2nd half.

Maybe we can get an early jump and take a 21-3 lead into half and milk the clock in the second half slop.

Are we easing in?

Suwanee88 wrote:

Joey's Pitbull wrote:I am actually interested to see James blitz pickup and blocking more than rush and receiving yards. Hopefully no fumbles from the windy wet conditions.

Bud should get at least 1.5 to 2 sacks without scheme. I will cry if the tackle plays the arc game with him.

-Those are two good things to look for, agreed. You have to think Dupree should have a good to great game going against a rookie LT. We will see.

I also am interested to see the durability of James. I know he worked hard in the off season for this moment.

Cooty is inactive, Thank God.

Jeremy Fowler
ESPN Staff Writer
Steelers Week 1 inactives: QB Mason Rudolph, CB Coty Sensabaugh, S Marcus Allen, G Matt Feiler, T Zach Banner, TE Vance McDonald, DE L.T. Walton. Time for Josh Dobbs, Dan McCullers, Cam Sutton to show and prove if called upon.