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*cumsTexas Steel wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2024 3:36 am26-18... so close i'll give it to you.Jizz Mop wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 4:53 pmI predicted 26-16 in prediction game thread.swissvale72 wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 4:38 pmYe of little faith. Steelers win by two scores, like 23-13.
10 point win against this shitty team isn’t exactly a blowout.
Cleveland's D is fine. Even very good at times. Their problem has been an abysmal offense. Winston + Chubb and minus Watson is a huge improvement.jmacinwbp wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 7:53 pmNot saying you're wrong with the analysis, but what is it about the Ravens and Bengals D that really scares you into thinking this version of the Steelers can't at least split with them? The Raven's O didn't look all that spectacular against a suspect/below average stains D on Sunday, and the Bengals D is simply atrocious, maybe one of the worst Pittsburgh will face in the entire season. From his play on Sunday, were you sold on Jaimeson not throwing as many picks as TDs vs the Norf?bradshaw2ben wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 7:34 pmI think the Commandos are better than the Steelers, so beating them in Washington would be a bit of an upset. Also, splitting the division games is doable but it would surprise me at this point. As I've been saying, I think that stretch is somewhere between 2 and 4 wins max.anpsteel wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:13 pmLets hope not
The gauntlet starts in week 10
Skins
Ravens
Browns
Bengals
Browns
Eagles
Ravens
Chiefs you
Bengals
IF they split their division games, which is certainly possible, there are 3 losses
I feel like the game against the skins, is the Trap game. There's a loss
Eagles... they always lose to philly L
Chiefs, that's an L
So, that's easily 6 losses in the last 9 games
Could they sweep any of the division teams?? Yeah, but that's no certainty
Could they beat the Skins?? That's the most winnable of the games, outside of the division games.
Anyway- we'll find out what this team is about, soon enough.
I think Stephanski giving up the play calling to Dorsey, might make the stains the most difficult team to not get swept by, but that's only if Chubb is fully healed from the knee, and back to his All Pro form. One of the stains main problems was their coach thinking he was way too smart, and fucking up a rolling game plan that had Chubb crushing things on the ground, by trying to be more "pass friendly" with suspect play @Qb. Not too mention doing this plays right into Pittsburgh's strength of a strong pass rush from their OLBs.
Pretty much agree with you, Lipps. And...I think Tomlin does have a way with his players. CA III unsolicited comments on this postgame is the latest exampleLouis Lipps Service wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:04 amYou know, I’ve been screaming for Tomlin’s head as loudly as anyone.
But I’m going to do something most won’t.
I’m going to give him some respect.
He’s still too conservative, and still can’t manage timeouts to save his life.
We still give up on drives too easily once we’re within FG range.
I have concerns on how we’ve managed the tackle situation.
But he’s winning games, and even doing it competently. And even with the gripes I have above, I haven’t noticed myself yelling at him nearly as much this season.
I was pushing for Fields to keep his job. But Tomlin has proven me wrong, and I have no problem admitting it. Russ is taking this offense to heights we haven’t seen since a few years before Ben retired.
As badly as he’s handled the QB situation in the previous couple
of years, I have to admit he’s handled it masterfully this season. Maybe it’s pure luck, maybe it’s him just making promises to Russ based on his infamous “gut” and just lucking into a positive result.
Who cares? As critical as I’ve been to him based on prior results, it’s only fair I give him credit now.
We have two rookies on defense (Wilson and Beanie) making big contributions on D.
Special teams has gone from an Achilles heel to one of the best units in the league.
Najee is running like a poor man’s Derrick Henry.
Warren isn’t getting as many touches as last season, likely due to the previous point, but when he does he’s as dynamic as ever.
The line is in shambles due to injury and Jones sucking out loud…but they’re still doing enough to keep the offense running.
Pickens was a ticking time bomb, but has settled down and is beginning to realize the potential we all know he had.
I stand in front of you all and say that Mike Tomlin has my respect thus far this season.
It is now his job to keep it.
(Yes, I’ve been drinking. Why do you ask?)
I am leaning toward your position, regarding the Commanders being better, as well.bradshaw2ben wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 7:34 pmI think the Commandos are better than the Steelers, so beating them in Washington would be a bit of an upset. Also, splitting the division games is doable but it would surprise me at this point. As I've been saying, I think that stretch is somewhere between 2 and 4 wins max.anpsteel wrote: ↑Mon Oct 28, 2024 3:13 pmLets hope not
The gauntlet starts in week 10
Skins
Ravens
Browns
Bengals
Browns
Eagles
Ravens
Chiefs
Bengals
IF they split their division games, which is certainly possible, there are 3 losses
I feel like the game against the skins, is the Trap game. There's a loss
Eagles... they always lose to philly L
Chiefs, that's an L
So, that's easily 6 losses in the last 9 games
Could they sweep any of the division teams?? Yeah, but that's no certainty
Could they beat the Skins?? That's the most winnable of the games, outside of the division games.
Anyway- we'll find out what this team is about, soon enough.
I’m on board with this too. He has deserved any and all criticism but at this specific point in time I think he’s doing a good job thus far this season.Louis Lipps Service wrote: ↑Tue Oct 29, 2024 4:04 amYou know, I’ve been screaming for Tomlin’s head as loudly as anyone.
But I’m going to do something most won’t.
I’m going to give him some respect.
He’s still too conservative, and still can’t manage timeouts to save his life.
We still give up on drives too easily once we’re within FG range.
I have concerns on how we’ve managed the tackle situation.
But he’s winning games, and even doing it competently. And even with the gripes I have above, I haven’t noticed myself yelling at him nearly as much this season.
I was pushing for Fields to keep his job. But Tomlin has proven me wrong, and I have no problem admitting it. Russ is taking this offense to heights we haven’t seen since a few years before Ben retired.
As badly as he’s handled the QB situation in the previous couple
of years, I have to admit he’s handled it masterfully this season. Maybe it’s pure luck, maybe it’s him just making promises to Russ based on his infamous “gut” and just lucking into a positive result.
Who cares? As critical as I’ve been to him based on prior results, it’s only fair I give him credit now.
We have two rookies on defense (Wilson and Beanie) making big contributions on D.
Special teams has gone from an Achilles heel to one of the best units in the league.
Najee is running like a poor man’s Derrick Henry.
Warren isn’t getting as many touches as last season, likely due to the previous point, but when he does he’s as dynamic as ever.
The line is in shambles due to injury and Jones sucking out loud…but they’re still doing enough to keep the offense running.
Pickens was a ticking time bomb, but has settled down and is beginning to realize the potential we all know he had.
I stand in front of you all and say that Mike Tomlin has my respect thus far this season.
It is now his job to keep it.
(Yes, I’ve been drinking. Why do you ask?)