Go Ravens???

[RemoAZ]

TEs and FBs involved in the running game. Pulling linemen/counters. Play action. Multiple formations. We've abandoned everything and you saw all of that tonight from both teams marching up and down the field. It's pretty much spread formation, single back and throw it 5 yards in 2 seconds or less. That's our whole offense. Why? Who thinks that's a good idea? Can any of the press ask some hard questions so we have a clue what's going on? Our offense has to be damn near perfect for 10+ play drives the entire game to score points and win. That's not realistic.

[stillthere]

That safety just beat the spread I think. A lot of money just went the opposite direction.

LOL, yep that is a classic bad beat

ESPN reaction was priceless - "that's why we have the segment"

SVP and Stanford Steve just chuckling was pretty good.

[Kodiak]

Tomlin watches more film than a few of us combined per week. Ike Taylor says he has a cage in the facility that is his film room and that he is in there all the time.

well, Ike ASSUMES he's in there watching film....

[Steelperch]

While everyone is jerking off those two offenses, those were two pathetic defenses. Steelers could probably score 20 on them.

[stillthere]

TEs and FBs involved in the running game. Pulling linemen/counters. Play action. Multiple formations. We've abandoned everything and you saw all of that tonight from both teams marching up and down the field. It's pretty much spread formation, single back and throw it 5 yards in 2 seconds or less. That's our whole offense. Why? Who thinks that's a good idea? Can any of the press ask some hard questions so we have a clue what's going on? Our offense has to be damn near perfect for 10+ play drives the entire game to score points and win. That's not realistic.

I would prefer they just go to 5 wide and take the TE and RB off the field if we are going to run the offense that has been trotted out the last few weeks. They must throw at all levels though like the 95 superbowl run when Kordell became the 5th WR.

[Stosh-67]

I don’t even know what to say. The Steelers need to either fire someone or lobotomize the entire coaching staff, because we are not playing modern NFL football. JFC.

frustrating to watch other NFL games........
And since The Tomlin has been quoted as "not watching other NFL games".....
he learns nothing, yet again.

Tomlin watches more film than a few of us combined per week. Ike Taylor says he has a cage in the facility that is his film room and that he is in there all the time.

Wren and Stempie reruns?

[RemoAZ]

TEs and FBs involved in the running game. Pulling linemen/counters. Play action. Multiple formations. We've abandoned everything and you saw all of that tonight from both teams marching up and down the field. It's pretty much spread formation, single back and throw it 5 yards in 2 seconds or less. That's our whole offense. Why? Who thinks that's a good idea? Can any of the press ask some hard questions so we have a clue what's going on? Our offense has to be damn near perfect for 10+ play drives the entire game to score points and win. That's not realistic.

I would prefer they just go to 5 wide and take the TE and RB off the field if we are going to run the offense that has been trotted out the last few weeks. They must throw at all levels though like the 95 superbowl run when Kordell became the 5th WR.

That certainly would be better than what they're doing now.

[Greeksteel]

Goodell and Biscotti must be high fiving the shit out of each other

[RemoAZ]

While everyone is jerking off those two offenses, those were two pathetic defenses. Steelers could probably score 20 on them.

We have enough talent on offense to move the ball like these teams do. There has to be something better than the neutered offense they are running now.

[StillerDownSouth]

So with a win next week that should make our week 17 game against the Browns not matter, don’t think we have a chance for number one seed, so should be able to rest dudes last week, I might even consider resting last two weeks some key players.

[LakecrestSteeler]

TEs and FBs involved in the running game. Pulling linemen/counters. Play action. Multiple formations. We've abandoned everything and you saw all of that tonight from both teams marching up and down the field. It's pretty much spread formation, single back and throw it 5 yards in 2 seconds or less. That's our whole offense. Why? Who thinks that's a good idea? Can any of the press ask some hard questions so we have a clue what's going on? Our offense has to be damn near perfect for 10+ play drives the entire game to score points and win. That's not realistic.

The motion loop behind Baker doesn’t really do shit to set up a play, but I guarantee every LB, CB, and Safety froze for 1 second.

[LakecrestSteeler]

So with a win next week that should make our week 17 game against the Browns not matter, don’t think we have a chance for number one seed, so should be able to rest dudes last week, I might even consider resting last two weeks some key players.

Saints can beat KC.

[Jizz Mop]

Ok.....on to Cincy vs the Bungles

With the opportunity to clinch the division, I expect Mikey T to have the boys looking like a fine oiled machine

/sarca

Please for the love of God play well enough so we’re not embarrassed to be fans.....looking at you Ben, Mike and the offensive line

And fuck you Randy

[Steelperch]

So with a win next week that should make our week 17 game against the Browns not matter, don’t think we have a chance for number one seed, so should be able to rest dudes last week, I might even consider resting last two weeks some key players.

Yes, beat the Bengals and the division is ours. Could still lose the 2 seed to the Bills, maybe the 3 seed to the Colts.

[steelmann58]

Tomlin watching film does he understand FILM

[Greeksteel]

i know they have the tiebreak but you guys want to sit players 2 weeks out even if kc loses to the saints?

[Steelperch]

i know they have the tiebreak but you guys want to sit players 2 weeks out even if kc loses to the saints?

I think you jut rest key guys vs Cleveland. You want the potential second home playoff game

[StillerDownSouth]

Well if the Saints beat them they still hold the tiebreaker, and very unlikely Atl or Chargers beat them in Arrowhead. I would definitely consider playing Dobbs last game for sure, maybe even last two games. I just don’t think Ben is healthy right now and it feels like coaches know that and are trying to protect him. I know they threw a lot of quick passes early in the season, but not at the rate they are currently.

[Jobu]

While everyone is jerking off those two offenses, those were two pathetic defenses. Steelers could probably score 20 on them.

We have enough talent on offense to move the ball like these teams do. There has to be something better than the neutered offense they are running now.

There isn’t a RB on the Steelers roster that would see the field for either one of these teams.

[Kodiak]

i know they have the tiebreak but you guys want to sit players 2 weeks out even if kc loses to the saints?

It's an NFC game, so they'd still have the tie-breaker.

They have to either lose to BOTH the Saints and Falcons, OR lose to the lowly LAC. I'd guess they are 95% to go at least 14-2 and #1 seed.

[StillerDownSouth]

i know they have the tiebreak but you guys want to sit players 2 weeks out even if kc loses to the saints?

I think you jut rest key guys vs Cleveland. You want the potential second home playoff game

In a normal year I would completely agree with this, but this year home field has little to no advantage, and with Ben’s age this could be last hurrah, so I would want him as healthy as possible for one last run.

[StillerDownSouth]

While everyone is jerking off those two offenses, those were two pathetic defenses. Steelers could probably score 20 on them.

We have enough talent on offense to move the ball like these teams do. There has to be something better than the neutered offense they are running now.

There isn’t a RB on the Steelers roster that would see the field for either one of these teams.

This is very true, not sure what has happened to Conner, but he is running like a pussy, not like a guy running for a payday. He dances behind the line way too much.

[stillthere]

So with a win next week that should make our week 17 game against the Browns not matter, don’t think we have a chance for number one seed, so should be able to rest dudes last week, I might even consider resting last two weeks some key players.

Win against the Bengals. The next week play the starters for the first half against Indy and then play the starters for a quarter against Cleveland. Then get everyone reps. Empty the bench maybe even give Dobbs the 4th quarter against Indy and Cleveland just for some live reps this season for the two backup QB's before the playoffs start.

[Kodiak]

Well if the Saints beat them they still hold the tiebreaker, and very unlikely Atl or Chargers beat them in Arrowhead. I would definitely consider playing Dobbs last game for sure, maybe even last two games. I just don’t think Ben is healthy right now and it feels like coaches know that and are trying to protect him. I know they threw a lot of quick passes early in the season, but not at the rate they are currently.

They should be deep in thought about where they are at and what they want to do. The 1 seed is the longest of long shots, even if they could win out which doesn't seem super likely.

Then it becomes how important is seeding if you aren't #1? If we don't win out, BUF might very well take the #2 seed.

TEN and IND both have 4 losses....But would the #4 seed be all that bad if it potentially means taking on KC after they have bye, when they might come out with some rust?

[Greeksteel]

i know they have the tiebreak but you guys want to sit players 2 weeks out even if kc loses to the saints?

It's an NFC game, so they'd still have the tie-breaker.

They have to either lose to BOTH the Saints and Falcons, OR lose to the lowly LAC. I'd guess they are 95% to go at least 14-2 and #1 seed.

i think my post stated that i know they have the tiebreaker...we win next week and they lose..no fucking way i rest players for 3 weeks before they have to play another meaningful game, but maybe thats just me

[stillthere]

So with a win next week that should make our week 17 game against the Browns not matter, don’t think we have a chance for number one seed, so should be able to rest dudes last week, I might even consider resting last two weeks some key players.

Saints can beat KC.

KC has to lose 2 games for us to get the top seed. They beat Buffalo and we lost so they would have us on common opponents now. They said during the broadcast that Pittsburgh has a 5% chance at the top seed. We need to win out and the Chiefs lose 2 of 3. That shit ain't gonna happen.

[StillerDownSouth]

Maybe by playing Dobbs in the Cleveland game they could use that like a live practice to work on the running game, we are going to need to be able to run the ball somewhat decent to have a chance in the playoffs. I would also take a look at Smallwood these last 3 weeks as well, he was an effective runner in Philly and a good pass catcher.

[Orangesteel]

We should not have lost that goddamn game to WFT.

[Orangesteel]

So with a win next week that should make our week 17 game against the Browns not matter, don’t think we have a chance for number one seed, so should be able to rest dudes last week, I might even consider resting last two weeks some key players.

Saints can beat KC.

KC has to lose 2 games for us to get the top seed. They beat Buffalo and we lost so they would have us on common opponents now. They said during the broadcast that Pittsburgh has a 5% chance at the top seed. We need to win out and the Chiefs lose 2 of 3. That shit ain't gonna happen.

This. Our shot at the one seed ended last evening.

Great effort, Tomlin.

[stillthere]

We have enough talent on offense to move the ball like these teams do. There has to be something better than the neutered offense they are running now.

There isn’t a RB on the Steelers roster that would see the field for either one of these teams.

This is very true, not sure what has happened to Conner, but he is running like a pussy, not like a guy running for a payday. He dances behind the line way too much.

Barry Sanders is the only player I can think of that would gain yards with our current run blocking.