Steelers vs Bengals Game Comments

[RemoAZ]

I would really like to know who's decision it was to bring back Ben and not do anything to upgrade the offensive line. The two decisions don't make any sense to be made together. Complete organizational failure.

[Stosh-67]

Punt 4th and 1. Throw a short out with 36 seconds left to catch up. Makes sense. Ben probably will look back on this point as when he decided to hang it up.

Just piss poor play calling, decision making. Route selections.
Does not get worse

[Orangesteel]

The team quit when Tomlin punted on 4th and 1

They should have quit when they ran Najee twice on first and second down to start their 2 minute drill.

Don’t worry Najee is going to turn this franchise around.

[K_C_]

Washington sucks

Quit on that play = pick 6

I knew somebody would put that one on the receiver.

Ben is done. Anyone that can't see it is in denial

I don't think he's done and frankly, bringing back Ben is probably the smart thing to do next year.

I don't trust a single QB in this upcoming draft and this team has a shitload of holes.

We are going to need 2 defensive linemen, at least 1 ILB. The way Highsmith is playing we likely need another OLB.

Definitely need at least 1 CB.

...and a SS.

...and that's just on defense.

The o-line probably needs 5 new guys and outside of DJ, our WR's are terrible.

[Steelperch]

Ewww I hate to say it folks, but we may need to consider opening the second half with Rudolph.

At linebacker?

[14Thumb]

Ewww I hate to say it folks, but we may need to consider opening the second half with Rudolph.

You really think Mason is better? Those interceptions were not on Ben. Moore was roller skates into Ben which eliminated the ability to make a strong throw.

[langer]

The Bengals outplayed and outcoached and outballboyed and outcleatcleanered and outdone in every single facet of running a football team.

They quit early last game and kept that going. Brady would have hung 50 on this garbage D already. Patrick Pass or Kevin Faulk would have 400 yards in receiving.

[RemoAZ]

Ewww I hate to say it folks, but we may need to consider opening the second half with Rudolph.

At linebacker?

He'd make as much positive impact as Bush at LB. Did you see him just stand there on the extra point at the end? Why even go onto the field?

[Baltostiller]

Don’t worry, Cool Shades and his band of merry morons will make some excellent halftime adjustments. <sarc off>

[cop1211]

Will the ping pong table be confiscated?

[K_C_]

31 points is the biggest loss of the Mike Tomlin era. That should be shattered today.

Unless Ben has another half like he did last week.

[Orangesteel]

Will the ping pong table be confiscated?

That’s a great question.

[K_C_]

Ewww I hate to say it folks, but we may need to consider opening the second half with Rudolph.

You really think Mason is better? Those interceptions were not on Ben. Moore was roller skates into Ben which eliminated the ability to make a strong throw.

I don't think folks think Mason is better.

They're probably concerned 39 year old Ben MIGHT DIE behind this o-line in an unwinnable game.

[LakecrestSteeler]

Don’t be distracted by Ben.

BUSH aka Elijah Price is the biggest issue on this team right now. He is a complete fraud!

[Kodiak.]

I don't think he's done and frankly, bringing back Ben is probably the smart thing to do next year.

Not on this offense. And I can't imagine Ben would come back to a team in a full rebuild.

Put Rudolph in and let him get some confidence against a prevent D

[Steelperch]

The major issue with the Steelers rebuild is the defense should be strong and the O needs rebuilt…. But if Tuitt can’t come back, and we know Bush and Edmunds are busts…. The D needs rebuilt too. As long as Tomlin is the head coach 8-8-1 is the ceiling.

[Texas Black & Gold]

It is hard to see the silver lining in this game.

Hope they at least make it competitive in the 2nd half.

[LakecrestSteeler]

Ewww I hate to say it folks, but we may need to consider opening the second half with Rudolph.

At linebacker?

He'd make as much positive impact as Bush at LB. Did you see him just stand there on the extra point at the end? Why even go onto the field?

I am hearing that Minkah would have gone to the house had Bush made the easy block. Need to watch the replay.

[Steelperch]

The Bengals, Browns, and Ravens all have coaches who can coach circles around Tomlin right now.

[Riverrat]

I doubt Ben would want to come back regardless if he is the best option. There isn't immediate upside here. It will take a couple of years.

[K_C_]

I don't think he's done and frankly, bringing back Ben is probably the smart thing to do next year.

Not on this offense. And I can't imagine Ben would come back to a team in a full rebuild.

Put Rudolph in and let him get some confidence against a prevent D

They aren't going to bench Ben but they should.

Not because Ben is the reason they're losing, but because dude is very possibly gonna get killed in this game.

....but no way he doesn't play the second half.

[Stosh-67]

The team quit when Tomlin punted on 4th and 1

They should have quit when they ran Najee twice on first and second down to start their 2 minute drill.

You do know that it's been a staple of Tomlins 2 minutes drill.
Start ther drive with a run.
More important to not leave time on clock for opponent.... than actually scoring first.
Even if you are down 3 scores and
Even if you only mustered 3 points to that point.

Down huge...
And you start that drive , 75 yards to go...
With 2 straight runs.
Mind numbingly, inexuaseable.

I simply don't know how you could justify what this coaching staff does

[Steelperch]

I don't think he's done and frankly, bringing back Ben is probably the smart thing to do next year.

Not on this offense. And I can't imagine Ben would come back to a team in a full rebuild.

Put Rudolph in and let him get some confidence against a prevent D

They aren't going to bench Ben but they should.

Not because Ben is the reason they're losing, but because dude is very possibly gonna get killed in this game.

....but no way he doesn't play the second half.

Let him get killed. A soldier should go out on his shield.

[K_C_]

I doubt Ben would want to come back regardless if he is the best option. There isn't immediate upside here. It will take a couple of years.

Yeah, I guess when you're in a full on rebuild bringing back Roethlisberger probably makes little sense.

He isn't going to be playing on the cheap and that's what this team is going to need.

[Orangesteel]

I’m still looking for Kabong, JEWELSONG and Texas B&G to defend our aviator wearing coach…

[K_C_]

Not on this offense. And I can't imagine Ben would come back to a team in a full rebuild.

Put Rudolph in and let him get some confidence against a prevent D

They aren't going to bench Ben but they should.

Not because Ben is the reason they're losing, but because dude is very possibly gonna get killed in this game.

....but no way he doesn't play the second half.

Let him get killed. A soldier should go out on his shield.

You wanna watch Mason play the last what, 7 games of this season?

You sure?

[LakecrestSteeler]

I want Bush called out in the PPG and Tribune. He should be on front page with the headline of THIEF!

Absolutely avoiding contact at all costs while playing a kids game! Crime against humanity!

[cop1211]

They should let go of BR,Okafor,Turner,JU-JU,Ebron,Tuitt,AluAlu,Haden,Edmonds.

Go heavy on the oline in the draft, go heavy on defense in free agency. They would have a lot of money in free agency.
Go with Rudolph end up 2-15 then draft a QB.

[14Thumb]

Ewww I hate to say it folks, but we may need to consider opening the second half with Rudolph.

You really think Mason is better? Those interceptions were not on Ben. Moore was roller skates into Ben which eliminated the ability to make a strong throw.

I don't think folks think Mason is better.

They're probably concerned 39 year old Ben MIGHT DIE behind this o-line in an unwinnable game.

Fair statement

[K_C_]

They should let go of BR,Okafor,Turner,JU-JU,Tuitt,AluAlu,Haden,Edmonds.

Go heavy on the oline in the draft, go heavy on defense in free agency. They would have a lot of money in free agency.
Go with Rudolph end up 2-15 then draft a QB.

I think you need to keep a few veterans.

If Haden will come back somewhat affordably, I keep him.

You want to try and remain somewhat competitive.