Steelers fans check in... - Page 7

ucla695 · 12-29-2008, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey202

I agree with you 100%. When I saw Ben playing today, I was like, " WTF? What is the reason would you put him in there?" Everyone knows that he has been playing hurt, and he has nothing on his passes. If the offense doesn't start to produce, this will be a 1 game, see you next year, playoffs for us. The defense can do it all.
When I was in Pittsburgh early this year I had the chance to talk to the Events Coordinator for the Steelers. He told me that when they gave Big Ben his new contract, the front office had to restructure alot of peoples salaries within the franchise, to come up with the money.

Doesn't seem to me that they are protecting the franchise QB = investment. How many times he been sacked in the last 3 years?...... almost 150 times I think.
I just think that it was a real bad decision and missed opportunity for Ben to get healthy. We shall see in 2 weeks.

I just think that it is a waste of the best Steeler Defense since the Steel Curtain, not to do all you can to make the offense more productive.

Well said. Ben would have had an extra week to heal, but what's done is done. I really hope he gets healthy over the next few weeks. We'll see.

acarr · 12-29-2008, 08:58 AM

If the defense continues to play like they have, they shouldn't have a problem. Defense wins championships, offense wins games. Hasn't that been said by someone before?

atlharp · 01-01-2009, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Mikey202

I agree with you 100%. When I saw Ben playing today, I was like, " WTF? What is the reason would you put him in there?" Everyone knows that he has been playing hurt, and he has nothing on his passes. If the offense doesn't start to produce, this will be a 1 game, see you next year, playoffs for us. The defense can do it all.
When I was in Pittsburgh early this year I had the chance to talk to the Events Coordinator for the Steelers. He told me that when they gave Big Ben his new contract, the front office had to restructure alot of peoples salaries within the franchise, to come up with the money.

Doesn't seem to me that they are protecting the franchise QB = investment. How many times he been sacked in the last 3 years?...... almost 150 times I think.
I just think that it was a real bad decision and missed opportunity for Ben to get healthy. We shall see in 2 weeks.

I just think that it is a waste of the best Steeler Defense since the Steel Curtain, not to do all you can to make the offense more productive.

Agreed,

I think in the last off-season, Tomlin and the rest of the staff really focused on bulking up the defense. Most of the early picks were for the defense and I think that it has taken fruit for this year with resounding success, but the offense was neglected. A big hole I believe was left by Alan Faneca who left for the Jets, I think the offensive line has suffered this year as a result of that. This off-season, Tomlin and the rest of his staff, needs to look for some really solid offensive line guys- the team needs people who can give Big Ben time to throw. That's the real problem here, that and Big Ben needs to get comfortable in the pocket again. Every time I watch him he looks like Ichabod Crane with the Headless Horseman coming after him. Good QB's are hard to find (ask Da Bears!), and the Pittsburgh better take better care of theirs.

ATL

lakeside toker · 01-01-2009, 09:35 PM

I am from the Pittsburgh area. I miss seeing all the Steeler games on tv. I am in Ohio now having to watch Cleveland.

atlharp · 01-02-2009, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by lakeside toker

I am from the Pittsburgh area. I miss seeing all the Steeler games on tv. I am in Ohio now having to watch Cleveland.

Do your eyes have scar tissue yet?

ATL

sofaman · 01-10-2009, 08:13 AM

I cant wait for this game to start the D-fence is all healed up and ready to t-off on the Chargers

I wish it was being played today the snow is falling hard in PA today

01-10-2009, 05:55 PM

Hey Mikey!

It's up to the Squeelers now!

Like I said before... "If it's the Ravens vs the Steelers it will be a bloodbath

...By the way... I think I chewed off all my fingernails during this game vs the Titans

Mikey202 · 01-11-2009, 11:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Aladdin Sane

Hey Mikey!

It's up to the Squeelers now!

Like I said before... "If it's the Ravens vs the Steelers it will be a bloodbath

...By the way... I think I chewed off all my fingernails during this game vs the Titans

you know , that I know, that you know, that's what I want!!!!!

01-11-2009, 12:26 PM

I am going crazy!! Only a few hours left until Steel Time!!!

01-11-2009, 12:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Waynegro1

I am going crazy!! Only a few hours left until Steel Time!!!

me too! Let's get this thing started already. Go Steelers

01-11-2009, 05:42 PM

Bring on the Ratbirds

atlharp · 01-11-2009, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by smokinj

Bring on the Ratbirds

WOOOOOO-HOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

Look out Rat-birds, we are gonna slap you around like your parole officer!

ATL

01-11-2009, 06:09 PM

Great game!! I was a little nervous in the first half, but second half was solid.

Bring on the RAT-BIRDS!!!!!!!!

01-11-2009, 06:29 PM

The offensive line did a GREAT job. Two more games like that and we'll have a ring on the other hand.

jaycarla · 01-11-2009, 06:50 PM

Was actually rooting for the Steelers, which made me feel a little like

I loved watching San Diego lose though. There aren't many players I dislike more than Rivers.

tedrodgerscpa · 01-11-2009, 07:08 PM

Congrats, Steeler Nation.... Glad to see at least one home team win this weekend.

As for me, I spent all day yesterday doing two very un-fun things...

1. Served as a pallbearer at my grandmother's funeral, and

2. Had a nasty flashback to the divisional round of 2000... I was in Nashville for that game, too (although, obviously, I didn't attend the game yesterday)

Whee · 01-11-2009, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jaycarla

Was actually rooting for the Steelers, which made me feel a little like

I loved watching San Diego lose though. There aren't many players I dislike more than Rivers.

it's ok Jay...it's just like a case of bad gas....this too shall pass.

Starscream · 01-11-2009, 07:15 PM

Congrats boys! Kill those Ravens next week.

shilala · 01-18-2009, 11:20 PM

That game just about killed me.
Steelers are going to have to bring their "A" game to the Cardinals. If they play like they played today, there's gonna be some very happy Arizonans at the end of the Super Bowl.

shilala · 01-19-2009, 09:50 AM

If the Steelers pull this Super Bowl off, it's going to set off a lot of talk about "Best Team Ever". The schedule was supposedly the toughest ever historically in the NFL. They finished 12-4, and that's tough with a soft schedule.
The losses were all close, too.
I'm looking forward to the win just to hear the talk.

12-29-2008, 08:58 AM	#2
acarr Have My Own Room Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,307 Trading: (34)	Re: Steelers fans check in... If the defense continues to play like they have, they shouldn't have a problem. Defense wins championships, offense wins games. Hasn't that been said by someone before?

01-01-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
lakeside toker Just in from the Storm Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marblehead,Ohio Posts: 46 Trading: (4)	Re: Steelers fans check in... I am from the Pittsburgh area. I miss seeing all the Steeler games on tv. I am in Ohio now having to watch Cleveland.

01-10-2009, 08:13 AM	#6
sofaman Feeling at Home Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Dubois,PA Posts: 604 Trading: (7)	Re: Steelers fans check in... I cant wait for this game to start the D-fence is all healed up and ready to t-off on the Chargers I wish it was being played today the snow is falling hard in PA today __________________ http://www.cigarasylum.com/vb/showth...80#post1461280

01-10-2009, 05:55 PM	#7
Aladdin Sane Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Steelers fans check in... Hey Mikey! It's up to the Squeelers now! Like I said before... "If it's the Ravens vs the Steelers it will be a bloodbath ...By the way... I think I chewed off all my fingernails during this game vs the Titans

01-11-2009, 12:26 PM	#9
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Steelers fans check in... I am going crazy!! Only a few hours left until Steel Time!!!

01-11-2009, 05:42 PM	#11
smokinj Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Steelers fans check in... Bring on the Ratbirds

01-11-2009, 06:09 PM	#13
Waynegro1 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Steelers fans check in... Great game!! I was a little nervous in the first half, but second half was solid. Bring on the RAT-BIRDS!!!!!!!!

01-11-2009, 06:29 PM	#14
Big Ben Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Steelers fans check in... The offensive line did a GREAT job. Two more games like that and we'll have a ring on the other hand.

01-11-2009, 06:50 PM	#15
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Re: Steelers fans check in... Was actually rooting for the Steelers, which made me feel a little like I loved watching San Diego lose though. There aren't many players I dislike more than Rivers. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

01-11-2009, 07:08 PM	#16
tedrodgerscpa Palmetto State Herf Crew! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ted Location: Atlanta Posts: 1,712 Trading: (87)	Re: Steelers fans check in... Congrats, Steeler Nation.... Glad to see at least one home team win this weekend. As for me, I spent all day yesterday doing two very un-fun things... 1. Served as a pallbearer at my grandmother's funeral, and 2. Had a nasty flashback to the divisional round of 2000... I was in Nashville for that game, too (although, obviously, I didn't attend the game yesterday) __________________ Everyday I'm shufflin...

01-11-2009, 07:15 PM	#18
Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Re: Steelers fans check in... Congrats boys! Kill those Ravens next week. __________________ Insert quote here.

01-18-2009, 11:20 PM	#19
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Steelers fans check in... That game just about killed me. Steelers are going to have to bring their "A" game to the Cardinals. If they play like they played today, there's gonna be some very happy Arizonans at the end of the Super Bowl. __________________

01-19-2009, 09:50 AM	#20
shilala Dear Lord, Thank You. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Scott Posts: 13,721 Trading: (252)	Re: Steelers fans check in... If the Steelers pull this Super Bowl off, it's going to set off a lot of talk about "Best Team Ever". The schedule was supposedly the toughest ever historically in the NFL. They finished 12-4, and that's tough with a soft schedule. The losses were all close, too. I'm looking forward to the win just to hear the talk. __________________