Game Balls, Game Goats & FU's................@ Vikings....

[Frosty]

"Seeing Jordan Berry punt to the 3yd line and put the Steelers in a hole to start the final drive is what you should expect from your punter. I'd love to know what Tomlin was thinking about Berry after that punt?"

He was probably thinking, "man, Harvin dropped one inside the one last week and the D still couldn't hold the opposition"

 

[deljzc]

We've been "rebuilding" for a decade. I can't think of one time where we were gelling as a team in December, health was good, their was balance between offense and defense, the team was playing smart, efficient football and things looked positive. Not once.

This team is constantly chasing its tail. Constantly chasing a problem or a knucklehead player or using injuries as an excuse. Every time we even start to approach competency (and I mean that using the definition above), our whole team acts like jackass kids thinking they own the room.

The level of consistent preparation, consistent performance, consistent attitude has been absent from this team for a decade. They don't evaluated themselves well at all. When they get a lucky outcome they pat themselves on the back and ignore all the flaws in victories. When they lose, they make excuses and hide behind lame clichés.

It really all comes down to coaching to me. I think Tomlin is a complete idiot. All talk. All swagger. But no nuts/bolts to hold it all together. No foundational competency. No idea how to deal with problem players or bring the best out of people.

I'm just tired of it. I'm tired of even TRYING to like these teams. I mean, this team came out of the locker room down 23-0 and what happened on the FIRST DAMN KICKOFF? A god damn holding penalty on special teams. I mean, how the **** does that happen? How?

I am tired of stupid football. And I am really tired of a coach that seems to accept stupid football and fails to fix it.

 

[Troglodyte]

Don't even know where to begin.

This has nothing to do with inferior talent, injuries, or even game plan (as horrible as it is).

Any high school running back would have gained 200 yards last night.

Would love to hear what Ben said to MT. Probably would sum this BS up.

I thought to myself that my nearly 53 year-old self could have a 100 yard game running the ball for the Vikings. It wasn’t an exaggeration.

 

[Troglodyte]

Just heard Claypool’s explanation was that ref was running down the field to get the ball but wasn’t there yet so he had time to do his first down point. Man up and accept the fact you ****** up young man.

I don’t care if he had time or not, he had business to take care of and that wasn’t what he was focused on. It should never have occurred to him to do that.

 

[SCSteeler4life]

I never thought I would say this as a Steeler fan but damn I wished we were more like the Pat's. They take game planning and scheming for the other team to the highest levels. They even game plan for the weather , 3 attempts against the Bills and still win. We are the most undisciplined team I can ever remember in my 45 years as a fan. If a team is weak against the run we pass. If they are weak against the pass we run. We need a complete tear down from top to bottom.

I'm taking my 3 boys to the game this weekend as part of there Christmas present, the younger 2 will be going for there first time. I just wish we were having a better season.

 

[GILBERT]

L

It reminded me of a game ,I believe it was 2005 near the start of the season vs the Eagles. The eagles sent everyone and the kitchen sink. Sacked Ben 9-10 times. It looked like they had no line at all. Most of it was scheme because they turned it around. This is obviously not getting turned around. You'd need new staff for that.

LOL. Remember that well. Difference is that Oline just got abused. And when they won the SB, didn't the OLine make an appearance on Monday night Raw?
Last night, they weren't even there. How many of the sacks were just a dude with a free shot?

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

James Washington. The kid showed why many of us here were rooting for him. He knows how to catch at the high point and make contested catches. That TD route and catch was a thing of beauty. His last catch, the kid was trying to carry 3 defenders on his back.
Witherspoon needs to be opposite of Haden when he comes back.

If only he could get some separation. He makes good combat catches but he has to as he never seems to truly be open. His route running is not great.

 

[SteelerInLebanon]

Don't even know where to begin.

This has nothing to do with inferior talent, injuries, or even game plan (as horrible as it is).

Any high school running back would have gained 200 yards last night.

Would love to hear what Ben said to MT. Probably would sum this BS up.

I disagree. The defense is almost totally about manpower being lacking.

 

[Steelr4evr]

L

LOL. Remember that well. Difference is that Oline just got abused. And when they won the SB, didn't the OLine make an appearance on Monday night Raw?
Last night, they weren't even there. How many of the sacks were just a dude with a free shot?

A bunch.Just guys running free with a beeline. Untouched. I was thinking this may be his last game because he's going out on a stretcher at this rate.

 

[BurghThing]

When you remortgage a bunch of contracts and are that far up against the cap you are gonna get that. There was zero money left to get all these veteran oline you are talking about. Instead of eating it and rebuilding they brought back Ben to create the illusion of contending which any simp should be able to see was pixie dust.

They are sitting on over $10M right now they could have used at any time to sign multiple someones, but instead did nothing.

 

[Hines57]

Well this game was nothing but SUCK for 3 Quarters......Our Steelers just looked drained but after the effort tonight I'm pretty damn proud of the fight on this team. We have a CB in Akhello Whitherspoon he's got the physical attributes to take on any WR in the NFL. My only question is why did it take so long to get this kid on the field.....I mean Cam Sutton is nothing special. Defense devastated by injuries as TJ Watt & Alex Highsmith both went down......they kept fighting with Tzuska & Charlton and Taco didn't look too bad out there. He's got a pretty good motor. Also the Steelers D-line is a work in progress but I like Montravious Adams he seems pretty strong at the point of attack and he needs to get more playtime in the middle. Going forward on the D-line I like to see Heyward, Adams, Loudermilk & Wormley. As I watched the first 3 Quarters unfold I just thought this team was too beat up by the Ratbirds on Sunday and had nothing left in the tank.....to my surprise the offense started to cook late in the 3rd QTR a 3yd TD from Ben to Harris to make it 29-7. The SUCK in Cousins is strong with him....tossing an INT on their first play following made me chuckle and think hey we got a chance then minutes later it's 29-14. Najee Harris made it 29-20 and I hated the decision to go for 2 but hey it was what it was. Unfortunately Cam Sutton blew chunks on the next play allowing a momentum killing 67 yd TD by KJ Osbourne to the Vikes to go up 36-20....I thought that was it but the Steelers faught back with a TD by Freiermuth 36-28. Seeing Jordan Berry punt the ball deep on the Steelers to the 3yd line.....a last chance effort for the Steelers but to Ben and the Steelers credit they dove it 85 yds to the 12 yd line......with 3 seconds to go and Ben called the perfect play.....had Freiermuth open over the middle in the endzone....the ball couldn't have been placed better in Muth's hands it was a great throw, Muth even had possesssion but the Vikes 3 Defenders converged and Harrison Smith ripped it out of the hands of Muth and the ball game ended in heartbreak....with a 36-28 loss. Nothing I would have loved more than to complete the comback and see Cousins CHOKE with game away with his ability to SUCK. It was an exciting game at the end for anyone who stayed awake to watch it....I was on the edge of my seat just hoping for the best....we almost had it tonight but just came up a bit short. Someone please explain to me why Pressley Harvin has not been cut and replaced? I mean seriously Tomlin....admit ya ****** UP and cut this bum! I have a feeling this team is going to upset the Titans in 10 days in Tennessee if Tomlin. I was listening to Cam Heyward in his Post Game and he was adamant that the Defensive front 7 need to beat their man to the blocks. I will say one thing Devin Bush had a batter game tonight but he made some terrible choices all night but perhaps none worse than he effortless attempt to engage the lead blocker on the 23rd play from scimmage as Dalvin Cook ran for 20 yards you can clearly see Devin Bush with the opportunity to slam the lead blockers and instead he lets the lead blocker more less push him out of the way with little to no effort to stand the guy up.....that really is the glaring problem in his game....I'll call it a lack of heart and effort.....He needs to play mean and protect his space and he doesn't do that. If these are Ben's last few games I'm really enjoying watching him play and show the critics that he can still do it. He's got a pretty young and immature offense in front of him......really no veterans. And he's leading the offense like only Ben can do. I'm still not a Matt Canada fan and that guy can go at the end of the season. Oh well I guess it's on to Tennessee.


Per Tomlin's Post Game:
TJ Watt - Groin being evaluated
Alex Highsmith - Quad Inury unable to return


Game Balls:
Ben Roethlisberger - 28 for 40 308 yds 3 TD's 1 INT - If he is only playing 4 more games I'm going to enjoy each one.....Love Big Ben
Najee Harris - My god I hope they find this kid an O-line to run behind he's damn good! 20 rushes 94 yds 3 rec 10 yd 2 TD's
Ahkello Witherspoon - 2 INT's....we have ourselves a CB!
Minkah Fitzpatrick - This guy is a man among boys out there along with Cam Heyward. Minkah had 3 great PBU's tonight.....one was a BS penalty in the endzone too.

Game Goats:
Chase Claypool - He's one selfish st00pid MF'er. 10 penaties this season against him. Tonight the first down celebration after the catch with the clock ticking while he's signaling and celebrating his first down catch cost the Steelers an extra play tonight....would have made a difference....I don't know but that was just dumb Chase! GET YOUR HEAD OUT OF YOUR ***!
Steelers O-Line especially Kendrick Green - My god Green was terrible snapping the football tonight especially in the 4th QTR....Ben saved some errant snaps I counted at least 8 of them.
Cam Sutton - Got beat by Jefferson all night. Really killed the team giving up a 67yd TD after the Steelers pulled the score to 29-20 with 10 minutes to go........he really sucked tonight. Ahkello Witherspoon.....why has this kid been on our bench all season without being give a chance? He played great tonight. It James Pierre worse than Sutton?
Steelers Defensive Front 7......MY GOD I THOUGHT DAVLIN COOK was going to have 300yds for the game after the first quarter.....he was ripping off run too many to count for 15+ YPC in the first half.....that **** just can't happen. Cam Heyward says LB'ers & D-line need to get off their blocks and fill their gaps and they aren't coming close to being able to do that.....
Pressley Harvin - My god this kid SUCKS! We can't sign anyone who is worse! Let this bum go! Seeing Jordan Berry punt to the 3yd line and put the Steelers in a hole to start the final drive is what you should expect from your punter. I'd love to know what Tomlin was thinking about Berry after that punt?

FU's:
Kick Cousins - I just wish ya had a little more SUCK in you tonight!

if Mikey T isn't one of your goats every week for being outcoached.......

 

[steelcan58]

I never thought I would say this as a Steeler fan but damn I wished we were more like the Pat's. They take game planning and scheming for the other team to the highest levels. They even game plan for the weather , 3 attempts against the Bills and still win. We are the most undisciplined team I can ever remember in my 45 years as a fan. If a team is weak against the run we pass. If they are weak against the pass we run. We need a complete tear down from top to bottom.

I'm taking my 3 boys to the game this weekend as part of there Christmas present, the younger 2 will be going for there first time. I just wish we were having a better season.

I remember when the Steelers had coaches that could put players in the best chance to succeed. Legend has it that it used to happen.

 

[SteelerSask2]

They are sitting on over $10M right now they could have used at any time to sign multiple someones, but instead did nothing.

As I remember the money got freed up at the very end of the process when legitimate players were already on a team. Look I'm certainly not defending anything but I would prefer to have not spent more cap money on this ridiculous illusion.

 

[21STEELERS21]

When you are losing 29-0 and get an interception and the whole team celebrates, you have a coaching problem. That was the most embarrassing moment of the game.
Also we can complain about lack of talent all we want, but last night the Steelers played atrocious for a half and solid for a half. That inconsistency indicates a coaching problem.
If they lack talent, how are they playing very well at times?

 

[GILBERT]

I disagree. The defense is almost totally about manpower being lacking.

Hey Lebanon - agree they are being pushed around. But preparation, motivation, scheme, alignment, assignments, execution, sense of urgency, effort are just not there.

 

[Steelr4evr]

When you are losing 29-0 and get an interception and the whole team celebrates, you have a coaching problem. That was the most embarrassing moment of the game.
Also we can complain about lack of talent all we want, but last night the Steelers played atrocious for a half and solid for a half. That inconsistency indicates a coaching problem.
If they lack talent, how are they playing very well at times?

That incident bothered me most out of the entire game. That culture has to go. It was "I don't care that we're getting our doors blown off" ...look at me...look at me....group photo. Just embarrassing. It makes them look stupid and foolish. The biggest concern is looking cool.


Then they give up that TD bomb late in the 4th. I guess no group pictures for that one.

 

[Steeltime]

They are sitting on over $10M right now they could have used at any time to sign multiple someones, but instead did nothing.

Yeah, that's the ticket, sign some random free agent still looking for work to turn around the OL. A veteran, somebody once thought to be good but now available as a FA.

Hey, what about Trai Turnstile?? Somebody like that?

if Mikey T isn't one of your goats every week for being outcoached.......

Tomlin was outcoached this past January by a coach who was not in the stadium.

 

[Steeltime]

Then they give up that TD bomb late in the 4th. I guess no group pictures for that one.

No Steeler was close enough to the receiver to be in the photo.

 

[Hines57]

Yeah, that's the ticket, sign some random free agent still looking for work to turn around the OL. A veteran, somebody once thought to be good but now available as a FA.

Hey, what about Trai Turnstile?? Somebody like that?



Tomlin was outcoached this past January by a coach who was not in the stadium.

Emphasis on the boldened words.

 

[Steelr4evr]

No Steeler was close enough to the receiver to be in the photo.

Well they should have good cardio to run down and take that awe inspiring group photo. You know,from chasing people into the endzone constantly.

 

[slashsteel]

According to DK, they have over 10 million in unused cap space. Could have at least fixed one of those positions with that.

Yep they sat on their hands thinking they could make due. This team isn't coached well enough to make due.

 

[wig]

Technically...

Tomlin was outcoached this past January by a coach who was not in the STATE of Pennsylvania.

 

[Steeltime]

Think the Steelers made a massive mistake in passing on Creed Humphrey. The tools are incredible, the fire undeniable. However, nobody can doubt Pat Freiermuth's talent and I very much hope opposing teams are soon forced to realize ...

 

[F83]

FU to the entire DL and Harvin, you were in a doom why could you boot any of the pints 50 + yards with ur massive leg.
This team needs an established RT, draft a massive NT.
If you are not picking up Bush option let it play out with him with a full year removed of ACL tear, and have Tuitt or someone as good or that can clog and create lanes.
Resign Minkah and replace Haden with a top end fa CB, not some tier 3 penny pinching, I would not bank on drafting someone in like round 3 and have him Layne Witherspoon compete opposite of Sutton, Could bring Haden back at say 1.5 to be 3rd CB.
MT if he is calling the D should also consider 4-3 and like the pats running combos of both 3-4 and 4-3, It is so much easier to find players to play in 4-3, 3-4 DL are a niche mkt not all fat ***** can make the adjustment or be happy as doing the dirty work.
With our current group you could have Schobert at MLB Bush and Highsmith at OLB and watt as DE

 

[F83]

We really did screw-on passing on Creed they could of after taking Creed traded up for muth with future picks. I thinkk its time Colbert lets someone else build the team.
We really should of taking Meinerz over Green